Ghetto Gospel
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"Ghetto Gospel" is a song by rapper Tupac Shakur
, which was originally released as the second single on his posthumous 2004 album Loyal to the Game
. It samples Elton John
's 1971 hit, "Indian Sunset
" and reached #1 in John's native United Kingdom.
The song was written by Tupac Shakur
as an outcry to "end the war on the streets", addressing the futility of racial difference and dissidence, particularly under the unifying banner of poverty. The Loyal To The Game version was produced by Eminem
, but the original was leaked on 12 October 2011. It had a faster tempo, extra 3rd & 4th verses and was 4:35 longer. It also did not contain the "Indian Sunset" sample. "Ghetto Gospel" was the only song on Loyal to the Game with an accompanying music video
. At the very end of the video there is a message from his mother, Afeni Shakur
, saying "remember to keep yourself alive, there is nothing more important than that".
The original version of the track was produced by Big D The Impossible, a regular producer from 2Pac's first two albums: 2Pacalypse Now
and Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
sessions.
UK CD single
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
, which was originally released as the second single on his posthumous 2004 album Loyal to the Game
Loyal to the Game
Sample credits* "Ghetto Gospel" contains a sample of "Indian Sunset" by Elton John* "Don't You Trust Me?" contains a sample of "Do You Have a Little Time" by Dido-Reception:...
. It samples Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
's 1971 hit, "Indian Sunset
Indian Sunset
"Indian Sunset" is a 1971 song, written and recorded by Elton John, with lyrics by his long-time songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin. It was from John's album Madman Across the Water...
" and reached #1 in John's native United Kingdom.
The song was written by Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
as an outcry to "end the war on the streets", addressing the futility of racial difference and dissidence, particularly under the unifying banner of poverty. The Loyal To The Game version was produced by Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, but the original was leaked on 12 October 2011. It had a faster tempo, extra 3rd & 4th verses and was 4:35 longer. It also did not contain the "Indian Sunset" sample. "Ghetto Gospel" was the only song on Loyal to the Game with an accompanying music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
. At the very end of the video there is a message from his mother, Afeni Shakur
Afeni Shakur
Afeni Shakur Davis is an African American music businesswoman, philanthropist, former political activist and ex-Black Panther. She is the mother of the late Tupac Shakur...
, saying "remember to keep yourself alive, there is nothing more important than that".
The original version of the track was produced by Big D The Impossible, a regular producer from 2Pac's first two albums: 2Pacalypse Now
2Pacalypse Now
- Unused Tracks :* "Crooked Nigga Too" * "Tears Of A Clown" * "Scared Straight '91"...
and Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
2Pac's "Keep Ya Head Up " [previously-unreleased] from The Outlawz' 2Pac: Evolution 12-CD box set :goo.gl/5K81bEven more unreleased mp3s from the 2Pac: Evolution 12-CD box set:goo.gl/T5dw4...
sessions.
Track listing
CD singleUK CD single
Peak positions
| Charts (2005) - (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Charts | 1 |
| Austrian Charts | 3 |
| Belgium Charts (Flanders) | 25 |
| Belgium Charts (Wallonia) | 5 |
| Danish Charts | 20 |
| Deutsch Charts | 3 |
| Irish Singles Charts | 1 |
| New Zealand Charts | 3 |
| Switzerland Chart | 7 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
1 |
| Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... European Hot 100 |
3 |