the first pac's life review :)
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this is my review.. i've been a pac fan for a long time
1. Very good beat, so-so production, okay 6/10
2. Again, I'm a fan of the beat, ashanti meh, TI's verse meh 5/10
3. I'm a fan of this one, classic 2pac verse with some solid flava from Papoose, nice hooks by carl thomas 8/10
4. Mediocre, could have done better, not terribly impressed 5/10
5. YEAA?? Okay??!!! ...no thanks 2/10
6. Buck and C-millionare come thru weak on this IMO, decent beat 5/10
7. They were trying to make a club anthem with this, but thats not what 2Pac was about.. i dont care for it 3/10
8. Its so-so.. 2pac's verse came thru okay 5/10
9. Thank you Afeni for throwing us pestering old school fans one friggen bone.. at least we got something, fantastic quality 10/10
10. I think Pac would have liked this beat for the song, although ludacris comes thru with his same usual "fluff" rap style, which is totally not for me at all.. 5/10
11. Decent beat, Pac comes thru hard and Syke does a good job.. 7/10
12. What were they thinking? why the same beat.. whats with the chorus, it sounds like some douche trying to immitate ashanti at a karoke bar.. snoops little dedication verse isnt anything special either.. didnt snoop say he wasnt going to be on any posthumous 2pac tracks, should have kept it that way bra.. 3/10
13. Okay remix, nothing special, pretty average 4/10
overall, averages out to 5.3/10
I'd say overall its a 6/10 album
I'm not terribly impressed, but im not completely shocked with how awful the album was (i.e. Loyal 2 the Game)
notes: why only 13 tracks, and 3 remixed? just how clueless are these people at the amaru camp? what happened to the double disk albums such as UTEOT and Better Dayz.. they were pretty decent.. meh, album was okay.. couple of bangers, couple of shitty songs, and a classic 2pac unreleased song in OG, perfect cdq form..
all in all.. the album is okay.. nothing special.. first 2pac album i didnt buy was L2TG because of how much i disliked what they did to Pacs music.. this one? im still not sure if i want to support amaru or not.. we'll see..
1. Very good beat, so-so production, okay 6/10
2. Again, I'm a fan of the beat, ashanti meh, TI's verse meh 5/10
3. I'm a fan of this one, classic 2pac verse with some solid flava from Papoose, nice hooks by carl thomas 8/10
4. Mediocre, could have done better, not terribly impressed 5/10
5. YEAA?? Okay??!!! ...no thanks 2/10
6. Buck and C-millionare come thru weak on this IMO, decent beat 5/10
7. They were trying to make a club anthem with this, but thats not what 2Pac was about.. i dont care for it 3/10
8. Its so-so.. 2pac's verse came thru okay 5/10
9. Thank you Afeni for throwing us pestering old school fans one friggen bone.. at least we got something, fantastic quality 10/10
10. I think Pac would have liked this beat for the song, although ludacris comes thru with his same usual "fluff" rap style, which is totally not for me at all.. 5/10
11. Decent beat, Pac comes thru hard and Syke does a good job.. 7/10
12. What were they thinking? why the same beat.. whats with the chorus, it sounds like some douche trying to immitate ashanti at a karoke bar.. snoops little dedication verse isnt anything special either.. didnt snoop say he wasnt going to be on any posthumous 2pac tracks, should have kept it that way bra.. 3/10
13. Okay remix, nothing special, pretty average 4/10
overall, averages out to 5.3/10
I'd say overall its a 6/10 album
I'm not terribly impressed, but im not completely shocked with how awful the album was (i.e. Loyal 2 the Game)
notes: why only 13 tracks, and 3 remixed? just how clueless are these people at the amaru camp? what happened to the double disk albums such as UTEOT and Better Dayz.. they were pretty decent.. meh, album was okay.. couple of bangers, couple of shitty songs, and a classic 2pac unreleased song in OG, perfect cdq form..
all in all.. the album is okay.. nothing special.. first 2pac album i didnt buy was L2TG because of how much i disliked what they did to Pacs music.. this one? im still not sure if i want to support amaru or not.. we'll see..
1. Untouchable (Swizz Beatz Remix Feat. Bone 4:16
Thugs-N-Harmony)
choped n screwed 2 get u crunked
2. Pac's Life (Feat. T.I. & Ashanti) 3:37
decent
3. Dumpin' (Feat. Hussein Fatal, Papoose, & Carl 4:27
Thomas)
i still dont understand the one verse .2pac had a hook/break to this (look out young nigga its time to dump) were is that part? carl thomas sounds pretty nice regardless however it would of given us a lil treat to this track.Its still a very tight song , i just wish the rest of pacs verse was in here.
4. Playa Cardz Right (Female) (Feat. Keyshia 4:33
Cole)
A little boring , i enjoyed hearing this in cdq u can hear the passion in 2pacs voice. However it sounds more like a K.Cole track rather then 2pacs.
5. Whatz Next (Feat. A3 & Jay Rock) 4:18
I used to listen to this song when i was depressed or down. Now i listen to it when i wanna get crunked . Destroyed the entire vibe of the song . Choped and Screwed pac hooks are never good.
6. Sleep (Feat. Young Buck & Chamillionaire) 4:09
WTF did they get this offline? Like dante said daz's adlib are still in it. I like the beat but not for this song. Cham should of been used for a hook in another song rather then a verse on this.
7. International (Feat. Nipsey Hussle & Young Dre 4:03
The Truth)
Lol the hooks and guests are ok but for a pac track. Maybe for sean paul . W/e
8. Don't Sleep (Feat. Lil Scrappy, Nutso, Yaki 3:35
Kadafi, & Stormy)
The dark feel is gone from pacs verse. Still a decent track and hooks are decent but its just like dont go to sleep. lost its power and venom.
9. Soon As I Get Home (Feat. Yaki Kadafi) 3:40
:thumb:
10.Playa Cardz Right (Male) (Feat. Ludacris & 4:54
Keon Bryce)
C mon 2 remixes of a 1 verse track. I prefere this version rather then the Kcole one.
11.Don't Stop (Feat. Big Syke, Yaki Kadafi, 5:24
Hussein Fatal, EDI, Young Noble, & Stormy)
they fliped the intro which is good because u can hear wut pacs saying. I had to edit noble out.A nice mix ,and i dont understand why Kadafis verse from play ya cards right is in here ..ok
12.Pac's Life Remix (Feat. Snoop Dogg, T.I., & 3:38
Chris Starr)
Same everything except snoops in it... real creative
13.Untouchable (Feat. Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, 4:24
& Gravy)
SHould of kept this OG.. Still ok tho
i like how they acctually have fatal on this album.. i still dont understand why , maybe to replace mutah? Edi wasnt even on the album that much which is a good thing. ANd how did stormy get a chance to be on this album . He needs to get a job. And who is A8 ,Jay ROck , and Gravy. What hole did they crawl out of?
i will be buying this . Its 2pac. I still feel cheated and left wanting more.
Thugs-N-Harmony)
choped n screwed 2 get u crunked
2. Pac's Life (Feat. T.I. & Ashanti) 3:37
decent
3. Dumpin' (Feat. Hussein Fatal, Papoose, & Carl 4:27
Thomas)
i still dont understand the one verse .2pac had a hook/break to this (look out young nigga its time to dump) were is that part? carl thomas sounds pretty nice regardless however it would of given us a lil treat to this track.Its still a very tight song , i just wish the rest of pacs verse was in here.
4. Playa Cardz Right (Female) (Feat. Keyshia 4:33
Cole)
A little boring , i enjoyed hearing this in cdq u can hear the passion in 2pacs voice. However it sounds more like a K.Cole track rather then 2pacs.
5. Whatz Next (Feat. A3 & Jay Rock) 4:18
I used to listen to this song when i was depressed or down. Now i listen to it when i wanna get crunked . Destroyed the entire vibe of the song . Choped and Screwed pac hooks are never good.
6. Sleep (Feat. Young Buck & Chamillionaire) 4:09
WTF did they get this offline? Like dante said daz's adlib are still in it. I like the beat but not for this song. Cham should of been used for a hook in another song rather then a verse on this.
7. International (Feat. Nipsey Hussle & Young Dre 4:03
The Truth)
Lol the hooks and guests are ok but for a pac track. Maybe for sean paul . W/e
8. Don't Sleep (Feat. Lil Scrappy, Nutso, Yaki 3:35
Kadafi, & Stormy)
The dark feel is gone from pacs verse. Still a decent track and hooks are decent but its just like dont go to sleep. lost its power and venom.
9. Soon As I Get Home (Feat. Yaki Kadafi) 3:40
:thumb: 10.Playa Cardz Right (Male) (Feat. Ludacris & 4:54
Keon Bryce)
C mon 2 remixes of a 1 verse track. I prefere this version rather then the Kcole one.
