Originally released on 13th September 1994, 'Ready to Die' is the debut studio album from hip-hop legend, The Notorious B.I.G. Upon release, the album was met with widespread critical acclaim, with Pitchfork giving it a 10/10 rating along with various other critics praising it for its brutally honest depiction of gang violence and conflict as opposed to the often-glorified portrayal in the genre and the wider media.
Track Listing:
1. Intro - The Notorious B.I.G.
2. Things Done Changed - The Notorious B.I.G.
3. Gimme the Loot - The Notorious B.I.G.
4. Machine Gun Funk - The Notorious B.I.G.
5. Warning - The Notorious B.I.G.
6. Ready to Die - The Notorious B.I.G.
7. One More Chance - The Notorious B.I.G.
8. #!*@ Me (Interlude) - The Notorious B.I.G.
9. The What - The Notorious B.I.G.
10. Juicy - The Notorious B.I.G.
11. Everyday Struggles - The Notorious B.I.G.
12. Me & My B*tch - The Notorious B.I.G.
13. Big Poppa - The Notorious B.I.G.
14. Respect - The Notorious B.I.G.
15. Friend of Mine - The Notorious B.I.G.
16. Unbelievable - The Notorious B.I.G.
17. Suicidal Thoughts - The Notorious B.I.G.
Year of Production: 1994