The original "California Love" was released in 1995 as 2Pac’s debut single for after his release from prison. It was famously produced by Dr. Dre and featured talk-box vocals from Roger Troutman . Original Version: Featured 2Pac and Dr. Dre.
2Pac ft. Dr. Dre - California Love (Official Video) [Full Length Version] The original "California Love" was released in 1995
The track titled "Dr. Dre ft. Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg & 2Pac - California Love [Remix]" is a or remix and not an official studio collaboration. While the original "California Love" and its official remix are cornerstone tracks of West Coast hip-hop, they never officially featured all these artists on a single version during their lifetimes. The Origin of "California Love" Original Version: Featured 2Pac and Dr
Produced by Dr. Dre (though sometimes credited to Laylaw) and included on the 1996 album All Eyez on Me . It featured additional verses but still primarily showcased 2Pac and Dre. Why the "Megamix" is Fan-Made Dre at different times
While both worked closely with Dr. Dre at different times, they were not part of the official 1995/1996 release of this specific track. Cultural Impact of the Remix
Eazy-E passed away in March 1995, months before "California Love" was even recorded. Any version featuring his vocals uses recycled verses from other songs.