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Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls was an American rapper. Rooted in East Coast hip hop and particularly gangsta rap , he is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Bigger Than Most by The Notorious B.I.G.. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Mar 9, 2022 · On the 25th anniversary of the legendary rapper's tragic death, we honor his incredible musical legacy by counting down his 50 best songs. By. Charles Aaron, Mosi Reeves, Will Dukes, Joe Gross ...
- Charles Aaron
- “Juicy” (1994) The Notorious B.I.G. didn’t really care for doing what would become his most beloved hit. He apparently wanted Ready to Die to center on hard-edge East Coast rap and needed some convincing from Puff to do otherwise.
- “Hypnotize” (1997) Life After Death saw the Notorious B.I.G. graduating from street survivalism to mafioso narratives told behind Versace shades. “Hypnotize” was the introduction to Biggie’s nouveau riche era, which is why it feels brave that the Bad Boy chose production that’s minimal by the label’s standards.
- Craig Mack’s “Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)” ft. The Notorious B.I.G., Rampage, Busta Rhymes, Puff Daddy, and LL Cool J (1994) The late Craig Mack gave Bad Boy Records its first hit with the Platinum-selling “Flava in Ya Ear.”
- “Notorious Thugs” ft. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (1997) “Notorious Thugs” is the trump card for every Notorious B.I.G.- as-GOAT debate because it’s the most resounding proof of his technical versatility.
Mar 9, 2020 · 11. The Notorious B.I.G. “Hypnotize” (Verse 1) “Hah, sicker than your average, Poppa twist cabbage off instinct/N****s don’t think shit stink/Pink gators, my Detroit players/Timbs for my ...
May 20, 2021 · Evie Barrett. 20 May 2021. Ask anyone to name the best rapper of all time, and The Notorious B.I.G. (aka Biggie Smalls, aka Big Poppa) will immediately be thrown into the mix.
In addition to his crossover hits, Biggie is known for innovative multi-syllabic lyricism and creative storytelling techniques heard on critical favorites like “Warning,” “Suicidal Thoughts,”...
