by Isley Brothers, which provides the soulful backbone.

For more on 2Pac's discography, you can explore his official profile on Genius or listen to the remastered track on YouTube .

by Black Oak Arkansas and elements from Parliament-Funkadelic , adding to its rich, layered texture. Themes and Lyrics

by Prince, used for the iconic percussion elements.

Produced by the legendary (credited under his birth name, David Blake), the track is celebrated for its polished, G-funk-influenced sound. Quik’s production utilizes a sophisticated blend of samples, most notably:

He famously compares his lyrical hustle to the drug trade, stating, "I died and came back, I hustle with these lyrics as if it's a game of crack" .