In 2009, the song was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress, who deemed it a work that is "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States." In a press release, the organization called the song "a moving and eloquent homage to both the murdered rapper's own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and societal indifference. 2Pac California Love Original Version Dressed in Locs and Khaki suits, and ride is what we do / Flossing, but have caution: we collide with other crews. "Dear Mama" has been consistently ranked among the best of its genre, appearing on numerous "greatest" lists. One of 2Pac’s most revered songs and his first ever solo single, released in 1991. The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 13, 1995. The song topped the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart for five weeks and also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Richie Rich) 1-8 Lord Knows 1-9 Dear Mama 1-10 It Ain't Easy 1-11 Can U Get Away 1-12 Old School 1-13 Fuck the World 1-14 Death Around the Corner 1-15 Outlaw (Feat.
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In the song, Shakur details his childhood poverty and his mother's addiction to crack cocaine, but argues that his love and deep respect for his mother supersede bad memories. Update 3/21/20: fixed some typos, added temptations early demo, replaced sources for it aint easy interlude and the song itself, the ones I had were altered/blended so replaced with source rips. dear mama followed singles like 1991’s brenda’s got a baby (shakur’s first 2pacalypse now look) and 1993’s keep ya head up. The song is a tribute to his mother, Afeni Shakur. Back at it, these will have my remaster collections up-to-date with all the newest leaks. 2pac Dear Mama Original Version Lyrics Genius Lyrics. "Dear Mama" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2Pac, released on February 9, 1995, as the lead single from his third studio album, Me Against the World.