I’ve got nothing but love and respect for 2Pac and his music, but it irks me to no end that when GOAT rappers or Hip Hop albums are discussed, there are so many people who will automatically say: “2Pac” and “2Pac’s albums”.

2Pac idolizing has taken on almost religious forms with many Hip Hop fans. Just don’t be angry – know your opinion counts just as much as mine does.Ī lot of people get their panties in a bunch if they hear any criticism on 2Pac, or when the perceived flawlessness of his albums is questioned in the slightest way. Well, five 2Pac albums can not all be number one, so some of you will be disappointed. There’s always a lot of emotion and angriness when there’s a ranking of something and 2Pac is involved – so many people always want him on the #1 spot, whatever the criterium. Remember this is just a personal opinion, based on my own preferences and ideas. Album DescriptionRanking 2Pac’s Albums: for this list, I will be ranking 2Pac‘s five solo albums, the five albums that were completed during his lifetime. See More Your browser does not support the audio element. © Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo More info Given that it runs 25 tracks and two CDs, some may argue that it does its job a little too well, but the fact of the matter is, this contains all of his big hits, from 'Keep Ya Head Up' and 'Dear Mama' to 'California Love' and 'I Ain't Mad at Cha.' Some may argue that it would have been more effective if it was sequenced in chronological order, but this remains the best place for casual listeners to get all the 2Pac they need.

Even with these misgivings taken into account, it has to be said that Greatest Hits does its job well. Sure, Tupac Shakur had more than enough hits to make a terrific compilation, but its appearance in the fall of 1998 felt a bit like another opportunity to milk his catalog, simply because of the plethora of releases, from previously unheard recordings to interview discs and bootlegs. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.

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