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| Artist: Notorious B.i.g. |
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Product Summary
Format: CD
Manufacturer: Bad Boy Records
Buy.com Sku: 202025651
UPC: 075678388521
UPC 14: 00075678388521
Release Date: 12/20/2005
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
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1. B.I.G. Live in Jamaica (Intro) - (live) ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
2. It Has Been Said ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
3. Spit Your Game ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
4. Whatchu Want ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
5. Get Your Grind On ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
6. Living the Life ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
7. Greatest Rapper, The (Interlude) - (Interlude) ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
8. 1970 Somethin' ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
9. Nasty Girl ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
10. Living in Pain ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
11. I'm With Whateva ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
12. Beef ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
13. My Dad (Interlude) - (Interlude) ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
14. Hustler's Story ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
15. Breakin' Old Habits ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
16. Ultimate Rush ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
17. Mi Casa ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
18. Little Homie (Interlude) - (Interlude) ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
19. Hold Ya Head ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
20. Just a Memory ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
21. Wake Up ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
22. Love Is Everlasting (Outro) - (Outro) ~ The Notorious B.I.G.
| Over two years in the making, The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter features rhymes recorded by B.I.G. throughout his career, melded with newly recorded performances by some of contemporary music's greatest vocalists and MCs. Dozens of superstars have come together to perform with and pay homage to the legendary rapper on this unprecedented, history-making release. In addition, The Final Chapter incorporates posthumous appearances by 2Pac, Bob Marley, and Big Pun.
The music tracks are all brand-new, created by many of the industry's top producers, including: Eminem, Swizz Beatz, Danja, Timbaland, Jazze Pha, Sean C "Sean Cane," Sean "Diddy" Combs, LV, Coptic, Lesette Wilson, Andre Harris, Vidal Davis, Just Blaze, Havoc, Stevie J, D. Dot, Reefa, Mike "Suga Mike" Allen, Mario Winans, J-Dub, Scott Storch, DJ Green Lantern, Clinton Sparks, Jonathan Davis, and Atticus Roff. |
Album Notes and Credits
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Personnel: Makeba Riddick, T Yanna Dream Wallace, Capricorn Clark, Ebony Black, Voletta Wallace, Karen Anderson (vocals); Steven King (guitar); Luis Resto (keyboards); Atticus Ross (programming); DJ Scram Jones (scratches). |
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Audio Mixers: Eminem; Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica; Glen Marchese; Kevin Wilson; Rich Keller; Steve Sola; Steven King; Terry Date; Tony Dofat; Tony Maserati; Leslie Brathwaite. |
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Liner Note Author: Voletta Wallace. |
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Recording information: 54 Sound, Detroit, MI; Backroom, Glendale, CA; Big Things Studios, New York, NY; Clay Garden Studio, Norfolk, VA; Daddy's House Recording Studios, New York, NY; Doppler Audios, Atlanta, GA; Dun Deal Studios, New York, NY; Invasion Studios, New York, NY; Jamworld Entertainment Centre, Potmore, Jamaica; KoRn Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Monza Studios, New York, NY; Patchwork Studios, Atlanta, GA; Pedigree Sound Asylum, Hollywood, CA; Right Track Recording Studios, New York, NY; Sony Studios, New York, NY; Sound on Sound Studios, New York, NY; The Cathedral, Hollywood, CA; The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA; The Sh*# Factory, Houston, TX. |
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Editor: Andy Geel. |
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Illustrator: Elizabeth Rosen. |
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It is difficult to overcome the suspicion that DUETS: THE FINAL CHAPTER, the Notorious B.I.G.'s second posthumous "studio" release, is a blatant case of opportunism. The late rapper's legend towers so hugely over the hip-hop landscape, and his name has taken on such iconic grandeur, that it's absurdly easy to cash in on his musical legacy. DUETS recycles unused Biggie material, looping it artfully along with performances by some of the finest MCs and vocalists in the hip-hop and R&B community. Since Biggie's parts are sometimes minimal, however, those looking for a disc full of new music from the late icon may be disappointed. |
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Still, the album is an affecting listen, which is largely due to the spectacular assembly of talent. With a roster that includes the likes of Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas, Mary J. Blige, and Biggie's widow, Faith Evans, among many, many others, DUETS works nicely as a tribute and a testament to Biggie's influence on the evolution of hip-hop. As much a cultural artifact as a music release, DUETS will appeal to hardcore Biggie fans and, in general, music fans interested in how hip-hop builds and maintains its own mythology. |
Producer: Eminem; Swizz Beatz; Sean Cane; Faith Evans; Andre Harris; Vidal Davis; Jazze Pha; Just Blaze; Havoc; Scott Storch; Clinton Sparks; Scram Jones; Jonathan Davis; Harve Pierre; Danja Mowf; Wayne Barrow; Luis Resto; Mario Winans; Atticus Ross; DJ Green Lante |
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Engineer: Dave Hyman; David Frederic; Ryan West; Corte Ellis; Jaymz Hardy Martin III; Andrew Dawson; Eric Vargas; Jason Carson; Tony Campana; Victor Abijaudi; Mr. Rogers; John Bedo; Bryan Ellis; King James II; Juelz Venguer; Nate Oberman; Ruben "Swift" Vidal; Micha |
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Compilation Appearances
Associated Artists and Works
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2Pac |
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Jagged Edge |
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Junior M.A.F.I.A. |
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Trapp |
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Tupac |
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Notorious [Original Soundtrack] [PA] ~ Various Artists |
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Notorious [Original Soundtrack] ~ Various Artists |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 12/20/2005 |
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Original Release Date : 2005 |
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Catalog ID : 7567838852 |
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Label : Bad Boy Entertainment |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00075678388521 |
Professional Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (p.80)
- "DUETS works on two fronts: as a brisk-moving all-star mixtape and sad reminder of a towering talent." -- Grade: B
- "DUETS works on two fronts: as a brisk-moving all-star mixtape and sad reminder of a towering talent." -- Grade: B
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