2Pacalypse Now

2Pacalypse Now is the debut album of rapper 2Pac, released in November 1991. Though less polished and lacking the hard-hitting produced beats of his later albums, it is his most overtly political work. He addresses social problems such as racism, police brutality, poverty, teenage pregnancy, and drug use, some issues giving a lyrical glimpse into the world of a young black person on the urban streets of the United States. It is hailed by many cri... more

2Pacalypse Now is the debut album of rapper 2Pac, released in November 1991. Though less polished and lacking the hard-hitting produced beats of his later albums, it is his most overtly political work. He addresses social problems such as racism, police brutality, poverty, teenage pregnancy, and drug use, some issues giving a lyrical glimpse into the world of a young black person on the urban streets of the United States. It is hailed by many critics and fans for its underground feel, with many rappers such as Nas and Talib Kweli having pointed to it as a source for inspiration. Although the album was originally released on Interscope, Amaru Entertainment, the label owned by the mother of Tupac Shakur, has since gained the rights to it. The album's name is a reference to the 1979 film Apocalypse Now, which is about the Vietnam War.It was produced in Rearcross. The album generated significant controversy stemming from Dan Quayle's public criticism after a youth in Texas shot a state... less