Ready to Die

~ Release by The Notorious B.I.G. (see all versions of this release, 15 available)

Tracklist

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1Intro
recording engineer and mixer:
Bassy Bob Brockmann (engineer, producer, remixer)
producer:
Sean "Puffy" Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
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 (US rapper) and Top Billin’ by Audio Two (Brooklyn, NY hip-hop duo)
53:25
2Things Done Changed
recording engineer and mixer:
Bassy Bob Brockmann (engineer, producer, remixer)
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 (Andre Young, rap producer), Summer Breeze by The Main Ingredient and Vapors by Biz Markie
recording of:
Things Done Changed
writer:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) and Kevin Scott (engineer)
53:58
3Gimme the Loot
recording engineer and mixer:
Greg Pinto
producer:
Easy Mo Bee
vocals:
The Notorious B.I.G.
samples:
Coldblooded by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Just to Get a Rep by Gang Starr (US hip hop duo, Guru & DJ Premier), Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest, Throw Ya Gunz (explicit) by Onyx (New York hardcore rap group) and What They Hittin’ Foe? (explicit) by Ice Cube
recording of:
Gimme the Loot
writer:
Bryan Higgins (US rapper), Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ), Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Fredro Scruggs, Jr., James Jackson, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Keith Elam (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal), Kirk Jones (US rapper Kirk Jones, Onyx member), Malik Isaac Taylor, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Osten Harvey, Jr., Tyrone Taylor (US rapper, Sonsee, of Onyx) and Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr. (Busta Rhymes)
55:05
4Machine Gun Funk
recording engineer:
Bassy Bob Brockmann (engineer, producer, remixer)
producer:
Easy Mo Bee
mixer:
Rich Keller (engineer)
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 (US funk/jazz saxophonist)
recording of:
Machine Gun Funk
lyricist:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.)
writer:
Al'Terik Wardrick, Dupré Kelly, Keith Elam (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal), Kevin Hansford and Osten Harvey, Jr.
composer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ) and Marlon Williams (QB hip hop producer & DJ of Juice Crew)
54:17
5Warning
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. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2007)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sound on Sound Recordings, Inc. (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Walk on By by Isaac Hayes
recording of:
Warning
lyricist:
Hal David
writer:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) and Osten Harvey, Jr.
composer:
Burt Bacharach
4.153:41
6Ready to Die
recording engineer:
Mario Rodriguez (mix/recording engineer)
producer:
Easy Mo Bee
additional mixer:
Alonzo Vargas
mixer:
Rich Keller (engineer)
vocals:
The Notorious B.I.G.
recorded at:
Soundtrack Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sony Studios (NYC, closed 2007) 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 (70s US funk band, backing band for Roy C. Hammond), Singing in the Morning by Ohio Players, Two to the Head by Kool G. Rap & D.J. Polo feat. Bushwick Bill, Ice Cube & Scarface (US rapper Brad Jordan) and Yes, I’m Ready by Barbara Mason
recording of:
Ready to Die
writer:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Barbara Mason, Osten Harvey, Jr. and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
54:25
7One More Chance
recording engineer and mixer:
Rich Travali
producer:
The Bluez Brothers (hip hop production duo, Norman & Digga), Carl "Chucky" Thompson and Sean "Puffy" Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
instruments:
Carl "Chucky" Thompson
vocals:
The Notorious B.I.G. and Total (American R&B group)
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 (The Jacksons, formerly “The Jackson 5”)
recording of:
One More Chance
writer:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Norman Glover, Reginald Ellis (hip hop producer Reginald Ellis, Masta Ace associated), Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy) and Chucky Thompson
3.74:43
8Fuck Me (interlude)
recording engineer and mixer:
Prince Charles Alexander (American record producer, audio engineer, educator and recording artist)
producer:
Sean "Puffy" Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
vocals:
Lil’ Kim (US rapper) 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 (The Notorious B.I.G.) and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
1:31
9The What
recording engineer and mixer:
Bill Esses
producer:
Easy Mo Bee
guest vocals:
Method Man (of the Wu‐Tang Clan)
vocals:
The Notorious B.I.G.
performer:
Method Man (of the Wu‐Tang Clan)
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 (70s US rock group)
