On this day, 24 years ago, Tupac’s third posthumous album, Until the End of Time, was released on the Amaru/Death Row imprint.
Recorded during Tupac’s time with Death Row Records, the album draws material from studio sessions for All Eyez on Me and Makaveli: The Don Killuminati 7 Day Theory. Until the End of Time—Tupac’s first double album and seventh full-length studio album—has since become one of the best-selling hip-hop albums of all time.
Produced primarily by the late Johnny J, the album features tracks like “Letter 2 My Unborn,” “Happy Home,” “When Thugz Cry,” and the title track, all of which were remixed by other producers. Despite the changes, the core ideas and energy of Tupac’s original recordings remain intact. Johnny J, born Johnny Jackson, passed away in 2008 in an apparent suicide while serving a prison sentence. However, some believe his death may have been connected to unpaid royalties owed to him by Suge Knight and Death Row Records, whom he worked closely with.
With 29 tracks, Until the End of Time features collaborations with Tupac’s closest associates, including recent signees Outlawz. The album serves as a time capsule, preserving Tupac’s powerful energy and legacy. Completed during studio sessions in which Tupac was aware they could be some of his last with Death Row Records, this album holds a special place in the hearts of Tupac’s loyal followers—it’s considered a holy grail for many.
Salute to the late, great Tupac Shakur (RIP), his mother Afeni Shakur (RIP), his father Mutulu Shakur, brother Mopreme, The Outlawz, the late Johnny J (RIP), Big Syke (RIP), Hussein Fatal (RIP), Yaki Kadafi (RIP), and everyone who contributed to making this album a hip-hop classic!