Ready to Die

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Steve Huey presented some criticism over the beats, stating that the "deliberate beats do get a little samey, but it hardly matters: this is Biggie's show".

In 2003, they ranked it number 133 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, [35] 134 in a 2012 revised list, [36] and 22 in a 2020 revised list.His full length debut on Daptone Records is equal parts raw feeling and elegance and exudes confidence and charm. Ready to Die peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and was subject to widespread critical acclaim and soon a commercial success.

The lyrics on Ready to Die tend to deal with violence, drug dealing, women, alcohol and marijuana use, and other elements of Notorious B. Featuring production by Combs and Chucky Thompson of The Hitmen, it samples " Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers.The album has cemented its place in hip-hop history and has since gone on to achieve 6x platinum certification in the US, selling over 3. Three singles were released from the album: " Juicy", " Big Poppa", " One More Chance" and a promotional track of Biggie: "Warning".