Tupac Shakur was dead, fatally shot September 7, 1996, when his 5th studio album was released that November.
His first of several posthumous albums, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is considered one of the best LPs of his career.
Throughout its 12 tracks, Tupac’s emphatic, stern delivery and husky voice is complimented by the production of Hurt-M-Badd, Big D, and others.
Iconic diss track “Toss It Up” (featuring K-Ci & JoJo, Danny Boy and Aaron Hall) mixes Zapp-like funk with Guy-inspired R&B.
Pac’s snarky flow on QDIII-produced “To Live and Die in LA” (featuring Val Young) is layered over a G-Funk-inspired pop melody.
“Hail Mary” and “Blasphemy” are dark, ominous bangers with bass and lyrics that growl.
Using the pseudonym Makaveli, this masterpiece was rumored to have been recorded in just 7 days. Years later its cryptic lyrics are still being speculated. Whether or not Tupac predicted his own demise through eerie musical clairvoyance remains a popular debate.
None of his fans argue whether or not this album is a classic. | THIS ENT
[By Mr. Joe Walker]
On August 11, 2023, we will join Sixman in Grand Rapids, MI for HIP HOP 50Th Anniversary Music Fest live at top-rated venue The Pyramid Scheme!
Celebrating this cultural milestone, Sixman will close out a stacked lineup of Nappy Head Assassins, J.Rob, Manchild, Loudchief, Zero, Gwopped Up Speedy, Alfie Da Great, Huff the Goat, WUZEE, Sonny Ski, D.E.S., Sha Dow, Adrian Wright, Dj Ill One, DJ Kapp, Dj Seven Eightz, and DJ Kokn, with industry favorite MR. 1204 serving as host.
Sponsored by WYCE, NOXX and COOKIES GR, Wasted Brand Clothing, Debo Scotty (Power Moves Only), Vitale’s On Leonard, THIS ENT, and Feeding America (West Michigan), Sixman is encouraging attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to help feed the less fortunate in the community.
With this once-in-a-lifetime event Sixman and everyone involved are upholding the charitable nature of Hip Hop’s origin at 1520 Sedwick Ave in Bronx, NY fifty years ago.
