Four years after the original "Nu-Mixx Klazzics" Koch Records provides a followup in "Nu-Mixx Klazzics Vol. 2: Evolution: Duets & Remixes" (2007). Being a dedicated fan of 2Pac's music I have to say it was a nice surprise to come across this release. I am not a fan of the original Nu-Mixx Klazzics a project which faltered badly. The production is on point throughout this release, as are the guest appearances which come from: Kurupt, Butch Kassiy, Fatal Hussein, Candy Hill, Dwele, The Outlawz, Styles P, Snoop Dogg, Boot Camp Clik, M-1 & Daz Dillinger. "Picture Me Rollin" is a timeless Pac track from the All Eyez On Me Album, and a good starting point for this release, the production remains the same, with the difference being a smooth hook from Butch Cassidy and some additional lyrics from Pac's former Death Row label mate Kurupt. "Keep Goin" is a rare 2pac track which originally appeared on the Tha Dogg Pounds "2002" titled as "Don't Stop" this version includes an appearance from Pac's homeboy and original Outlawz member Fatal Hussein. The Illmind produced "Whatz Ya Phone #" follows, this version features some new production and an appearance from Los Angeles R&B/Hip Hop trio Candy Hill. "Staring Through My Rear View" is a classic Pac track which originally appeared on the Gang Related Soundtrack. This is a great track to include on this release as many of the newer generation may not have heard it. While the original featured an appearance from Phil Collins this one features vocals from Dwele. I like both versions. Next up is "Hail Mary (Rock Remix)" feat. The Outlawz, the change of themes to Rock production works. Kurupt and the Outlawz return for the laid back "Got My Mind Made Up". Another highlight of this album is the Remix of Pac's Above The Rim soundtrack cut "Pain", this version features another solid chorus from Butch Cassidy, and lyrics from Lox member Styles P who holds his own. I was happy to hear "Lost Souls" feat. Outlawz, a track I have not heard in a long time, originally made for the Gang Related Sountrack this is memorable track. Pac and Snoop's classic collabo is remixed with some harder production on "Wanted Dead Or Alive (Gangsta Party)", then veteran Rap group Boot Camp Clik- MC's who worked with Pac back in the day appear on "Initiated". I agree with the other reviewer who would of liked to see KC & Jojo appear on "How Do U Want It" as they did on the original - instead there is some mediocre production and a forgettable background chorus. The later version of "Picture Me Rollin" features some new rhymes from Pac's brethren the Outlawz. Overall "Nu-Mixx Klazzics Vol. 2: Evolution: Duets & Remixes" is a quality release which can be enjoyed by new and old fans alike.

allows this cd to flow smoothly and integrate a number of different guest apperances.

Suprised, because I expected this album to be terrible according to amateur critics, but i bought this cd and was actually shocked. "Picture me rollin', being presented twice is the only flaw.

Standout remix is "Got My Mind Made Up"

ignore preconceptions of Suge Knight, their is no SwizzBeatz or Kanye West production (thank god) which makes it more appealing

You know, with the exception of the Makaveli album, the R U Still Down album, and the greatest hits album, this is how an album of remixed material should sound. Like others have stated, the rock remix of Hail Mary is raw, straight raw, every song on here is raw, the one drawback is having Picture Me Rollin' twice, but other than that, the How Do U Want It remix is, I think better than the original, I just wish Kci and Jojo were still on it. But I like the new beat, and the video version of the lyrics. What'z Ya Phone # sounds better than the original, Keep Going with Fatal...Pac is so sick on that track, I've never heard him spit like that, I had to play it twice before checking out the rest of the cd.

In closing, if you're a Pac fan and dissapointed with the last couple of albums (Eminem 75 percent of your producton sucked...straight up, take a lesson here from people who know what they're doing), then you definately need to grab this.

Another Great Tupac remix! Nu Mixx Klazzics always does a great job, this and volume one are great albums to buy!

with each new release put out it only gets better when it comes to him