The album rightly starts of with “Bomb First (My Second Reply)”. Death Row's tumultuous staff at the time would incorrectly label the title as "The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. I know more about life, so I'm like, 'Oh shit, this is what he meant.' Released only eight weeks after Tupac Shakur died from gunshot wounds, Death Row released this posthumous album under the name of Makaveli, a pseudonym derived from the Italian politician Niccolo Machiavelli, who advocated using deception and fear on one's enemies. He went in the booth without telling anyone what the track was about he just laid it in one take--over about three tracks. He felt it and told me to go home and hook up a beat like that. MAKAVELI The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory 1 of the best works of 2PAC love it all song great but my favorite KRAZY. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Don … The only verse that was not from one of the Outlawz was from Bad Azz. Genres: West Coast Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap. We had already been on a million 'Pac songs. The album was completely finished in seven days during the first week of August 1996 while Tupac was shooting the movies Gridlock’d and Gang Related. Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review. Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. The album did not feature the star-studded guest list that All Eyez on Me did. Every year that I get older, I hear this album differently. Just about a month before he recorded his sixth studio albumThe Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, which was scheduled to release in March 1997 but was released on November 5th, 1996 following Shakur's death. [41], ^shipments figures based on certification alone, (featuring Aaron Hall, Danny Boy, KC & JoJo). "[7], The album was recorded at Can-Am Studios in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California during August of 1996. The album was originally scheduled for release in March 1997, but as a result of his death, Suge Knight released it five months earlier. Main artist: Makaveli. "[12] According to Riskie, Death Row Records C.E.O Marion "Suge" Knight introduced Riskie to Tupac on the set of the California Love (Remix) video shoot in Compton, California. Everything about The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory smacks of exploitation. In addition, West Coast-based rapper Tupac Shakur took offense to the opening line of the song "The Message", and in retaliation insulted Nas on a song titled "Against All Odds" from his posthumously-released album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996). But, my hair stayed up listening to "Hail Mary… [11], The album cover for The Don Killuminati was done by Compton based artist Ronald "Riskie" Brent, known artistically as "Riskie Forever. 2Pac - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory music album discussion and ratings. Today in Hip-Hop History: Tupac Shakur’s First Posthumous Album ‘Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory’ Was Released 24 Years Ago Sha Be Allah November 5, 2020 It begins with "Bomb First" which is an adrenaline packed gansta rap song that actually made my hair stand on end the first few times I listened to it. At the same time, Don Killuminati may be seen as Tupac's last grand artistic statement. and it fit perfect, so it was meant for Bad Azz to be on that song. Near the bottom of the image is a written disclaimer: "In no way in this portrait an expression of disrespect for Jesus Christ. On that note, his fifth studio album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, released two months after his murder in 1996, feels particularly haunting. So Makaveli is super special. Shakur’s style of rapping is still emotional, but is intensified throughout this album. Journal of Black Studies. The Don Killuminati: The 3 Day Theory (Original Album) Close. [18] An unreleased version of the video was leaked some years later, known online as "Toss It Up Beach Version".[19]. "[25] In a negative review from People, they commented saying: "In light of how he died, all the bloodletting seems both preordained and sad. Most of the guest verses are supplied by Shakur's group The Outlawz. The album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory was released under the stage name of … The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory ni albamu ya mwisho ya Tupac Shakur, chini ya jina jipya la Makaveli, aliimaliza kabla ya kifo chake na ya kwanza kutolewa baada ya kifo chake. Posted by 16 hours ago. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory 2Pac | 08-03-2005 . They'll tell you themselves. Everything about The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory smacks of exploitation. Alas, the record – issued just two months after 2Pac's murder – merely perpetuates Los Angeles hip-hop gangland stereotypes, in particular the East Coast/West Coast feud that has gone beyond pointless all the way to deadly. "[3] Ronald "Riskie" Brent is the creator of The 7 Day Theory cover painting. report. Sidenote: Today, September 13th, 2011, marks the 15-year anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s death. Riskie received a phone call from the then President of Death Row Norris Anderson with Tupac's request that he be drawn on a cross for the album cover of The Don Killuminati: The Seven Day Theory. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Don Killuminati, and sometimes called Makaveli) is the fifth studio album by Tupac Shakur. [16] "Toss It Up" music video features Shakur, Danny Boy, K-Ci & JoJo, Aaron Hall, and was directed by Lionel C. [21], The album's final single, "Hail Mary" was released, February 11, 1997. Shakur also co-produces three tracks on the album. Listen free to 2Pac – The Don Killuminati (The 7 Day Theory). Comment. ... i Like every Song on This album. 44. Most of the beats were crafted by Hurt-M-Badd, an underutilized Death Row R&B producer, and by Tupac himself. So niggas go bring them, 'Pac just putting niggas to work like, 'I need a beat here, I need y'all to do this, do that.' The album cover, which features Shakur on the cross in an attempt to convey his crucifixion by the media, is intended to imply an artistic resurrection and was created in mid-August 1996. Mean of the Outlawz recalls: "At the time Hurt-M-Badd, who was just an up-and-coming producer at Death Row, and Darryl Harper, who was an R&B producer – Suge had him working on all the R&B projects – they had a green room up in Can-Am [Studios] which everybody around Death Row called the 'wack room' because they said 'Ain't nothing but wack shit come out of there.' Bad Azz you got something?" 21 comments. Dr. Dre's former Death Row colleagues, including Shakur, recorded and attempted to release "Toss It Up", containing numerous insults aimed at Dr. Dre and using a deliberately similar instrumental to "No Diggity", but were forced to replace the production after Blackstreet issued the label with a cease and desist order stopping them from distributing the song. Some songs on the album contain both subtle and direct insults to Shakur's rivals at the height of the East Coast–West Coast feud. Makavelli aka Tupac Shakur needs no introduction. The other two producers were Hurt-M-Badd and Darryl "Big D" Harper. Sidenote: Today, September 13th, 2011, marks the 15-year anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s death. [39], Credits for The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day of Theory adapted from AllMusic. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Makaveli) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Tupac Shakur, credited as the alias Makaveli.It was released on November 5, 1996, almost two months after his death.It is his first posthumous release and the only one released under his alternative stage name, Makaveli. Some songs on the album contain both subtle and direct insults to Shakur’s rivals at the height of the East Coast – West Coast feud. [14] The names of the cities that are on the album cover may be a representation of Tupac's belief that he represents the entirety of the African-American community in his public vilification, that he, like African-American people as a whole, is on display to be gazed upon and judged through the Euro-American racial prism. Jan 2011; 42 (1), p 3-22. Volume 10 is coming soon I just been busy as hell with life. 12 Songs. All Eyez on Me proved that Tupac was continuing to grow as a musician and a human being, but Don Killuminati erases that image by concentrating on nothing but tired G-funk beats and back-biting East Coast/West Coast rivalries. What do You think about 2Pac Album Loyal to The Game? About “The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory”. Volume 10 is coming soon I just been busy as hell with life. Makaveli) - Single Just the Way You Want It (feat. 'Pac was like, "Who got something? save. Features Song Lyrics for 2Pac's Makaveli - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory album. MAKAVELI. Just about a month before he recorded his sixth studio albumThe Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, which was scheduled to release in March 1997 but was released on November 5th, 1996 following Shakur's death. I went home and hooked it up as fast as I could, and I think I came back the same night and he listened to the track three times, and in like 15 minutes he was already done with his lyrics. hide. 2Pac recorded The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory in several days during the fall of 1996, shortly before he was gunned down in Las Vegas. That’s the album while I put aside the whole, “Pac’s not lyrical” argument and welcomed the thought of how poetic the man was. It is his only album released under a new alternative stage name, Makaveli. CINTD 90039; CD). Now Death Row — a label not known for its discretion — has cobbled together some of them for The Don Killuminati/The 7 Day Theory, credited not … Posted by. Buddie1977. "[30] Writing for The New York Times, Neil Strauss commented on the album saying, "as Mr. Shakur's last stand, The Don Killuminati fares a lot more poorly than his previous album, All Eyez on Me, does. [20], A music video for "To Live & Die in L.A" was shot in July 1996. Young Noble of the Outlawz recalled: We had started writing the shit and we was taking long. share. Features Song Lyrics for Tupac's The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory album. QDIII was one of Shakur's favorite producers. The album was completely finished in seven days during the first week of August 1996 (Aug. 1 – Aug. 7). After the vocals were done, 'Pac had Ricky Rouse [Makaveli musician] replace my keyboard bass and guitar parts with live bass and guitar parts, and the song was done--less than two hours total. 