Interview with head of Amaru A&R

[Pittsey]

Please post some questions regarding the new album for me to submit to Molly Monjauze, head of A&R for Amaru. The questions should be regarding the new album and will be addressed in 2 weeks.

I think the answers will be sent to other fan sites too. But at least we get the chance to ask the questions we most want answered.

Most importantly, be respectful and mature. Any insulting questions will not be submitted.

 

[KAMIKAZI]

Why the fuck do you keep fucking up Pac's shit you faggot?

Nah my real question is, will any songs on the album be in their original form? (it's worth a shot :'( )

 

[ThugPound]

My question

1. What can we expect from the last Tupac album and the guests artists, and lil more important info's, like is it a double disc ?

2. Why Amaru didnt put out an offical news about the album yet?

3. Can we atleast have a clue about the title or the first single of the album?

4. Can amaru agree with the millions fans that Loyal to the game didnt fit well?

5. Fans are not much happy about the amaru's work and the way they been puttin out the Material things lately

 

[Pittsey]

Here are some questions I want the answers to -

Will this be the last 2pac "solo" album?

What are the confirmed tracks as of now?

What can we expect production wise this time around-more originality focused or more remixed? And what guest artists and producers can we look to see?

Is there a current title for the album? If not, what are same names being suggested or thrown around?

Are there any updates on "Live To Tell"? Has casting begun, if so, any actors lined up? When can we expect a release?

 

[Killicit]

can we finally get the album that pac deserves, with more promotion, more than ONE video..? the fact the album is coming out what? november shouldnt there be a single out already.. im frustrated, but im also happy for new pac music.. just keep it faithful to those who want pac songs as close to the originals..

 

[Minardi]

Ask them if they are aware that the majority of Pac fans would rather have originals or tweaked tracks released, then some remix featuring 2nd grade artists, and 15 minutes of fame producers.

 

[Nick]

Which era of Pac's career are the tracks on this album from?

Is this going to be a single or double disc album? How many tracks can we expect?

After recieving alot of criticism over the handling of LTTG, what are you going to do differently this time?

 

[Fataldawg]

Ask them since theres so many more Pac songs unreleased why do they say that this will be the last one?

EDIT: And how many songs do they still have about?

 

[masta247]

Ask them if they are aware that the majority of Pac fans would rather have originals or tweaked tracks released, then some remix featuring 2nd grade artists, and 15 minutes of fame producers.

That's the only thing i would like to ask

 

[Bender]

Are there going to be any special features on the disk(s)? DVD etc.

 

[Bombsquad]

1.How did you or your staff react to the 50 Cent article regarding the weak promotion of Amaru's efforts involving 2Pac's projects?
2.Will Daz Dillinger be allowed to produce on the LP or is he being punished because of his handling of 2Pac's work and having negative things to say about Afeni Shakur and 2Pac's proteges?
3.Is Afeni Shakur and your staff aware of the heavy negative fan reaction from Loyal To The Game?
If Yes, then where does Afeni/Amaru get to hear or read about fan comments? Does Afeni and or your staff surf message forums and get feedback from fans off of releases?
4.Will we hear former outlaw members such as Fatal Hussein, Khadafi, and Napolean on the LP?
5.Will there be more radio singles and buzz this time around instead of one solely single or even no single?
6.How do fans get in contact with Afeni/Amaru to pour their heart and feelings out?
7. Is Amaru aware that fans do not favor fake collaborations?
8. Why is it that for the past few years for the last few albums that 2Pac singles have had featured guest artists on singles track with him? (You've had people such as RL from Next, Nas, Biggie, Eminem, Elton John, Trick Daddy) Is this done purposely or is this a coincidence?
or you can say
8.Why is it that Amaru promotes so many other artists besides 2Pac on his singles?(Example: Trick Daddy, Eminem, Nas, Biggie, Elton John, RL etc.)
9.Who is in charge of picking singles? Is it a decision-debating process or is it solely Afeni Shakur?
10.Who originally came up with the idea to have modern day artists have their vocals layed down next to 2Pac to be featured on his LP's and singles?
11. Why is it that you choose to rerelease already released and finished songs onto LP's as remixes? (Examples: My Block and Loyal 2 Da Game)
12. Why is it that the LP's you've all released contained 2 versions. Meaning alternative versions? (Examples: Thug In You, Fair Xchange)
13. Why is it that some of the LP's have pop songs/commercial appeal but haven't been taken advantage of to be huge in the mainstream such as radio and club? (Examples: Fair Xchange w/Mya & Never Call U Bitch Again w/Tyrese).
14.Why was there no immediate single to lttg and why was there no airplay for the single when it was released?
15. Why was there no video or airplay for "Who Do You Believe In" when it is such a great song?
16.Rumor was that there was a 2Pac song that is planning to be released on the new album featuring the most currently deceased artists of this generation (such as Aaliyah, Left Eye, Big L, Big Pun, Biggie, Freaky Ta,). How true is this? Is this True or False?

Just a bunch of random stuff on my chest?

 

[THA_DAN]

Here are some questions I want the answers to -

Will this be the last 2pac "solo" album?

What are the confirmed tracks as of now?

What can we expect production wise this time around-more originality focused or more remixed? And what guest artists and producers can we look to see?

Is there a current title for the album? If not, what are same names being suggested or thrown around?

