Im not very big on soundtracks, but when it comes to Tupac releasing another album, im all about it. Especially when there is 4 unreleased songs on it, Besides the numerous other great songs. Im a big, big 'Pac fan and this is a great soundtrack.

5/5 Stars

1. Intro - Weird, Just Pac introducing the new album.

5. Secretz Of War -*****From SIR, Great Lyrics, Great Beat W/Outlawz.

This album is a surprisingly good compilation for the Tupac "Resurrection" Soundtrack. Although it might appear to be new release from the 2Pac camp, it's not in the same sense that we've grown accustom to (love or hate) in the past 7 years or so. "Resurrection" actually balances new material quite well with old material - tracks that serve as a retrospective of his career. While Amaru Entertainment could have easily put together another "Greatest Hits" type of album to accompany the film, they instead have chosen to unearth some of Tupac's less familiar classics.

The listener gets to hear the fire from one of Pac's earliest documented recordings "Panther Power". It's astonishing to see that he would only live up to the potential created from this song, which dates to 1989! Pac's official debut can be found on here as well, "Same Song" from Digital Underground's "This is an EP".

From there we hear the less played out Pac cuts from his first three albums: "Rebel of the Underground" from "2Pacalypse Now", "Holler If Ya Hear Me" (which is highly underrated and is often accompanied by it's classic video) from "Strictly For My N****s", "Bury Me A G" & "Str8 Ballin" from "Thug Life Vol. I" and "Death Around The Corner" appears from "Me Against the World".

The Death Row era which was his most successful period (ironically most detrimental) is suspiciously absent. Despite the fact that this is probably Suge's fault, it's still a weakness for "Resurrection". The addition lesser known tracks from "All Eyez On Me" and "The 7 Day Theory" would have been clutch ("Can't C Me", "Only God Can Judge Me", "Me And My Girlfriend" or "Life As An Outlaw" would have been jaw dropping in this line-up). Omitting tracks from these two albums for whatever reason remains to be the album's only major flaw.

Two more tracks follow from early after Pac's death "Secretz of War" and "Starin Through My Rear View" (heavily used in the film).

Four "new" songs allow us to pick up were Pac's career could have been now, more than 7 years after his death. If these tracks were all you had heard from him lately, you'd think he was alive and well. Eminem provides some stunning production for the first three that appear on the album. The heavy pounding drums accompany the haunting "Ghost" quite well. This beat fits the flow like a glove and Eminem does everything he can to make this sound like an authentic 2Pac track recorded in 96. The same applies for the follow up "One Day at a Time", which hits hard. While Pac delivers a vintage verse to set it off, it's the rest of the guests that really make this a strong track. Eminem delivers a great dedication verse to the fallen legend, without merely trying to gain fan acceptance. The Outlawz finish up the track strong, with EDI in particular sounding as good as ever.

The memorable single is masterfully put together from a previously recorded track with 2Pac & Biggie. Yes, they actually recorded this one originally TOGETHER. Do your homework; this is not some disrespectful chop-up mix. Em does a truly great job of piecing in 2Pac & Biggie interviews throughout the track, which only further intensifies the chilling sped up Edgar Winter sample. If you've never heard the original "Runnin" from which the lyrics were taken, the beat here is way better (although there's more lyrics from both rappers that were questionably left out).

The Red Spyda produced "The Realist Killaz" closes out the album (he also did the beat for the 50 Cent & Biggie 'collaboration' "My N****s"). It's a hard thumping beat that Pac rolls over amazingly. The 50 Cent aspect/verse will either make you puke or love the track even more. Regardless it's a crime that he uses this track to diss Ja Rule, which just seems like a waste of Pac vocals. But, either opinion 50's role shouldn't take away too much from the overall song.

"Resurrection" is a great buy for both newer Pac fans and older ones. The newer fans might buy this for the singles and Eminem produced tracks... only find a deeper appreciation by hearing the old Pac's legacy. The Pac collector might even pick this up only to end up realizing there is still some value in the new released tracks. Bottom line is that the whole "Resurrection" package is a huge success (especially the film with the Oscar nod) for Afeni Shakur and the Pac camp, which seemed to be recently pimping out Pac's legacy more than continuing it. This soundtrack is worth owning for any rap fan that appreciates 2Pac's work, either past or `present'.

(8.5/10)

I wasn't too sure about buyin this album. In case u haven't noticed the new 'Pac albums aren't anything like is older classics. But I decided to give this one a shot. Boy did I make the right decision. There are unreleased songs on here and older classics. Every single song on here is good. This is a CD u can play all the way through without skippin any songs. Biggie, The Outlawz, Eminem, Digital Underground, 50 Cent, and more appear on this album.

1.) Intro - 2Pac introducin this album. Not ratin.

