Thug Life | Volume 1

Here lies the haunting prophecy. Featuring Nate Dogg on the hook (one of his finest unheralded performances), this track is a existential crisis set to a beat. "I wonder if heaven got a ghetto / I wonder if Hell's as hot as they say." The irony is chilling; the question of mourning became autobiographical for Pac just two years later. This is widely considered the crown jewel of .

Upon its release, was smothered by controversy. The original tracklist was gutted by Interscope due to pressure from parent company Time Warner. A song titled "Out on Bail" was removed entirely, and "Stay True" was also cut. More infuriating for Pac, the label forced the removal of the original track "Str8 Ballin'." The version of "Str8 Ballin'" that exists on the album is a re-recording. thug life volume 1

The original lineup:

: Despite poor initial promotion, the album was certified Gold and is now hailed as an underground classic for its "unflinching look at street life". 4. Essential Tracklist Str8 Ballin' Here lies the haunting prophecy