The song commonly referred to as "" by Tupac Shakur (2Pac) is actually titled " Until the End of Time ." Released posthumously in February 2001 , it serves as the lead single and title track for his seventh studio album. The track is famously built around a direct sample of the 1985 hit " Broken Wings " by Mr. Mister . Origin and Production
The track was a commercial success, reaching and helping the namesake album achieve 4x Platinum certification.
The instrumental heavily utilizes multiple elements from the original Mr. Mister track, including the iconic bassline and melodic structure. Themes and Impact
Tupac recorded his vocals for the original version on February 19, 1996 , just months before his death. The track was later remixed and finished by producers like Johnny "J" and Franky "Nitty" Pimentel for the 2001 release.