2Pac recorded The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory in several days during the fall of 1996, shortly before he was gunned down in Las Vegas. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and achieved quadruple platinum status with support from the singles “Hail Mary,” “To Live and Die in L.A.,” and “Toss It Up” featuring K-Ci & JoJo, Danny Boy, and Aaron Hall. On the cross of Tupac there is a map connecting various cities from across the country. Of course our resident Tupac fan, P-Body, pays respect.– B-Easy. "[32], The emotion and anger showcased on the album has been admired by a large part of the hip-hop community, including other rappers. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 664,000 copies within its first week. On this day, Nov. 5, in hip-hop history, Tupac Shakur's posthumous album, 'Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory' was released in stores. This song just flowed out of everyone that was a part of it. The only light in the artistry is the moon and the few beams of light that emerge from the cracks on the cross. I would recommend this to a friend. Tupac is by himself in the image with his head tilted to the side, possessing the classic wound in his right side similar to the wound of Jesus as depicted in the accounts of his crucifixion. Hey people from all over the world. [33] "There are a lot of 2Pac records I like," said 50 Cent, "but this is consistent all the way through. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory , an Album by Makaveli. [36][37][38] On June 15, 1999, the album was certified quadruple platinum for sales of over four million copies in the United States. Available with an Apple Music subscription. True classic. Tupac wanted the album to be called; "Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory," with Makaveli the Don referenced as the artist name and Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory as the main title. Verified Purchase. Absent from the painting is Tupac's iconic "Thug Life" tattoo as it is covered up by the parental advisory sticker covering his genitals. Genres: West Coast Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap. Helpful (0) Unhelpful (0) Report. It has since acquired a controversial reputation, and is neither the masterpiece its supporters claim nor the violent orgy its detractors allege. "[34] Rapper J. Cole named it one of his favorite albums of all time, he commented on the album saying, "Collectively, from 'Hail Mary' to 'Krazy' to 'Against All Odds,' it's deep. "Hail Mary" is a single by American rapper Tupac Shakur from his final album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, under the new stage name Makaveli. [4][5], George "Papa G" Pryce, Former Head of Publicity for Death Row, claimed that "Makaveli which we did was a sort of tongue-in-cheek, and it was not ready to come out, [but] after Tupac was murdered, it did come out... Before that, it was going to be a sort of an underground [release]. Buddie1977. The song, released after his September 1996 death, features rap verses by Kastro, Young Noble and Yaki Kadafi of The Outlawz and Prince Ital Joe. These are the last songs Shakur recorded before his fatal shooting on September 7, 1996. Comment. There is a bandana covering the head of Tupac and barbed-wire covering both his hands and his feet. 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The following is a list of recorded songs by American rapper Tupac Shakur.. Song Year … Needlessly to … Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. Total duration: 59 min They were scheduled to meet in Las Vegas, but never got the chance. "To Live & Die in L.A, was produced by QDIII who was the only outside Death Row producer on the album besides Demetrius Shipp who did "Toss It Up". Although some perceived the title of Shakur’s fifth album to be a warning, ‘Pac explained the reason behind the album’s title in an interview: Niggas is telling me about this Illuminati shit while I’m in jail—that’s another way to keep your self-esteem low—that’s another way to keep you unconfident. QDIII told XXL Magazine: I was in the studio with 'Pac, I had some records with me, and there was this old song that I played for him to see if he liked the vibe. Released … Unlike its predecessor, All Eyez On Me, Don Killuminati is lean and focused. 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In addition, West Coast-based rapper Tupac Shakur took offense to the opening line of the song "The Message", and in retaliation insulted Nas on a song titled "Against All Odds" from his posthumously-released album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996). That was his way of motivating us like, "If y'all ain't ready, then you don't make the song."[8]. [17] According to Death Row Records, it was the last music video Shakur filmed. On this day, Nov. 5, in hip-hop history, Tupac Shakur's posthumous album, 'Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory' was released in stores. 