Pac was raised by the black liberation army, he was very well educated and militant minded, this is why NOBODY could fuck with him as an artist, his mentality was next level!
2pac:" Cause our block is filled with danger Used to be a close knit community but now we're all cold strangers Time changes us to stone them crack pipes All up and down the block exterminating black life"
“I reminisce on the fast times, past crimes Tryin' to cop a slice of pizza with my last dime, can’t explain just what attracts me to this dirty game, Gold chains, some extra change, and the street fame” … Melodic as fuck, pac picked his words very carefully, intellectual was through the roof!
He graduated, wrote poetry, and he did some other type of art💯So yeah, fam was well read because he read Sun Tsu book The Art of War! A military book that extends to politics plus other good readings I wish I could think of because I read some of Sun Tsu but I never finished 💯Very interesting book and will teach you great things on how to deal with people in business and other areas of life💯Very good read💯
@@CrsDkrZ as you know they were living on the east coast when he was in school. They left before he could after living in Cali for some time he got with Digital Underground!
If I could erase my memory just to have the same reaction listening to this music like this man here, this is worth more then all the money in the world. Thank you for reppin this culture and thank you for helping to keep the the legacy of 2pac alive, as part of his fan base we all thank you. Keep doing what you're doing we love it
I just can't thank U enough for what U are doing with Pac's music. I know it sounds ridiculous that I was two years old when he died and ovbiusly I didn't knew him but, I miss him so so much man.... Just imagine He's alive and fighting with us and for us, for a better place, a better Earth. We love U Pac and U always will be remembered. Thank U for teaching me so much empathy and at the same time helping me in a way to find peace with this crooked world.
The line is "the THREE STRIKES law is drastic and certain death for us ghetto bastards" in reference to California's 3 strikes law where if you're convicted of a 3rd felony you're sentenced to 25 years.
I studied English language and literature at a level and we used to study certain books like the hand maids tale etc, and its only there I learnt how imagery and various ways words can be interpreted was so diverse...am glad a person like yourself can help break down his raps cus honestly the way you break it down word for word helps paiint an even clearer picture of what he was trying to convey honestly
He said "The Three Strikes Law is getting drastic" If you don't know, California's Three Strikes Law is a sentencing scheme that gives defendants a prison sentence of 25 years to life if they are convicted of three or more violent or serious felonies. Three strikes law also doubles the prison sentence for people convicted of any California felony who have two violent felony or serious felony priors. Second strikers also receive a double sentence under PC 667. In a few cases, a third striker can receive 25 years to life even if their third offense is not a serious or violent felony. This will happen if: The third conviction is for a drug offense involving a certain quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, or related drugs.The third offense is a felony sex crime and/or requires sex offender registration. (There are exceptions to this for more minor sex crimes like indecent exposure.)The defendant used a firearm or was armed with a firearm or deadly weapon when they committed the third offense.The defendant intended to cause great bodily injury when they committed the third offense; OROne of the strike priors is on a shortlist of particularly serious offenses. These include “sexually violent” offenses, sex crimes involving children under 14, and murder or manslaughter.9
When he says the bullshit made me represent.he means he was doing exactly what you are doing here in this channel my brother. you are being yourself and not giving a fuck what people say and want you to do, you are "Representin" who YOU are and that's what 2pac stood for.Pac would be proud dog, keep doing you and fuck the haters.
I want to say that in the 90s, there were 2 and 3 strikes laws that justified putting people in prison for life for nonviolent offenses. I was a kid but I do remember the 3 strikes being mentioned on the news here in the US.
Yes it's the same. A daily occurrence. There was a time I couldn't sleep in a quiet countryside setting cause I was used to falling to gun shots and sirens. It was sad I had to get a cassette of recorded city sounds to get some sleep
Its amazing that 2Pac was 22/23 writing songs like this. He was wise for his age. Think of an artist today that's 23 that writes songs like this. I cant think of none to be honest. As always I enjoyed the lyrical breakdown/reaction.
Busta Rhymes said something very significant in his song "Street Shit". He mentioned towards the end of the song that urban city people are placed in that environment and the only way they can make it out is to sell drugs and commit crimes. It's not the right thing to do but it's survival of the fittest. That is why I have the upmost respect for those survived hardship like that
3 strikes law talking about the law in California. 3 felonies they will lock u up for life. Because a man stole some pizza. He already had 2 strikes, so it was his third so he got life in prison.
