: A smooth, melancholic track reflecting on freedom and survival.
The release of All Eyez on Me on February 13, 1996, wasn’t just an album drop; it was a cultural explosion that shifted the gravity of hip-hop. Emerging from a grueling stint at Clinton Correctional Facility, 2pac was a man possessed, fueled by a mixture of righteous fury and a newfound, dangerous alliance with Suge Knight’s Death Row Records. The Midnight Recording Sessions
Recorded in just one month, "All Eyez on Me" was a whirlwind of creativity and productivity, with 2Pac and his team working tirelessly to create an album that would surpass his previous efforts. The album was produced by a host of renowned producers, including Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, and Tim Tyree.
Beyond sales, the album was a fixture at awards shows. At the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards, it won , and it was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards.