How Do U Want It

2Pac, K-Ci & JoJo1996Acetate · Cassette · CD · Vinyl
Title / artist / year / formats sourced from Discogs CC0 catalogue (ridden)
Cube quadrant from mirror master_rollup (DJ/owner/critic synthesis)
100Collector only
Updated 2026-08-28T10:00:00.426Z
DJ plays sourced via seen + mirror
0DJs
Updated 2026-08-28T10:00:00.426Z
Critic mentions sourced via mirror master_rollup
Critic axis pending — see mirror#276
Updated —(mirror#276)
Radio plays sourced via seen recent_appearances
No radio appearances recorded yet
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Radio play velocity sourced via seen master_recent_appearances
No radio plays in the last 90 days
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Collector behavior from mirror master_signals_v1
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Re-collected songs from mirror work_signals_v1 (via the release→recording→work bridge)
  • California Love35 version collectorsof 92 owners· 77 recordings
  • How Do U Want It2 version collectorsof 122 owners· 35 recordings
  • 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted2 version collectorsof 121 owners· 31 recordings
  • Hit ’Em Up0 version collectorsof 48 owners· 40 recordings
Updated 2026-08-28T10:00:00.426Z (4 sources)
Purchase-backed early demand from mirror bandcamp_signals_v1 (Bandcamp "supported by")
No purchase-backed demand tracked for this release yet
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Release credits sourced via ridden cc0_release_credits (CC0 Discogs dump)
  • Executive-ProducerSuge Knight×14
  • Engineer, Mixed ByDave Aron×3
  • Producer, Mixed ByJohnny J×3
  • Backing VocalsBarbara Wilson×2
  • Backing VocalsDanette Williams×2
  • Backing VocalsDorothy Coleman×2
  • EngineerKeston Wright×2
  • Engineer [Assistant]Alvin McGill×2
  • KeyboardsSean "Barney" Thomas×2
  • PercussionCarl "Butch" Small×2
Updated 2026-08-28T10:00:00.426Z (26 sources)
Pressing provenance sourced via ridden pressing_provenance + cc0_release_companies (CC0 Discogs dump)
  • release 3934991
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    • Mastering SID CodeIFPI L282(Variant 2)
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    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Death Row Records (2)
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Interscope Records
    • Copyright (c)Death Row Records (2)
    • Copyright (c)Interscope Records
    • Marketed ByPolyGram Pty. Limited
    • Licensed ToPolyGram Pty. Limited
    • Published ByCopyright Control
    • Published ByWarner Chappell Music Ltd.
    • Published ByPolygram Music Publishing
    • Published ByDavid Platz Music (Aust)
    • Published BySaja Music
    • Published BySongs Of Lastrada
    • Published ByOnward Music Ltd.
    • Published ByQuicksand Music
    • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
    • Published ByAlmo Music Corp.
    • Pressed ByPMI
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    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Death Row Records (2)
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Interscope Records
    • Copyright (c)Death Row Records (2)
    • Copyright (c)Interscope Records
    • Licensed ToIsland Records Ltd.
    • Made ByPMDC, France
    • Published ByWarner/Chappell Music Ltd.
    • Published ByCopyright Control
    • Published ByRondor Music (London) Ltd.
    • Published ByQuicksand Music
    • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
    • Published ByAlmo Music Corp.
    • Licensed FromA&M Records, Inc.
    • Published ByIsland Music Ltd.
    • Published ByOnward Music Ltd.
    • Published BySaja Music
    • Published BySongs Of Lastrada
    • Produced ForNon-Stop Productions
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    • Matrix / RunoutDRPS 00005A(Label side A)
    • Matrix / RunoutDRPS 00005B(Label side B)
    • Rights SocietyBMI
    • Rights SocietyASCAP
    • Rights SocietyPRS
    • Licensed FromA&M Records, Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Death Row Records (2)
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Interscope Records
    • Copyright (c)Death Row Records (2)
    • Copyright (c)Interscope Records
    • Published ByJoshua's Dream
    • Published ByInterscope Pearl Music
    • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
    • Published ByBlack/Hispanic Music
    • Published ByQuicksand Music
    • Published ByAlmo Music Corp.
    • Published ByAin't Nuthin' Goin' On But Fu-kin'
    • Published BySaja Music Co.
    • Published BySongs Of Lastrada
    • Published ByOnward Music Ltd.
    • Published BySuge Publishing
    • Published ByEmoni's Music
    • Produced ForNon-Stop Productions
  • release 425901
    • Matrix / Runout12+DRW+4+DJ+A ORLAKE(A Side runout etched)
    • Matrix / Runout12+DRW+4+DG+B(B Side runout etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutMetopolis Logo(A + B Side runout stamped)
    • Rights SocietyBIEM/STEMRA
    • Label CodeLC 0407
    • Mastered AtMetropolis Mastering
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Death Row Records (2)
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Interscope Records
    • Pressed ByOrlake Records
    • Produced ForNon-Stop Productions
    • Published ByWarner Chappell Music Ltd.
    • Published ByCopyright Control
    • Published ByRondor Music (London) Ltd.
    • Published ByIsland Music Ltd.
    • Published ByOnward Music Ltd.
