Live at the House of Blues (Tupac Shakur album)
| Company type | Live album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | September 5, 2005 |
| Headquarters | West Hollywood, California , United States |
| Products | CD, DVD, Blu-ray |
Tupac: Live at the House of Blues is a live recording showcasing the last performance of American hip-hop artist 2Pac. Captured on July 4, 1996, at the House of Blues located on Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California, this album was made available on CD and DVD on September 5, 2005.
Background
Although the album is officially attributed to 2Pac alone, the concert was a collaborative event featuring Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound. During the initial portion, 2Pac appeared with his ensemble, the Outlawz, along with the R&B pair K-Ci & JoJo. The latter half showcased performances by Snoop Dogg accompanied by Tha Dogg Pound and West Coast vocalist Nate Dogg. The event concluded with 2Pac rejoining for a rendition of his popular track "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" alongside Snoop Dogg.
Within 2Pac’s performance were three songs that had not yet been officially released at that time—"Troublesome," "Tattoo Tears," and "Never Call U Bitch Again"—which were subsequently issued years afterward. Tha Dogg Pound also delivered an unreleased track titled "Me in Your World," which was later featured on the Death Row Greatest Hits compilation released in the same year.
Since its release, Tupac: Live at the House of Blues has surpassed one million units sold and earned Platinum certification.
The DVD and Blu-ray versions include the entire unedited concert as well as five music videos: "California Love (Remix)", "To Live & Die in L.A.", "Hit 'Em Up", "How Do You Want It", and "I Ain't Mad at Cha".
Charts
- Album
| Chart positions | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Charts | 179 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 159 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 48 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Independent Albums | 11 |