About The Notorious B.I.G. One of the most revered rappers in the history of hip-hop, the Notorious B.I.G.
Recorded only two official albums, but he remains a lyrical legend years after his death. Born and raised in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Biggie got his start working with DJ Mister Cee (Big Daddy Kane's DJ) and making cameos on records by Mary J.
Blige and Craig Mack. His first solo single 'Party And Bullsh.t' was featured on the soundtrack to the 1993 comedy Who's The Man? He hooked up with Puff Daddy's upstart Bad Boy label and dropped his classic debut LP Ready To Die in 1994.
The album burned up the charts thanks to hit singles like 'Juicy' and 'Big Poppa.' Mixing a potent blend of street thuggism and flossy living, his deep narratives spoke to listeners from all walks of life. The combination of Biggie's charm on the mic and Puffy's ultra-catchy, sample-based production made them both rich and famous.
After his album's success, Biggie put on his BK crew Junior M.A.F.I.A. And sparked Lil Kim's solo career. On March 9th, 1997, he was gunned down in Los Angeles. Many speculated it was due to a supposed 'east-west beef' between Bad Boy and Death Row, although no one was ever arrested or charged in the case. Biggie's second LP Life After Death dropped three weeks later and debuted at #1, sporting singles like 'Hypnotize' and 'Mo Money, Mo Problems.' In 1999, Born Again appeared, loaded with cameos from the biggest names in the business. Today he remains one of hip-hop's all time greats, influencing a generation of emcees from beyond the grave.
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Notorious B.I.G. Life After Death Lyrics at the Lyrics Depot. Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), known professionally as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or Biggie, was an American rapper. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. On Life After Death, Wallace's lyrics went 'deeper'. Krims explains how upbeat. On Life After Death.
Recorded only two official albums, but he remains a lyrical legend years after his death. Born and raised in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Biggie got his start working with DJ Mister Cee (Big Daddy Kane's DJ) and making cameos on records by Mary J. Blige and Craig Mack. His first solo single 'Party And Bullsh.t' was featured on the soundtrack to the 1993 comedy Who's The Man? He hooked up with Puff Daddy's upstart Bad Boy label and dropped his classic debut LP Ready To Die in 1994. The album burned up the charts thanks to hit singles like 'Juicy' and 'Big Poppa.' Mixing a potent blend of street thuggism and flossy living, his deep narratives spoke to listeners from all walks of life.
The combination of Biggie's charm on the mic and Puffy's ultra-catchy, sample-based production made them both rich and famous. After his album's success, Biggie put on his BK crew Junior M.A.F.I.A. And sparked Lil Kim's solo career.
On March 9th, 1997, he was gunned down in Los Angeles. Many speculated it was due to a supposed 'east-west beef' between Bad Boy and Death Row, although no one was ever arrested or charged in the case. Biggie's second LP Life After Death dropped three weeks later and debuted at #1, sporting singles like 'Hypnotize' and 'Mo Money, Mo Problems.' In 1999, Born Again appeared, loaded with cameos from the biggest names in the business. Today he remains one of hip-hop's all time greats, influencing a generation of emcees from beyond the grave. One of the most revered rappers in the history of hip-hop, the Notorious B.I.G. Recorded only two official albums, but he remains a lyrical legend years after his death.
Born and raised in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Biggie got his start working with DJ Mister Cee (Big Daddy Kane's DJ) and making cameos on records by Mary J. Blige and Craig Mack. His first solo single 'Party And Bullsh.t' was featured on the soundtrack to the 1993 comedy Who's The Man? He hooked up with Puff Daddy's upstart Bad Boy label and dropped his classic debut LP Ready To Die in 1994. The album burned up the charts thanks to hit singles like 'Juicy' and 'Big Poppa.' Mixing a potent blend of street thuggism and flossy living, his deep narratives spoke to listeners from all walks of life. The combination of Biggie's charm on the mic and Puffy's ultra-catchy, sample-based production made them both rich and famous.
After his album's success, Biggie put on his BK crew Junior M.A.F.I.A. And sparked Lil Kim's solo career. On March 9th, 1997, he was gunned down in Los Angeles.
Many speculated it was due to a supposed 'east-west beef' between Bad Boy and Death Row, although no one was ever arrested or charged in the case. Biggie's second LP Life After Death dropped three weeks later and debuted at #1, sporting singles like 'Hypnotize' and 'Mo Money, Mo Problems.' In 1999, Born Again appeared, loaded with cameos from the biggest names in the business.
