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"Stress in the city, the cops is hot for me..." Hard to believe it’s been 30 years since this dropped. Written as Tupac was embroiled in controversy, this was the final project recorded before his affiliation with Death Row. While there are so many classics, the often-overlooked tracks have always slayed me the most. Conceptualized during the filming of Above the Rim, The Easy Mo Bee-produced “Temptations” is such a perfect time capsule of 90s Rap/R&B styles. During my heavy Wildstyle-era hip hop obsession I used to get too hyped listening to Pac rap about the nascent NYC rap scene on “Old School”. Last but not least, “Death Around The Corner” captures the rawness of Pac’s defiant gangster persona; compared to earlier tracks like “Dear Mama”, it’s this duality that humanizes 2Pac’s complex identity. Recommended.
- midnight mist colored double vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
- includes poster
- limited edition
- original release year: 1995
- music label: Interscope 2025
reviewed by Ned Nice 03/2020
.Pre-Order Policy
- If you want to order additional items (including other pre-orders), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship.
- Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.
- All vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.
"Stress in the city, the cops is hot for me..." Hard to believe it’s been 30 years since this dropped. Written as Tupac was embroiled in controversy, this was the final project recorded before his affiliation with Death Row. While there are so many classics, the often-overlooked tracks have always slayed me the most. Conceptualized during the filming of Above the Rim, The Easy Mo Bee-produced “Temptations” is such a perfect time capsule of 90s Rap/R&B styles. During my heavy Wildstyle-era hip hop obsession I used to get too hyped listening to Pac rap about the nascent NYC rap scene on “Old School”. Last but not least, “Death Around The Corner” captures the rawness of Pac’s defiant gangster persona; compared to earlier tracks like “Dear Mama”, it’s this duality that humanizes 2Pac’s complex identity. Recommended.
- midnight mist colored double vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
- includes poster
- limited edition
- original release year: 1995
- music label: Interscope 2025
reviewed by Ned Nice 03/2020
Pre-Order Policy
- If you want to order additional items (including other pre-orders), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship.
- Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.
- All vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.
