California Love

“California Love” is a 1995 hip-hop song by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre. Its lyrics celebrate California and West Coast culture.

2Pac: 2Pac was an American rapper and actor whose recordings made him one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. He leads the song’s verses and delivers its celebration of California.
All Eyez on Me: All Eyez on Me is 2Pac’s 1996 double album, released by Death Row Records. “California Love” appeared on this album after its initial single release.
California state identity: California state identity is the collection of symbols, stories, and affiliations associated with California. The song turns the state’s name and imagery into a communal musical emblem.
Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang: “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” is a 1992 Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg single from The Chronic. It represents Dr. Dre’s earlier G-funk sound before his collaboration with 2Pac.
Dr. Dre: Dr. Dre is an American rapper and record producer who helped define West Coast hip-hop. He produced the recording and performs its recurring refrain.
Death Row Records: Death Row Records was a Los Angeles record label central to 1990s West Coast hip-hop. The label released the single during 2Pac’s period with Death Row.
West Coast–East Coast hip-hop rivalry: The West Coast–East Coast hip-hop rivalry was a period of regional competition among artists and labels in the 1990s. The song’s regional pride gained added force amid contemporary hip-hop rivalries.
To Live & Die in L.A.: “To Live & Die in L.A.” is a 1996 2Pac song celebrating Los Angeles. It narrows the geographic focus from California as a whole to Los Angeles.
Roger Troutman: Roger Troutman was an American musician known for using a talk box with his band Zapp. His talk-box vocals give the refrain its distinctive electronic sound.
Hype Williams: Hype Williams is an American music-video director known for stylized, high-profile hip-hop videos. He directed the song’s post-apocalyptic, desert-set music video.

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