READY TO LIVE: The "Ready To Die" 20th Anniversary Thread

[Mike Otherz]

biggie had 34 classic songs by my count.

party and bullshyt
ready 2 die
things done changed
the what
me and my bytch
everyday struggle
once more chance remix
big poppa remix
warning
gimme the loot
machine gun funk
juicy
unbelievable
suicidal thoughts
players anthem
get money
brooklyns finest
who shot ya
somebodys gotta die
hypnotize
kick in the door
whats beef
mo money mo problems
nikkas bleed
i got a story to tell
notorious thugs
miss u
ten crack commandments
skys the limit
my downfall
long kiss goodnight
ur nobody
victory
young g's
real love remix

 

[Knicksman20]

biggie had 34 classic songs by my count.

party and bullshyt
ready 2 die
things done changed
the what
me and my bytch
everyday struggle
once more chance remix
big poppa remix
warning
gimme the loot
machine gun funk
juicy
unbelievable
suicidal thoughts
players anthem
get money
brooklyns finest
who shot ya
somebodys gotta die
hypnotize
kick in the door
whats beef
mo money mo problems
nikkas bleed
i got a story to tell
notorious thugs
miss u
ten crack commandments
skys the limit
my downfall
long kiss goodnight
ur nobody
victory
young g's
real love remix

I've always said I'd take his quality music over others quantity.

 

[Mike Otherz]

I've always said I'd take his quality music over others quantity.

yeah me to. i wonder if he lived would he have sustained his excellence. i mean, as we see with nas, jay, dmx etc its not really possible. ghostface is probably the only one who kept up the excellence. but u listen to big and u realise how much doper he was than a lot of todays elite mc's. a song like everyday struggle to me is really miracolous. he could convey so much storytelling and emotion and reality in such few words. he wasted very few words period. and add that to the musicality of his delivery. really a once in a lifetme mc.

 

[3rdWorld]

A couple years ago some rap mag I cant recall the name of, had him on the cover as a tribute, it was in black and white. He was in a suit and rapping on stage. The photo they used was taken by someone also on stage aimed toward the audience with Biggie also in the scene. The peoples expressions are what makes it a great photo, but cant find it anywhere. Some are holding their heads in amazement, some are just blank faced in shock staring at him, others are screaming..

 

[Rapmastermind]

biggie had 34 classic songs by my count.

party and bullshyt
ready 2 die
things done changed
the what
me and my bytch
everyday struggle
once more chance remix
big poppa remix
warning
gimme the loot
machine gun funk
juicy
unbelievable
suicidal thoughts
players anthem
get money
brooklyns finest
who shot ya
somebodys gotta die
hypnotize
kick in the door
whats beef
mo money mo problems
nikkas bleed
i got a story to tell
notorious thugs
miss u
ten crack commandments
skys the limit
my downfall
long kiss goodnight
ur nobody
victory
young g's
real love remix

Good list but he's had a few more too:


The original Big Poppa (You listed only the remix, hello, lol)
Can't Stop the Reign - With Shaq
I Love the Dough - With Jay
All About the Benji's
Running from the Police with 2Pac
This Time Around with Michael Jackson
You To Be (Be Happy) with R Kelly
Why You Trying to Play Me with Arron Hall


Not Mention the ones where had a Classic hook:

Been Around The World
Crush On you
Drugs

When Biggie went in the booth, I'm willing to say 8 or 9 times out of 10 a great song happen. And even on Biggie's weaker songs, he never came wack. Biggie always brought a great verse to the table. Quality OVER Quanity folks.

 

[Rapmastermind]

A couple years ago some rap mag I cant recall the name of, had him on the cover as a tribute, it was in black and white. He was in a suit and rapping on stage. The photo they used was taken by someone also on stage aimed toward the audience with Biggie also in the scene. The peoples expressions are what makes it a great photo, but cant find it anywhere. Some are holding their heads in amazement, some are just blank faced in shock staring at him, others are screaming..

Here is that cover and some more Classic Biggie covers:

 

[hustlemania]

Wax Poetics dropped a Ready To Die 20th Anniversary Mix.. enjoy..



@OnlyInCalifornia @hexagram23 @IronFist @MC Metaphysical @The Ruler 09 @Wallychamp @god shamgod @Newark88 @Billy Ocean @big business @White Mike @Lord Mecca @notorious8562 @SunZoo @MrFettuccinePockets @JP_USAF @Ebonic Plague @The Jewnited States @Keyser Soze @NormanConnors @Walt @TEKBEATZ @Mr. Negative @Monoblock @Higher Tech @SciDARK @TrifeGod @EA @SmarkMero @Luca-Brazi @homiedontplaydat @Dillah810 @EQ. @Tetris v2.0 @Todd McPiff @N.J.stan @Brayden @Urbanmiracle @StillNotSoft @Ronnie Lott @KILLAKUTT7 @biscuitsnbangers @blazn101 @torcher @spliz @T-K-G @Regular_P @the cac mamba @stealthbomber @Ensi @Illeye buckmatic @UghhFan @Grams @Tuaminator @Icantspell @Art Barr @Morose Zeitgeist @Hood Critic @coolism @NVious @Buckeye Fever @sanityovar8ted @HishElsayed @Yoda


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[CELL]

Wax Poetics dropped a Ready To Die 20th Anniversary Mix.. enjoy..



