Shorty_wanna_be_a_thug -

Produced by Johnny "J" , who stated the song was intended to capture the mindset of the youth and their aspirations toward a street-hardened identity.

"Shorty Wanna Be a Thug" is a seminal track by , featured on his 1996 diamond-certified double album, All Eyez on Me . The song is widely regarded as a cautionary tale and a poignant exploration of the "thug" persona that Shakur popularized. Overview and Production shorty_wanna_be_a_thug

The track features a prominent sample of Hank Crawford's "Wildflower" , which provides its melancholic, soulful melody. Produced by Johnny "J" , who stated the