Tupac Was 1 of My Favorite Artist. Spice 1 Was My First. Listen To 187 Proof...by Spice 1. This Is One of Those Songs That Like The Soundtrack of My Life.... Thanks for doing this 1...
Wohoo - another great reaction. 👌 One of my fav songs, especially the og version. Thanks for doing this one. Nicely pulled apart Hector, so much depth to this song.
Yessss thank you again 4 a great reaction. The OG song is the best but the hook of the remix gives me every time goosebumps (Children sing) Living life is but a dream Hard times is all we seen (on my block) Every block is kind to me But on the block we still pray But on the block we still pray
C'mon don't spoil the hook for him, let him be pleasently surprised because that is a part of the enjoyment of his reactions. The surprised look he gets on his face when he hears an amazing hook is priceless.
Nice job, mate. You were on point with your analysis of these lyrics. The remix to My Block does contain all 4 verses and is a decent remix. The beat in this OG version is much smoother though. Love how you are hitting the whole catalog, that's the best way to fully appreciate his depth as an artist. When your in the mood to react to something hard, suggest you check out Bomb First. Can't wait to see what you think of the intro on the track, it's a classic and what follows is just venom.
@@brainsqueezereactions the best remix they did in my opinion is the R U Still down from the r u still down album. So when you get round to that one then yes that’s the only one I would suggest doing the remix, plus in the remix you get an a extra pac verse!
Give yourself a little more credit, bro. I'm talkin about when you say "I'm probably wrong" . You're on point!!!!! That's why you have so many of us here. Love seeing your education and realizations. And yes, the stuff he's talkin about is still a regular occurrence. I've had two cousins and an uncle die from gun violence. But no one cared. The police barely investigated but it's still our neighborhood. There's still love there even with all the shit. Tupac's mom ended up getting addicted to crack. After he got big and got some money he sent her to rehab to save his mom.
💔💔 Im sorry for the loss of both and sad thing is im not shocked its still happening for how im piecing this puzzle together. Think I say it so im not coming off as arrogant to be like "yeah I know" well ill never really know it just what I feel.from the music
Check out "One Day At A Time" (Original Demo Version). The beat and his rhymes was powerful to me. You can tell he didn't finish it....Also "Baby Don't Cry" (Original Version) is dope af too with the live instrumentation. That version is produced by 2Pac and Johnny J. It is unfinished as well but years later Outlawz got on it and changed the beat.
“3 strike law is drastic” its basically gettn more than 3 felonies then you get mandatory sentence of 25 years sht insane 🤯…..keep dissecting these lyrics fam you doin good work!💯
3 strikes law. You can caught two times. The 3rd time if you get caught stealing bread to feed your family its 25 to life in prison. And that's not exaggerating.
One of his best lyrically. Man woz super clever for his age. Old people could even learn something from him. Mad.mad mad. I'm glad you decided to react. This is my first time watching you bro. And I can see that your mind blown.lol
On behalf of all the pac fans we are jealous because you get to hear his music for the first time which is amazing, listen to until the end of time.
I wish i could erase this part in my brain :/
Everytime I listen to A Pac track I havent listened to in months its like its for the first time again 💯
Pac was raised by the black liberation army, he was very well educated and militant minded, this is why NOBODY could fuck with him as an artist, his mentality was next level!
No 2pac reaction channel comes close to hector. He is really taking in Pac’s messages and I got love for that 💯✌🏽 bless brother
100% agree
I totally agree 💯🌹
100%
Pac paints such vivid pictures with his words
Keep going bro real PAC fans can watch these all day long 🙌🏽🙌🏽✊🏽❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
That’s real 👊. 💯
💯because I’m totally all in💯
ALL DAY
2pac was a realest
Heartz of Men
Agree!!! Hector, the beat (by Dj Quik) is DAMN!🔥
Oh shit! You're hitting us with a double whammy today! Great song! And the OG is the best version of this song.
Not blue stripes. He’s saying that the 3 strikes laws are drastic.
Three strike law is three felonies gets you 25 to life in California
Still in 2022, it's like that in the hoods of chicago, florida, new york, cali, detroit , Houston, and ATL. just to name a few
This is slept on, casuals only heard the remix! I could name 100s of songs many won’t have heard!
2pac:" Cause our block is filled with danger
Used to be a close knit community but now we're all cold strangers
Time changes us to stone them crack pipes
All up and down the block exterminating black life"
3 strike law is drastic is what he said
Yes Yes Yes 🙌 we just finished My Block and Here We Go!!!
