: The definitive opening track of his Death Row era, embodying his "outlaw" persona. Brenda's Got a Baby

While Tupac released a flurry of posthumous albums that varied in quality, his legacy rests firmly on three studio albums released during his lifetime. These are the non-negotiable entry points.

Often cited by critics as his magnum opus, Me Against the World captures Tupac at his most vulnerable. Released while he was incarcerated, the album strips away some of the "Thug Life" posturing to reveal a terrified, reflective young man.