Part 5: Public Enemy to Dixie Chicks (1989-2006)

By PopMatters Staff

The brave, early activists of the US AIDS movement knew that Silence = Death. Throughout history it's "Put up", we're told, "Shut up", we're threatened. Praise to those who set their protest to song and act up! [20 July 2007]

2Pac: The Best of 2Pac - Part 1: Thug / The Best of 2Pac - Part 2: Life

By Lana Cooper

Two separate best-of discs highlight the multi-faceted career of Tupac Shakur, throwing in a few unreleased tracks and remixes to sweeten the deal. [21 January 2008]

2pac: Pacs Life

By Quentin B. Huff

Life -- it ain't too funky, unless it's got more Pac. [8 December 2006]

2pac: Loyal to the Game

By Pierre Hamilton

Unlike Biggie, 2Pac refuses to stay dead. With every posthumous release, overzealous producers try and capitalize on his cult-like status, succeeding only in besmirching the discography of a great ghetto warrior. [15 March 2005]

2Pac: Live

By Tim O'Neil