Notorious BIG
About Notorious BIG
Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in the East Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap traditions, he is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wallace became known for his distinctive, laidback lyrical delivery, offsetting his lyrics' often grim content. His music was semi-autobiographical, telling of hardship and criminality but also of debauchery and celebration. Wallace was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City. In 1993, he became the first artist to sign with Sean Combs's Bad Boy Records and gained recognition for his guest appearances on other artists' singles. His debut studio album, Ready to Die (1994), received acclaim and included the successful singles "Juicy", "Big Poppa", and "One More Chance". Ready to Die made Wallace the central figure of East Coast hip-hop and helped restore its prominence at a time when the West Coast was dominating the genre. In 1995, Wallace was named Rapper of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards, and with his protégé group, Junior M.A.F.I.A.—which included longtime friends like Lil...
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Discography
Ready to Die (1994)
East & West Coast Rival (1996)
Life After Death (1997)
Stop the Gunfight (1997)
Dead Wrong / Whoa (1999)
The Here After (1999)
Born Again (1999)
Unsolved (2002)
Duets: The Final Chapter (2005)
Greatest Hits (2007)
Night of the Living Dead (2008)
Notorious (2009)
Remixed (2012)
Ready for Xmas (2012)
Doing It Real Big (2015)

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