"Now as I kneel and pray, I hope the Lord understand / When these guns involved, I become a dangerous man."
For the 2002 release, Frank "Nitty" Pimentel reimagined the track with a "G-rated" but high-energy beat, adding a guest verse from Miami rapper Trick Daddy.
Experience the official audio of the remix that brought 2Pac's unreleased 1995 energy to the early 2000s charts: Still Ballin' (Nitty Remix) 2Pac - Topic YouTube• Jul 23, 2018 Still Ballin’ (Nitty Remix) Samples - 2Pac - Genius Still Ballin' (Nitty Remix) 02:50
The song serves as a sequel to "Str8 Ballin'" from the 1994 album Thug Life: Volume 1 .
November 26, 2002 (Album); May 21, 2003 (Single). Length: 02:50. Artist: 2Pac featuring Trick Daddy. "Now as I kneel and pray, I hope
The track is characterized by 2Pac's aggressive delivery and themes of resilience and "thug life".
2Pac recorded the vocals in December 1995 during the All Eyez on Me sessions. The unreleased original version featured Kurupt and was produced by Johnny "J". Length: 02:50
The remix reached #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart in 2003. Notable Lyrics & Themes