Life After Death (2014

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Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands. The RIAA has awarded the album a Diamond Certification for more than 5 million copies sold of the double-LP. The Life After Death 25 th Anniversary Super Deluxe Boxed Set consists of 8-LPs and a commemorative booklet featuring rare photos from the album cover shoot, liner notes by Sheldon Pearce, and exclusive reflections from members of the team who worked on the original album release.

LIFE AFTER DEATH truly rises, though, when Biggie is full control; he tells tales like a true alum of those hard-to-creep Brooklyn streets. Ready to Die is a milestone album, for sure, but it's nowhere near as extravagant or epic as Life After Death. It's perhaps Puffy himself to thank for this album's biggest hits: Mo Money Mo Problems, Hypnotize, Sky's the Limit, three songs that definitely owe much to his pop touch. Kelly, Angela Winbush, 112 -- and, of course, Puff Daddy, who is much more omnipresent here than on Ready to Die, where he mostly remained on the sidelines.Hypnotize” earned a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Rap Solo Performance,” and “Mo Money Mo Problems” was nominated for “Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Ready To Die is usually hallmarked as a classic of the East Coast Renaissance era, but his second effort definitely shows progression and maturity in regards to subject matter, lyricism, as well as beat selection. Kelly, Angela Winbush, 112 - and, of course, Puff Daddy, who is much more omnipresent here than on Ready to Die, where he mostly remained on the sidelines. Like 2Pac's All Eyez on Me from a year before, an obvious influence, Biggie's album made extensive use of various producers - DJ Premier, Easy Mo Bee, Clark Kent, RZA, and more of New York's finest - resulting in a diverse, eclectic array of songs.Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse. It's perhaps Puffy himself to thank for this album's biggest hits: "Mo Money Mo Problems," "Hypnotize," "Sky's the Limit," three songs that definitely owe much to his pop touch.

The release features collaborations with artists such as; Jay-Z, Puff Daddy, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Lil' Kim. The Life After Death 25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Boxed Set consists of 8-LPs and a commemorative booklet featuring rare photos from the album cover shoot, liner notes by Sheldon Pearce, and exclusive reflections from members of the team who worked on the original album release. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love.

In addition to the original album, it includes the Hypnotize 12”, Mo Money Mo Problems 12”, Sky’s The Limit 12”, and Nasty Boy 12”. There's still plenty of the gangsta tales on Life After Death that won Biggie so much admiration on the streets, but it's the pop-laced songs that stand out as highlights. The Life After Death 25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set consists of 8 LPs and a commemorative booklet featuring rare photos from the album cover shoot, liner notes by Sheldon Pearce, and exclusive reflections from members of the team who worked on the original album release. Over the course of only two albums, he achieved every success imaginable, perhaps none greater than this unabashedly over-reaching success.