The Rose that Grew from Concrete by Tupac Amaru Shakur

Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong it
learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.





Tupac Shakur, the multi-talented legend, was born in the Bronx, New York on June 16, 1971 and died in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 13, 1996.

Pac's lyrics always went deep into the meaning of many political and social subjects. He is universally considered by many to be the greatest rapper of all time.

Pac was well read as noted by his extensive reading list. Pac's poetry also reflected his many sides, some poems were motivated by love, some sought self-understanding and others were angry responses to the cruel injustices of society.

Pac was down to die for everything he represented.

He was very open and always expressed his mind. Some people consider Pac a modern-day prophet.

...give me a paper and a pen
so I can write about my life of sin
a couple bottles of Gin
incase I don't get in
tell all my people i'm a Ridah
nobody cries when we die
we outlaws
let me ride
until I get free
I live my life in tha fast lane
...

Album: All Eyez On Me
Song: Life Goes On


YAMBUKA salutes his passion, socio-political depth and intellect.

Onwards. Upwards. Always.
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