News of October 7, 2003
TV Spot Featuring Unseen Tupac Footage Promotes 'Nu-Mixx Klazzics'
A commercial showed Tupac talking about his life. The footage came from photographer Ken Nahoum and was filmed before 1996.
To coincide with the release of Nu-Mixx Klazzics, a television commercial aired on major US networks in October 2003 that made some fans pause: in it, Tupac speaks about his life and his music. Among adherents of the theory that he is still alive, this raised hopes. AllHipHop clarified on October 7 where the footage originated: photographer Ken Nahoum had shot it prior to Tupac’s death in Las Vegas in 1996.
Suge Knight on the Footage
Death Row founder Suge Knight, executive producer of the album, said seeing and hearing Tupac again brought back fond memories. New video material accompanying the music was a win for him and for Tupac’s fans.
The Album
On Nu-Mixx Klazzics, the in-house production team Tha Row Hitters had remixed well-known Death Row songs, including “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted”, “How Do You Want It”, and “Hit ‘Em Up”. The album was already in stores at the time of the report. On the announcement in the summer: Death Row announces ‘Nu-Mixx Klazzics’.