My 3 Favorite 2pac Songs

Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), arguably one of the most influential and outstanding artists the world has ever seen. From his music and roles on the big screen to his eagerness to raise political awareness, there was so much that this young man had to offer in his early 20's. 2 Pac & Snoop Dog Tee

There is so much material to examine and I might add ENJOY in the catalog of 2pac. From his early days working with Digital Underground through over a decade after his death there are about 250 songs from this young artist. When listening to 2pac songs I can always feel the emotion behind what the guy was saying and I actually take the lessons that he was trying to teach and apply them to my own life. Tupac Shakur and John Lennon are my two biggest musical and in many ways political influences. In my own opinion Tupac was the last great voice of the people and since we lost him no other artist has stepped forward to take the reigns.

My 3 Favorite 2pac Songs was a really tough thing to break down. I have so many favorites but I sat and I put some serious thought into it and these 3 songs are my picks and I'll explain why...

• Dear Mama: "Dear Mama" is a song off of the album "Me Against The World" and is a standard 2pac song when it comes to powerful emotion. A song for his Mother, "Dear Mama" is a beautifully written song with a beautiful beat to it and the vibe of the song is so heart warming. A man expressing his undying love and appreciation for the woman that gave him life and whom he'd grown up watching struggle in society.
• Last Wordz: "Last Wordz" is a track off of the "Strictly 4 My N.*.G.G.A.Z." album and features Ice Cube and Ice T. I love the flow on this song from all 3 artists and I love how powerful the lyrics are. One of my favorite songs from 2pac most definitely and it's a plus that Ice T and Ice Cube were on this song because all three are the stuff!

• Hold Ya Head: "Hold Ya Head" is off the "Killuminati: 7 Day Theory" album and is a powerful track. I love the lyrics and the beat. I think the entire 7 Day Theory album is a masterpiece but this song happens to be my favorite.

Those are my 3 favorite songs from 2pac, what are YOUR favorites? feel free to comment and let me know what your favorite 3 songs from 2pac are and let me know what you think of my list. I am also up for taking questions you might have about other artists or any topics for that matter. Have a great day peeps!

Sarz

Hip-Hop: Revolution

Throughout history, music and the arts have provided a soundtrack to each era and the progression of society and humanity. From the first cave man to grunt out a song to Lil Wayne grunting out a song music has been in the hearts of Man, Woman and Child.

All people have their own particular taste in music from Classic rock to classical to blues to heavy metal to hip-hop, but generally I believe people show respect for other people's cultures in music. Leaving us with an example that peace can exist in a world filled with people of many differences.

I myself am a classic rock junkie. My musical influences are mostly classic rockers like Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon as well as Bob Marley and from hip-hop it is Tupac Shakur and groups like Public Enemy and Bone Thugs N Harmony and Ice T. I am more into music of the soul and mind but I do dig an occasional nonsense kinda pop song, I'll admit I've caught myself singing "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO.

The genre of music I would place myself in is hip-hop. I started long ago writing poetry and it just worked out that rap beats worked well with what I was saying in my poetry. I write from the heart and speak my mind and it just so happened that I was most comfortable with the vibe hip-hop was giving me while I was writing my first songs. I am still improving my skills as far as delivery and trying to tighten up my lyrics.

I'm seeing a bit of a revolt building up in the underground hip-hop scene as those of us artists down here are fed up with the material that is in the mainstream right now. While we respect those in the music industry and respect that they are working hard for their money we feel like there is no value to the work they are putting out. We feel there is no substance. We feel the majority of "stars" out there are selling their communities out and "selling their souls" if you will.

I have been so proud to be an Ice T fan all of my life but I was even prouder when I heard him making comments about the rap game today and how these current artists are killing hip-hop. I agree with Ice 100% and hope that Mr. T (well okay Mr. T) will some day give a nod to the Revolution and throw Sarz some help fighting the fight. (Ice T that is an open invitation, the Revolution is comin man!). Also I have much respect for guys like Suge Gotti and love my old schoolers like Hammer and Nas. Speak truth and you're good with me.

Hip-hop is in a state of emergency and the lines are being drawn in the sand (keep in mind we're keepin' this on track, stop the violence peeps!) and the Revolution is drawing near. I absolutely believed Pac when he said he would spark the brain of the person that would change the world and I think there is a possibility that I am one of those people with the heart and mind to help guide people into the future. As you can see in these United States these days we truly need some positive change and the only way we can make positive change is to start rearranging the way things are.

The Sarz Revolution