When was the album Ready to Die released?
The album Ready to Die was released on the 13th of September 1994. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and eventually earned six times platinum certification.
Common questions about Ready to Die
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Who produced the album Ready to Die?
The production of the album Ready to Die was handled by Easy Mo Bee and the Hitmen. The album was recorded in two stages during 1993 and 1994, mainly at The Hit Factory and D&D Studios in New York City.
What are the lyrical themes of the album Ready to Die?
The lyrics on Ready to Die deal with violence, drug dealing, women, alcohol and marijuana use, and other elements of Notorious B.I.G.'s environment. The album contains a loose concept starting out with an intro that details his birth, his early childhood, his adolescence and his life at the point of the album's release.
Which singles were released from the album Ready to Die?
Three singles were released from the album Ready to Die: Juicy, Big Poppa, and One More Chance. A promotional track of Biggie titled Warning was also released. Juicy was released as the lead single on the 8th of August 1994.
What legal issues affected the album Ready to Die?
On the 24th of March 2006, Bridgeport Music and Westbound Records won a federal lawsuit against Bad Boy Records for copyright infringement regarding samples used in the songs Ready to Die, Machine Gun Funk, and Gimme the Loot. All versions of the album released since the lawsuit are without the disputed samples.