2.) Ghost - An unreleased song. A very good beat and lyrically awesome. 9.5/10

3.) One Day At A Time Ft. Eminem & Outlawz - Another unreleased song. This is probably one of three the best songs on here. 2Pac, Em, and The Outlawz rap good on this one. 10/10

4.) Death Around The Corner - From Me Aginst The World. A classic song. 9/10

5.) Secretz Of War Ft. The Outlawz - From Still I Rise. Two out of the Three best songs on here. Actually this song might top One Day At A Time and Realest Killas on this album. 10/10

6.) Runnin' (Dying To Live) Ft. Biggie - Another unreleased song. The hit single from this CD. Produced by Eminem. 9.5/10

7.) Holler If Ya Hear Me - From Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. A young 'Pac. It's pretty good, not the best, but pretty good. 8/10

8.) Starin' Through My Rear View Ft. The Outlawz - From The Gang Releated Soundtrack. Not in the top three songs on here, but pretty close. This is probably one of my personal favorites on here. 9.5/10

9.) Bury Me A G - From Thug Life: Vol. 1. "When they come for me let it be, and when the bury me, bury me a G." 8/10

10.) Same Song Ft. Digital Underground - This is the ultimate party song. I don't think there is any profanity in this song. I love blastin this song and maybe even dancin to it. 10/10

11.) Panther Power - A very old song, a very young 'Pac. His voice is so young. Good rhymes. 9/10

12.) Str8 Ballin - From Thug Life: Vol. 1. An old classic. 8/10

13.) Rebel Of The Underground - From 2Pacalypse Now. Another very old classic and a very young 'Pac. 9/10

14.) Tha Realest Killas Ft. 50 Cent - An unreleased song. As much as I hate 50 Cent I love this song. The other best song on here. 'Pac's verse is so awesome. 50 is just dissin Ja Rule, sayin how Ja wants to be like 'Pac. 10/10

So if ur gonna buy a new 2Pac album make it this one. But I strongly suggest u buy the old classics like All Eyez On Me. That is if ur a true 2Pac fan.

The latest 2Pac release "Resurrection" (Soundtrack) is another memorable post death joint. Executive produced by Afeni Shakur this runs in at fourteen tracks. The three revised unreleased tracks were the highlight of this soundtrack for me. Like most people the first of these that I heard was "Runnin' (Dying To Live)" feat. Notorious B.I.G., I like Emimem's production and the Edgar Winter sample to this track, adding Biggie and Pac voice samples really gave it a sense of realness and this one track got me hooked. Another of the unreleased tracks is "Ghost" the album opener, with Pac coming across thugged out, backed by another nice beat. "One Day At A Time" feat. Outlawz and Eminem is decent, its good to see Pac's boys still riding for him. 50 Cent's appearance on "Realist Killaz" did not do much for me, though its not a bad collabration and provides something different. Having followed Tupac since back in the day I have the other nine tracks on past releases. I like all of these tracks, my favs though are "Rebel of the Underground" from his debut album, "Holler If Ya Hear Me" from his 2nd album, and "Bury Me A G" from group album "Thug Life: Volume 1" . I am happy that they included some of his older material, some classic cuts that some people have yet to hear. Looking forward to seeing the movie in a few days, recommend checking out the soundtrack.

I generally try to avoid involving myself in petty internet arguments, particularly over such minor matters as another person's appreciation for/lack of appreciation of a paricular artist. Yet, I could not help but be saddened and amused by MisterMonkey's statement. I'm saddened by his ignorance, and how incredibly uninformed this person must be to make such ridiculous statements. And at the same time, after reading several of his other posts, which are often rife with racially offensive comments, (including the use of the N word), I am inclined to laugh at how he reduces himself to the level of a racist, blithering buffoon. I wonder if he even knows what those words mean. I'm a student at the University of Michigan, and I recently wrote a rather extensive paper justifying Tupac Shakur as a folk hero, not only for African-American youth, but youth of all ethnicities. In this view of him, his relevance extends far beyond hip hop. Tupac, though he did not always live lawfully, regreted many of the wrongs he committed. But he also sought to emphasize the great degree to which the socioeconomic conditions of his environment were largely responsible for at least a potential for him to commit such wrongs. He despised murder, rape, spousal abuse, drugs' negative effects on African-American communities, and the economic despair of many inner city communities. To say that he glorified these elements, is by all means, absurd. Clearly, MisterMonkey hasn't invested enough time in the study of Tupac Shakur. Otherwise, he would be able to see beyond the media cloud and recognize the absurdity within the media's portrayal of Tupac. Furthermore, he'd also recognize that Tupac was far from a hero solely for African-Americans. White suburban teens purchased the vast majority of his albums. The numbers aren't even close. I don't consider Tupac a deity. In my opinion, no human being should/can ever be given such a label. Nevertheless, I do think that Tupac's surmounting of both economic and social obstacles as well as his personal ideology can provide a positive example for today's youth of all ethnicities. He never said that his way of living was the best way to live, or that rap music was the best way out of a bad situation, but simply that he sought a better life for people living in socioeconomic conditions similar to those from which he emerged. For that, he should be credited, not scorned. As for MisterMonkey, I suggest he make use of Amazon.com's book section and purchase Michael Eric Dyson's Holler If You Hear Me. Yes, it involves reading, which may take him a little while to master. But maybe, just maybe, if he is able to finish the book, he could have a debate about Tupac and at least have the appearance of being knowledgeable and well-informed, though of course we all know the underlying reality.

This is a great soundtrack from a great movie. I'll always love Tupac's music. GO BLUE!!