Ambitionz az a Ridah

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"Ambitionz az a Ridah"
Song by 2Pac
from the album All Eyez on Me
ReleasedFebruary 13, 1996
RecordedOctober 13, 1995
Genre
Length4:38
Label
Songwriters
Producer Dat Nigga Daz

"Ambitionz az a Ridah" is a song by American rapper 2Pac from his fourth studio album All Eyez on Me (1996). Produced by Dat Nigga Daz, the song samples "Pee-Wee's Dance" by Joeski Love.

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Background

2Pac wrote the lyrics to the song while in prison for sexual abuse charges in 1995. [1] After being released from prison, he recorded the song at Can-Am Studios in Tarzana, Los Angeles on October 13, 1995. [2] [3] In a 2015 interview with XXL , Kurupt stated that 2Pac recorded the first verse in 45 minutes. [3] [4] Daz Dillinger also spoke about producing the song in the same interview: "The idea came from the me sampling Pee-wee Herman. So if you listen to Pee-wee Herman, I just put the gangsta twist on it. I gave it to 'Pac. Came back to the studio, and it was done." [4]

Content

The lyrics revolve around 2Pac's readiness to face challenges and obstacles in his life, [5] and seeking revenge on the people who wronged him. He mentions boxer Mike Tyson, and also addresses his shooting in 1994 and sexual abuse conviction. [3] The song also contains a sample of ring announcer Michael Buffer saying his catchphrase "Let's get ready to rumble!" [6]

Critical reception

Roger Morton of NME cited "Ambitionz az a Ridah" as one of the songs from All Eyez on Me which he described as "superbly unsettling, unprecedented renderings of the fear-soaked, hardcore-G mentality." [7]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [8] Platinum90,000‡
Germany (BVMI) [9] Gold250,000‡
Italy (FIMI) [10] Gold50,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [11] 4× Platinum120,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [12] Platinum600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Jagannathan, Meera (September 10, 2015). "Tupac lyrics written in jail to be auctioned off with estimated starting bid at $47,000". New York Daily News . Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "RECORDING DATE OF TUPAC'S SONGS [LIST]". 2PacLegacy. April 26, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Sayles, Justin (February 12, 2021). "A Deal With the Devil: The Triumph and Tragedy of 'All Eyez on Me'". The Ringer . Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  4. 1 2 "The Making of 2Pac's 'All Eyez on Me' (XXL)". 2PacLegacy. December 15, 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  5. ↑ Brown, Preezy (February 13, 2021). "11 classic lyrics from Tupac's 'All Eyez On Me' album decoded". Revolt . Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Rohn, Jake (May 10, 2019). "Michael Buffer Reveals Unrealized Tupac Collaboration". HipHopDX . Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  7. ↑ Morton, Roger (March 2, 1996). "2Pac – All Eyez On Me". NME . London. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Danish single certifications – 2Pac – Ambitionz az a Ridah". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (2Pac; 'Ambitionz az a Ridah')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
  10. ↑ "Italian single certifications – 2Pac – Ambitionz az a Ridah" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana.
  11. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – 2Pac – Ambitionz Az A Ridah". Radioscope. Retrieved October 6, 2025.Type Ambitionz Az A Ridah in the "Search:" field.
  12. ↑ "British single certifications – 2Pac – Ambitionz az a Ridah". British Phonographic Industry.
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