One of several Tupac collections presenting his 1989 recordings with Strictly Dope Producer Chopmaster J - Beginnings: The Lost Tapes 1988-1991 - compiles the rapper's earliest recorded rhymes. Some of these tracks, like the truly rare "Let Knowledge Drop", "Never Be Beat", "A Day In the Life", "My Burnin' Heart" and "Minnie the Moocher" are very much sought after for any 2Pac collector. Beginnings: The Lost Tapes 1988-1991 is a gem for fans seeking out early 2Pac material. Because even though there's indeed little more here than skeletal drum-machine beats for production, it's 2Pac's rhymes that are most interesting. "Panther Power" already shows his amazing potential which would lead him down a path that woudl make him one of the most outspoken fi gures in the history of hip hop. These are incredible insightful recordings that every die-hard fan should hear and own. Producer Chopmaster J explains: "I thought that 2Pac's fans would like to hear what his fi rst recordings sounded like back when turntables, TR-808 and SP-12 drum machines and socially conscious themes ruled hip hop". Originally released in the US in April 2000, this highly sought-after collector's item has been out of print for ages. This album has been bootlegged over the years, but fans will want to own the remastered re-release. This title originally soundscanned over 100,000 units in the US with little or no promotion. 2Pac's catalogue is one of the most versatile & consistently sold in the history of hip hop.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Panther Power
2. The Case of the Misplaced Mic
3. Let Knowledge Drop
4. Never Be Beat
5. A Day in the Life
6. My Burning' Heart
7. Minnie the Moocher
8. The Case of the Misplaced Mic II
9. Static Mix I
10. Static Mix II