Ready to Die

~ Release by The Notorious B.I.G. (see all versions of this release, 14 available)

Tracklist

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#	Title	Length
1	Intro recording engineer and mixer: Bassy Bob Brockmann producer: Sean "Puffy" Combs recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang, Superfly by Curtis Mayfield, Tha Shiznit by Snoop Doggy Dogg and Top Billin’ by Audio Two	3:25
2	Things Done Changed recording engineer and mixer: Bassy Bob Brockmann producer: Darnell Scott vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: Soundtrack Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States samples: California My Way by The Main Ingredient, Lil’ Ghetto Boy by Dr. Dre, Summer Breeze by The Main Ingredient and Vapors by Biz Markie recording of: Things Done Changed writer: Christopher Wallace and Kevin Scott	3:58
3	Gimme the Loot recording engineer and mixer: Greg Pinto producer: Easy Mo Bee vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. samples: Coldblooded by James Brown, Just to Get a Rep by Gang Starr, Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest, Throw Ya Gunz by Onyx and What They Hittin’ Foe? by Ice Cube recording of: Gimme the Loot writer: Bryan Higgins, Chris Martin, Christopher Wallace, Fredro Scruggs, Jr., James Jackson, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Keith Elam, Kirk Jones, Malik Isaac Taylor, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Osten Harvey, Jr., Tyrone Taylor and Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr.	5:05
4	Machine Gun Funk recording engineer: Bassy Bob Brockmann producer: Easy Mo Bee mixer: Rich Keller vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: Soundtrack Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States samples: Chief Rocka by Lords of the Underground, Singing in the Morning by Ohio Players, Something Extra by Black Heat and Up for the Down Stroke by Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns feat. Maceo Parker recording of: Machine Gun Funk lyricist: Christopher Wallace writer: Al'Terik Wardrick, Dupré Kelly, Keith Elam, Kevin Hansford and Osten Harvey, Jr. composer: Chris Martin and Marlon Williams	4:17
5	Warning recording engineer and mixer: Rich Travali producer: Easy Mo Bee vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. phonographic copyright (℗) by: Bad Boy Records LLC (in 2007) and WEA International Inc. (in 2007) recorded at and mixed at: Sound on Sound Recordings, Inc. in New York, New York, United States samples: Walk on By by Isaac Hayes recording of: Warning lyricist: Hal David writer: Christopher Wallace and Osten Harvey, Jr. composer: Burt Bacharach	3:41
6	Ready to Die recording engineer: Mario Rodriguez producer: Easy Mo Bee additional mixer: Alonzo Vargas mixer: Rich Keller vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at: Soundtrack Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Sony Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States samples: Ain’t No Half‐Steppin’ by Big Daddy Kane, Hospital Prelude of Love Theme by Willie Hutch, Impeach the President by The Honey Drippers, Singing in the Morning by Ohio Players, Two to the Head by Kool G. Rap & D.J. Polo feat. Bushwick Bill, Ice Cube & Scarface and Yes, I’m Ready by Barbara Mason recording of: Ready to Die writer: Christopher Wallace, Barbara Mason, Osten Harvey, Jr. and Sean Combs	4:25
7	One More Chance recording engineer and mixer: Rich Travali producer: The Bluez Brothers, Carl "Chucky" Thompson and Sean "Puffy" Combs instruments: Carl "Chucky" Thompson vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. and Total recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Hydra by Grover Washington, Jr. and I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 recording of: One More Chance writer: Christopher Wallace, Norman Glover, Reginald Ellis, Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson	4:43
8	Fuck Me (interlude) recording engineer and mixer: Prince Charles Alexander producer: Sean "Puffy" Combs vocals: Lil’ Kim and The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Feenin’ by Jodeci recording of: Fuck Me (interlude) writer: Christopher Wallace and Sean Combs	1:31
9	The What recording engineer and mixer: Bill Esses producer: Easy Mo Bee guest vocals: Method Man vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. performer: Method Man recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Can't Say Enough About Mom by Leroy Hutson and Overnight Sensation by Avalanche recording of: The What writer: Christopher Wallace, Clifford Smith and Osten Harvey, Jr.	3:57