Yes I were shocked. I was like hell yeah.
“I reminisce on the fast times, past crimes
Tryin' to cop a slice of pizza with my last dime, can’t explain just what attracts me to this dirty game, Gold chains, some extra change, and the street fame” … Melodic as fuck, pac picked his words very carefully, intellectual was through the roof!
Pac had a way with words
He graduated, wrote poetry, and he did some other type of art💯So yeah, fam was well read because he read Sun Tsu book The Art of War! A military book that extends to politics plus other good readings I wish I could think of because I read some of Sun Tsu but I never finished 💯Very interesting book and will teach you great things on how to deal with people in business and other areas of life💯Very good read💯
@@anthonywest8909 I know his story bro but did he graduate?
@@CrsDkrZ as you know they were living on the east coast when he was in school. They left before he could after living in Cali for some time he got with Digital Underground!
Exactly. Great lyricism here
If I could erase my memory just to have the same reaction listening to this music like this man here, this is worth more then all the money in the world. Thank you for reppin this culture and thank you for helping to keep the the legacy of 2pac alive, as part of his fan base we all thank you. Keep doing what you're doing we love it
I just can't thank U enough for what U are doing with Pac's music.
I know it sounds ridiculous that I was two years old when he died and ovbiusly I didn't knew him but, I miss him so so much man.... Just imagine He's alive and fighting with us and for us, for a better place, a better Earth.
We love U Pac and U always will be remembered.
Thank U for teaching me so much empathy and at the same time helping me in a way to find peace with this crooked world.
Wow.....this is amazing to read and thank you for taking time to write this. Means more than I could express here 🙌🔥
THIS ! Is the best version of this song 🔥. This song & So Many Tears are such powerful ones. Thanks for uploading this version of the song.
It’s the 3 strikes Law .
This is my block, bro!
Changed 🙌🤗
The "Me Against The World" era. Pac in his Prime (23 years old).
Never herd this version thanks for doing this great reaction
Youre welcome 🙌🙌🙌🙌
WE everytime are Happy 2 See your face and react truly to 2pac, everytime, really, keep IT up and we will Support you 4 Life💪
Thank you my friend!!!!!!!
Wasn't expecting to see you today Hector on that pac journey but you help make my day keep up the good work
The line is "the THREE STRIKES law is drastic and certain death for us ghetto bastards" in reference to California's 3 strikes law where if you're convicted of a 3rd felony you're sentenced to 25 years.
"The 3 strikes law is drastic.." he's referring to drug laws etc.
Think you’d really like the Nitty remix from the Better Dayz album. Great beat and a sick hook. Definitely worth a listen
Much better even if it's a remix only one where the remix is better along with hellrazor from r u still down lp produced by quincy Jones son
I’d second that
definitely the more powerful version
This one is a million times better
With all due respect, I HATE that one! 😂🙏🏽
What a about "Hit em up" man ???!!! The best diss of all time!!! I hope you react to that master piece. Greetings from Chile, south america ✌🏻
Hit em up isn’t even PACs best diss track!
@@CrsDkrZ I agree it's not!
I feel against all odds is a better did song but hit em up is a good one too
He said the three-strike laws
U Can Be Touched (OG) another gem by Pac 👌👌
I studied English language and literature at a level and we used to study certain books like the hand maids tale etc, and its only there I learnt how imagery and various ways words can be interpreted was so diverse...am glad a person like yourself can help break down his raps cus honestly the way you break it down word for word helps paiint an even clearer picture of what he was trying to convey honestly
Thank you my friend 🧠⏪️🙌
The three strike law is drastic is what he saying
He said "The Three Strikes Law is getting drastic" If you don't know, California's Three Strikes Law is a sentencing scheme that gives defendants a prison sentence of 25 years to life if they are convicted of three or more violent or serious felonies. Three strikes law also doubles the prison sentence for people convicted of any California felony who have two violent felony or serious felony priors. Second strikers also receive a double sentence under PC 667. In a few cases, a third striker can receive 25 years to life even if their third offense is not a serious or violent felony. This will happen if:
The third conviction is for a drug offense involving a certain quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, or related drugs.The third offense is a felony sex crime and/or requires sex offender registration. (There are exceptions to this for more minor sex crimes like indecent exposure.)The defendant used a firearm or was armed with a firearm or deadly weapon when they committed the third offense.The defendant intended to cause great bodily injury when they committed the third offense; OROne of the strike priors is on a shortlist of particularly serious offenses. These include “sexually violent” offenses, sex crimes involving children under 14, and murder or manslaughter.9
Wow....thank you so much for the time and education, makes alot more sense now
When he says the bullshit made me represent.he means he was doing exactly what you are doing here in this channel my brother. you are being yourself and not giving a fuck what people say and want you to do, you are "Representin" who YOU are and that's what 2pac stood for.Pac would be proud dog, keep doing you and fuck the haters.
