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2Pac Nu Mixx Klazzics Vol 2: Evolution Duets & Remixes - A Timeless Hip-Hop Treasure
Conclusion
Sound quality (iTunes/zip):
Digital mastering is generally loud and clear; compression is noticeable on some tracks, which reduces dynamic range.
- “Dumpin’” (feat. Hussein Fatal & Papoose): The original 1996 track was raw. The remix adds a frantic string sample and Papoose’s dizzying multi-syllables. It works, barely.
- “Thugz Mansion (Nu-Mixx)” (feat. Nas & J. Phoenix): The acoustic original is a tear-jerker. This version adds a thumping 808 and Nas reflecting on police brutality. “A thug’s mansion… a place where my casket won’t be needed.” It’s profound.
- “Runnin’ (Dying to Live)” (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.): The holy grail. Using the One Nation demo vocals, producers spliced Biggie’s “Who Shot Ya?” acapellas and unreleased Bad Boy outtakes. The result is a conversation: Pac rages, Biggie laughs. It’s the peace treaty that never was.
- The Failure: “Hennessey” (feat. E.D.I. Mean & Sleepy Brown). The original was a melancholic toast. The remix is a synth-mess, stripping all soul. Fans hated it. Forum wars erupted.
: The "Rock Remix" of "Hail Mary" is a glaring example. Stripping away the eerie, atmospheric dread of the original 2Pac Nu Mixx Klazzics Vol 2: Evolution Duets
- The Standard MP3s: Amazon and early 7digital versions used a muddy, brick-walled master.
- The CD: Out of print. Physical copies fetch $50+ on eBay.
- The iTunes Plus (M4A) Zip: Apple’s version, specifically the "Evolution" drop, is the only widely available digital download that utilized the second mastering pass. The iTunes zip file included digital booklets and, crucially, gapless playback—essential for “Thugz Mansion” transitioning into “Fuck Friendz.”
- Transcodes (e.g., 128 kbps MP3 from 256 kbps AAC).
- Added silence or clipping from poor ripping.