Notorious B I G Ready To Die CD

 EXCELLENT
this is his best album to me. if they added the remixes this would be a complete masterpiece. this is one artist who definetly died too soon
Submitted by SANS1202 (augusta,ga) 
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 Outstanding all across the board
The Notorious BIG is my favorite rapper of all time. Naturally, as a result of this, I'm inclibed to rate this album very highly. But despite my favoritism, I did not mindlessly give out a perfect score. Personal favorite or not, The Notorious BIG is an oustanding artist gifted with tremendous lyrical dexterity. His ability to continously rhyme without dependance on cheap lyrics (excessive use the swears and monotonous use of the same words), and shift from one topic to another without losing the beat, are self-evident indicators of blistering talent. Thanks to the topical diversity of this album, you can easily find tracks that nourish your current mood. If you're feeling good, "Juicy" just might be the song that makes your day. Conversely, if you're feeling angry or belicose, "Gimme the Loot" or "Ready to Die" might be just the songs to get you into a therapeutic screaming session, during your ride home from work. The beats are, not suprisingly, very dynamic, matching topical diversity mentioned earlier. Beats range from slow and methodical, to haunting and ambiant, all the way to energetic and bombastic. My only qualm here, is the inexplicable decision to include static (I kid you not), actual STATIC as a part of the mix in some songs. Other than that, this album is practically flawless, in my mind. All said, if you enjoy rap, do yourself a favor and buy this album. The price is right, and the disc content is pure gold.
Submitted by AMCortines (Alvin, TX) 
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 Outstanding all across the board.
The Notorious BIG is my favorite rapper of all time. Naturally, as a result of this, I'm inclibed to rate this album very highly. But despite my favoritism, I did not mindlessly give out a perfect score. Personal favorite or not, The Notorious BIG is an oustanding artist gifted with tremendous lyrical dexterity. His ability to continously rhyme without dependance on cheap lyrics (excessive use the swears and monotonous use of the same words), and shift from one topic to another without losing the beat, are self-evident indicators of blistering talent. Thanks to the topical diversity of this album, you can easily find tracks that nourish your current mood. If you're feeling good, "Juicy" just might be the song that makes your day. Conversely, if you're feeling angry or belicose, "Gimme the Loot" or "Ready to Die" might be just the songs to get you into a therapeutic screaming session, during your ride home from work. The beats are, not suprisingly, very dynamic, matching topical diversity mentioned earlier. Beats range from slow and methodical, to haunting and ambiant, all the way to energetic and bombastic. My only qualm here, is the inexplicable decision to include static (I kid you not), actual STATIC as a part of the mix in some songs. Other than that, this album is practically flawless. All said, if you enjoy rap, do yourself a favor and buy this album. The price is right, and the disc content is pure gold.
Submitted by AMCortines (Alvin, TX) 
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 THE LIVEST ONE FROM BEDFORD-STUYVESANT
I, like alot of Biggie fans,came of age in the 90's.With that being said ,not only does this album define that period of my existence,it deserves the title it holds.From the intro to the morbid and almost shocking suicidal thoughts,you are captivated.Captivated by the brilliance that lies within the bars he transmitted into our brains forever.The wit of the original"One More Chance",and the sheer heartbreaking storytelling on"Me and My Bitch"."Big Poppa",is a plain and simple hit.He showed his peers how to do it hands down.He encompassed what it meant to be the all around artist as rapper.Ready to die serves as a how to do it manual and that is why it stands as an all-time favorite.
Submitted by devonkelly77 (southside of Chicago,IL,USA)
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 This Album is A Classic
The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready To Die" is one of the best classic albums that I have in my collection. It all starts with the "Intro" when you can hear Biggie being born, and the things he did,hear,and seen when he was growing up in Brooklyn. His best song on the whole album is "Suicide Thoughts" when he talks to Puff Daddy about killing himself and before the track is over, he has a gun and shoots himself. Even though he wasn't going to kill himself, you can tell how much he was fed up with a lot of stuff in his life. I heard "Me & My Bitch" I was in 10th Grade and I heard that beat and I listen to what he was talking about, that made me write a song about a girl that I fell in love with. "Juicy" and "Warning" was unbelieveable. You have to listen to his words and take a journey with Biggie and he will tell you in his own words about life, money, sex, selling drugs, and violence can change just by using a pad and pen. Biggie was blessed by God with a talent that he has.
Submitted by one10boys4 (Manteo, NC, USA)
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