U Can Be Touched (ft. Outlaw Immortalz) by 2Pac
My Young niggaz in the wild life
Criminal mind of a juvenile still livin’ childlike
Thinking he can make his pay
Too in a rush, niggaz better slow down
Cause you can be touched
Still I Rise (OG) by 2pac and The Outlawz (Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, and Big Syke)
One of my favorite ‘Pac songs. Kadafi and Hussesin’s verses are so flawless.
Tupac Shakur (born Lesane Parish Crooks) is one of the most influential voices in music.
With a charisma and raps that sparked generations filled with raging hormones and unanswered questions, Tupac served as both leader and commoner to droves of people within the Hip-Hop culture.
The cold winds of East Coast raps mixed with the smooth West Coast sounds, making way for a catchy revolutionary spirit to sweep not just the nation but the entire world.
And it was all orchestrated by one man, who felt compelled to push the limits of consciousness and lavishness while internally and externally engaged in warfare with life threatening forces.
Tupac was the first rapper to sell inspiring lyrics just as well as he sold the more frivolous things in life. A feat, now, that many rappers attempt but only a few have captured. But even after more than a decade, no one quite embodies that dualistic aura of the rose that grew from concrete.
—written by The Journalist
Relevant.
2pac (Ft. The Outlawz) – Letter To The President
When I’m feeling uninspired or just generally not feeling ‘it’, I have this list of things that I consult for inspiration and enthusiasm. It’s a fairly small list, nevertheless, Tupac’s music is near the top. There’s this unwavering sense of truth and a scream for justice behind every one of his verses. For me, his music has always been a beacon of hope. It shows that perseverance always reigns supreme.
Reblogging this because they’re all so lyrically on-point.
