Ready to Die — 1994
The Notorious B.I.G.
Biggie's debut pairs cinematic street narratives with effortless flow and undeniable hooks, balancing menace and humour. The storytelling and presence are extraordinary for a first album. A New York cornerstone. The highest-ranked The Notorious B.I.G. album in the collection.
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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