The Notorious B.I.G. – Ready To Die

Label:	Bad Boy Entertainment – R1-562969
Series:	Vinyl Me, Please. Essentials – E057
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Red w/ White + Black Splatter Vinyl, LP, White w/ Red + Black Splatter All Media, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress, OBI
Country:	US
Released:	Feb 2022
Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:	Hip Hop

Tracklist

A1	Intro Performer ["Rappers Delight" Samples] – Sugar Hill Gang* Performer ["Super Fly" Samples], Written-By ["Super Fly" Samples] – Curtis Mayfield Performer ["Top Billin'" Samples] – Audio Two Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs* Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By ["Rappers Delight" Samples] – G. O'Brien, H. Jackson, M. Wright, S. Robinson Written-By ["Top Billin'" Samples] – K. Robinson, N. Robinson Performer ["Rappers Delight" Samples] – Sugar Hill Gang* Performer ["Super Fly" Samples], Written-By ["Super Fly" Samples] – Curtis Mayfield Performer ["Top Billin'" Samples] – Audio Two Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs* Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By ["Rappers Delight" Samples] – G. O'Brien, H. Jackson, M. Wright, S. Robinson Written-By ["Top Billin'" Samples] – K. Robinson, N. Robinson	3:24
A2	Things Done Changed Producer – Darrell Scott Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By – C. Wallace, D. Owens, K. Scott*	3:58
A3	Gimme The Loot Performer ["Just To Get A Rap" Samples] – Gangstarr* Performer ["Scenario" Samples] – A Tribe Called Quest Performer ["Throw Ya Gunz" Samples] – Onyz* Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By, Mixed By – Greg Pinto Written-By – A. Jones-Muhammad, B. Higgins, C. Martin, C. Wallace, F. Scruggs, J. Jackson, K. Fareed, K. Elam, K. Jones, M. Taylor, O. Harvey, T. Smith, T. Taylor* Written-By ["Just To Get A Rap" Samples] – Chris Martin (6), Keith Elam Written-By ["Scenario" Samples] – A. Jones-Muhammad, B. Higgins, J. Jackson, K. Fareed, M. Taylor, T. Smith Written-By ["Singing In The Morning" Elements] – Andrew Noland, Gregory Webster, Walter Morrison, Leroy Bonner, Marshall E. Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks* Written-By ["Throw Ya Gunz" Samples] – C. Parker, F. Scruggs, K. Jones, T. Taylor Performer ["Just To Get A Rap" Samples] – Gangstarr* Performer ["Scenario" Samples] – A Tribe Called Quest Performer ["Throw Ya Gunz" Samples] – Onyz* Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By, Mixed By – Greg Pinto Written-By – A. Jones-Muhammad, B. Higgins, C. Martin, C. Wallace, F. Scruggs, J. Jackson, K. Fareed, K. Elam, K. Jones, M. Taylor, O. Harvey, T. Smith, T. Taylor* Written-By ["Just To Get A Rap" Samples] – Chris Martin (6), Keith Elam Written-By ["Scenario" Samples] – A. Jones-Muhammad, B. Higgins, J. Jackson, K. Fareed, M. Taylor, T. Smith Written-By ["Singing In The Morning" Elements] – Andrew Noland, Gregory Webster, Walter Morrison, Leroy Bonner, Marshall E. Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks* Written-By ["Throw Ya Gunz" Samples] – C. Parker, F. Scruggs, K. Jones, T. Taylor	4:46
A4	Machine Gun Funk Mixed By – Rich Keller Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Alonzo Vargas Performer ["Chief Rocka" Samples] – Lords Of The Underground Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By – A. Wardick, C. Martin, C. Wallace, D. Kelly, K. Elam, K. Hansford, M. Williams, O. Harvey Written-By ["Chief Rocka" Samples] – A. Wardick, C. Martin, D. Kelly, K. Elam, K. Hansford, M. Williams Mixed By – Rich Keller Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Alonzo Vargas Performer ["Chief Rocka" Samples] – Lords Of The Underground Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By – A. Wardick, C. Martin, C. Wallace, D. Kelly, K. Elam, K. Hansford, M. Williams, O. Harvey Written-By ["Chief Rocka" Samples] – A. Wardick, C. Martin, D. Kelly, K. Elam, K. Hansford, M. Williams	4:16
A5	Warning Performer ["Walk On By" Samples] – Isaac Hayes Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali Written-By – H. David, B. Bacharach, C. Wallace, O. Harvey* Written-By ["Walk On By" Samples] – Hal David, Burt Bacharach*	3:40
B1	Ready To Die Mixed By – Rich Keller Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Alonzo Vargas Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By – Mario Rodriguez Written-By – B. Mason, C. Wallace, O. Harvey, S. Combs Written-By ["Yes I'm Ready" Elements] – B. Mason*	4:24
B2	One More Chance Instruments – Carl "Chucky" Thompson* Producer – Carl "Chucky" Thompson, Digga, Norman, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Bluez Brothers* Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali Written-By – C. Thompson, C. Wallace, N. Glover, R. Ellis, S. Combs*	4:43
B3	#!@ Me (Interlude) Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs Recorded By, Mixed By – "Prince Charles" Alexander* Written-By – C. Wallace, S. Combs	1:31
B4	The What Performer – Method Man, The Notorious B.I.G.* Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By, Mixed By – Bill Esses Written-By – C. Wallace, C. Smith, O. Harvey*	3:57
B5	Juicy Performer ["Juicy Fruit" Samples] – Mtume Producer – Jean "Poke" Oliver, Sean "Puffy" Combs Recorded By, Mixed By – Mario Rodriguez Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Total Written-By – C. Wallace, J. Mtume, J. Oliver, S. Combs Written-By ["Juicy Fruit" Samples] – James Mtume	5:03
C1	Everyday Struggle Performer ["Either Way" Samples], Written-By ["Either Way" Samples] – D. Grusin, H. Mason Producer – Digga, Norman, Bluez Brothers* Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali Written-By – C. Wallace, D. Grusin, H. Mason, N. Glover, R. Ellis*	5:19
C2	Me & My Btch Instruments – Carl "Chucky" Thompson Mixed By – Rich Travali Producer – Carl "Chucky" Thompson, Digga, Norman, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Bluez Brothers* Recorded By – John Wydrycs Voice [Woman's Voice] – Sybil Pennix Written-By – C. Thompson, C. Wallace, N. Glover, R. Ellis, S. Combs*	4:00
C3	Big Poppa Performer ["Between The Sheets" Sample] – The Isley Brothers Producer – Carl "Chucky" Thompson, Sean "Puffy" Combs Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali Written-By – C. Jasper, C. Wallace, E. Isley, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley* Written-By ["Between The Sheets" Sample] – C. Jasper, E. Isley, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley	4:13
C4	Respect Performer ["I Get Lifted" Samples] – George McCrae Producer – Jean "Poke" Oliver, Sean "Puffy" Combs Recorded By, Mixed By – Mario Rodriguez Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Diana King Written-By – C. Wallace, D. King, H. Casey* Written-By ["I Get Lifted" Samples] – H. Casey*	5:21
D1	Friend Of Mine Performer ["Spirit Of The Boogie" Samples] – Kool & The Gang Performer ["Vicious" Samples], Written-By ["Vicious" Samples] – Black Mambo* Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By – B. Mambo, C. Wallace, C. Smith, D. Thomas, D. Boyce, G. Brown, O. Harvey, O. Nash, R. Westfield, R. Bell, R. Mickens, R. Bell Written-By ["Spirit Of The Boogie" Samples] – C. Smith, D. Thomas, D. Boyce, G. Brown, O. Nash, R. Westfield, R. Bell, R. Mickens, R. Bell* Performer ["Spirit Of The Boogie" Samples] – Kool & The Gang Performer ["Vicious" Samples], Written-By ["Vicious" Samples] – Black Mambo* Producer – Easy Mo Bee Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By – B. Mambo, C. Wallace, C. Smith, D. Thomas, D. Boyce, G. Brown, O. Harvey, O. Nash, R. Westfield, R. Bell, R. Mickens, R. Bell Written-By ["Spirit Of The Boogie" Samples] – C. Smith, D. Thomas, D. Boyce, G. Brown, O. Nash, R. Westfield, R. Bell, R. Mickens, R. Bell*	3:28
D2	Unbelievable Mixed By – Eddie Sancho Performer ["Your Body's Callin'" Excerpts & Samples], Written-By ["Your Body's Callin'" Excerpts & Samples] – R. Kelly Producer – DJ Premier Recorded By – Norty Cotto Written-By – C. Martin, C. Wallace, R. Kelly	3:44
D3	Suicidal Thoughts Producer – Lord Finesse Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann Written-By – C. Wallace, R. Hall	2:50
D4	Who Shot Ya Performer ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample] – David Porter Producer – Nashiem Myrick, Sean "Puffy" Combs* Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Poke (2) Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Faith Evans Written-By – A. Wrubel, C. Wallace, H. Magidson, N. Myrick, S. Combs* Written-By ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample] – A. Wrubel, H. Magidson Performer ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample] – David Porter Producer – Nashiem Myrick, Sean "Puffy" Combs* Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Poke (2) Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Faith Evans Written-By – A. Wrubel, C. Wallace, H. Magidson, N. Myrick, S. Combs* Written-By ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample] – A. Wrubel, H. Magidson	5:19

