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Maybe it was his time in prison, or maybe it was simply his signing with Suge Knight's Death Row label. Whatever the case, 2Pac re-emerged hardened and hungry with All Eyez on Me, the first double-disc album of original material in hip-hop history. With all the controversy surrounding him, 2Pac seemingly wanted to throw down a monumental epic whose sheer scope would make it an achievement of itself. But more than that, it's also an unabashed embrace of the gangsta lifestyle, backing off the sober self-recognition of Me Against the World. Sure, there are a few reflective numbers and dead-homiez tributes, but they're much more romanticized this time around. All Eyez on Me is 2Pac the thug icon in all his brazen excess, throwing off all self-control and letting it all hang out -- even if some of it would have been better kept to himself. In that sense, it's an accurate depiction of what made him such a volatile and compelling personality, despite some undeniable filler. On the plus side, this is easily the best production he's ever had on record, handled mostly by Johnny J (notably on the smash "How Do U Want It") and Dat Nigga Daz; Dr. Dre also contributes another surefire single in "California Love" (which, unfortunately, is present only as a remix, not the original hit version). Both hits are on the front-loaded first disc, which would be a gangsta classic in itself; other highlights include the anthemic Snoop Dogg duet "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted," "All About U" (with the required Nate Dogg-sung hook), and "I Ain't Mad at Cha," a tribute to old friends who've gotten off the streets. Despite some good moments, the second disc is slowed by filler and countless guest appearances, plus a few too many thug-lovin' divas crooning their loyalty. Erratic though it may be, All Eyez on Me is nonetheless carried off with the assurance of a legend in his own time, and it stands as 2Pac's magnum opus.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
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Dave Aron, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - Delmar Arnaud, ComposerLyricist - DAT NIGGA DAZ, Producer - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
T. Jenkins, ComposerLyricist - Nathaniel Hale, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Fatal, FeaturedArtist - Calvin Broadus, ComposerLyricist - Snoop Doggy Dogg, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Washington, ComposerLyricist - Yafeu Fula, ComposerLyricist - Nate Dogg, Additional Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny "J", Producer - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Snoop Dogg, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, Producer, MainArtist - Yaki Kadafi, FeaturedArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - L Blackmon, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
D. Arnaud, ComposerLyricist - Nate Dogg, FeaturedArtist - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - DAT NIGGA DAZ, Producer - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
D. Arnaud, ComposerLyricist - Kurupt, FeaturedArtist - R. BROWN, ComposerLyricist - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Method Man, FeaturedArtist - Redman, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - Tommy D Daugherty, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Daz Dillinger, FeaturedArtist - 2PAC, MainArtist - DAT NIGGA DAZ, Producer
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - K-Ci & JoJo, FeaturedArtist - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
D. Arnaud, ComposerLyricist - Calvin Broadus, ComposerLyricist - Dave Aron, Engineer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Snoop Dogg, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - DAT NIGGA DAZ, Producer
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
C. Smith, ComposerLyricist - Devante Swing, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Dave Aron, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - Tom Daugherty, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - R. Diggs Jr., ComposerLyricist - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
G. Clinton Jr., ComposerLyricist - W. Collins, ComposerLyricist - Prince, ComposerLyricist - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - CARLOS WARLICK, Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Worrell, ComposerLyricist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - Clarence Haskins, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Producer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - Mike Geiser, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - J. Jefferson, ComposerLyricist - C. Simmons, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Stacey Smallie, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
Douglas Rasheed, ComposerLyricist - Doug Rasheed, Producer - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - Rappin' 4-Tay, FeaturedArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Harold Scrap Freddie, Producer
℗ 1996 Entertainment One U.S., LP
Mike Mosley, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - M. Mosley, ComposerLyricist - Rick Rock, Producer - M. Beale, ComposerLyricist - Dave Aron, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Storm, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - R. Thomas, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - Outlawz, FeaturedArtist - C-Bo, FeaturedArtist - K. Cox, ComposerLyricist - M. Greenidge, ComposerLyricist - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - C-PO, FeaturedArtist
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
Larry Troutman, ComposerLyricist - ROGER TROUTMAN, Unknown, Other, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Larry Chatman, Unknown, Other - 2PAC, MainArtist - Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, FeaturedArtist, StudioPersonnel - Keston E. Wright, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mikel Hooks, ComposerLyricist - Barbara Wilson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Danette Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Carl "Butch" Small, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dorothy Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ronald Goss Hudson, ComposerLyricist - Woodrow Cunnigham Jr., ComposerLyricist - Norman A. Durham, ComposerLyricist - Sean "Barney Rubble" Thomas, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
