Me Against the World

by

2Pac

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(I've already written a review on this CD, but I felt obligated to write another one due to change of mind)

Most hail All Eyez On Me to be Pac's best album, but I disagree. Production-wise, it's the tops. But Me Against The World has some of the best and most intelligent rap lyrics you'll ever hear. Pac just seems so much more focused on this CD than on any of his other ones.

Before I knew what Tupac was all about, I liked All Eyez On Me the best (like millions of others). But compare the lyrics. Me Against The World is filled with so much emotion and depth. This is the album which basically sums up the life of Tupac. All Eyez On Me has some excellent songs backed with amazing beats, but as far as song-writing goes, this one beats it hands down. I read somewhere that Tupac said his songs were meant to be listened to. They're spiritual. You're supposed to take them in. He said it's cool if you rock out with them, but it's not the point of his albums. I concur.

It'd be redundant to make a list of the album's best songs, because they're all great. But the standout is "Dear Mama," which is my favorite Tupac song ever. This is the deepest and most personal song he's ever written. Most other rappers would think twice before writing a sweet ballad about their mother for fear of what it could do to their reputation. But Tupac had always rapped about what was on his mind. He kept it real, which is why so many people loved his music. Including me.