2 hours ago. Rappers insulted include The Notorious B.I.G., Junior M.A.F.I.A., Puff Daddy, De La Soul, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, Nas and former Death Row label mate Dr. Dre, as well as New York hip hop executives Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond, Jacques "Haitian Jack" Agnant and Walter "King Tut" Johnson, accused of being associates of Puff Daddy and Bad Boy Records in orchestrating the 1994 Quad Studio assault. Quite frankly, the CD is not that good. Total duration: 59 min [10] Death Row associate Kurt Kobane revealed in an interview in 2016 that Shakur was listening to Nas' It Was Written the day he got shot – September 7, 1996 – on his way to Vegas. And I’m putting the “K” [in front] cause I’m killing that Illuminati shit. The Pac Makaveli album I rock with by far is The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. Shakur alikamilisha ubunifu wa kila na kuweka jina la kava la albamu alama ambayo inaonyesha kiasi vyombo vya habari jinsi walivyomsulubisha. The album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory was released under the stage name of … The lyrics were written and recorded in only three days while mixing and post-production took an additional four days. Helpful (0) Unhelpful (0) Report. It begins with "Bomb First" which is an adrenaline packed gansta rap song that actually made my hair stand on end the first few times I listened to it. Karin Sanford, 'Keeping It Real In Hip Hop Politics: A Political Perspective on Tupac Shakur. By 1999, it was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Association Industry of America (RIAA). The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory fueled many conspiracies and rumors due to “Killuminati” being a reference to the Illuminati. When Death Row decided to wait all of two months to release “The Don Killuminati,” a shameless act of contrived exploitation, great attention was paid to the depiction of Tupac plastered on the cross, and the inclusion of the eerie “exit Tupac, enter Makaveli” statement in the liner notes was viewed by some as Nostradamus-esque ponderings. “I hope for better days,” he says in “Hold Ya Head.” Then, in “Against All Odds,” he turns around to blast all of his peers, like a kamikaze pilot on a final suicide mission. The parental advisor sticker could be a reference to both what he perceived to be his demonization due to his promiscuous lifestyle, but also and most importantly, it could be a reference to his conviction of sexual assault, a charge in which he maintained his innocence against. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Makaveli) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Tupac Shakur, credited as the alias Makaveli. No one thought twice no one doubted anything. When Death Row decided to wait all of two months to release “The Don Killuminati,” a shameless act of contrived exploitation, great attention was paid to the depiction of Tupac plastered on the cross, and the inclusion of the eerie “exit Tupac, enter Makaveli” statement in the liner notes was viewed by some as Nostradamus-esque ponderings. MAKAVELI. Makavelli aka Tupac Shakur needs no introduction. Me Against the World is like that too, but Makaveli is really the one where the older I get, the more of it I get. I do apologize for the wait for Volume 10 of the 2Pac Unreleased & Original Compilation series …. Ever since recording like that, without thinking twice like that, I have changed the way I look at making music. About The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory [Clean] This The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory [Clean] album was released in 1996 and featured titles like Intro/Bomb First (My Second Reply), Toss It Up and Krazy from Makaveli. Verified Purchase. For his last album, “The Don Killuminati – The 7 Day Theory” Tupac changed his on-stage moniker to Makaveli and, as he had done in many of his songs before, spoke of how he would fake his own death and then return to enact his vengeance on those that had wronged him. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is probably 2Pac's most intense cd. "Who Killed Tupac?"(2017). Released just two months after Tupac Shakur’s murder, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory sold over 600,000 copies in its first week, knocking The Beatles out of the No. Writing for The New York Times, Neil Strauss commented on the album saying, "as Mr. Shakur's last stand, The Don Killuminati fa… [15], The first two singles, "Toss It Up" and "To Live & Die in L.A" were released on September 26, 1996 and November 16, 1996. Then he told Val Young what the concept was, and she went in and laid her chorus vocal in one take, too. It was full speed ahead until it was done--as if it was guided or meant to be. Often called "The King of Hip-Hop," this legend was shot on September 7th, 1996 and pronounced dead six days later. