The Notorious B.I.G.’s “GREATEST HITS” commemorates what is unquestionably one of hip-hop’s most remarkable bodies of work, gathering together such iconic classics as “Juicy,” “One More Chance,” “Big Poppa,” “Notorious Thugs,” “Ten Crack Commandments,” “Dead Wrong,” and the #1 smash, “Hypnotize.”
As a special bonus, the set features a pair of never-before-released tracks: “Running Your Mouth” and “Want That Old Thing Back”.
The release of the Notorious B.I.G.’s “GREATEST HITS” will mark the 10th anniversary of the Brooklyn-born-and-bred rapper’s untimely passing, on March 9, 1997. The compilation follows the platinum-certified “DUETS: THE FINAL CHAPTER,” which debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 upon its December 2005 release. It was a GOLD seller here in NZ.
Hailed by many as the greatest MC of all time, the Notorious B.I.G. was Bad Boy’s flagship artist. Biggie solidified his position with his classic 1994 debut album, “READY TO DIE” which went to sell over four million copies. Tragically, this superstar’s life was cut short on March 9, 1997, when he fell victim to a shooting. Released just two weeks later, the double album “LIFE AFTER DEATH” instantly confirmed Biggie’s status as a modern musical giant. Universally considered to be among the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, “LIFE AFTER DEATH” went on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide.
Biggie lives on through his profound influence on modern hip-hop. A prolific poet of the streets, a charismatic performer, and an honest, impassioned storyteller, the Notorious B.I.G. remains a true superstar to this very day.