It has been said that 2Pac created two other versions of this album, with many of the songs still remaining unreleased. The album only contains ten tracks because Interscope Records felt many of the other recorded songs were too controversial to release. The album received critical acclaim and has been regarded as one of Shakur's most underrated records.ĭue to heavy criticism of gangsta rap at the time, the original version of the album was scrapped and re-recorded with many of the original songs being cut. and Nate Dogg and production by Warren G, Easy Mo Bee, Big Syke and Stretch. The album features guest appearances by Y.N.V. It was released on September 26, 1994, through Interscope and Atlantic Records. Thug Life, Volume I is the only studio album by American hip hop group Thug Life started by American rapper 2Pac and also comprising Big Syke, The Rated R, Macadoshis and Mopreme Shakur, Tupac's stepbrother.