10	Juicy recording engineer and mixer: Mario Rodriguez producer: Jean "Poke" Oliver and Sean "Puffy" Combs additional guest vocals: Total vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. phonographic copyright (℗) by: Bad Boy Records LLC (in 2007) and WEA International Inc. (in 2007) recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Juicy Fruit by Mtume and Rappin' Duke (vocal) by The Rappin' Duke part of: Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 32) recording of: Juicy writer: Christopher Wallace, Jean-Claude Olivier, James Mtume and Sean Combs	5:03
11	Everyday Struggle recording engineer and mixer: Rich Travali producer: The Bluez Brothers vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Either Way by Dave Grusin recording of: Everyday Struggle writer: Christopher Wallace, Norman Glover, Dave Grusin, Harvey Mason and Reginald Ellis	5:20
12	Me & My Bitch recording engineer: John Wydrycs producer: The Bluez Brothers, Carl "Chucky" Thompson and Sean "Puffy" Combs mixer: Rich Travali instruments: Carl "Chucky" Thompson additional guest background vocals: Sybil Pennix vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at: Chung King House of Metal in New York, New York, United States mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States recording of: Me & My Bitch writer: Christopher Wallace, Norman Glover, Reginald Ellis, Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson	4:00
13	Big Poppa recording engineer and mixer: Rich Travali producer: Carl "Chucky" Thompson and Sean "Puffy" Combs vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. phonographic copyright (℗) by: Bad Boy Records LLC (in 2007) and WEA International Inc. (in 2007) recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Between the Sheets by The Isley Brothers part of: BILLIONS CLUB, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 330) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 372) recording of: Big Poppa lyricist: Christopher Wallace composer: Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper is based on: Between the Sheets	4:13
14	Respect recording engineer and mixer: Mario Rodriguez producer: Jean "Poke" Olivier and Sean "Puffy" Combs additional guest vocals: Diana King vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: I Get Lifted by KC and the Sunshine Band recording of: Respect writer: Harry Wayne Casey, Christopher Wallace and Diana King	5:21
15	Friend of Mine recording engineer and mixer: Bassy Bob Brockmann producer: Easy Mo Bee vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Seventh Heaven by Gwen Guthrie, Spirit of the Boogie by Kool & the Gang, The Jam by Graham Central Station and Vicious by Black Mamba recording of: Friend of Mine writer: Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, Black Mamba, Don Boyce, George Brown, Christopher Wallace, Robert Spike Mickens, Otha Nash, Osten Harvey, Jr., Richard Westfield, Claydes Smith and Dennis “D.T.” Thomas	3:28
16	Unbelievable recording engineer: Norty Cotto producer: DJ Premier mixer: Eddie Sancho vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: D&D Recording Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Impeach the President by The Honey Drippers, Remind Me by Patrice Rushen and Your Body’s Callin’ by R. Kelly recording of: Unbelievable writer: Chris Martin, Christopher Wallace and R. Kelly	3:44
17	Suicidal Thoughts recording engineer and mixer: Bassy Bob Brockmann producer: Lord Finesse vocals: The Notorious B.I.G. recorded at and mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States samples: Lonely Fire by Miles Davis recording of: Suicidal Thoughts writer: Christopher Wallace and Robert Hall, Jr.	2:53

Credits

Release

photography:	Butch Belair
additional executive producer:	Mr. Cee
executive producer:	Sean Combs

remastered versions:	Ready to Die Ready to Die Ready to Die Ready to Die

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/234604 [info]
ASIN:	CA: B0000039PW [info]

Release group

artist & repertoire support:	Gwendolyn Watts-Niles
creative direction:	Christopher Stern

part of:

Rolling Stone: 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time (number: 2) (order: 2)
Pitchfork: The 150 Best Albums of the 1990s (number: 14) (order: 14)
Pitchfork: The 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time (number: 21) (order: 21)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 22) (order: 22)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 22) (order: 22)
Apple Music: 100 Best Albums (number: 32) (order: 32)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 133) (order: 133)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 134) (order: 134)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (number: 778) (order: 779)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/57970 [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/the_notorious_b_i_g_/ready_to_die/ [info] https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-details-6022 [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000118068 [info]
Wikidata:	Q529999 [info]