His ability to manipulate his voice so effortlessly into percussive crevices made his delivery not only Shakespearean in terms of scope, but also hypnotic. His voice was like that of a serrated knife slicing through the wind. While many that rapped before Tupac laid the foundation for the explosion of rap styles in the 90s, Tupac elevated the complexities of vocal rhythms, evolving rap from poetry into vocal snare drumming. He experienced serious hardship that he was unafraid to talk about in his music, a vulnerability that seems like an impossibility in a world where rappers are constantly vying for validation of their own masculinity. It truly felt like Tupac had everything when it came to being a genuine and captivating performer. Countless rappers, such as Biggie, Eminem, Kendrick to name a few, have openly talked about how Pac greatly influenced their music. In many ways, Tupac felt like the evolution of what our idea of a rock star was. His early death draws parallels between him and many of the idolized rock stars that died in their primes. Despite being in the public spotlight for only about 5 years, his devastating death at the age of 25 shook the world of rap.
Tupac Shakur was born on June 16th, 1971.
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