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About California Love
"California Love" is a hip hop song by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac's comeback single after his release from prison in 1995 and was his first single as the newest artist of Death Row Records. This is one of 2Pac's most widely known singles and his most successful, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks (as a double A-side single with "How Do U Want It") and five weeks at number one in New Zealand. The song was nominated for a posthumous Grammy Award as a Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (with Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman) in 1997. A popular remix version of the song appeared on his 1996 double album All Eyez on Me.more »
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California loveCalifornia knows how to partyCalifornia knows how to partyIn the city of L.AIn the city of good ol' WattsIn the city, the city of ComptonWe keep it rockin', we keep it rockin'Now let me welcome everybody to the Wild Wild WestA state that's untouchable like Eliot NessThe track hits your eardrum like a slug to your chestPack a vest for your Jimmy in the city of sexWe in that Sunshine State where the bomb-ass hemp beThe state where you never find a dance floor emptyAnd pimps be on a mission for them greensLean mean money-making-machines servin' fiendsI been in the game for 10 years makin' rap tunesEver since honeys was wearin' SassoonNow it's '95 and they clock me and watch meDiamonds shinin', lookin' like I robbed LiberaceIt's all good, from Diego to the BayYour city is the bomb if your city makin' payThrow up a finger if you feel the same wayDre puttin' it down for Californ-i-aCalifornia knows how to partyCalifornia knows how to party (Yes, they do)In the city of L.AIn the city of good ol' WattsIn the city, the city of ComptonWe keep it rockin', we keep it rockin'Shake, shake it, babyShake, shake it, shake it babyShake, shake it, mamaShake it, CaliShake, shake it, babyShake, shake itShake, shake it mamaShake itOut on bail, fresh out of jail, California dreamin'Soon as I step on the scene, I'm hearin' hoochies screamin'Fiendin' for money and alcohol, the life of a Westside playerWhere cowards die and the strong ballOnly in Cali where we riot, not rally, to live and dieIn L.A. we wearin' Chucks, not Ballys (yeah, that's right)Dressed in Locs and Khaki suits, and ride is what we doFlossin' but have caution: we collide with other crewsFamous because we programWorldwide, let them recognize from Long Beach to RosecransBumpin' and grindin' like a slow jamIt's Westside, so you know the Row won't bow down to no manSay what you say, but give me that bomb beat from DreLet me serenade the streets of L.AFrom Oakland to Sac-town, the Bay Area and back downCali is where they put their mack down; give me love!California knows how to partyCalifornia knows how to party In the city of L.AIn the city of good ol' WattsIn the city, the city of ComptonWe keep it rockin', we keep it rockin'Shake, shake it, babyShake, shake itShake, shake it, mamaShake it, CaliShake, shake it, babyShake, shake itShake, shake it mamaShake it, CaliUh, yeah, uh, uh, Long Beach in the houseUh, yeah, OaktownOakland definitely in the houseFrisco, FriscoAnd you know L.A. up in thisPasadena, where you at?Yeah, InglewoodInglewood always up to no goodEven Hollywood tryin' to get a piece, babySacramento, Sacramento where you at?Throw it up, y'all! Throw it up, throw it up!I can't see yaLet's show these fools how we do it over on this Westside
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2Pac
Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is considered by many to have been one of the best rappers of all time. Shakur was born in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City but relocated to California in 1988. more »
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Written by: Andre Romell Young, Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Tupac Amaru Shakur, Christopher Stainton, Ronnie Hudson, Mikel Hooks, Joe co*cker
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, T.R.O. INC., Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"California Love" by Tupac Shakur, featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman was released as a lead single from 2Pac’s double album "All Eyez on Me" on December 3, 1995. |
Chart SuccessThe song became an instant hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying in the top position for two weeks. |
Multiple VersionsThe song has two versions. The original version was not included in Tupac's studio album, but was later added. The remix version, known as the official album version, is the one included within the album. |
Iconic OpeningThe opening line of the song "California...knows how to party" is sampled from the 1982 song "West Coast Poplock" by Ronnie Hudson. |
Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a posthumous Grammy Award as Best Rap Solo Performance in 1997 but lost to "Hey Lover" by LL Cool J. |
Music VideoThere were two music videos made for "California Love", known as the Mad Max and Remix versions. The Mad Max version was post-apocalyptic-themed and influenced by the movie "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome". |
Collaboration HistoryThe song is known as the iconic collaboration of 2Pac and Dr. Dre, marking the first time the two had worked together on a project. |
Final Appearance"California Love" was the last music video that 2Pac would ever film before his untimely death in September 1996. |
Platinum Certification"California Love" was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1,000,000 in the United States alone. |
Cultural SignificanceThe song is considered a classic West Coast hip-hop anthem and is iconic for its celebration of the state of California and its hip-hop culture. |
Retrospective AcclaimThe track continues to receive high acclaim, with Rolling Stone including "California Love" in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2021. |
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