Thank you Waquin 🙌🔥
I used to ride with song on repeat it’s my life soundtrack i sampled this song on a song with Styles P called Misled by Elli$….Pac is a god to me 💯
I would listen to this song all the time when I got homesick to help keep me focused on my goals of graduating college. Back in 94-98
Best Reaction channel. I feel a sense of joy seeing you get what I’ve always known about Pac. Started listening to him at 15. I’m 40 now.
Its just so much education 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love this tune!!! Thanks for doing this one hector!! Another deep educational one from pac! 🙏🏼🔥💖
Very happy! All the way from Dallas Texas! I listen to Pac faithfully💎💎
Yes 🔥🔥🔥🤗
He says:"The three strikes law is drastic and certain death for us ghetto bastards, we can we do when we're arrested? But open fired"
And we back and we back and we back and we back 👑 👑 👑
I want to say that in the 90s, there were 2 and 3 strikes laws that justified putting people in prison for life for nonviolent offenses. I was a kid but I do remember the 3 strikes being mentioned on the news here in the US.
Bro I appreciate you putting a spotlight on his work,
I feel you bro.. 2pac is the truth !!!
Yes it's the same. A daily occurrence. There was a time I couldn't sleep in a quiet countryside setting cause I was used to falling to gun shots and sirens. It was sad I had to get a cassette of recorded city sounds to get some sleep
They Should Play This Song On The Radio Today....
Good thing you’re listening to Tupac first before To Pimp A Butterfly because it will all make sense later.
Thats interesting 🙌🔥
Thanks for the Tupac reactions, I'm an Outlaw from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Only PAC discography catalog is capable of so many reaction videos OTHER RAPPERS WOULD RUN OUT ALREADY 🚫🚫🚫🚫🧢🧢🧢🧢✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽
Very bloody true!!!!
Its amazing that 2Pac was 22/23 writing songs like this. He was wise for his age. Think of an artist today that's 23 that writes songs like this. I cant think of none to be honest. As always I enjoyed the lyrical breakdown/reaction.
Closest roaddogz, never had a friend like me, when thugz cry … all these songs are dope af and you should react to them soon too 😁
Busta Rhymes said something very significant in his song "Street Shit". He mentioned towards the end of the song that urban city people are placed in that environment and the only way they can make it out is to sell drugs and commit crimes. It's not the right thing to do but it's survival of the fittest. That is why I have the upmost respect for those survived hardship like that
insaine li bro we living in the world fulla killers and dealers
I really like the OG version, but like the Nitty remix even more tbh. it just feels smoother.
One of the greats, such a banging track and love this channel. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
2pac always surprises me with beautiful beats ❤❤
3 strikes law talking about the law in California. 3 felonies they will lock u up for life. Because a man stole some pizza. He already had 2 strikes, so it was his third so he got life in prison.
🔥🔥🔥 #education
Keep at it dood, wonderful to see someone who gets it. PAC was a prophet with words and flow 👌 guy has kept me alive more years than I'd admit ✌
Another Great Reaction! 👍👍
Thank you 🙌🙌
You should react to 2pac still i rise
Tupac Was 1 of My Favorite Artist. Spice 1 Was My First. Listen To 187 Proof...by Spice 1. This Is One of Those Songs That Like The Soundtrack of My Life.... Thanks for doing this 1...
Always love seeing your face mate. No matter what artist you're reacting to. Love your energy. Stay real Hector
Thank you Brodie 🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥
I love these two! You and my 2pac!❤️
Wohoo - another great reaction. 👌 One of my fav songs, especially the og version. Thanks for doing this one. Nicely pulled apart Hector, so much depth to this song.
hopefully you check out the album version
I will do and going forward will include any new mixes in my reactions
3 strikes law is drastic. That means in California is 3 strikes law guarantees 25 years in jail.
u gotta do 2pac - still i rise
Great Reaction Homie, Classic!
„If I die tonite“ is also a 💎💎💎 for me one of his best songs
Yessss thank you again 4 a great reaction.