Today he remains one of hip-hop's all time greats, influencing a generation of emcees from beyond the grave. About The Notorious B.I.G. One of the most revered rappers in the history of hip-hop, the Notorious B.I.G. Recorded only two official albums, but he remains a lyrical legend years after his death.
Born and raised in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Biggie got his start working with DJ Mister Cee (Big Daddy Kane's DJ) and making cameos on records by Mary J. Blige and Craig Mack. His first solo single 'Party And Bullsh.t' was featured on the soundtrack to the 1993 comedy Who's The Man?
He hooked up with Puff Daddy's upstart Bad Boy label and dropped his classic debut LP Ready To Die in 1994. The album burned up the charts thanks to hit singles like 'Juicy' and 'Big Poppa.' Mixing a potent blend of street thuggism and flossy living, his deep narratives spoke to listeners from all walks of life. The combination of Biggie's charm on the mic and Puffy's ultra-catchy, sample-based production made them both rich and famous. After his album's success, Biggie put on his BK crew Junior M.A.F.I.A. And sparked Lil Kim's solo career. On March 9th, 1997, he was gunned down in Los Angeles.
Many speculated it was due to a supposed 'east-west beef' between Bad Boy and Death Row, although no one was ever arrested or charged in the case. Biggie's second LP Life After Death dropped three weeks later and debuted at #1, sporting singles like 'Hypnotize' and 'Mo Money, Mo Problems.'
In 1999, Born Again appeared, loaded with cameos from the biggest names in the business. Today he remains one of hip-hop's all time greats, influencing a generation of emcees from beyond the grave. Bebop Digital.
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' Released: November 25, 1997 Life After Death is the second and final by American rapper, released on March 25, 1997, on. A, it was released posthumously following his sixteen days earlier. It features collaborations with guest artists such as, of,. Life After Death exhibits The Notorious B.I.G. Further delving into the subgenre. The album is a sequel to his first album, and picks up where the last song, 'Suicidal Thoughts', ends.
The album was nominated for, for its first single ', and for its second single ' at the. In 2003, the album was ranked at No.
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476 on magazine's list of '. Contents. Background Two and a half years before the album's release, the Notorious B.I.G. Who had married, became East Coast's icon in the East Coast–West Coast rivalry and made guest appearances on albums by and amongst others.
The album was supposed to be released on in 1996, but was pushed back to 1997. Two weeks before its release, on March 9, the Notorious B.I.G.
Was shot four times in a drive-by shooting and was later pronounced dead at in Los Angeles. Feud references and subliminal disses Conflict with other rappers is a major theme throughout the album. Numerous songs contain references to B.I.G.'
S rivals, some subtle and some obvious. 'Kick in the Door' The track 'Kick in the Door' is directed at, and even the track's producer. The subtle messages have been speculated on by listeners and confirmed by artists on several occasions, including magazine's April 2003 edition, 'The Making of: Life After Death'. In 'The Making of: Life After Death', Nashiem Myrick reveals that the second verse has lines directed at and: 'Nas said that record was for him, but when Big said, 'Son, I'm surprised you run with them/I think they got cum in them, 'cause they nothin' but dicks,' he was talking about Jeru the Damaja to Premo 'cause Jeru was going at Big and Puff and all them with the Premier-produced 'One Day' in Jeru's album.' The line 'Fuck that, why try, throw bleach in your eye' is a reference to Raekwon's jab on the track 'Ice Water' from where Raekwon raps. That's life, to top it all off, beef with White pullin bleach out tryin to throw it in my eyesight The lines on the final verse are directed at Nas as a reference to Nas challenging The Notorious B.I.G.
For the title of 'King of New York' in the song ' from the album in which Nas raps: Yo let me let y'all niggaz know one thing There's one life, one love, so there can only be one King Biggie struck back with the lines: Ain't no other kings in this rap thing They siblings, nothing but my chil'ren One shot, they disappearin' It's ill when MC's used to be on cruddy shit Took home, listened, studied shit Now they on some money shit, successful out the blue In 'The Making of: Life After Death' article explains, 'Big talked about Nas a little bit in that shit. It was the King of New York part, the last verse: 'This goes out for those that chose to use disrespectful views on the King of NY.' That's when Nas had that freestyle out, where he was like, 'I'll take the crown off the so-called King and lock it down.' That's when Big had the cover of The Source, and it said, 'The King of New York.'
