The Notorious B.i.g. -biggie Smalls- - Discogra... May 2026

The Notorious B.I.G. (born Christopher Wallace), also known as Biggie Smalls, remains one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. Signed to Sean "Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Records, he released only one studio album during his lifetime, followed by a series of high-impact posthumous releases that solidified his status as a "Diamond-certified" legend. Studio Albums

and is often cited as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. The Climax: Life After Death Biggie’s sophomore effort, Life After Death The Notorious B.I.G. -Biggie Smalls- - Discogra...

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The King & I (2017): A collaborative album with his widow, Faith Evans, featuring a mix of duets and rare recordings. Discography Summary Table Album Title Key Tracks Ready to Die "Juicy", "Big Poppa", "Warning" Life After Death "Hypnotize", "Mo Money Mo Problems" Born Again Posthumous "Dead Wrong", "Notorious B.I.G." Duets: The Final Chapter Posthumous "Nasty Girl", "Spit Your Game" Greatest Hits Compilation "Who Shot Ya?", "Unbelievable" The King & I Collaboration "NYC", "Legacy" "Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)" – Craig Mack:

provides a clear chronological overview of his career milestones. Album Rankings: Tristan Ettleman’s Medium blog post

  1. "Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)" – Craig Mack: Biggie’s opening line ("Niggas done f*ed up the program...") is widely considered one of the greatest rap remix verses of all time.
  2. "Only You (Bad Boy Remix)" – 112: Biggie sexualizes the R&B genre with hilarious and graphic precision.
  3. "Brooklyn's Finest" – Jay-Z: The first meeting of two kings. The lack of a hook and the trading of aggressive bars makes this a landmark track in East Coast history.
  4. "Victory" – Puff Daddy & Busta Rhymes: The cinematic "I'm a pimp by blood" intro is iconic, and the flow Biggie uses is hypnotically complex.

Hard Core – Lil' Kim (1996)

Biggie wrote the majority of the lyrics and executive produced this album. It is essentially a Biggie project performed by Kim.

3. Greatest Hits (2007) The Vibe: The only posthumous album you actually need. The Verdict: Yes, it’s a compilation, but it fixes the mess of Born Again. It includes the essentials plus one incredible unreleased track: "Running Your Mouth" (feat. Snoop, Fab, & Mase).