Me Against the World

~ Release by 2Pac (see all versions of this release, 12 available)

Tracklist

CD 1
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1Intro
engineer and producer:
Tony Pizarro
co-producer:
Jill Rose
guitar:
Darryl Crooks
spoken vocals:
Dan O’Leary, Debbie Hambrick, Jay Jensen, Jill Rose and Sarah Diamond
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
2Pac3.351:46
2If I Die 2nite
additional engineer:
Jeff Griffin (American engineer)
engineer:
Eric Lynch
producer:
Easy Mo B.
mixer:
Paul Arnold (engineer)
lead vocals:
2Pac (US rapper)
other vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Unique Recording Studios in Manhattan, United States
mixed at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
samples:
Deep Cover by Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer) introducing Snoop Doggy Dogg (US rapper), Tonight by Kleeer and Tonight Is the Night by Betty Wright (American soul and R&B singer)
recording of:
If I Die 2nite
lyricist:
Osten Harvey Jr. and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
composer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Betty Wright (American soul and R&B singer), Calvin Broadus (US rapper), Willie Clarke, Norman Durham, Osten Harvey Jr., Tupac Shakur (US rapper) and Colin Wolfe
publisher:
Bee Mo Easy Music, EMI April Music Inc., Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, Sherlyn Publishing Co., Inc., Sony Tunes, Inc., Stonseee Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
is based on:
Deep Cover
2Pac4.753:57
3Me Against the World
engineer:
Jay Lean
executive producer:
Afeni Shakur
producer:
SoulShock & Karlin
mixer:
Jay Lean and SoulShock
background vocals:
Puff Johnson
guest vocals:
Dramacydal (rap group founded by 2Pac)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Pure Studios in San Diego, United States and Soundcastle (Interactive Studios) in Santa Monica, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, United States
samples:
Inside My Love by Minnie Riperton and Walk on By by Isaac Hayes
recording of:
Me Against the World
lyricist:
Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
composer:
Burt Bacharach, Carsten Shack, Hal David, Kenneth Karlin, Malcolm Greenidge, Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph (American composer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer), Tupac Shakur (US rapper), Leon Ware (US singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, keyboardist) and Yafeu Fula (of the Outlawz)
publisher:
Casa David, Dickiebird Music & Publishing, EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Interscope Pearl Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Joshua’s Dream, Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI-affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), New Hidden Valley Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
is based on:
Inside My Love
is based on:
Walk On By
2Pac feat. Dramacydal4.24:41
4So Many Tears
engineer:
Mike Schlesinger (US-american engineer) and Tim Nitz
executive producer:
Afeni Shakur
producer:
D-Flizno Production Squad
guitar:
Eric “Kenya” Baker (guitarist, Kenya Gruv)
keyboard:
The Piano Man
background vocals:
Digital Underground (hip hop), Stretch (US rapper Randy Walker) and Thug Life (early 90s US hip-hop group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at and mixed at:
Soundcastle (Interactive Studios) in Santa Monica, United States
samples:
That Girl by Stevie Wonder
music videos:
So Many Tears by 2Pac (US rapper)
recording of:
So Many Tears
writer:
Eric Baker (guitarist, Kenya Gruv), Gregory Jacobs, Randy Walker (US rapper Randy Walker), Stevie Wonder and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Black Bull Music, Grand Imperial Thug Music, Interscope Pearl Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Joshua’s Dream, Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI-affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), Pubhowyalike Publishing, Triboy Music Publishing, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Zomba Songs Inc.
2Pac43:59
5Temptations
engineer and mixer:
Tony Pizarro
executive producer:
Afeni Shakur
producer:
Easy Mo B.
lead vocals:
2Pac (US rapper)
other vocals:
A.B. Money (from Rappin’ Is Fundamental)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Unique Recording Studios in Manhattan, United States
mixed at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, United States
samples:
Computer Love by Zapp (US funk band) and Watch Yo Nuggets by Redman (US rapper)
music videos:
Temptations by 2Pac (US rapper)
recording of:
Temptations
lyricist:
Osten Harvey, Jr. and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
composer:
George Clinton (US funk musician), Shirley Murdock, Osten Harvey, Jr., Reggie Noble (US rapper), Garry Shider, David Spradley, Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman (funk musician in Zapp) and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Bee Mo Easy Music, Bridgeport Music, Inc., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing France, Funky Knoble Music, Funky Knoble Prod., Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI-affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), R2M Music (BMI), Saja Music Co. (publisher), Songs of Lastrada (BMI-affiliated), Southfield Music, Inc., Troutman Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac3.355:01
6Young Niggaz
additional engineer:
Jeff Griffin (American engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Paul Arnold (engineer)
producer:
Le-morrious “Funky Drummer” Tyler and Moe Z.M.D.
background vocals:
Killa (US rapper), L. Tyler, Milia and Moe Z.M.D.
other vocals [adlibs/hook]:
G. Money (R&B singer, Thug Life/2Pac-affiliated)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
samples:
She’s Strange by Cameo (American soul-influenced funk group)
recording of:
Young Niggaz
lyricist:
Le‐Morrious “Funky Drummer” Tyler, Moe Z. and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
composer:
Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins, Le‐Morrious “Funky Drummer” Tyler, Nathan Leftenant, Moe Z., Charlie Singleton (Cameo) and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
All Seeing Eye Music, Cameo-Five Music, Final Touch Music, Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, MoeJams Music, Pecot Music Co., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Songs of PolyGram, Inc. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac3.754:53
