The Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready to Die is the Brooklyn rapper’s landmark 1994 debut and one of the defining albums of East Coast hip-hop. Biggie’s effortless flow, dark humour and vivid storytelling sit over production drawing heavily on soul, funk and classic hip-hop. Highlights include “Juicy,” “Big Poppa,” “Warning” and “Gimme the Loot,” balancing heavyweight street narratives with some of the era’s most enduring singles.
