Still I Rise
Encyclopedia
Still I Rise is an album by American
hip hop group The Outlawz
which is released as the third posthumous studio album
of 2Pac
, and the first album by the Outlawz as a group (not to be confused with their debut Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us
). The album excludes some of the original line up of the Outlawz and Hussein Fatal
, who had left the group as he had refused to sign to Death Row The album contains all previously unreleased, albeit remixed material. It was released on December 21, 1999, by Interscope Records
, under the Death Row
label. It was certified
platinum by the RIAA. And eventually sold 1,617,000 by 2006, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold 408,000 on the first week.
The album features production from 2Pac's close producers Johnny J and QD III and appearances from Big Syke
and Nate Dogg
.
The song "Letter to the President" featured in the film "Training Day
" (2001). The album includes the single "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)
".
Singles
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hip hop group The Outlawz
Outlawz
Outlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York...
which is released as the third posthumous studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
of 2Pac
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
, and the first album by the Outlawz as a group (not to be confused with their debut Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us
Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit Us
Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us is the debut studio album by Outlawz in 2000, not counting Still I Rise.-Track listing:-Album chart positions:...
). The album excludes some of the original line up of the Outlawz and Hussein Fatal
Hussein Fatal
Bruce Washington , better known by his stage name, Hussein Fatal, is an American rapper and a member of Outlawz.-Murder of Tupac Shakur:...
, who had left the group as he had refused to sign to Death Row The album contains all previously unreleased, albeit remixed material. It was released on December 21, 1999, by Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
, under the Death Row
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
label. It was certified
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
platinum by the RIAA. And eventually sold 1,617,000 by 2006, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold 408,000 on the first week.
The album features production from 2Pac's close producers Johnny J and QD III and appearances from Big Syke
Big Syke
Tyruss Himes, better known by his stage name Big Syke is an American rapper. His stage name is a revision of his childhood nickname, "Little Psycho"....
and Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
.
The song "Letter to the President" featured in the film "Training Day
Training Day
Training Day is a 2001 crime drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David Ayer, starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The film follows two LAPD narcotics detectives over a 24-hour period in the gang neighborhoods of South and East Los Angeles.The film was a box office success and...
" (2001). The album includes the single "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)
Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)
"Baby Don't Cry " is a posthumous single by Tupac Shakur and Outlawz from the album Still I Rise. It features H.E.A.T., E.D.I. Mean & Young Noble and vocals from Heavynn, Erika and Tiana of pop band H.E.A.T . It was the only song from the album to have a video. It charted at #72 on the Billboard...
".
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer | Performers | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Letter to the President" | QD III |
|
6:03 |
| 2 | "Still I Rise" | Johnny J |
Napoleon (rapper) Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale , better known as Napoleon, is a former member of Tupac Shakur's rap group the Outlawz. Beale has since converted to Islam and is now a motivational speaker.... Young Noble Rufus Cooper III , also known by his stage name Young Noble, is an American rapper who worked with the group Outlawz in 1996.... |
4:45 |
| 3 | "Secretz of War" | Johnny J |
|
4:15 |
| 4 | "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II) Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II) "Baby Don't Cry " is a posthumous single by Tupac Shakur and Outlawz from the album Still I Rise. It features H.E.A.T., E.D.I. Mean & Young Noble and vocals from Heavynn, Erika and Tiana of pop band H.E.A.T . It was the only song from the album to have a video. It charted at #72 on the Billboard... " |