7Heavy in the Game
additional engineer:
Jeff Griffin (American engineer)
engineer:
Kevin Davis (US producer/engineer “KD” Davis)
producer:
Mike Mosley and Sam Bostic
mixer:
Paul Arnold (engineer)
guitar:
Ronnie Vann
background vocals:
Eboni Foster, Lady Levi and Richard "Richie Rich" Serrell (415 member & Death Row rapper Richard Serrell)
guest vocals:
Richie Rich (415 member & Death Row rapper Richard Serrell)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Mobboss Studios in Fairfield, United States
mixed at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
recording of:
Heavy in the Game
writer:
Sam Bostic, Mike Mosley and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, Mike & Sam Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac feat. Richie Rich3.354:24
8Lord Knows
additional engineer:
Jeff Griffin (American engineer)
engineer:
Bob Morris (engineer) and Tony Pizarro
additional producer:
Moe Z.M.D. and Tony Pizarro
producer:
Brian G
mixer:
Paul Arnold (engineer)
background vocals:
G-Money (R&B singer, Thug Life/2Pac-affiliated), Kenyatta Forman, Killa (US rapper), Kim Armstrong and Natasha Walker of Y.N.V. (US R&B singer, member of Y.N.V.)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Echo Sound in Los Angeles, United States and Soundcastle (Interactive Studios) in Santa Monica, United States
mixed at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
samples:
All I Ask by The Blackbyrds
recording of:
Lord Knows
lyricist:
Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
composer:
Kevin Toney and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Blackbyrd Music, Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac3.654:32
9Dear Mama
additional engineer:
Jeff Griffin (American engineer)
engineer and producer:
Tony Pizarro
co-producer:
DF Master Tee (producer Terrence Thomas) and Moses (California hip-hop vocalist)
executive producer:
Afeni Shakur
mixer:
Paul Arnold (engineer)
background vocals:
“Sweet Franklin” and Reggie Green
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, United States
mixed at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
samples:
In All My Wildest Dreams by Joe Sample and Sadie by Spinners (US R&B/soul group, aka The Detroit Spinners)
music videos:
Dear Mama by 2Pac (US rapper)
recording of:
Dear Mama
lyricist:
Tony Pizarro and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
additional writer:
Terence Thomas (producer Terrence Thomas)
composer:
Bruce Hawes, Joseph Jefferson (70s soul/funk), Tony Pizarro, Joe Sample, Charles Simmons (70s soul/funk) and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
BMG Blue, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher), Four Knights Music, Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, Master Lab Publishing, Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI-affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), The Underground Connection, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
revision of:
Dear Mama (original version)
2Pac44:40
10It Ain’t Easy
engineer, producer and mixer:
Tony Pizarro
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
12 Trak Studios
mixed at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, United States
recording of:
It Ain’t Easy
writer:
Tony Pizarro and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, The Underground Connection and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac4.14:54
11Can U Get Away
engineer and mixer:
Kevin Davis (US producer/engineer “KD” Davis)
producer:
Mike Mosley
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at and mixed at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, United States
samples:
Happy Feelin's by Maze (US funk/disco group)
recording of:
Can U Get Away
writer:
Frankie Beverly, Mike Mosley and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, Mike Publishing and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac3.655:46
12Old School
additional engineer:
Jeff Griffin (American engineer)
engineer:
Jay Lean
co-producer:
Ezi Cut and Jay-B (Jeppe Bisgaard)
producer:
SoulShock
mixer:
Paul Arnold (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Pure Studios in San Diego, United States and Soundcastle (Interactive Studios) in Santa Monica, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, United States
samples:
Dedication by Brand Nubian and We Share by The Soul Searchers (70s US funk group)
recording of:
Old School
lyricist:
Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
additional writer:
Carsten Schack
composer:
Donald Tillery, John Buchanan, Maxwell Dixon and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Interior Music Corp., Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, Rushtown Music, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac54:41
13Fuck the World
engineer and mixer:
Tony Pizarro
producer:
Shock G (of Digital Underground)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, United States
mixed at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, United States
recording of:
Fuck the World
writer:
Gregory Jacobs and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, Pubhowyalike Publishing and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac3.654:14
14Death Around the Corner
engineer:
Tony Pizarro
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at:
Echo Sound in Los Angeles, United States
mixed at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, United States
recording of:
Death Around the Corner
writer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop) and Tupac Shakur (2Pac’s personal identity)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac4.54:07
15Outlaw
additional engineer:
Jeff Griffin (American engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Paul Arnold (engineer)
producer:
Moe Z.M.D.
background vocals:
Rah Rah (rapper)
guest vocals:
Dramacydal (rap group founded by 2Pac)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (in 1995)
recorded at and mixed at:
Quad Recording Studios in New York, United States
recording of:
Outlaw
writer:
Moe Z. and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Interscope Pearl Music, Joshua’s Dream, MoeJams Music, Pecot Music Co. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2Pac feat. Dramacydal3.354:33

Credits

Release

mastering:Brian Gardner (mastering engineer “Big Bass Brian”)
mastered at:Bernie Grundman Mastering (Los Angeles) in Hollywood, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1561249 [info]