A sprawling double album of effortless range, released days after his murder. Hit-laden and definitive. A tragic peak. Released in 1997, it's one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s later high points.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
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More from The Notorious B.I.G. — where to go next
If you have Life After Death, these are the The Notorious B.I.G. records worth reaching for next.
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Ready to Die1994 · Hip-HopStart here
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Life After Death1997 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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