The late Tupac Shakur, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Dr. Dre join 50-Cent and Alicia Keys with the high profile releases scheduled to hit shelves on November 24, 2009. Today, Death Row Records confirmed the release of the “Ultimate Death Row Collection” in preparation for this holiday season. The ultimate collector’s edition is a collaboration of platinum selling hits from legendary Death Row artists Tupac Shakur, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre and more. The 3 discs set features 60 tracks from Death Row artist packaged with a DVD of popular music videos, unreleased footage, and a limited addition Death Row T-Shirt. The box set boasts 20 unreleased tracks from Snoop Dogg, Danny Boy, Kurupt, Dogg Pound, OFTB, The Lady of Rage, Crooked I and more. Legendary hits from the nineties such as “How do you want it”, “California Love”, and “Nuttin but a G-Thing”, show up amongst other Billboard topping tracks. This release follows this years highly anticipated albums The Chronic Re-Lit and Snoop Dogg’s Lost Sessions Vol.1. “I’m very proud of this collection. We’ve re-mastered a mix of classic tracks recently discovered in our vault. This is authentic Death Row.” commented WIDEawake / Death Row SR. VP John Payne

Tracklisting:

DISCS 01

1. California Love – 2pac/Dr. Dre
2. Nuthin But A G Thang – Dr. Dre
3. Gin and Juice – Snoop Doggy Dogg
4. How Do You Want It – 2pac
5. Dre Day – Dr. Dre
6. Who Am I – Snoop Doggy Dogg
7. Regulate – Warren G
8. I Ain’t Mad At Cha – 2pac
9. Let Me Ride – Dr. Dre
10. Doggy Dogg World – Snoop Doggy Dogg
11. 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted – 2pac / Snoop Doggy Dogg
12. To Live and Die In LA – Makaveli
13. Murder Was The Case – Snoop Doggy Dogg
14. New York, New York – Tha Dogg Pound
15. Afro Puffs – Lady of Rage

DISCS 02

1. 6 Shooter – The LBC Crew
2. Everybody Needs To Slow Down – Kurupt
3. With Me Tonight – Jewell, Storm
4. Sticky Situation – J.Flexx
5. Rock, Roll, & Bounce – Danny Boy
6. Consider Me – Sixx Feet Deep
7. That Was Then This Is Now – OFTB, Kurupt, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Big Pimpin’
8. All Eyez On Me – 2pac
9. I Dont Care What The People Say – Tha Dogg Pound
10. These Reasons – Kurupt
11. Aint Got No Time – OFTB
12. Doggystyle 1996 – The LBC Crew, Warren G, Snoop Doggy Dogg
13. Sunday – Big Pimpin’
14. Super Ho – Lil C-Style, Snoop Doggy Dogg
15. Never Had A Friend Like Me – 2pac

DISCS 03

1. Do It Again – Crooked I
2. All We Do – Swoop G
3. So In Love – Danny Boy
4. “Spit Game” by Petey Pablo
5. Natural Born Killaz – Dr. Dre, Ice Cube
6. 187 – Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre
7. Black Diamond – Jewell
8. It Might Sound Crazy (Remix) – Daz Dillinger, Too Short
9. Big Pimpin’ – Tha Dogg Pound
10. Caught Up In The Game – Doobie, Danny Boy
11. Midnite Hour – Lady of Rage
12. Aint No Trippin – Soopafly
13. Aint No Fun – Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt
14. Real Thugs – Crooked I
15. This Type Of Flow – Soopafly

Obie Trice – Krazy video featuring Tuki

In a remembrance of the classic from 2 Pac, Obie Trice felt Pac’s vibe so much just having a conversation in the studio with his homeboy Tuki (who sounds like Pac), that Obie decided to put it on a record. With all respect due to the realest whoever done it, Tupac Shakur, here is Obie Trice featuring Tuki on the hook, in “Krazy”

Directed by Junebug The Decipher.

Lawsuit Against AMARU “has no merit”

In recent days there have been reports on news channels and various web sites about a lawsuit filed against Amaru Entertainment over the rights to the movie biography of iconic hip hop figure, entertainer and activist Tupac Shakur (2Pac).

Amaru Entertainment has released a statement to clarify this situation. Official Statement by Amaru Entertainment Regarding the Morgan Creek Lawsuit:

We at Amaru Entertainment would like to clarify some of the recent media reports concerning a lawsuit filed by Morgan Creek Productions. This lawsuit has no merit. We felt it was important to bring the story of Tupac Shakur (2Pac), one of music’s most remarkable icons, to life onscreen and, in realizing this vision, we sought to find the best partner who would be true to Tupac’s vision and bring his unique story to life on the big screen.

