2Pac — All Eyez On Me

Included in the Evolution of Explicit Music Collection, 2Pac's All Eyez On Me represents one of the defining moments of the Parental Advisory era.

Released at a time when explicit music was under constant scrutiny, the album arrived amid debates about censorship, gangsta rap and the influence of music on young people. Few artists became larger symbols in those conversations than Tupac Shakur.

His music wasn't controversial simply because of profanity. It tackled issues of race, poverty, violence, politics and social inequality in ways that often made critics uncomfortable. As his popularity grew, so did the public debate surrounding his work.

One of his most visible critics was C. Delores Tucker, who frequently attacked rap music and artists she believed were harming youth culture. Tupac famously responded through his music, turning the controversy itself into part of the conversation.

More than three decades later, All Eyez On Me remains one of the most influential hip hop albums ever released. It stands as a reminder of a time when explicit music was viewed as a cultural battleground rather than simply another category on a streaming service.

This sealed copy is offered as part of the Evolution of Explicit Music Collection, inspired by this week's Dad's Music Muse article, "When Explicit Stopped Feeling Dangerous."

• Label: Interscope Records, Amaru Entertainment, UMe
• Released: 2022
• Country: Europe
• Format: 4xLP, Album, RE, Gat
• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Catalog#: 00602448276261
• Notes: Sealed