We’re revisiting legendary rapper, The Notorious B.I.G.’s masterpiece second album, released just weeks before his untimely death in March, 1997.
Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G., would have turned 50 years old tomorrow; unfortunately, the legendary East Coast rapper was killed in 1997 just weeks before the release of his second album. The acclaimed Life After Death picks up right where Biggie's debut left off, and like its predecessor, is peopled with thugs and playas trying to survive some very mean streets. But for all its violent drama, the collection also sets its sights on mainstream radio with the catchy beats of Mo Money Mo Problems and the unexpected optimism of Sky's The Limit. As befits its epic 24-track length, the diamond-certified Life After Death features a small army of talented producers (Sean "Puffy" Combs, RZA, Easy Mo Bee) and guest rappers (Jay-Z, Lil' Kim, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) while remaining the product of a singular vision.
The Notorious B.I.G. | ’Mo Money Mo Problems’
The Notorious B.I.G. | ‘Sky's The Limit’
The Notorious B.I.G. | 'Hypnotize’
A Super Deluxe Box Set celebrating 25 years of Life After Death is set for release on June 10. The mammoth 8-LP collection will include a booklet featuring rare photos from the album cover shoot, liner notes by Sheldon Pearce, and exclusive reflections from members of the team who worked on the original album release. The set also includes the Hypnotize 12-inch, Mo Money Mo Problems 12-inch, Sky’s The Limit 12-inch, and Nasty Boy 12-inch. Pre-order here.
The year of B.I.G. is underway as his star glows over the culture as brilliantly as ever in Life After Death - revisit it on streaming below!
PRE–ORDER LIFE AFTER DEATH 25TH ANNIVERSARY SUPER DELUXE BOXED SET, HERE.
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