California Love | Vibepedia

The song "California Love" is a seminal hip-hop track by Tupac Shakur, featuring Dr. Dre and the distinctive talk box vocals of Roger Troutman. It marked Tupac's return to music following his release from prison and his signing with Death Row Records. The song, built around a sample of Joe Cocker's "Woman to Woman" and Ronnie Hudson's "West Coast Pop Lock," became an instant classic, embodying the West Coast hip-hop sound and lifestyle. It achieved massive commercial success, becoming one of Tupac's most enduring hits, solidifying its status as a cultural touchstone for a generation.