@OnlyInCalifornia @hexagram23 @IronFist @MC Metaphysical @The Ruler 09 @Wallychamp @god shamgod @Newark88 @Billy Ocean @big business @White Mike @Lord Mecca @notorious8562 @SunZoo @MrFettuccinePockets @JP_USAF @Ebonic Plague @The Jewnited States @Keyser Soze @NormanConnors @Walt @TEKBEATZ @Mr. Negative @Monoblock @Higher Tech @SciDARK @TrifeGod @EA @SmarkMero @Luca-Brazi @homiedontplaydat @Dillah810 @EQ. @Tetris v2.0 @Todd McPiff @N.J.stan @Brayden @Urbanmiracle @StillNotSoft @Ronnie Lott @KILLAKUTT7 @biscuitsnbangers @blazn101 @torcher @spliz @T-K-G @Regular_P @the cac mamba @stealthbomber @Ensi @Illeye buckmatic @UghhFan @Grams @Tuaminator @Icantspell @Art Barr @Morose Zeitgeist @Hood Critic @coolism @NVious @Buckeye Fever @sanityovar8ted @HishElsayed @Yoda


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shyt sounding so soulful already

Lemme hit you with my final verdict later breh but props for the heads up.

 

[N.J.stan]

Wax Poetics dropped a Ready To Die 20th Anniversary Mix.. enjoy..



@OnlyInCalifornia @hexagram23 @IronFist @MC Metaphysical @The Ruler 09 @Wallychamp @god shamgod @Newark88 @Billy Ocean @big business @White Mike @Lord Mecca @notorious8562 @SunZoo @MrFettuccinePockets @JP_USAF @Ebonic Plague @The Jewnited States @Keyser Soze @NormanConnors @Walt @TEKBEATZ @Mr. Negative @Monoblock @Higher Tech @SciDARK @TrifeGod @EA @SmarkMero @Luca-Brazi @homiedontplaydat @Dillah810 @EQ. @Tetris v2.0 @Todd McPiff @N.J.stan @Brayden @Urbanmiracle @StillNotSoft @Ronnie Lott @KILLAKUTT7 @biscuitsnbangers @blazn101 @torcher @spliz @T-K-G @Regular_P @the cac mamba @stealthbomber @Ensi @Illeye buckmatic @UghhFan @Grams @Tuaminator @Icantspell @Art Barr @Morose Zeitgeist @Hood Critic @coolism @NVious @Buckeye Fever @sanityovar8ted @HishElsayed @Yoda


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[hustlemania]

shyt sounding so soulful already

Lemme hit you with my final verdict later breh but props for the heads up.

so much music to feast on today..

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

Wax Poetics dropped a Ready To Die 20th Anniversary Mix.. enjoy..



@OnlyInCalifornia @hexagram23 @IronFist @MC Metaphysical @The Ruler 09 @Wallychamp @god shamgod @Newark88 @Billy Ocean @big business @White Mike @Lord Mecca @notorious8562 @SunZoo @MrFettuccinePockets @JP_USAF @Ebonic Plague @The Jewnited States @Keyser Soze @NormanConnors @Walt @TEKBEATZ @Mr. Negative @Monoblock @Higher Tech @SciDARK @TrifeGod @EA @SmarkMero @Luca-Brazi @homiedontplaydat @Dillah810 @EQ. @Tetris v2.0 @Todd McPiff @N.J.stan @Brayden @Urbanmiracle @StillNotSoft @Ronnie Lott @KILLAKUTT7 @biscuitsnbangers @blazn101 @torcher @spliz @T-K-G @Regular_P @the cac mamba @stealthbomber @Ensi @Illeye buckmatic @UghhFan @Grams @Tuaminator @Icantspell @Art Barr @Morose Zeitgeist @Hood Critic @coolism @NVious @Buckeye Fever @sanityovar8ted @HishElsayed @Yoda


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nice..will peep when get to my crib.

 

[Rapmastermind]

Wax Poetics dropped a Ready To Die 20th Anniversary Mix.. enjoy..



@OnlyInCalifornia @hexagram23 @IronFist @MC Metaphysical @The Ruler 09 @Wallychamp @god shamgod @Newark88 @Billy Ocean @big business @White Mike @Lord Mecca @notorious8562 @SunZoo @MrFettuccinePockets @JP_USAF @Ebonic Plague @The Jewnited States @Keyser Soze @NormanConnors @Walt @TEKBEATZ @Mr. Negative @Monoblock @Higher Tech @SciDARK @TrifeGod @EA @SmarkMero @Luca-Brazi @homiedontplaydat @Dillah810 @EQ. @Tetris v2.0 @Todd McPiff @N.J.stan @Brayden @Urbanmiracle @StillNotSoft @Ronnie Lott @KILLAKUTT7 @biscuitsnbangers @blazn101 @torcher @spliz @T-K-G @Regular_P @the cac mamba @stealthbomber @Ensi @Illeye buckmatic @UghhFan @Grams @Tuaminator @Icantspell @Art Barr @Morose Zeitgeist @Hood Critic @coolism @NVious @Buckeye Fever @sanityovar8ted @HishElsayed @Yoda


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Thanks for the post, But I did post this on Page 2. But props cause I think people slept on it. Amazing mix of the Samples and songs of "Ready To Die".

 

[Knicksman20]

Here is that cover and some more Classic Biggie covers:

Reading through the thread & looking at these covers is depressing. All of the "what ifs" & classic music we as hip hop fans were robbed of . I don't think there was ever a more dominant run or high quality of music that's been dropped in the short amount of years during his career.

 

[Rapmastermind]

The Film "Notorious" which 5 years later is already on track to become a hood Classic. It's plays on BET and MTV every year. The film ended up grossing over 40 Million Worldwide and has sold many more Millions on DVD. The film Tells the story of Biggie's rise to fame and what happen during the "Ready To Die" years:

 

[Rapmastermind]

Songs that sampled beats from "Ready To Die":


(Samples Who Shot Ya)



(Samples Juicy)



(Samples Big Poppa)



(Samples One More Chance Remix)



(Samples Warning)