2Pacalypse Now
The debut: socially conscious rap that drew public criticism from the vice president.
2Pac, 1991
- Released
- 12 November 1991
- Studio
- Starlight Sound Studio, Richmond, California
- Label
- Interscope
- Producer
- Underground Railroad
Released on 12 November 1991 through TNT Recordings and Interscope, with EastWest Records America distributing, 2Pacalypse Now was recorded at Starlight Sound Studio in Richmond, California. It was produced by the Underground Railroad, the Digital Underground production team of Big D the Impossible, Shock G, Pee-Wee, DJ J-Z, Raw Fusion and Live Squad.
The album deals with racism, police brutality, poverty, gang violence, teenage pregnancy and drug abuse. Vice President Dan Quayle publicly criticized it. He said there was no reason for a record like this to be published. It peaked at number 64 on the Billboard 200 and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and was certified gold on 19 April 1995. The singles were Trapped, Brenda's Got a Baby and If My Homie Calls.
More from 2Pac
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... (1993), Me Against the World (1995), All Eyez on Me (1996), The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996)
Where to go next
Reference
- 2Pacalypse Now Album article with production, controversy and chart history.
Sources
- 2Pacalypse Now, Wikipedia (1991-11)