Ambitionz az a Ridah

"Ambitionz az a Ridah" is the first track of the critically acclaimed album All Eyez on Me by rapper Tupac Shakur. It was Shakur's first song recorded with Death Row Records; he wrote and recorded it within hours of being released from prison.

Production

:-Dave Aron

:-Kurupt

Song & Lyrics
The song includes heavy references to Shakur's life and the events leading up to his incarceration. Several subtle mentions of various hip-hop rivals are made, as well as some not-so-sublte messages to those who allegedly carried out his assassination attempt.

Reception and Popularity
Although the song was not a single of its own, it was well recieved by fans and critics alike. Following Shakur's death, a video for the song was created using various footage from his time with Death Row Records. Former Heavyweight Champion boxer Mike Tyson, who was personal friends with Shakur, often used the song as his ringwalk music. Consequently, Tyson's name is mentioned in the song with the lyric "Fuck doin jail time, better day, sacrifice/Won't get a chance to do me like they did my nigga Tyson."

Inspiration in Hip-Hop Music
*Cam'ron released a song on his album Come Home With Me called "Live My Life (Leave Me Alone)" in 2002 under Roc-a-fella Records which featured former Death Row artist Daz Dillinger and included the same beat as "Ambitonz az a Ridah," as well as a similar theme.
*A remix of "Ambitionz az a Ridah" was included on the compilation album Nu-Mixx Klazzics by Death Row in 2003.
*A mixtape by Jim Jones feat. Juelz Santana entitled "Ambitionz of a Gangsta" was released in 2004 under Diplomat Records.
*In 2006, Lil' Wayne released an untitled hidden track after the song "Georgia Bush" on the album Dedication 2 which used the beat from "Ambitionz az a Ridah" under Cash Money/Gangsta Grillz.

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