California Love

Tupac's first single after release from prison in 1995 reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100, outperforming 'Dear Mama' (track #2 on this list, which peaked at #9). Featured in the iconic Coachella hologram tribute, it remains one of the best-selling rap singles ever, with 2.5 million digital sales as of 2023 — West Coast rap at its most triumphant.