Listen To The Tupac Interview Sampled On Kendrick Lamar's "Mortal Man"

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Check out the full Tupac interview sampled on Kendrick Lamar's "Mortal Man."

One of the most interesting moments on Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly comes in the lengthy closer, "Mortal Man," when he simulates a conversation with Tupac by sampling a rare interview with the West Coast legend. As the album opener, "Wesley's Theory," includes a sound bite from Dr. Dre, the album is bookended by quotes from two of Cali's greatest. 

Thanks to Complex, we now have the full source of the Tupac sample, which is an interview with him that took place two weeks before he was shot at Quad Studios in New York in 1994. Check out the six-part audio recording below.


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Listen To The Tupac Interview Sampled On Kendrick Lamar's "Mortal Man"
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<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke
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