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The Rose That Grew from Concrete (1999) is a collection of poetry written between 1989 and 1991 by Tupac Shakur, published by Pocket Books through its MTV Books imprint. [1] A preface was written by Shakur's mother Afeni Shakur, a foreword by Nikki Giovanni and an introduction by his manager, Leila Steinberg.
The Rose, Vol. 2 is a 2005 posthumous album of Tupac Shakur's poetry. This album features recordings of Tupac's poetry in musical form, by other well-known artists such as Ludacris and Bone Thugs n Harmony. Tupac's poems are quoted, sung or simply used as inspiration for each track on this album.
The Rose That Grew from Concrete is a posthumous album based on the poetry/writings of Tupac Shakur, released on November 21, 2000.This album features a large cast of celebrities reading Shakur's poetry and writing, much in the spirit of a traditional spoken-word album. 2Pac is featured on the song "The Rose That Grew from Concrete".
Steve Huey at AllMusic described the piece as a romance, and said that it gave a "new meaning as an escape from the hellish pressure of everyday life." [ 8 ] Cheo Hodari Coker of Rolling Stone said the song is based on a slow beat and "avoids formulaic, radio-friendly material," and instead focuses on rhymes and confessions from the heart. [ 9 ]
"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written [3] and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax.It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States.
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The music video begins with 2Pac speaking alongside the chorus, and then begins his verse in alternating scenes, first in prison, being followed by a guard (with the rest of Thug Life tagging along right behind 2Pac), followed by a scene of him behind holographic bars (depicting that he's in a cell), and then outside in his neighborhood.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Whitney Rose is asking fans for their support after her daughter Bobbie, 14, was rushed via ambulance to the ICU for "severe asthma exacerbation," she ...