In 2009, the song was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress, which recognises audio recordings that are “Culturally, historically, or aesthetically important”. In the song, Shakur offered his deep appreciation for all that his mother did for him, despite the hardships that she struggled with.
The platinum-selling ‘Dear Mama’ was a starkly honest tribute to the rapper’s mother, activist Afeni Shakur, who was a strong influence on her son’s work. Me Against The World also earned 2Pac two Grammy nominations – for Best Rap Album as well as for Best Rap Solo Performance, for single ‘Dear Mama’. Released on 14 March, 1995, Me Against The World marked the rapper’s first chart-topping album, debuting at No.1 on both the Billboard 200 and well as on the R&B Albums chart. The artist’s pointed commentary on poverty, violence, and police oppression not only resonated deeply with a generation of fans but also cemented 2Pac as one of the greatest rappers in music history.
Me Against The World was recorded when 2Pac was just 23 years old, yet his emotionally-charged performance and poetic lyricism made him sound wise beyond his years. Widely considered to be the legendary artist’s best work, as well as one of the most influential albums in hip-hop history, Me Against The World has been commemorated with a special 180-gram 2LP vinyl reissue, available today from Interscope and Amaru Entertainment. This month marks the 25th anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s career-defining third album, Me Against The World. Includes standout anthems like `Temptations' and `So Many Tears.' The album solidified 2Pac as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Recorded when he was just 23-years-old, and released while facing an impending prison sentence, it is a lyrical tour-de-force that touches on the issues of poverty and violence. Release date: 28-02-2020 ( Originally released on Death Row Records in 1995)Ģ020 EU reissue on standard 2LP= In honor of Me Against The World's 25th anniversary, Interscope/Urban Legends is reissuing 2Pac's third studio album, considered by many to be his most poetic and cohesive masterpiece.