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Ready to Die
Ready to Die is the debut studio album by the American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released on September 13, 1994, by Bad Boy Records and distributed by Arista Records. The album features productions by Bad Boy founder Sean Combs, Easy Mo Bee, Chucky Thompson, DJ Premier and Lord Finesse, among others. It was recorded from 1993 to 1994 at The Hit Factory and D&D Studios in New York City. The partly autobiographical album tells the story of the rapper's experiences as a young criminal, and was…
Peak Community Rank
#1
Top 3 in 4
Avg Position
#1.8
4 Lists
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Rankings Featuring Ready to Die
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Contender: The Notorious B.I.G. — Ready to Die (1994)
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Contender: Ready to Die — The Notorious B.I.G. (1994)
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Contender: Ready to Die — The Notorious B.I.G.
Verified Entity DossierRanked #1 in Top 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time
Strongest in Music — avg #1.7 across 3 lists
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ready to Die's highest community ranking?⌄
Ready to Die is ranked #1 on "Top 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time" — its best placement across 4 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Ready to Die?⌄
Ready to Die appears in 4 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT.
What category is Ready to Die most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Ready to Die appears most frequently in the MUSIC category, most notably in "Top 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time".
