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THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. DUETS: THE FINAL
CHAPTER
 Rap legend the Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls,
continues to live on with the forthcoming release of "THE
NOTORIOUS B.I.G. DUETS: THE FINAL CHAPTER." The posthumous,
all-star set is slated for release by Bad Boy Records on November
29th.
The first single, "Hold Ya Head," it is a
duet with another musical legend, the late reggae great Bob Marley.
Produced by Clinton Sparks, the dramatic, poignant track features a
sample from the Marley song "Johnny Was."
"THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. DUETS: THE FINAL
CHAPTER" will feature duets between Biggie and some of music's
greatest vocalists and MCs. In addition, the tracks are all brand-new,
created by many of the industry's top producers. The extraordinary
line-up of superstars will be announced shortly. The package will also
include a DVD featuring never-before-seen performance footage,
celebrity interviews, and vintage Biggie videos.
Born in Brooklyn, the Notorious B.I.G. was Bad Boy
Records' flagship artist. From his earliest verses on tracks like
Craig Mack's "Flava In Your Ear Remix" and Mary J. Blige's
"Real Love," it was clear to the hip-hop world that a new
king had been crowned. Biggie solidified his position with his classic
1994 debut, "READY TO DIE." Through the combination of Sean
Combs's powerful production and B.I.G.'s vivid rhymes, the disc
brought Bad Boy to the forefront of East Coast hip-hop, and went on to
be certified 4x platinum by the RIAA.
Tragically, the superstar's life was cut short in
March 1997, when he fell victim to a shooting. His already completed
second set, a double album entitled "LIFE AFTER DEATH," was
released soon after his death, and featured the smash hits
"Hypnotize" and "Mo' Money Mo' Problems." A true
masterpiece, it is considered by many to be the greatest hip-hop album
of all time, with an unforgettable track list crafted by Frank White.
It entered the charts at #1 and went on to be certified 10x platinum,
earning a rare Diamond Award from the RIAA.
1999 saw the release of "BORN AGAIN," an
album of previously unreleased B.I.G. material. It also entered the
charts at #1 and was certified RIAA double platinum. The highly
anticipated "THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. DUETS: THE FINAL CHAPTER"
marks the first release of new B.I.G. material in six years.
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