' 'Long Kiss Goodnight' It was speculated by many listeners that the song 'Long Kiss Goodnight' contains cryptic insults towards and CEO, although at the time it was never confirmed due to the sensitive nature of both rappers' recent deaths. However, Lil' Cease, Biggie's cousin and a member of Junior M.A.F.I.A. Claimed the following in XXL magazine's April 2003 issue about 'Long Kiss Goodnight': 'That was about 'Pac. He had some shit at the beginning of that though, nobody heard it, on the reel. We had to change it. It was a little too much. I can't remember what Big said about him, but it was terrible.
It couldn't make it. He didn't want to do it. He had some fire. But he didn't want to make it too much.
He just wanted to address it and to let nigga know, 'I know what's going on, and I could get wreck if I want to.' Like, 'If I really wanted to get on ya niggas, I could.' ', however, denies these claims stating, 'Naw, it was just some emcee lyrics.
I know people wanna have their imagination, but it was just lyrics. You're hearing it from the horse's mouth. I would tell the truth.' In the first verse, the lyric 'Laugh Now, Cry Later' is allegedly a reference to two tattoos on 2Pac's back. A line in the first verse is supposedly aimed at Shakur: When my men bust you just move with such stamina Slugs missed ya, (We Ain't Mad at Cha) The last two verses in particular seem to be directed towards Tupac: I'm flaming gats, aimin' at these fuckin' maniacs Put my name in raps, what part the game is that?. Combs 4:42 13. 'Interview/Biggie Speaks (Hidden Track)' 11:28 Total length: 61:18 Disc one notes.
– co-producer. 'Life After Death (Intro)' contains of ' by The Notorious B.I.G., and '. 'Somebody's Gotta Die' contains a sample of 'In the Rain'. 'Hypnotize' contains a sample of 'Rise' by, and an of ' by &. 'Kick in the Door' contains a sample of ' by, 'Unbelievable' by Notorious B.I.G., 'Get Money' by, 'Wash Yo' Ass' by, and 'Robby, The Cook, And 60 Gallons Of Booze' by Louis & Bebe Barron. 'I Love the Dough' contains a sample and interpolation of 'I Love You More' by, and 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' .
'What's Beef?' Contains a sample of 'I'm Glad You're Mine' by and 'Close To You' by Richard Evans. Interlude' contains a sample of 'P.S.K.
What Does It Mean?' . 'Mo Money Mo Problems' contains a sample of '. 'Niggas Bleed' contains a sample of 'Hey Who Really Cares'. 'I Got a Story to Tell' contains a sample of 'I'm Glad You're Mine' by Al Green.
Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 1. 'Notorious Thugs' (featuring ). Combs.Stevie J.Jiv Poss 4:52 Total length: 59:21 Disc two notes. 'Notorious Thugs' contains a sample of 'More Than Love'. 'Miss U' contains an interpolation of 'Missing You' by Diana Ross. 'Another' contains a sample and interpolation of 'Another Man'.
'Going Back to Cali' contains a sample of 'More Bounce To The Ounce'. 'Ten Crack Commandments' contains a sample of 'Valantra' by, and 'Shut 'Em Down'. 'Playa Hater' contains a sample and interpolation of 'Hey!. 'Nasty Boy' contains a sample of 'Cavern' by Liquid Liquid.
'Sky's the Limit' contains a sample of 'My Flame'. 'The World Is Filled.' Contains a sample of 'Space Talk' by, and 'The What' by Notorious B.I.G. 'My Downfall' contains a sample of 'For The Good Times' by Al Green. 'Long Kiss Goodnight' contains a sample of 'The Letter' by Al Green. Clean edition No.
Title Length 1. 'Notorious Thugs' 6:14 3. 'I Love the Dough' (featuring and ) 5:40 4. Interlude' 0:48 5. 'Miss U' 4:05 6. ' (featuring & ) 4:17 7. 'Playa Hater' 3:59 8.
'Another' (featuring ) 4:22 9. 'Ten Commandments' 3:24 10. 'Nasty Boy' 3:51 11. ' (featuring ) 4:37 12. 'You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You)' 4:52 14. 'Lovin' You Tonight' (featuring ) 5:42 Total length: 59:42 Personnel Performers. Weekly charts Chart (1997) Peak position Australian Albums 59 Belgian Albums ( Flanders) 30 3 German Albums 63 Dutch Albums 16 New Zealand Albums 28 Swedish Albums 30 UK Albums 20 US 1 US 1 Decade-end charts Chart (1990–1999) Position US Billboard 200 96 Certifications Region Certification /Sales Canada 2× Platinum 200,000 ^ United Kingdom Platinum 300,000 ^ United States 11× Platinum 11,000,000 ^ ^shipments figures based on certification alone See also.
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