E. Jordan, ComposerLyricist - D. Arnaud, ComposerLyricist - D. Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Dave Aron, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Danny Boy, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - DAT NIGGA DAZ, Producer - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer - Dave Aron, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Danny Boy, Background Vocalist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, Producer, MainArtist - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
DISC 2
Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - George Clinton, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Chatman, Unknown, Other - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, Producer, MainArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
B. Ervin, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Bobcat" Ervin, Producer - Johnny "J", Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, Producer, MainArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
DJ Pooh, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Jordan, ComposerLyricist - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - B. Washington, ComposerLyricist - Y. Fula, ComposerLyricist - T. Himes, ComposerLyricist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Outlaw Immortals, FeaturedArtist
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - M. Beale, ComposerLyricist - Larry Troutman, ComposerLyricist - Katari Cox, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - ROGER TROUTMAN, ComposerLyricist - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Storm, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - Shirley Murdock, ComposerLyricist - Jewell, FeaturedArtist - DAVID BLAKE, Sound Effects, AssociatedPerformer - 2PAC, Producer, MainArtist - D. Hunter, ComposerLyricist - Outlawz, FeaturedArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - M. Greenidge, ComposerLyricist - Jewell Peyton, ComposerLyricist - Alvin McGill, Engineer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Danny Boy, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - T. Himes, ComposerLyricist - BIG SYKE, FeaturedArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - V. Edwards, ComposerLyricist - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - C-PO, FeaturedArtist
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Patrick Shevelin, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - R. BROWN, ComposerLyricist - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, Producer, MainArtist - Natasha Walker, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T. Himes, ComposerLyricist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
Puff Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Rasheed, ComposerLyricist - Doug Rasheed, Producer - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Richie Rich, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - DAVID BLAKE, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - 2PAC, MainArtist - Ebony, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - J. Pennington, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - T. Himes, ComposerLyricist - BIG SYKE, FeaturedArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
J. Jackson, ComposerLyricist - M. Beale, ComposerLyricist - Johnny "J", Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Patrick Shevelin, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Aron, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - TROY STATON, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Storm, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, Producer, MainArtist - Michel'le, FeaturedArtist - Rick Clifford, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mutah, FeaturedArtist
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
T. Thomas, ComposerLyricist - Mike Mosley, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - E. Stevens, ComposerLyricist - M. Mosley, ComposerLyricist - Rick Rock, Producer - B. Jones, ComposerLyricist - S. Thomas, ComposerLyricist - B-Legit, FeaturedArtist - E-40, FeaturedArtist - D. Stevens, ComposerLyricist - Dave Aron, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richie Rich, FeaturedArtist - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - C-Bo, FeaturedArtist - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
Dave Aron, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Danny Boy, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Tupac Shakur, ComposerLyricist - 2PAC, MainArtist - QD3, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Alvin McGill, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
Album review
Maybe it was his time in prison, or maybe it was simply his signing with Suge Knight's Death Row label. Whatever the case, 2Pac re-emerged hardened and hungry with All Eyez on Me, the first double-disc album of original material in hip-hop history. With all the controversy surrounding him, 2Pac seemingly wanted to throw down a monumental epic whose sheer scope would make it an achievement of itself. But more than that, it's also an unabashed embrace of the gangsta lifestyle, backing off the sober self-recognition of Me Against the World. Sure, there are a few reflective numbers and dead-homiez tributes, but they're much more romanticized this time around. All Eyez on Me is 2Pac the thug icon in all his brazen excess, throwing off all self-control and letting it all hang out -- even if some of it would have been better kept to himself. In that sense, it's an accurate depiction of what made him such a volatile and compelling personality, despite some undeniable filler. On the plus side, this is easily the best production he's ever had on record, handled mostly by Johnny J (notably on the smash "How Do U Want It") and Dat Nigga Daz; Dr. Dre also contributes another surefire single in "California Love" (which, unfortunately, is present only as a remix, not the original hit version). Both hits are on the front-loaded first disc, which would be a gangsta classic in itself; other highlights include the anthemic Snoop Dogg duet "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted," "All About U" (with the required Nate Dogg-sung hook), and "I Ain't Mad at Cha," a tribute to old friends who've gotten off the streets. Despite some good moments, the second disc is slowed by filler and countless guest appearances, plus a few too many thug-lovin' divas crooning their loyalty. Erratic though it may be, All Eyez on Me is nonetheless carried off with the assurance of a legend in his own time, and it stands as 2Pac's magnum opus.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 27 track(s)
- Total length: 02:12:03
- Main artists: 2Pac
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Amaru Entertainment, Inc. - Interscope Records
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc. ℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
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