In doing so, we have taken every step to ensure that our partner in this process is committed to the integrity of Tupac Shakur’s legacy and, more importantly, that they are the right people. To that end, we have been in discussions and negotiations with several major studios and production companies, including Morgan Creek Productions. However, at no time did we have an agreement with Morgan Creek.

Sadly, Morgan Creek decided to take advantage of this situation and attempt to frustrate our project by interfering with our business relationships. We will not be frightened by Morgan Creek’s tactics and we are absolutely confident that the movie will be produced and released. Tupac’s story is what Hollywood legends are made of – and we want to make sure that the movie tells Tupac’s story like it should be told and lives up to everyone’s expectations.

“Tupac touched so many people in his brief life and it makes me feel honored in keeping his message alive. And I want to do so with integrity – in the right way with the right people,” says Afeni Shakur. “That’s what Tupac would have wanted.”

*Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur helped produce the widely acclaimed documentary, “Tupac: Resurrection” in 2003.

This statement has been posted to Tupac Shakur’s official websites:
www.2paclegacy.com and www.wasf.org . Please visit and support these sites. They are the only “OFFICIAL” Pac sites on the net.

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http://www.thuglifearmy.com/news/?id=4622

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Hip Hop Notable Binky Mack: ‘Binky’s Hood’ – Week 12

Hip Hop Notable Binky Mack: IN BINKY’S HOOD (new & improved) 2/24/09 Sunday at 2:02pm watching the Celtics kill the Suns…

Off for 3 weeks and now I am back. Been reading a few websites including this one. I have also been listening to a few talk radio shows and doing more listening than writing.

Where are we headed in these days of change ? I noticed that someone from the inside (LAPD I guess) has sold a picture of Rhianna to TMZ. Only for $62,000 dollars. Why not $200,000 dollars? Can anything be bought for a price?

Xzibit mentioned going to a gay club with Superhead that Diddy dragged them too after another party. Superhead already mentioned it in her book a while ago. Why is Xzibit just now speaking on it? I do believe Xzibit but where does that leave Tigga if Superhead is 100% truth? lol… I just read this, so I am not gossiping. Just passing on info.

Everything about Chris and Rhianna, I have been fast forwarding. It get’s boring after a while. IF Chris did what they said he did, of course he needs a fade by somebody his size. But he don’t have to worry about Jay Z doing anything. Jay spoke on it, but real people move in silence Jigga Man.

Lovin that new Dr Dre, T.I. and Nas song “Topless”. Don’t know who cd it is on, but it is bangin…Also diggin the new Camron song “I Hate My Job”… That song is dope & funny. That one should automatically go platinum.

Who cares about the Oscars. We know who isn’t going to win this year! Is that negative ?

Keesha Rowe cd is very close to being finished with no name artist on it. I promise noise will be made. We will be doing a FULL interview on her with new photos and music here at www.thuglifearmy.com 1st !

The stimulus package is more confusing than Tom and John’s religious belief. Oooops…. I trust Obama knows what he is doing as I continue to read upon it.

The music industry continues to suffer. Artist are now their own bosses and have to act as if you are the label. Continued hustle is what it will take to succeed. Use everything available to you to get out there. Don’t give up and ignore the haters. You should do just fine.

I promised the interview with Rashad “Big Rush” Coes who was part of the production team that put together Ice Cube’s Death Certificate album. Maybe the best rap cd EVER ! That will be coming soon as I promised.

Read something lovely on a bumper sticker the other day. It said: MY WIFE GIVES ME SOUND ADVICE. 99% SOUND & 1% ADVICE. That was funny. I am sure there are people who can relate. Ooook……..

Big Suge been getting into it lately. He helped build a legacy with Death Row Records. I would say kick back & relax on the hangin out. Let them youngsters do that. Build another label quietly and have some imposter corporate people being the everyday face & make hitz…. U knoooow…..

Congradz to Mary Mary on cleaning up on all them awards from different places like the Grammys… To me, the best over all cd for 2008. Gospel or secular. Now what ??? I have that ear…

I have to get out & see that new movie Madea Goes To Jail. I heard it was very good.

NY Post cartoon ? I would just say some folks need firing (Sean Delonas). And like the modern day converted Jew, we need to react & boycott !!! From what I see, that’s exactly what we are doing. Power to the people !