Tupac records a classic song on his Death Row records debut album in only 10 minutes with Bay Area legend, Richie Rich.
Moving to the Bay Area as a teen, Tupac Shakur was exposed to a different type of “game” and culture. Along with falling in love with his new surroundings, Tupac went on to connect with many artists that were instrumental in his upcoming releases. Artists such as E-40, Digital Underground and Richie Rich.
Richie Rich and Tupac would go to hit the clubs and become homies before even thinking about recording music together. “It wasn’t even music wise. Just hanging out, smoking. Going to clubs, partying,” explained Richie Rich.
Eventually Tupac and Rich recorded the song “Lie To Kick It” together produced by Warren G. From there on, Richie Rich took Tupac “under his wing,” not knowing Tupac would end becoming an icon.
Not being accustomed to success on a major level, Richie Rich witnessed Tupac’s rise first hand. “I remember following him to L.A. and he was shooting all the movies. He was shooting Poetic Justice. I’m like this n**** over here with Janet Jackson. He was just moving, moving, moving,” said Rich on Bootleg Kev podcast.
Three years later, Tupac would feature Richie Rich on his Death Row records debut album, All Eyez On Me. One of those songs, produced by Doug Rasheed, Ratha Be Ya N****, was recorded in only 10 minutes.
“We recorded that song in 10 minutes,” said Rich. “It turned out to be a classic record. That’s still a lot of people’s favorite.”
“You f****** with n***** that’s insecure
Watered down, my s*** is pure
Write down my number but don’t call me ’til you sure
I ain’t begging just trying to relocate between your legs
Dripping wet, as we experiment in sweaty s**
When you met me you wouldn’t let me, and now
You straight begging to s** me got you undressing to test me and uhh,” Tupac
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