11.Don't Stop (Feat. Big Syke, Yaki Kadafi, 5:24
Hussein Fatal, EDI, Young Noble, & Stormy)
they fliped the intro which is good because u can hear wut pacs saying. I had to edit noble out.A nice mix ,and i dont understand why Kadafis verse from play ya cards right is in here ..ok
12.Pac's Life Remix (Feat. Snoop Dogg, T.I., & 3:38
Chris Starr)
Same everything except snoops in it... real creative
13.Untouchable (Feat. Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, 4:24
& Gravy)
SHould of kept this OG.. Still ok tho
i like how they acctually have fatal on this album.. i still dont understand why , maybe to replace mutah? Edi wasnt even on the album that much which is a good thing. ANd how did stormy get a chance to be on this album . He needs to get a job. And who is A8 ,Jay ROck , and Gravy. What hole did they crawl out of?
i will be buying this . Its 2pac. I still feel cheated and left wanting more.
God how I envy the man who listens to this album without ever hearing the OG's before! Because this man gets to hear fresh Pac lyrics and then one day gets hold of all the OG's to these songs and spunks in his pants.
Here is my review; stars out of 5
1. Untouchable (Swizz Remix)
Its grown on me, I dont mind it.
( * * * - -)
2. Pac's Life
Worn out already.
( * * * - -)
3. Dumpin'
People need to get off this tracks dick! Too much made about it from what Ive seen. But it is a good remix. Decent attempt and Carl Thomas fits well.
( * * * - -)
4.Playa Cards Right (Female)
Amaru, the correct title is Play Your Cards Right not Playa. Well they cant get the name of the song right how are they going to get the beat right.
( * / - - -)
5. Whatz Next
Shit. If your not a fan of Crunk you will hate this. Not true to Tupac and not a patch on the original... not a patch.
( - - - - -)
6. Sleep
Get a fucking grip Amaru! The name of the song is not Sleep! Obviously whatever we heard was not going to better the original, that is too hard of a task. So I think a decent effort has been made here. Listenable.
( * * * / -)
7. International
58 seconds of Tupac on this car wreck! Not much to work with but it could easily have been made into a decent song. Instead we have it over somebody playing on a casio keyboard. Garbage.
( - - - - -)
8. Don't Sleep
Why oh why didnt Amaru follow their own lead of Pac's Life and glue a verse from another track onto this one?! Nice vibe and Pac spittin venom! Almost a very good song. Instead another could have been.
( * * * / -)
9. Soon As I Get Home
We all love this! Puts the rest of the album to shame. Is it the true mastered version tho? Or super enhanced like They Don't Give A Fuck About Us? I cant tell with the al tin ears!
( * * * * *)
10. Playa Cards Right (Male)
Better than the female version. Got a bit of bass in this one if you notice. Cant beat the OG though, should have left it as it was like SAIGH.
( * * - - -)
11. Dont Stop (The Music!!!)
Reminds me of DJ Fatals remix off Shining Serpent. This remix does nothing for me. Give me the OG anyday. Dissapointed.
( * / - - -)
12. Pac's Life
Okay, a big let down that the same beat was used again. What should have happened was this. One Pac's Life, with LT Hutton beat, Ashanti, No T.I., Snoops contribution and leave it at that. This really symbolizes the laziness which shines through in the making of this album.
( * * / - -)
13. Untouchable
Its Okay, but far to late to salvage this sinking ship of a LP. Basic beat once again, so boring.
( * * - - -)
OVERALL 30.5/65
To us the hardcore Pac fans this album leaves us feeling like we have heard nothing. As the overall score indicates it is not good enough, it is a bad album and a poor effort. The dirty version may save some grace slightly (those censored parts are annoying as fuck) but it will never be enough.
At least Loyal To The Game had some unheards!
Here is my review; stars out of 5
1. Untouchable (Swizz Remix)
Its grown on me, I dont mind it.
( * * * - -)
2. Pac's Life
Worn out already.
( * * * - -)
3. Dumpin'
People need to get off this tracks dick! Too much made about it from what Ive seen. But it is a good remix. Decent attempt and Carl Thomas fits well.
( * * * - -)
4.Playa Cards Right (Female)
Amaru, the correct title is Play Your Cards Right not Playa. Well they cant get the name of the song right how are they going to get the beat right.
