We had our music on shuffle the other day, and 2pac’s “Heartz Of Men” played, then “Hyptnotized” kicked in right after that was finished. Then 2 songs later, “Skandalouz” came on. That little segueway really took us back to both 2pac and Biggie albums and it had us thinking: Which body of work is superior? All Eyez On Me or Life After Death?
They’re both double albums. Both are probably some of the last double-discs to be commercially accepted in hip-hop. Both have a complete balance of radio & street tracks. We’ve probably played both equally as much throughout the years as they shaped our musical lives since the moment we first heard them. They both left a lasting impact on each artist’s legacy & were deemed classic (either when it dropped or down the line).
But when it’s all said and done, which album is better?
We decided to leave it to our readers to decide. We want to know how you feel about the two. We have a feeling it’ll be a close one, so be sure to let us know your pick and opinion in the comments so we can tally up the numbers.
Speak now or forever hold your peace!
All Eyez On Me singles: “California Love,” “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted,” “How Do You Want It,” “All About You” and “I Ain’t Mad At Cha”
Life After Death singles: “Hypnotized,” “Mo Money Mo Problems” and “Sky’s The Limit”
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All Eyez On Me guest appearances: Tha Outlawz, Roger Troutman, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, George Clinton, Dru Down, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Method Man, Redman, K-Ci & JoJo, Tha Dogg Pound, Richie Rich, Big Syke & Dr. Dre
Life After Death guest appearances: 112, Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Mase, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too Short, Roger Troutman, Angela Winbush, Carl Thomas, Run-DMC, Total, R. Kelly, The LOX, Faith Evans, Kelly Price, Puff Daddy.