The OG song is the best but the hook of the remix gives me every time goosebumps
(Children sing)
Living life is but a dream
Hard times is all we seen (on my block)
Every block is kind to me
But on the block we still pray
But on the block we still pray
C'mon don't spoil the hook for him, let him be pleasently surprised because that is a part of the enjoyment of his reactions. The surprised look he gets on his face when he hears an amazing hook is priceless.
The question is 'Will he listen to the 'remix' after the OG version'? Song is lyrically the same.
These are great songs to react to:
They Don’t Give a Fuck About Us
Pain
Nothing to Lose
Lord Knows
Dear Mama
Keep Ya Head Up
Bro I truly appreciate you 🙏 🙌
Three strike law..
Nice job, mate. You were on point with your analysis of these lyrics. The remix to My Block does contain all 4 verses and is a decent remix. The beat in this OG version is much smoother though. Love how you are hitting the whole catalog, that's the best way to fully appreciate his depth as an artist. When your in the mood to react to something hard, suggest you check out Bomb First. Can't wait to see what you think of the intro on the track, it's a classic and what follows is just venom.
fucking love this Song Great job Hec
My guy 😂🙌🏽 another 1 DJ khaled voice
No weak songs no fillers all powerful if not national HITS
Keep it up Mark - dissect the hell outta these ‘Pac tunes for us.
On it Slagwill!!!!
Thank you for making the effort to understand the plight of the black man in the ghetto's of America.
I sent you the link many times, bro. This is the OG
Yeah I focus on OG all the time but going forward ill bring up remix (if there is one) afterwards
@@brainsqueezereactions the best remix they did in my opinion is the R U Still down from the r u still down album. So when you get round to that one then yes that’s the only one I would suggest doing the remix, plus in the remix you get an a extra pac verse!
Do 2pac - Tongue kissing and 2pac ft Jon B - R u still down, more RnB feel songs
I was looking forward to it it being “better dayz” but I’ll take it bruv
Im such a fool but will make it up to all 🔥🙌
@@brainsqueezereactions I know you will
"The 3 Strikes Law is drastic, certain death for us ghetto bastards"
U wanna hear 2pac absolutely destroy the mic? Listen too..
Life so hard. The Gang-related stk
You get it bro 💯
Oh shiizznit Hectors in the House!!! Westside
Hell yeahhhh!!!!!
Give yourself a little more credit, bro. I'm talkin about when you say "I'm probably wrong" . You're on point!!!!! That's why you have so many of us here. Love seeing your education and realizations. And yes, the stuff he's talkin about is still a regular occurrence. I've had two cousins and an uncle die from gun violence. But no one cared. The police barely investigated but it's still our neighborhood. There's still love there even with all the shit. Tupac's mom ended up getting addicted to crack. After he got big and got some money he sent her to rehab to save his mom.
💔💔 Im sorry for the loss of both and sad thing is im not shocked its still happening for how im piecing this puzzle together.
Think I say it so im not coming off as arrogant to be like "yeah I know" well ill never really know it just what I feel.from the music
And don’t worry bro. Pac has a lot of good songs that will uplift you and put you in a good mood… You just haven’t got round to them yet!
Check out "One Day At A Time" (Original Demo Version). The beat and his rhymes was powerful to me. You can tell he didn't finish it....Also "Baby Don't Cry" (Original Version) is dope af too with the live instrumentation. That version is produced by 2Pac and Johnny J.
It is unfinished as well but years later Outlawz got on it and changed the beat.
Fuckya im hearing that lyrically pleasing to listen to.
“3 strike law is drastic” its basically gettn more than 3 felonies then you get mandatory sentence of 25 years sht insane 🤯…..keep dissecting these lyrics fam you doin good work!💯
Thank you Fast Life 🧠🔥🧠🔥
Great song!!!!
I like how you said this is 2pac education in music
3 strikes law. You can caught two times. The 3rd time if you get caught stealing bread to feed your family its 25 to life in prison. And that's not exaggerating.
React to the getting money , freestyling in the street of Oakland , it is 🔥🔥
mad reaction bro 😊 16 On Death row next pls 🙌🙌
One of his best lyrically. Man woz super clever for his age. Old people could even learn something from him. Mad.mad mad. I'm glad you decided to react. This is my first time watching you bro. And I can see that your mind blown.lol
Yeah my mind poppeddd!
Hey man I meant to thank you for the pleasant surprise of that additional Pac reaction.
Youre welcome David 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
WE NEED YOU TO WATCH 2PAC "CHANGES" SONG MAN