If Ready to Die was the gritty, claustrophobic sound of the struggle, Life After Death was the sound of success. It was expansive, cinematic, and luxurious.
This is the most controversial entry in . The concept was to pair Biggie’s vocals with contemporary (for 2005) artists like Eminem, Jay-Z, 2Pac (digitally spliced), and Korn. The Notorious B.I.G. -Biggie Smalls- - Discogra...
: Released 16 days after his death. This double-disc album debuted at #1 and was later certified , signifying over 10 million units sold. Posthumous & Compilation Albums If Ready to Die was the gritty, claustrophobic
While technically a group effort, Biggie’s presence on the Junior M.A.F.I.A. album Conspiracy is a vital footnote in his discography. He wrote the lyrics for the group, which included his protégé Lil' Kim. The concept was to pair Biggie’s vocals with
, is a testament to his status as one of the most influential storytellers in hip-hop history. His career, though tragically cut short at age 24, produced some of the genre's most enduring works. Studio Albums
This was the first posthumous album. It features Biggie’s vocals stripped from older songs and placed over new, late-90s beats produced by the likes of Mannie Fresh and DJ Premier.
If had stopped after one album, his status as a legend would still be secure. Released on September 13, 1994, Ready to Die is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.