recording of:
The What
writer:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Clifford Smith (of the Wu‐Tang Clan) and Osten Harvey, Jr.
53:57
10Juicy
recording engineer and mixer:
Mario Rodriguez (mix/recording engineer)
producer:
Jean "Poke" Oliver (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone) and Sean "Puffy" Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
additional guest vocals:
Total (American R&B group)
vocals:
The Notorious B.I.G.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bad Boy Records LLC (in 2007) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2007)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Juicy Fruit by Mtume (funk group) 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 (The Notorious B.I.G.), Jean-Claude Olivier (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone), James Mtume (jazz/funk musician) and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
4.655:03
11Everyday Struggle
recording engineer and mixer:
Rich Travali
producer:
The Bluez Brothers (hip hop production duo, Norman & Digga)
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 (American pianist and score composer)
recording of:
Everyday Struggle
writer:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Norman Glover, Dave Grusin (American pianist and score composer), Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) and Reginald Ellis (hip hop producer Reginald Ellis, Masta Ace associated)
45:20
12Me & My Bitch
recording engineer:
John Wydrycs
producer:
The Bluez Brothers (hip hop production duo, Norman & Digga), Carl "Chucky" Thompson and Sean "Puffy" Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
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 (The Notorious B.I.G.), Norman Glover, Reginald Ellis (hip hop producer Reginald Ellis, Masta Ace associated), Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy) and Chucky Thompson
4:00
13Big Poppa
recording engineer and mixer:
Rich Travali
producer:
Carl "Chucky" Thompson and Sean "Puffy" Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
vocals:
The Notorious B.I.G.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bad Boy Records LLC (in 2007) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (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 (as of October 2023) (number: 372)
recording of:
Big Poppa
lyricist:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.)
composer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
is based on:
Between the Sheets
4.54:13
14Respect
recording engineer and mixer:
Mario Rodriguez (mix/recording engineer)
producer:
Jean "Poke" Olivier (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone) and Sean "Puffy" Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
additional guest vocals:
Diana King (Jamaican-American singer-songwriter)
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 (US funk, R&B & disco band)
recording of:
Respect
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey, Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) and Diana King (Jamaican-American singer-songwriter)
25:21
15Friend of Mine
recording engineer and mixer:
Bassy Bob Brockmann (engineer, producer, remixer)
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 (US singer, songwriter & pianist), Spirit of the Boogie by Kool & the Gang, The Jam by Graham Central Station and Vicious by Black Mamba (80s garage house/disco, track "Vicious")
recording of:
Friend of Mine
writer:
Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, Black Mamba (80s garage house/disco, track "Vicious"), Don Boyce, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Robert Spike Mickens, Otha Nash, Osten Harvey, Jr., Richard Westfield (Kool & The Gang member), Claydes Smith and Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (Kool & The Gang)
3:28
16Unbelievable
recording engineer:
Norty Cotto
producer:
DJ Premier (US hip hop producer & DJ)
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 (70s US funk band, backing band for Roy C. Hammond), Remind Me by Patrice Rushen and Your Body’s Callin’ by R. Kelly
recording of:
Unbelievable
writer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ), Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) and R. Kelly
43:44
17Suicidal Thoughts
recording engineer and mixer:
Bassy Bob Brockmann (engineer, producer, remixer)
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 (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
recording of:
Suicidal Thoughts
writer:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) and Robert Hall, Jr. (hip hop producer Lord Finesse)
2:53

Credits

Release

photography:Butch Belair
additional executive producer:Mr. Cee
executive producer:Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
remastered versions:Ready to Die (The Remaster CD and DVD)
Ready to Die
Ready to Die
Ready to Die
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/585544 [info]
ASIN:CA: B0000039PW [info]