The Uppercut (Original Version)

Overview

The Uppercut (Original Version) is an unreleased recording by 2Pac, believed to have been recorded during 1994. Although the original song has never surfaced publicly, official credits for the 2004 album Loyal to the Game confirm that the released version was based on an earlier recording produced by 2Pac and Stretch.

Unlike the posthumous release, very little is known about the original recording. No verified copy has entered collector circulation and no contemporary studio documentation describing the arrangement, guest performers or original production has been published.

Despite its elusive status, the song remains an important part of Stretch's production history, representing one of several unreleased collaborations with 2Pac that were later revisited for posthumous releases.

Recording History

The original version is believed to have been recorded during 1994, although the exact recording date and studio have never been confirmed. Unlike many other unreleased 2Pac recordings from this period, no verified leak of the original recording is known to exist.

When Loyal to the Game was assembled in 2004, Eminem rebuilt the song using 2Pac's original vocals, creating an entirely new production while retaining writing and production credits from the original recording. Official release metadata identifies the album version as being based on the "original '94 version" and credits both 2Pac and Stretch with the original production.

As the original recording has never been officially released or leaked, details such as the original instrumental, samples and arrangement remain unknown.

Release History

Samples

Samples Used

No verified samples from the original recording have been identified.

Lyrics