The Notorious B.I.G.
Musician · US · 1972–1997
His debut album, "Ready to Die," released in 1994, marked a significant milestone in his career and showcased his storytelling ability.
The Notorious B.I.G. was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York City, and is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time.
He grew up in a challenging environment in Brooklyn, where he was introduced to drug dealing and crime at a young age.
Biography
Early Life
Christopher George Latore Wallace, known professionally as The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York City. He was the only child of Jamaican immigrant parents; his mother, Voletta Wallace, was a preschool teacher, while his father, Selwyn George Latore, was a welder. After his father left the family when he was just a toddler, Voletta worked two jobs to support them. Growing up in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, Wallace was exposed to the harsh realities of life, including drug dealing and crime, which would later influence his music. He attended Westinghouse High School, where he developed an interest in rap and began to gain weight, earning him the nickname "Big".
Career
Wallace's music career began in the early 1990s, and he quickly rose to prominence in the East Coast hip-hop scene. He is best known for his debut album, "Ready to Die," released in 1994, which showcased his unique storytelling ability and laidback delivery. His follow-up album, "Life After Death," released posthumously in 1997, solidified his status as a hip-hop icon. Throughout his career, he collaborated with various artists and was signed to major labels, including Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records. His lyrical prowess and ability to weave complex narratives into his songs earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Legacy
The Notorious B.I.G. is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His influence on hip-hop is profound, with many artists citing him as a major inspiration. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and his music continues to resonate with fans around the world. Wallace's legacy is not only defined by his music but also by the cultural impact he had on the genre, making him a lasting figure in the history of hip-hop.
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Discography
Now Playing2023
- 1.Juicy5:02
- 2.Big Poppa4:12
- 3.Warning3:40
- 4.One More Chance / Stay With Me (remix)4:29
- 5.Who Shot Ya?5:16
- 6.Hypnotize3:50
- 7.Mo Money Mo Problems4:17
- 8.Notorious Thugs6:07
- 9.Going Back to Cali5:07
- 10.Sky’s the Limit5:29
Music Inspired by Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell2021
- 1.Big Poppa4:12
- 2.Gimme the Loot4:45
- 3.Juicy5:02
- 4.Respect5:21
- 5.Warning3:40
- 6.I Got a Story to Tell4:43
- 7.Hypnotize3:49
- 8.Mo Money Mo Problems4:17
- 9.Who Shot Ya?5:19
- 10.Dead Wrong4:57
- 11.Notorious Thugs6:06
- 12.One More Chance / Stay With Me (remix)4:28
- 13.Nasty Girl4:46
- 14.Notorious B.I.G.3:11
Ready For Xmas (lofi edit)2020
- 1.Thinking Gifts1:41
- 2.What Did I Want1:32
- 3.Skit 10:40
- 4.Naughty or Nice2:04
- 5.Home for Xmas (Bricks)4:20
- 6.Skit 20:24
- 7.Come On!3:35
- 8.Juicy Xmas3:35
- 9.Skit 30:33
- 10.Thoughts Under the Xmas Tree2:49
An Introduction to The Notorious B.I.G.2019
- 1.Juicy4:47
- 2.Big Poppa4:12
- 3.Warning2:56
- 4.One More Chance/Stay With Me Remix4:30
- 5.Who Shot Ya5:20
- 6.Hypnotize3:57
- 7.Mo Money Mo Problems4:18
- 8.Notorious Thugs6:13
- 9.Going Back To Cali3:55
- 10.Sky's The Limit4:37
Notorious B.I.G.2019
- 1.Goin’ Away4:43
- 2.Little Sisters3:33
- 3.Stranger Here2:42
- 4.Business You’re Doing3:19
- 5.Don’t Embarrass Me Baby4:27
- 6.Wake Up Little Lady9:53
- 7.D'amaze3:57
- 8.There’s a Party Going On1:57
- 9.I Like It Like That (remix)3:42
- 10.You Better Stop Her4:58
- 11.Parade2:26
- 12.Young G’s (remix)6:02
- 13.Crush on You (remix)4:43
- 14.Real Niggaz (remix)4:42
- 15.Wake Up9:53
- 16.Money (remix)3:50
- 17.Players Anthem (remix)5:08
- 18.Go!4:03
- 19.Big Brother’s Watching You (extended club mix)4:46
- 20.I’m Wit It5:33
The King & I2017
- 1.A Billion0:59
- 2.Legacy4:11
- 3.Beautiful (interlude)0:30
- 4.Can’t Get Enough3:53
- 5.Don’t Test Me3:48
