Showing posts with label Tupac Shakur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tupac Shakur. Show all posts

December 04, 2013

Uncut '94 Tupac Inteview Made Into Animation


We have been blessed to see an uncut interview of legend MC Tupac Shakur back in 1994 with Entertainment Weekly made into a really dope animation on the PBS Digital Studio segment Blank On Blank. Tupac discussed his feeling on life, death, success, trouble with the law and media and more. Take a look this creative animation right above.

November 20, 2013

Way Back Wednesday: "Juice [Know The Ledge]" - Eric B & Rakim


This week's WBW comes from the legendary Hip Hop pioneers Eric B & Rakim for their cut 1991 "Juice" from the soundtrack of the film Juice starring Omar Epps & Tupac Shakur. Eric B & Rakim were the perfect artist to be featured on the Juice soundtrack for this title track. Eric B being the DJ and Rakim being the MC for those that don't know. Rakim, known as one of the first lyrical MCs, gave such a story and imagery through his words on this track about a young thug/drug dealer who was forced to be what he is based on his surrounds. It fit perfect wit the film like 2 puzzles fitting together. Rakim's storytelling ability was definitely shown in this track. Juice, (the film) released in early 1992, is a film about the lives of 4 black teens in Harlem and the troubles the come across and create for themselves. Produced by Eric B, Rakim did some live drums on the track and it contains samples of Nat Adderly's "Rise, Sally Rise", Sly Johnson's "I Feel The Urge" and "Celebrating the Good Things" by Pleasure. Cuts and scratches done by Eric B. This came to be one of the last hits Eric B & Rakim made together. They may not be together anymore but Eric B & Rakim will be remember for this record forever.