In September of 1994, photographs were taken of The D.O.C., The Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, and Saafir together. The historic moment combining MCs from Texas, New York, California happened backstage at Chicago, Illinois Riviera Theatre. That month, Bad Boy Records was amid its Big Mack campaign, when Craig Mack released Project: Funk Da World and Biggie Smalls delivered Ready To Die one week later. As Saafir promoted his debut Boxcar Sessions, The D.O.C. was in between periods helping write for Dr. Dres The Chronic and Snoop Doggs Doggystyle, and he would return to rapping as a solo artist. ...
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The D.O.C. Explains Why Biggie Is His #1 MC
In September of 1994, photographs were taken of The D.O.C., The Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, and Saafir together. The historic moment combining MCs from Texas, New York, California happened backstage at Chicago, Illinois Riviera Theatre. That month, Bad Boy Records was amid its Big Mack campaign, when Craig Mack released Project: Funk Da World and Biggie Smalls delivered Ready To Die one week later. As Saafir promoted his debut Boxcar Sessions, The D.O.C. was in between periods helping write for Dr. Dres The Chronic and Snoop Doggs Doggystyle, and he would return to rapping as a solo artist. ... -
DJ Clark Kent Says LL Cool J Passed On Two Classic Biggie Tracks (EP:2 of Iconic Records)
During an episode of Iconic Records podcast, Kent told the story of how LL had the instrumentals for both tracks in his possession at one point. However, the Doin It emcee failed to listen to it properly, resulting in the fumbled bag. The acclaimed DJ recalled a moment when the Junior M.A.F.I.A hit was going crazy in New York Citys Tunnel nightclub, and LL approached him over the record. [Players Anthem] rings off in the Tunnel, Clark Kent began. [Kap] plays it like 10 times in a row. Now, me and Biggie are standing against one of the walls in the Tunnel. LL COOL Js walking by and the clubs going crazy. Im like, Yo, wassup? And he goes, Yo, what is this? I was like, Its the new joint with Big and his crew. He was like, Who did this? I was like, I did. He was like, Yo, dawg, I need a joint like that.' ... -
Timbaland Makes Longtime Dream of Working w/ Notorious B.I.G. a Reality With New A.I. Song
Timbaland made a longtime dream a reality by using A.I. to create a song with The Notorious B.I.G. but fans have mixed reactions to the iconic producer's use of the late rapper's voice. On Wednesday (May 3), Timbaland hit up Instagram to reveal that one of the very few accomplishments the esteemed beatmaker had yet to achieve in his storied career has come to fruition. With the help of artificial intelligence, Timbo locked in an original collab with the late great Notorious B.I.G. in a song that has garnered a tremendous amount of both controversy and praise. ... -
LL COOL J Says Being Sampled By The Notorious B.I.G. Makes Him A True Artist
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Hip-Hop Fans React To Biggie AI-Generated Cover Of Nas N.Y. " State Of Mind"
A new artificial intelligence-generated track of the late Notorious B.I.G. covering Nas N.Y State Of Mind has hit the digital streets and Hip-Hop fans are split on how they feel about the record. Cant believe i just listened 5 minutes of biggie rapping ny state of mind, one person wrote in the comments of the viral TikTok shared last Friday (April 28). AI just confirming that everything sounds better when its rapped by Biggie, another person said. Also, this is mental. ... -
Bill Bellamy Recalls 'Acting Like Kids' with Biggie Over Meeting Michael Jackson!
Actor and comedian Bill Bellamy has an epic personal database of memories to share from an incredible pop culture era: the '90s. Discussing his new book Top Billin': Stories of Laughter Lessons and Triumph out April 25 the former MTV VJ told PEOPLE how rewarding the writing process was while documenting those iconic instances. Recounting the groundbreaking time he spent as one of the network's first Black VJs, the TV pioneer shared one of the more "surreal" moments. "I'm on stage [at the VMAs],...
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WMX premiers episode which explores the legacy of Notorious BIG's "Life After Death"
A visual podcast series spotlighting iconic albums in pop culture is being launched this month by WMX, the next-generation artist services, media and creative content division of Warner Music Group. In conjunction with the celebration of hip-hops 50th anniversary, the debut season of Iconic Records will explore The Notorious B.I.G.s legendary final album 1997s Life After Death with host and Radio Hall of Famer Angie Martinez.
In 25 interviews over five nights as the series trailer notes, Martinez delves into the making of the 11x platinum double-album, its enduring cultural impact and Biggies pioneering legacy with a host of hip-hop notables. Among those sitting down with Martinez to reminisce and share never-heard stories are Lil Cease, Fat Joe, Pusha T, Rick Ross and Too $hort in addition to surprise guests. ... -
"Family Legacy" On Paramount+ will feature Notorious BiG episode
The prestigious (and privileged) progeny of some of your favorite celebs are starring in a new music docuseries. Paramount+ has announced that Family Legacy will premiere Tuesday, April 25 exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada. The show will be narrated by Diddys son Quincy Brown and will feature the children of legendary music artists and bands including Linkin Park, Van Halen, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Boyz II Men, TLC, Brandy, Melissa Etheridge and the late great Biggie Smalls aka Notorious BIG ... -
Diddy pays Sting $5K every day for sample on Biggie memorial track
For sampling the Polices 1983 track Every Breath You Take on the 1997 Biggie Smalls tribute Ill Be Missing You, music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is said to be forever indebted to songwriter Sting to the tune of $5,000 a day. 5k a day. Love to my brother [[Sting], tweeted Diddy, 53, Wednesday, seemingly confirming his eternal obligation to the Police frontman. Representatives for neither Diddy nor Sting immediately responded to The Posts request for a comment. ...
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Justin Sutherland will open new Biggie inspired restaurant "Big E" in Minnesota
The first Minnesota location of chef Justin Sutherland's burgeoning sandwich chain, Big E, will open alongside Grand Ole Creamery in its recently closed pizza restaurant. Sutherland was excited to finally reveal the new location: "You know, St. Paul is home." Sutherland's first restaurant, Handsome Hog, is located nearby in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. The first Big E location opened last summer in Portland, Ore., inside the Moxy Hotel with a menu lineup of musically inspired sandwiches including a tribute to Biggie meal entitled "It was All A Dream" which contains "Steak, American Cheese, Fried Egg, and Welch's Grape". The name Big E is a nod to the late great Biggie Smalls a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G., one of Sutherland's favorite rappers. ...
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