The original version of was recorded in 1992 and differs significantly from the 2004 Eminem-produced remix. While the remix became a global #1 hit, many purists prefer the "Original Version" for its raw energy and untouched lyrics. 💿 The Lost Origins (1992)
: Rare high-bitrate rips of the unreleased master can occasionally be found on 2Pac.radio collections. Find the full 4-verse lyrics to compare them. Explore other 1992-era 2Pac tracks that share this style. See a list of other Elton John samples in hip-hop.
: He argues that poverty, not race, is the true unifying factor of the struggle.
: Due to 2Pac's mounting legal issues at the time, the track was dropped from the compilation and remained unreleased for years.
Because this was never officially released in its original form, finding high-quality versions requires looking at specific archival uploads:
The original version of was recorded in 1992 and differs significantly from the 2004 Eminem-produced remix. While the remix became a global #1 hit, many purists prefer the "Original Version" for its raw energy and untouched lyrics. 💿 The Lost Origins (1992)
: Rare high-bitrate rips of the unreleased master can occasionally be found on 2Pac.radio collections. Find the full 4-verse lyrics to compare them. Explore other 1992-era 2Pac tracks that share this style. See a list of other Elton John samples in hip-hop.
: He argues that poverty, not race, is the true unifying factor of the struggle.
: Due to 2Pac's mounting legal issues at the time, the track was dropped from the compilation and remained unreleased for years.
Because this was never officially released in its original form, finding high-quality versions requires looking at specific archival uploads: