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• • DF Master Tee (co-producer) • Moses (co-producer) Disc Jockey singles chronology ' (1994) ' Dear Mama' (1995) ' (1995) ' Dear Mama' is a song by American recording artist, released on February 21, 1995 as the lead single from his third studio album, (1995). The song is a tribute to his mother,.

In the song, Shakur details his childhood poverty and his mother's addiction to, but argues that his love and deep respect for his mother supersede bad memories. The song topped the chart for five weeks and also peaked at number nine on the. The single was certified Platinum by the on July 13, 1995. 'Dear Mama' has been consistently ranked among the best of its genre, appearing on numerous 'greatest' lists.

In 2010, the song was added to the in the, who deemed it a work that is 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States.' In a press release, the organization called the song 'a moving and eloquent homage to both the murdered rapper's own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and societal indifference.' Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] The song is a tribute to Shakur's mother,.

She and her husband were active members of the in New York in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Shakur was born a month after his mother was acquitted of more than 150 charges of 'Conspiracy against the and New York landmarks' in the New York 'Panther 21' court case. She was often absent during his childhood in favor of being an activist, and also during his adolescence when she became addicted to crack cocaine. Shakur was kicked out by Afeni at age 17, and they had little contact for many years. Having 'lost all respect' for his mother, he subsequently moved into a vacant apartment with friends and began writing poetry and rap lyrics.

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In 1990, realizing her habit was out-of-control, she enrolled in a 12-step program at a drug and alcohol treatment center in Norwalk, Connecticut. After completion, she reconciled with her son, who was at this point a successful recording artist., explained that Pac used to make references to 'Dear Mama' in a lot of different songs and I'd always be like 'You know that's a songs in itself.'

And one day he was like 'I got somethin' for that.' And he was like 'Man, you have In My Wildest Dreams by the Crusaders' and I was like 'Yeah.' He was like 'Yeah, I got something for that.' So I got the track ready. Pac just came through and just dropped it and blessed it with them vocals. The song was written shortly before Shakur served a prison term. Upon completion of the track, Shakur phoned longtime friend, remarking, 'I wrote this song about our mothers and I want you to hear it.'

Pinkett-Smith's mother too had struggled with drug addiction, and their experiences growing up with this as children led to their friendship. She later remarked that the song gave her a 'rush of emotions' upon her first listen. Johnny J, one of the rapper's producers, noted that 'The emotional, the sad songs, were his personal favorites.' Shakur mentioned the song and his intentions behind it in a 1995 interview with the: 'I'm the kind of guy who is moved by a song like 's ',' that one about.

The lyric on that song is so touching. That's how I want to make my songs feel. Take 'Dear Mama' — I aimed that one straight for my homies' heartstrings.'

When questioned on possible in his lyrics, Shakur defended his music, noting that he worked in the studio with women and played his songs for women pre-release, remarking, 'Why do you think I wrote 'Dear Mama'? I wrote it for my mama because I love her and I felt I owed her something deep.' Lyrical content and message [ ] In 'Dear Mama,' Shakur praises his mother's courage, arguing that many mothers share this trait, and also describes the 'highs and lows' of her past. In a cultural and historical context, 'Dear Mama' is part of a long line of hip-hop songs in which male rappers state their reverence for their mothers. Statistics show that a disproportionate number of African-American households are headed by single mothers, and Hess asserts that their bravery and role in their children's lives leads to their status as an 'eternal symbol of love' in their offspring's eyes. Mickey Hess, author of Is Hip Hop Dead?: The Past, Present, and Future of America's Most Wanted Music, asserts that his mother's appearance in Shakur's music works is designed to establish credibility with listeners.