Ready to Die’s intro serves as a summary of Biggie Small’s journey up until the recording of the project, using a variety of classic songs to represent each era of his life. Biggie draws a fine line between music and reality, as most of this intro is based on true events. The track includes snippets of Curtis Mayfield’s July 1972 album, Super Fly, the eponymous original motion picture soundtrack to the film of the same name. It also interpolates Sugarhill Gang’s September 1979 hit single, “Rapper’s Delight,” as well as Audio Two’s October 1987 track “Top Billin',” and Snoop Dog… read more
Ready to Die’s intro serves as a summary of Biggie Small’s journey up until the recording of the project, using a variety of classic songs to represe… read more
Ready to Die’s intro serves as a summary of Biggie Small’s journey up until the recording of the project, using a variety of classic songs to represent each era of his life. Biggie draws… read more
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 widely considered to be one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time. Wallace was born and raised in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. His debut album Ready to Die (1994) made him a central figure in East Coast hip hop and increased New York City's visibility in the genre at a time when West Coast hip hop dominated the mainstream. The following year, he led Junior M.A.F.I.A.—a protégé group composed of hi… read more
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 widely considered to … read more
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 widely considered to be one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all … read more