Are there any updates on "Live To Tell"? Has casting begun, if so, any actors lined up? When can we expect a release?

sums up pretty much what i'm curious about. also, maybe if they could say what are the planned singles if we don't know by then and any video concepts? and single or double-disc?

 

[Exoduus]

Why do you not release all songs in the original form?

 

[adeep]

is akon on 2pac's new album ?

 

[Skiljo]

- What future projects are lined up?
- What about The One Nation album? Will it ever see the light of day since it was one 2Pac's most important projects before he died, especially because he himself completed it?
- Will we ever get to see an OG boxset or 2Pac's videography on DVD?

 

[Nick]

13. Why is it that some of the LP's have pop songs/commercial appeal but haven't been taken advantage of to be huge in the mainstream such as radio and club? (Examples: Fair Xchange w/Mya & Never Call U Bitch Again w/Tyrese).

Very good question. I don't understand why they add new artists to tracks to keep Pac's material 'fresh' and to introduce his music to a new generation - but then fail to promote those tracks. It makes no sense.

 

[SonOf2pac]

i think every question i have has already been asked... can't wait for this interview though...

-Will you guys please apologize to the true 2pac fans for releasing Loyal To The Game?

 

[rshiplett21]

1.How did you or your staff react to the 50 Cent article regarding the weak promotion of Amaru's efforts involving 2Pac's projects?
2.Will Daz Dillinger be allowed to produce on the LP or is he being punished because of his handling of 2Pac's work and having negative things to say about Afeni Shakur and 2Pac's proteges?
3.Is Afeni Shakur and your staff aware of the heavy negative fan reaction from Loyal To The Game?
If Yes, then where does Afeni/Amaru get to hear or read about fan comments? Does Afeni and or your staff surf message forums and get feedback from fans off of releases?
4.Will we hear former outlaw members such as Fatal Hussein, Khadafi, and Napolean on the LP?
5.Will there be more radio singles and buzz this time around instead of one solely single or even no single?
6.How do fans get in contact with Afeni/Amaru to pour their heart and feelings out?
7. Is Amaru aware that fans do not favor fake collaborations?
8. Why is it that for the past few years for the last few albums that 2Pac singles have had featured guest artists on singles track with him? (You've had people such as RL from Next, Nas, Biggie, Eminem, Elton John, Trick Daddy) Is this done purposely or is this a coincidence?
or you can say
8.Why is it that Amaru promotes so many other artists besides 2Pac on his singles?(Example: Trick Daddy, Eminem, Nas, Biggie, Elton John, RL etc.)
9.Who is in charge of picking singles? Is it a decision-debating process or is it solely Afeni Shakur?
10.Who originally came up with the idea to have modern day artists have their vocals layed down next to 2Pac to be featured on his LP's and singles?
11. Why is it that you choose to rerelease already released and finished songs onto LP's as remixes? (Examples: My Block and Loyal 2 Da Game)
12. Why is it that the LP's you've all released contained 2 versions. Meaning alternative versions? (Examples: Thug In You, Fair Xchange)
13. Why is it that some of the LP's have pop songs/commercial appeal but haven't been taken advantage of to be huge in the mainstream such as radio and club? (Examples: Fair Xchange w/Mya & Never Call U Bitch Again w/Tyrese).
14.Why was there no immediate single to lttg and why was there no airplay for the single when it was released?
15. Why was there no video or airplay for "Who Do You Believe In" when it is such a great song?
16.Rumor was that there was a 2Pac song that is planning to be released on the new album featuring the most currently deceased artists of this generation (such as Aaliyah, Left Eye, Big L, Big Pun, Biggie, Freaky Ta,). How true is this? Is this True or False?

Just a bunch of random stuff on my chest?

future projects, what happened to the anthology of songs they were gonna release on like 7 discs

 

[Preach]

most of the questions i want answered have already been listed in this thread... however.

if you were to ask if production is going to focus more on the original sound of the tracks, ask specifically if we can expect to see any updated versions of the original beats like we did on LastOnesLeft, Teardrops & Closed Caskets, Letter 2 The President, etc.

they may interpret the word "original" in a whole different way compared to us. using the original producer of the track, or keeping the original guest appearances may to them mean keeping it close to original form. i want a very clear answer

 

[efrain187]

Tell them if they enjoy having enough money to keep the lights on in their offices they better not fuck with these 2pac records because the current moral of loyal 2pac fans is at an all time low and the prognosis is bleak. Don’t just ask questions tell them how we feel. Act as a liaison for the board and all current fans. MAKE SURE to tell them we understand “updating” production but we will not tolerate unknown, far removed at al producers or artists on these records. If they want them updated let the original producers/features do it.

I think you should get aggressive with this interview (who cares considering it's the last pac album). I want you to ask this chick to explain how remixing and adding new features (posthumously) can possibly preserve authenticity and any of Pac’s original artistic vision. Tell them which records in particular we had problems with (this aint living, still ballin, last ones left etc) and tell them why. Tell them we don’t want them to remove adlibs or cut and paste the songs. Don’t let a decade of politics get involved in these records. Just fucking put them out with the minimal “updating” or honestly don’t put them out.

This is an opportunity to talk DIRECTLY with the people who can make the changes we want to see on these 2pac records. I think you should be direct and brutally honest and for god sakes don’t sugar coat anything. They just need to hear the truth.