Establishing the mood with an emotive vocalization, a piano soundscape, choral textures, and a dramatic orchestral energy, Deptford Sound Collective open Miss U #Tupac with intrigue and an assertive rap verse.
The prose depicts the story of the iconic hip-hop artist and his revolutionary ways. The message details his death, his purpose, and how he crossed the line from poverty to power. We appreciate the ebbs and flows between operatic hooks and fierce rap verses.
Miss U #Tupac feels highly zeitgeist and resonates with today’s current political climate too, with words about trusting the justice system, how new ambassadors for peace will rise, Black Panthers and how whilst a revolutionary might die, the actual revolution and his legacy will always remain alive.
The dimensionality of the song is sublime, reminding us of the track Prince Igor by Warren G & Sissel. We could also imagine this being featured in a documentary or even a stage show like Hamilton.
We learn that Miss U #Tupac actually serves as the official soundtrack to the forthcoming biopic Tupac Shakur: Life & Murder of a Revolutionary & Music Legend, directed by Ray Barron-Woolford FRSA.
Speaking on the release, Ray tells us, “The track perfectly captures the universal sense of loss felt by fans and admirers, while uplifting Tupac’s enduring legacy as a cultural icon whose words, music, and actions still ignite hope and spark vital conversations across generations. Blending raw emotion with anthemic energy, the song echoes the sentiment that while a revolutionary can be silenced, the revolution itself lives on.”
Ray adds, “This song is driven by love and respect for the music of Tupac Shakur, the son of Black Panther Afeni Shakur, and how he crossed the line from poverty to power to still be a legend and a role model at such a young age 25 years and more than 30 years after his murder, his words and wisdom still inspire.”
Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Miss U #Tupac to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Deptford Sound Collective and explore Ray Barron-Woolford FRSA‘s films.