2Pac, Soulshock & Karlin Soulshock & Karlin Soulshock & Karlin is a duo of Danish record producers and songwriters, Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin. They have produced a large number of successful songs, including Monica's "Before You Walk out of My Life", Whitney Houston's "Heartbreak Hotel", JoJo's "Leave ", and Fantasia's "Truth Is"... |
|
4:22 |
| 5 | "As the World Turns" | Darryl "Big D" Harper |
|
5:08 |
| 6 | "Black Jesuz" | 2Pac & L Rock Ya |
Val Young Val Young , is an Urban/Dance-pop artist from Detroit, Michigan, who achieved success during the 1980s. She is now based in Los Angeles.- Career :... |
4:29 |
| 7 | "Homeboyz" | Daz Dillinger Daz Dillinger Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row... |
|
3:38 |
| 8 | "Hell 4 a Hustler" | Damon Thomas |
Outlawz Outlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York... |
4:56 |
| 9 | "High Speed" | Darryl "Big D" Harper |
|
5:59 |
| 10 | "The Good Die Young" | Darryl "Big D" Harper |
|
5:42 |
| 11 | "Killuminati" | Tony Pizarro |
|
4:02 |
| 12 | "Teardrops and Closed Caskets" | QD III |
Nate Dogg Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk... , Val Young |
5:05 |
| 13 | "Tattoo Tears" | Kurupt Kurupt Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records... , E.D.I. Mean E.D.I. Mean Malcolm Greenridge , better known as E.D.I. Mean, is an American rap artist and a member of the Outlawz. While in the third grade, Malcolm became friends with Katari "Kastro" Cox who later introduced his cousin, Tupac Shakur, to E.D.I. Mean.-Dramacydal:In 1992, Kastro, Greenridge, and Tupac's... |
|
5:02 |
| 14 | "U Can Be Touched" | Johnny J |
|
4:23 |
| 15 | "Y'all Don't Know Us" | Quimmy Quim & Reef |
|
4:55 |
Leftovers
- All Out (was released on Until The End Of TimeUntil the End of Time-Disc Two:Unused TracksKomradz - by Johnny J, unused original from "All Eyez On Me".Watch Ya Mouth- By Q.D.III, unused original from "The Don Killumiinati: The 7Day Theory".-Album chart positions:-Samples:*"Ballad of a Dead Soulja"...
) - Runnin' On E (had new verse by Napoleon & Storm, replacing verse by Hussein Fatal, and rerecorded verse by Young Noble. Was released on Until The End Of TimeUntil the End of Time-Disc Two:Unused TracksKomradz - by Johnny J, unused original from "All Eyez On Me".Watch Ya Mouth- By Q.D.III, unused original from "The Don Killumiinati: The 7Day Theory".-Album chart positions:-Samples:*"Ballad of a Dead Soulja"...
with original verses) - Good Life (had new verse by EDI Mean. Was released on Until The End Of TimeUntil the End of Time-Disc Two:Unused TracksKomradz - by Johnny J, unused original from "All Eyez On Me".Watch Ya Mouth- By Q.D.III, unused original from "The Don Killumiinati: The 7Day Theory".-Album chart positions:-Samples:*"Ballad of a Dead Soulja"...
with another verse by EDI Mean (3rd overall)) - M.O.B. (was released on Until The End Of TimeUntil the End of Time-Disc Two:Unused TracksKomradz - by Johnny J, unused original from "All Eyez On Me".Watch Ya Mouth- By Q.D.III, unused original from "The Don Killumiinati: The 7Day Theory".-Album chart positions:-Samples:*"Ballad of a Dead Soulja"...
)
Samples
- "As the World Turns"
- "Sounds Like a Love Song" by Bobby Glenn
- "Teardrops and Closed Caskets"
- "Love Ballad" by L.T.D.L.T.D.L.T.D. is an American R&B/funk band best known for their 1977 hit single, " Back in Love Again," as well as their many ballads, such as "Love Ballad," "We Both Deserve Each Other's Love," and "Where Did We Go Wrong?."-Career:L.T.D...
- "Love Ballad" by L.T.D.
- "U Can Be Touched"
- "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda RussellBrenda RussellBrenda Russell is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Known for her eclectic musical style, her recordings have encompassed several different genres, including pop, soul, dance, jazz and adult contemporary...
- "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell
Chart history
Album| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Charts | 48 |
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart | 9 |
| Deutsch Charts | 24 |
| Dutch Charts | 24 |
| Irish Charts | 50 |
| New Zealand Charts | 49 |
| Swedish Charts | 86 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 2 |
| UK Charts | 75 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II) Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II) "Baby Don't Cry " is a posthumous single by Tupac Shakur and Outlawz from the album Still I Rise. It features H.E.A.T., E.D.I. Mean & Young Noble and vocals from Heavynn, Erika and Tiana of pop band H.E.A.T . It was the only song from the album to have a video. It charted at #72 on the Billboard... " |
72 | 36 |