2Pac — 2Pacalypse Now (2-LP)

Double Black 180-Gram Vinyl 2Pac’s 1991 debut album is a commentary on contemporary social issues facing American society, such as racism, police brutality, poverty, black-on-black crime, and teenage pregnancy. It features three singles: “Brenda’s Got A Baby,” “Trapped” and “If My Homie Calls.” The album generated significant controversy stemming from then-U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle’s public criticism after Ronald Ray Howard murdered a Texas state trooper and his defense attorney claimed he was influenced by 2Pacalypse Now and its strong theme of police brutality. Quayle made the statement, “There’s no reason for a record like this to be released. It has no place in our society.” Following Shakur’s death, Amaru Entertainment (established by his mother Afeni Shakur) obtained the rights to the album. Released: 11/11/16