- 6.Big / Faye (interlude)1:28
- 7.Tryna Get By3:46
- 8.The Reason3:38
- 9.I Don’t Want It3:29
- 10.I Got Married (interlude)2:26
- 11.Ten Wife Commandments3:47
- 12.We Just Clicked (interlude)1:05
- 13.A Little Romance3:04
- 14.The Baddest (interlude)0:43
- 15.Fool for You4:22
- 16.Crazy (interlude)1:13
- 17.Got Me Twisted2:54
- 18.When We Party3:27
- 19.Somebody Knows5:15
- 20.Take Me There4:01
- 21.One in the Same3:25
- 22.I Wish (interlude)1:27
- 23.Lovin’ You for Life3:49
- 24.NYC3:29
- 25.It Was Worth It1:58
- 26.Body Language3:19
- 27.My B3:15
Doing It Real Big2015
- 1.Real Niggaz4:33
- 2.My Downfall2:14
- 3.Big Ride4:26
- 4.Feel My Pain2:40
- 5.Yung Gangsterz5:19
- 6.The Wickedest2:28
- 7.Gotta Die3:55
- 8.If You Want It4:51
- 9.You Are Nobody4:44
- 10.The World1:50
- 11.The Hustlers Prayer3:03
- 12.Gangsta1:20
- 13.I Wanna See You Dance2:35
- 14.These Dreams3:53
Remixed2012
- 1.Juicy
- 2.Machine Gun Funk
- 3.Going Back to Cali
- 4.Big Poppa
- 5.Niggas
- 6.One More Chance
- 7.The What
- 8.Niggas Bleed
- 9.Mo Money, Mo Problems
Ready for Xmas2012
- 1.Intro0:38
- 2.Naughty or Nice2:04
- 3.Freaky Santa (skit)0:40
- 4.Home for Xmas (Bricks)4:21
- 5.Thinking Gifts2:20
- 6.Keep the Change (skit)0:51
- 7.Macaulay Flow (Niggaz)2:48
- 8.What Did I Want2:05
- 9.BIG Santa3:30
- 10.In the Ghetto (skit)0:24
- 11.Come On!4:03
- 12.Juicy Xmas3:36
- 13.Snow Dreams2:34
- 14.Dear Santa (skit)0:33
- 15.Thoughts Under the Xmas Tree2:50
Notorious2009
- 1.Notorious Thugs6:05
- 2.Hypnotize3:49
- 3.Notorious B.I.G.3:12
- 4.Juicy5:01
- 5.Party and Bullshit3:37
- 6.Warning3:39
- 7.One More Chance / Stay With Me (remix)4:28
- 8.Brooklyn Go Hard3:58
- 9.Letter to B.I.G.4:00
- 10.Kick in the Door3:34
- 11.What's Beef?5:12
- 12.The World Is Filled...4:55
- 13.One More Chance / The Legacy (remix)4:30
- 14.The Notorious Theme2:07
- 15.Microphone Murderer (demo)2:04
- 16.Guaranteed Raw (demo)3:41
- 17.Love No Ho (original demo version)3:55
Night of the Living Dead2008
- 1.Trick or Treat (intro)0:21
- 2.Holloween2:20
- 3.Lost Boys3:28
- 4.Orphanage1:55
- 5.Sleepwalkers2:24
- 6.Exorcist2:18
- 7.Gremlins3:09
- 8.Deep Red3:12
- 9.Nightmare on Elm Street3:09
- 10.Dawn of the Dead1:08
- 11.Ghost of Lil’ Kim2:20
- 12.Thriller (skit)0:26
- 13.Thriller3:36
- 14.Night of the Living Dead3:41
Greatest Hits2007
- 1.Juicy4:46
- 2.Big Poppa4:10
- 3.Hypnotize3:50
- 4.One More Chance / Stay With Me (remix)4:29
- 5.Get Money4:34
- 6.Warning3:39
- 7.Dead Wrong4:57
- 8.Who Shot Ya5:17
- 9.Ten Crack Commandments3:24
- 10.Notorious Thugs6:07
- 11.Notorious B.I.G.3:12
- 12.Nasty Girl4:46
- 13.Unbelievable3:40
- 14.N***as Bleed4:51
- 15.Running Your Mouth3:33
- 16.Want That Old Thing Back4:59
- 17.#!*@ You Tonight5:44
Duets: The Final Chapter2005
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Unsolved2002
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The Here After1999
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Born Again1999
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Life After Death1997
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Stop the Gunfight1997
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Ready to Die1994
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Notorious I: The Notorious B.I.G.2021
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Notorious III: Christopher Wallace2021
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Juicy2018
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Warning1999
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Who Shot Ya? / Warning1995
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Big Poppa (Remix)1995
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Label
- Record label
- Bad Boy Records
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- Arista Records
- Record label
- Uptown Records
Achievements
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Groups
- Junior M.A.F.I.A.additionalcurrent
- The Commissioncurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: BIG, Biggie, Biggie Smalls, Biggie Smallz, Biggy Smalls, C. Wallace
Christopher George Latore Wallace, known professionally as 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.
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