With this in mind, one of the most shocking aspects of All Eyez On Me is the fact that, while released in the midst of this so-called "coast battle," NYC's own Method Man and Redman both appear on the album. with "Hit 'em Up," (the b-side to the albums' second single), there are many moments on All Eyez On Me where it becomes clear that this was an individual issue, and nothing close to the "full scale" coast battle that was constantly reported in the media.
While Tupac would lend fuel to the fire of his issues with Notorious B.I.G. Released exactly seven months before his murder, All Eyez On Me contains many amazing moments that leave the listener stunned, from lyrical content to other emcees found throughout the record.
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All Eyez On Me is an album full of stark juxtapositions, with Tupac making peace and making enemies simultaneously. Fueled by the so-called "coast battle," as well as the fact that Tupac had very recently been released from prison, the album was full of sharp, angry lyrics, yet there are also deeper, more thoughtful songs on the album that are often overlooked. When All Eyez On Me was released, its impact was massive and immediate, as it quickly topped the charts in album sales, as well as causing a massive amount of controversy due to its lyrical content. While Tupac released many amazing albums during his life (and strangely, even more after his passing), the one record that clearly stands out above the others is in fact, his magnificent double album, 1996's, All Eyez On Me. The reality is, an overwhelming majority of rappers can barely create enough material to fill a single album, yet Tupac holds the distinction of releasing the first ever double album in the history of the hip hop genre. With one of the most unique delivery styles ever, there have been countless imitators since he appeared on the scene, yet no other emcee has been able to deliver the powerful lyrics with the captivating style of Shakur. Truly embodying the dark, street-thug nature of his lyrics, his songs are honest, raw, and as authentic and unimpeachable as any songs ever written. Whether you loved or hated him, the truth was, you could not ignore him or his vivid lyrics, which perfectly represented the poetic nature of hip hop. Far and away one of the most prolific, controversial, and overall monumental artists, not only in hip hop, but in the larger history of music, there have been few performers as important and talented as Tupac Shakur. Dre and Snoop Dogg made it mainstream, there was simply no way that the world was ready for the music of one of hip hop's most tragic heroes.