Life After Death
The Notorious B.I.G. · 1997
59 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A sprawling, cinematic journey through the complexities of fame, mortality, and street life layered with lush production and sharp lyricism.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on March 25, 1997, 'Life After Death' was The Notorious B.I.G.'s second studio album and came just days after his untimely death. This album solidified his status as a hip-hop icon, showcasing his artistic evolution following the breakout success of his debut, 'Ready to Die'.
- If you like
- hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Life After Death is an album by The Notorious B.I.G., released in 1997. A sprawling, cinematic journey through the complexities of fame, mortality, and street life layered with lush production and sharp lyricism. Upon release, 'Life After Death' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified Diamond by the RIAA. Its critical acclaim and commercial performance helped shape East Coast hip-hop and influenced countless artists in the genre, while tracks like 'Mo Money Mo Problems' became cultural touchstones. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Life After Death sound like?
A sprawling, cinematic journey through the complexities of fame, mortality, and street life layered with lush production and sharp lyricism. Rooted in hip-hop and gangsta rap.
What makes Life After Death by The Notorious B.I.G. notable?
Upon release, 'Life After Death' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified Diamond by the RIAA. Its critical acclaim and commercial performance helped shape East Coast hip-hop and influenced countless artists in the genre, while tracks like 'Mo Money Mo Problems' became cultural touchstones. Released on March 25, 1997, 'Life After Death' was The Notorious B.I.G.'s second studio album and came just days after his untimely death. This album solidified his status as a hip-hop icon, showcasing his artistic evolution following the breakout success of his debut, 'Ready to Die'.
Who is Life After Death for?
Life After Death works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Life After Death?
Life After Death has 14 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hypnotize Standout 3:57
- 2 Notorious Thugs 6:14
- 3 I Love the Dough 5:40
- 4 B.I.G. Interlude 0:48
- 5 Miss U 4:05
- 6 Mo Money Mo Problems Standout 4:17
- 7 Playa Hater 3:59
- 8 Another 4:22
- 9 Ten Commandments 3:24
- 10 Nasty Boy 3:52
- 11 Sky's the Limit 4:37
- 12 Going Back to Cali 3:55
- 13 You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You) Standout 4:52
- 14 Lovin' You Tonight 5:41
Release Date
March 25, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 50 sec
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