Their verses are similarly sourced from their classic 1990s and early 2000s discographies to simulate a collaborative environment that never existed in reality due to the infamous East Coast–West Coast rivalry. Historical Context
2Pac (Tupac Shakur), The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls), and Xzibit. Format: Digital remix / Video mashup.
The track is a "Frankenstein" style mashup that uses isolated vocal tracks (acapellas) from existing, unrelated songs by each artist over a new, unified beat: 2pac_ft_the_notorious_big_xzibit_everytime_i_sp...
Often incorporates lines from his interviews or iconic songs. A recurring motif in these remixes includes 2Pac's quote, "Everytime I speak, I want a shiver," or lyrics reflecting on his survival after being shot.
Remixes like "Everytime I Speak" are popular within the hip-hop community as they allow fans to hear iconic voices together over modern production styles, such as G-Funk or lo-fi beats. Their verses are similarly sourced from their classic
Primarily attributed to Junior DJ Remix , who frequently creates "what if" collaborations between legendary hip-hop figures.
"Everytime I Speak" is an unofficial created by independent producers rather than an original collaboration. The most prominent version was released by Junior DJ Remix in early 2022. Song Overview Format: Digital remix / Video mashup
It is important to note that 2Pac and Biggie Smalls were vocal rivals at the time of their deaths in 1996 and 1997, respectively.