MATW Intro
2Pac · Me Against the World [1995]
[Male Reporter]
At 12:25am Wednesday,
Tupac was on his way into a Time Square building
to record at an eight floor studio to record with another rapper
But in the lobby Shakur was shot several times
including two graze wounds to the head
Tupac's lawyers said the attack appeared to be a setup
[Female Reporter]
Against doctors orders Tupac Shakur
checked himself out of the hospital
less than 24 hours after being shot 5 times
on the way into a Manhattan recording studio
[Male Reporter]
Tupac Shakur secures one clean legal victory this year
as he's dismissed of assault charges
brought against him when he allegedly shot
at two off-duty Atlantic cops on Halloween last year.
The case was dismissed due to insufficient evidence
[Male Reporter]
More controvery surrounding Tupac Shakur ...
[Female Reporter]
Meanwhile, in Tupac news, at about 6:45 tonight,
Shakur may have lowered his own chances of surviving the attack,
by checking himself out of the hospital, that probably saved his life
[Male Reporter]
Tupac Shakur checked into the Metropolitan hospital
yesterday under an assumed name,
his lawyers said that he had connections,
but wouldn't say what kind,
that could provide top notch security for the injured rap star
[Female Reporter]
Shakur underwent surgery today ...
[Male Reporter]
The shooting of Tupac Shakur here in New York city once again
underscores that violence that has surrounded this man since he shot
to superstardom in the world of music and entertainment
Fades out ...
MATW Intro
MATW Intro serves as the atmospheric opening to 2Pac's 1995 album Me Against the World. Released during a period of intense personal reflection, the track sets a somber tone that distinguishes this record from his earlier, more aggressive work. The recording introduces the listener to a vulnerable side of the rapper, establishing the emotional depth that defines the album's narrative. As a key song in his discography, the song exemplifies the introspective style that characterized this era of his career. It stands as a significant moment in hip-hop history, marking a shift toward more mature themes within his body of work. The track remains an essential component of the album's cohesive structure, preparing audiences for the profound journey that follows throughout the record.