Heavy in the game
| "Heavy in the Game" | |
|---|---|
| Track by 2Pac | |
| from the album Me Against the World | |
| Released | March 14, 1995[1] |
| Recorded | 1994 |
| Genre | West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, G-funk |
| Length | 4:23 |
| Label | Interscope, Out Da Gutta |
| Songwriter(s) | Tupac Shakur, Richard Serrell, Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic |
| Producer(s) | Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic |
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"Heavy in the Game" is a song by American rapper 2Pac (Tupac Shakur), featuring guest appearances from Bay Area rapper Richie Rich and singer HRH (Eboni Foster). It is the third track on his third studio album, Me Against the World (1995).
Background and themes
The track was produced by Mike Mosley and Sam Bostic, who had previously worked with Shakur on earlier projects. Lyrically, "Heavy in the Game" deals with navigating the music industry, the burdens and paranoia that come with fame, and staying sharp while maintaining street credibility in a dangerous environment (the "game").
In his verse, Shakur reflects on his position as a high-profile figure in hip hop and the pressure that accompanies it. Richie Rich contributes a featured verse building upon similar themes of street experience, loyalty, and success.
Production
The production relies heavily on the signature San Francisco Bay Area West Coast hip hop sound of the mid-1990s. It features a slow, heavy bassline paired with smooth synthesizer melodies and soulful background vocals supplied by HRH.
Personnel
- Tupac Shakur – primary artist, songwriter
- Richie Rich – featured artist, songwriter
- HRH (Eboni Foster) – featured vocals
- Mike Mosley – producer, songwriter
- Sam Bostic – producer, songwriter
References
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