Best of 2Pac
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Best of 2Pac is a posthumous greatest hits compilation series from rapper Tupac Shakur released in two parts – Thug and Life. Both albums were released on December 4, 2007 in the United States and December 3, 2007 in the United Kingdom,[1] having had been leaked on November 30. As of September 2011, more than 212,399 copies of Thug have been sold in the United States, while Life has sold more than 135,249.[2]
Best of 2Pac, Part 1: Thug
| Best of 2Pac, Part 1: Thug | |
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2Pac | |
| Recorded | 1991–1996 |
| Length | 51:54 |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    link |
| Mobster Music | |
Best of 2Pac, Part 1: Thug is a posthumously released compilation album which is the first part of Best of 2Pac. It is sold separately from part 2 and was released on December 4, 2007. It consists mostly of songs released before his death.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Greatest Hits, 1998) | Johnny "J" | 3:58 |
| 10. | "Dear Mama (Remix)" (feat. Anthony Hamilton, from Pac's Life, 2006) | Frank Nitty | 5:29 |
| 11. | "Resist the Temptation" (feat. Amel Larrieux, previously unreleased) | Jake One (Originally produced by Big D The Impossible) | 5:44 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Best of 2Pac, Part 2: Life
| Best of 2Pac, Part 2: Life | |
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2Pac | |
| Recorded | 1989–1996 |
| Length | 46:50 |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | link |
| Mobster Music | |
Best of 2Pac, Part 2: Life is a posthumously released compilation album which is the second part of Best of 2Pac. It is sold separately from part 1 and was released on December 4, 2007. It consists mostly of songs released after his death.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Definition of a Thug Nigga" (from Carvin "Ransum" Haggins Vocals by Jessica "Betty Jo" Santos/Salinaz (Originally produced by Big D The Impossible) | 4:53 |
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[4] | 77 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 15 |
| US | 8 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Cooper, Lana (January 20, 2008). "2Pac: The Best of 2Pac - Part 1: Thug / The Best of 2Pac - Part 2: Life". PopMatters. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ "Tupac Month: 2Pac's Discography". Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "2Pac Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "2Pac Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "2Pac Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "British album certifications – 2Pac – The Best Of Pt 1 - Thug". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "British album certifications – 2Pac – The Best Of Pt 2 - Life". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
External links
- 2Pac.com – the official website, operated by Tupac Shakur's estate
- Track List Changes for [...] 'THUG' and 'LIFE' ) at archive.today (archived July 18, 2007)
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