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    • Matrix / RunoutRBO367700005-2 RAINBO .
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    • Rights SocietyASCAP
    • Rights SocietyBMI
    • Copyright (c)Death Row Records (2)
    • Copyright (c)Interscope Records
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Death Row Records (2)
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Interscope Records
    • Published ByJoshua's Dream
    • Published ByInterscope Records
    • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
    • Published ByBlack/Hispanic Music
    • Published ByQuicksand Music
    • Published ByAlmo Music Corp.
    • Pressed ByRainbo Records
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    • Barcode0 422-854 653-1 0(Text)
    • Barcode042285465310(Scanned)
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    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Death Row Records (2)
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Interscope Records
    • Copyright (c)Death Row Records (2)
    • Copyright (c)Interscope Records
    • Produced ForNon-Stop Productions
    • Published ByJoshua's Dream
    • Published ByInterscope Pearl Music
    • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
    • Published ByBlack/Hispanic Music
    • Published ByAlmo Music Corp.
    • Published ByQuicksand Music
    • Published ByAin't Nuthin' Goin' On But Fu-kin'
    • Published BySaja Music
    • Published BySongs Of Lastrada
    • Published ByOnward Music Ltd.
    • Published BySuge Publishing
    • Published ByEmoni's Music
    • Pressed ByHub-Servall Record Mfg. Corp.
    • Mastered AtTracy-Val Corporation
Updated 2026-08-28T10:00:00.426Z (21 sources)
Music-usage / placements sourced via sync placement_master_rollup_v1 (soundtrack/cue releases)
No film/TV placements resolved for this release yet
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Audio features from AcousticBrainz analysis, aggregated per side (mirror)
PartyDanceability 99%houseInstrumental 32%Brightness 80%110 BPMD# minor
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Per-track personnel sourced from Discogs CC0 tracklist credits (ridden)
  • A1How Do U Want It (LP Version)
    • Engineer — Dave Aron
    • Engineer [Assistant Engineer] — Alvin McGill
    • Featuring, Vocals — K-Ci & JoJo
    • Mixed By — Dave Aron
    • Mixed By — Johnny J
    • Producer — Johnny J
    • Written-By — Johnny J
    • Written-By — Tupac Shakur
    • Written-By [Sample] — Bruce Fisher
    • Written-By [Sample] — Leon Ware
    • Written-By [Sample] — Quincy Jones
    • Written-By [Sample] — Stan Richardson
  • A2California Love (Long Radio Edit)
    • Co-producer [Production Assistant] — Larry Chatman
    • Engineer — Keston Wright
    • Featuring — Dr. Dre
    • Featuring — Roger Troutman
    • Keyboards — Sean "Barney" Thomas
    • Percussion — Carl "Butch" Small
    • Producer, Mixed By — Dr. Dre
    • Talkbox — Roger Troutman
    • Vocals [Background Vocals] — Barbara Wilson
    • Vocals [Background Vocals] — Danette Williams
    • Vocals [Background Vocals] — Dorothy Coleman
    • Written-By — Chris Stainton
    • Written-By — Dr. Dre
    • Written-By — Joe Cocker
    • Written-By — Larry Troutman
    • Written-By — Roger Troutman
    • Written-By — Tupac Shakur
  • A3How Do U Want It (Clean Version)
    • Featuring, Vocals — K-Ci & JoJo
    • Producer — Johnny J
  • B12 Of Americas Most Wanted (LP Version)
    • Engineer — Dave Aron
    • Engineer [Assistant Engineer] — Alvin McGill
    • Featuring — Snoop Dogg
    • Mixed By — David Blake
    • Producer — Dat Nigga Daz
    • Written-By — Calvin Broadus
    • Written-By — Delmar Arnaud
    • Written-By — Tupac Shakur
  • B2Hit 'Em Up
    • Featuring — The Outlawz
    • Producer — 2Pac
    • Producer — Johnny J
    • Written-By — E.D.I.
    • Written-By — Hussein Fatal
    • Written-By — Kadafi
    • Written-By — Makaveli
Updated 2026-08-28T10:00:00.426Z (5 sources)
Hearsay mentions sourced via hearsay v2 typed signal classes
Hearsay mentions — pending hearsay v2 typed signal-class publishing surface (vision-005)
Pending producer integration(hearsay#1)
Rights candidates sourced via ledger Phase 1
Rights candidates — pending ledger Phase 1 contract
Pending producer integration(ledger#1)
Secondary-source links aggregated by mirror (insert, carrefour#50)
Profile
  • How Do U Want It
Spotify
  • K‐Ci & JoJo
  • 2Pac
Soundcloud
  • 2Pac
  • K‐Ci & JoJo
Lastfm
  • 2Pac
Wikidata
  • K‐Ci & JoJo
  • 2Pac
Youtube
  • 2Pac
  • 2Pac
  • 2Pac
Official Site
  • 2pac.com
Updated 2026-08-28T10:00:00.426Z (12 sources)
Unresolved-tail mentions sourced via observed-mention spine
Unresolved-tail mentions — pending observed-mention spine (carrefour#63)
Pending producer integration(carrefour#63)
record.club attention sourced via record.club source
record.club attention — pending record.club source (carrefour#62)
Pending producer integration(carrefour#62)