Sure, there are a few reflective numbers and dead-homiez tributes, but they're much more romanticized this time around'.'Despite some undeniable filler, it is easily the best production 2Pac's ever had on record'. But more than that, it's also an unabashed embrace of the gangsta lifestyle, backing off the sober self-recognition of Me Against the World. With all the controversy surrounding him, 2Pac seemingly wanted to throw down a monumental epic whose sheer scope would make it an achievement of itself. Whatever the case, 2Pac re-emerged hardened and hungry with All Eyez on Me, the first double-disc album of original material in hip-hop history. AllMusic stated, 'Maybe it was his time in prison, or maybe it was simply his signing with Suge Knight's Death Row label. 3 on Entertainment Weekly 's list of Top 10 albums of 1996. Spin magazine gave it 7 out of 10 and said: 'As long as you don't expect philanthropy from Tupac, you'll find honesty and some pleasurably twisted scenarios.' The record ranked No. Īll Eyez on Me received widespread acclaim. There are cameo appearances by K-Ci & JoJo, and fellow group member of Digital UndergroundShock G both in the concert and studio segments. The third one is the concert version, mostly them performing on stage. The limousine segment seen in the clean version is the same except no nudity.
The adult-material video also features numerous porn stars, including Nina Hartley, Heather Hunter, and Angel Kelly. All actors and actresses are dressed in renaissance-age costumes, though all clothes are removed for the nude clip. The video portrays a wild sex party with jacuzzi, mechanical bull riding, cage dancing and pole stripping. These two are distinguished by MPAA rating (one is certified adult material). The video was directed by Ron Hightower and produced by Tracy D. There were three videos filmed for the song: two in the same set for the single in April 1996. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a Double A-side single to 'California Love' in America. The third single, 'How Do U Want It' featuring R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo, was released, June 4, 1996.