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The Notorious B.I.G. — Discography Retrospective

Christopher Wallace—known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie—remains one of hip-hop’s most influential voices. From his smooth delivery and vivid storytelling to his larger-than-life persona, Biggie’s music defined East Coast rap in the 1990s and continues to shape artists today. This post offers a concise discography-focused retrospective highlighting key releases, standout tracks, and Biggie’s lasting impact.

Report: The Notorious B.I.G. Discography Analysis The discography of The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed in hip-hop history. It consists of two studio albums, three posthumous studio albums, two compilation albums, and 27 singles. Studio Albums The Notorious B.I.G. -Biggie Smalls- - Discogra...

: His debut album, released under Bad Boy Records. It is certified 6× Platinum The Notorious B

• Essential Tracks: "Big Momma Thang," "Queen Bitch."

Biggie released only one studio album during his lifetime, followed by a second just weeks after his death. Essential Tracks: "Big Momma Thang," "Queen Bitch

Ready to Die (1994): His debut transformed Bad Boy Records into a dominant force in rap. It features iconic tracks like "Juicy" and "Big Poppa". In 2024, the album was added to the National Recording Registry for being "historically significant".

The Posthumous Era

While Ready to Die and Life After Death are the pillars of his work, the demand for Biggie’s voice led to several posthumous releases.

Ready to Die (1994): His debut and only album released while he was alive. It was certified 6x Platinum as of 2018 and is often ranked as one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever. It featured classic hits like "Juicy" and "Big Poppa".