( * / - - -)
5. Whatz Next
Shit. If your not a fan of Crunk you will hate this. Not true to Tupac and not a patch on the original... not a patch.
( - - - - -)
6. Sleep
Get a fucking grip Amaru! The name of the song is not Sleep! Obviously whatever we heard was not going to better the original, that is too hard of a task. So I think a decent effort has been made here. Listenable.
( * * * / -)
7. International
58 seconds of Tupac on this car wreck! Not much to work with but it could easily have been made into a decent song. Instead we have it over somebody playing on a casio keyboard. Garbage.
( - - - - -)
8. Don't Sleep
Why oh why didnt Amaru follow their own lead of Pac's Life and glue a verse from another track onto this one?! Nice vibe and Pac spittin venom! Almost a very good song. Instead another could have been.
( * * * / -)
9. Soon As I Get Home
We all love this! Puts the rest of the album to shame. Is it the true mastered version tho? Or super enhanced like They Don't Give A Fuck About Us? I cant tell with the al tin ears!
( * * * * *)
10. Playa Cards Right (Male)
Better than the female version. Got a bit of bass in this one if you notice. Cant beat the OG though, should have left it as it was like SAIGH.
( * * - - -)
11. Dont Stop (The Music!!!)
Reminds me of DJ Fatals remix off Shining Serpent. This remix does nothing for me. Give me the OG anyday. Dissapointed.
( * / - - -)
12. Pac's Life
Okay, a big let down that the same beat was used again. What should have happened was this. One Pac's Life, with LT Hutton beat, Ashanti, No T.I., Snoops contribution and leave it at that. This really symbolizes the laziness which shines through in the making of this album.
( * * / - -)
13. Untouchable
Its Okay, but far to late to salvage this sinking ship of a LP. Basic beat once again, so boring.
( * * - - -)
OVERALL 30.5/65
To us the hardcore Pac fans this album leaves us feeling like we have heard nothing. As the overall score indicates it is not good enough, it is a bad album and a poor effort. The dirty version may save some grace slightly (those censored parts are annoying as fuck) but it will never be enough.
At least Loyal To The Game had some unheards!
05. Whatz Next - The sad vibe of the song was completely ruined an who's that biting pac on the hook
"got me going insane, but i'm addicted to the hussle, i'm trapped in the game" an the "what'z next" bit from
pac has been distorted like dante said.
07. International - After Thug 4 Life on LTTG I didn't think i'd ever hear a worse beat on another
pac album how wrong was I?
08. Don't Sleep - The beat sounds like When I Get Free from UTEOT.
09. Soon As I Get Home - Considering this is ment to be CDQ the beat sounds worse then numerous
remasteres i've heard although kadafi sounds alot clearer, I don't see it getting any better
on the dirty album either.
10. Playa Cardz Right - The beat is better than the female version for sure pac sounds speeded up to me as well nice to
pac's adlibs an shoutouts to the lawz from the studio session which wern't on the leaked original.
12. Pac's Life - If anything on this album should of been labled female / male version on this album it should of been this
song not playa cardz right an what's snoop doing thinking he can say that he more or less gave pac a career on deathrow.
I can't stand to listen to this album again amaru need to get away from this mixtape vibe that's been going on since LTTG an the r&b'ness of UTEOT.
"got me going insane, but i'm addicted to the hussle, i'm trapped in the game" an the "what'z next" bit from
pac has been distorted like dante said.
07. International - After Thug 4 Life on LTTG I didn't think i'd ever hear a worse beat on another
pac album how wrong was I?
08. Don't Sleep - The beat sounds like When I Get Free from UTEOT.
09. Soon As I Get Home - Considering this is ment to be CDQ the beat sounds worse then numerous
remasteres i've heard although kadafi sounds alot clearer, I don't see it getting any better
on the dirty album either.
10. Playa Cardz Right - The beat is better than the female version for sure pac sounds speeded up to me as well nice to
pac's adlibs an shoutouts to the lawz from the studio session which wern't on the leaked original.
12. Pac's Life - If anything on this album should of been labled female / male version on this album it should of been this
song not playa cardz right an what's snoop doing thinking he can say that he more or less gave pac a career on deathrow.
I can't stand to listen to this album again amaru need to get away from this mixtape vibe that's been going on since LTTG an the r&b'ness of UTEOT.
after hearing the album at my mates house. Yeah it's the og verse "i'm surrounded by thugz, slugz big crystals an pistols" 
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