Tupac

<p>Twenty-four years ago, Death Row Records made history with the release of <a href="/profile/2pac" class="text-word" target="_blank" >2Pac</a> Shakur&#8217;s &#8220;California Love.&#8221; As with everything, the context surrounding the single&#8217;s release is of utmost importance. Prior to his signing with Suge Knight&#8217;s legendary label, Pac was serving a nine-month prison stint for sexual assault. Despite his crime, many were eagerly anticipating his return to making music, especially after Suge Knight shouted him out during <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-1995-source-awards-one-of-hip-hops-wildest-most-legendary-nights-news.87278.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the infamous 1995 Source Awards</a>. Upon his release, Pac inked a deal and hit the studio with <a href="/profile/DoctorDre" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Dr. Dre</a>, who laid the foundation for one of the most defining cultural anthems in West Coast history.</p>
<p>To this day, &#8220;California Love&#8221; still stands triumphant, a song that brings all walks of life together. Even those unfamiliar with the nuances of hip-hop history can appreciate the bombastic production, the vocoder work from the masterful Roger Troutman, and the unapologetically G-Funk vibe. The song&#8217;s legacy speaks for itself, a reminder that 2Pac&#8217;s GOAT credentials did not come unearned. Now, twenty-four years later, Pac and Dre&#8217;s masterpiece has endured as an integral piece of the canon. Happy anniversary! </p>
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