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is the final album by Tupac Shakur, under the new stage name Makaveli, finished before his death and the first to be released after his death. But we was up in the studio one day and we trying to get music done – ain't none of us producers – we see them two niggas in the 'Wack room' and 'Pac like, 'Go get them niggas.' Released … Released in 1996 on Death Row (catalog no. I would recommend this to a friend. The videos for "Hail Mary" and "To Live & Die in L.A can be found on the DualDisc of The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. Shakur's rapping is still emotional, but is intensified throughout. For this release, Tupac Shakur adopted the pseudonym "Makaveli" in honor of the philosopher Machiavelli, author of the devious politician's handbook The Prince.Contractually his final effort for Death Row, it was recorded in seven days and was released on schedule in October 1996, despite Shakur's death a month earlier. It was the first video shot for the album. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Don Killuminati and sometimes called Makaveli) is the fifth and final studio album by Tupac Shakur. The lyrics were written and recorded in only three days and mixing took an additional four days. Features Song Lyrics for 2Pac's Makaveli - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory album. MAKAVELI The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory 1 of the best works of 2PAC love it all song great but my favorite KRAZY. Main artist: Makaveli. This album gets better for me as time goes on. It has since acquired a controversial reputation, and is neither the masterpiece its supporters claim nor the violent orgy its detractors allege. But, my hair stayed up listening to "Hail … Tupac and Suge had just finished watching Mike Tyson defeat Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. [2] The lyrics were written and recorded in only three days and mixing took an additional four days. The album's preliminary title was "The 3 Day Theory", (originally consisted of around 14 tracks). Now Death Row — a label not known for its discretion — has cobbled together some of them for The Don Killuminati/The 7 Day Theory, credited not … The color pattern of the cultural production is a gloomy red and black. These are among the very last songs Shakur recorded before his death on September 13, 1996. Released in 1996 on Death Row (catalog no. Of course our resident Tupac fan, P-Body, pays respect.– B-Easy. True classic. "[6], Many of Shakur's usual producers were not involved in the project. Furthermore, this theme of representation is also connected to the political commitments of Tupac Shakur as he was in the midst of deepening his political activity in the form of the creation of a Hip-Hop political party prior his murder. CINTD 90039; CD). The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is the final album by Tupac Shakur, under the new stage name Makaveli, finished before his death and the first to be released after his death. E.D.I. The album was originally due for release in March 1997, but due to 2Pac’s death, Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight released it four months early. 2pac (Makaveli) "The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory" (11/5/96) The recording sessions that yielded Tupac Shakur's last album took place over seven Hennessy-soaked days in August 1996, while the multitalented rapper was concurrently filming two movies ( Gridlock'd and Gang Release ). The final two songs epitomize the conflict that burned in Pac’s soul. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Don Killuminati, and sometimes called Makaveli) is the fifth studio album by Tupac Shakur. Released just two months after Tupac Shakur’s murder, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory sold over 600,000 copies in its first week, knocking The Beatles out of the No. It features Shakur working at a fruit stand, driving around Los Angeles in a car filled with women, and also features various scenes and pictures of notable places and events in Los Angeles. [9] Shakur and Nas squashed their beef at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, days before Shakur was murdered. It's in those albums--and songs such as "Brenda's Got a Baby", "Lord Knows" and "Only God Can Judge Me"—that the legacy of this tortured, talented artist will be best found. Editors’ Notes Tupac Shakur’s final album was written and recorded over just seven days in August of 1996. The video also includes an appearance from actress LisaRaye McCoy. About The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory [DualDisc] This The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory [DualDisc] album was released in 1996 and featured titles like Bomb First (My Second Reply) (Intro), Hail Mary and Toss It Up from Makaveli. [23], Los Angeles Times critic Cheo Hodari Coker said, "While there are moments of power and poignancy in The Don Killuminati, it lacks the full ambition and range of Shakur's epic All Eyez on Me and Me Against the World packages. Upon seeing his artwork Tupac agreed that Riskie had good artistic talent and requested for Riskie to do his next album cover. Alas, the record – issued just two months after 2Pac's murder – merely perpetuates Los Angeles hip-hop gangland stereotypes, in particular the East Coast/West Coast feud that has gone beyond pointless all the way to deadly." Trust me. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Don Killuminati and sometimes called Makaveli) is the fifth and final studio album by Tupac Shakur. 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