Companies, etc.

Exclusive Retailer – Vinyl Me, Please
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Bad Boy Records, LLC
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
Manufactured By – Rhino Entertainment Company
Marketed By – Rhino Entertainment Company
Record Company – Warner Music Group
Produced For – Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Produced For – Bee Mo Easy Productions
Produced For – Funky Man Productions
Produced For – Hi-Class Productions
Produced For – Track-Masters Productions, Inc.
Produced For – Works Of Mart, Inc.
Recorded At – Chung King House Of Metal
Recorded At – D&D Studios
Recorded At – The Hit Factory
Recorded At – Sound On Sound, New York
Recorded At – Soundtrack Studios
Mixed At – D&D Studios
Mixed At – The Hit Factory
Mixed At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At – Sound On Sound, New York
Mixed At – Soundtrack Studios
Mastered At – Alchemy Mastering
Published By – Almo Irving Music Corp.
Published By – Bee Mo Easy Music
Published By – Big Poppa Music
Published By – Bovina Music, Inc.
Published By – Bridgeport Music, Inc.
Published By – Casa David
Published By – Cititeech
Published By – Diana King Publishing
Published By – Distant Beats
Published By – EMI April Music
Published By – EMI Longitude Music
Published By – Ensign Music LLC
Published By – First Priority Music
Published By – Ghetto Man Music
Published By – Gifted Pearl Music
Published By – Jamie Music
Published By – Jumping Bean Songs LLC
Published By – Justin Combs Publishing
Published By – L.O.T.U.G. Music
Published By – Magidson Music Corp.
Published By – Marley Marl Music
Published By – Masong Music
Published By – MCA Music
Published By – Mtume Publishing
Published By – Music Sales Corp.
Published By – New Hidden Valley Music
Published By – Ninth Street Tunnel Music
Published By – Next Class Music
Published By – R. Kelly Publishing, Inc.
Published By – Razor Sharp Music
Published By – Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Published By – Sugar Hill Music, Inc.
Published By – Technician Tunes
Published By – Top Of New York
Published By – Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By – Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
Published By – Zomba Songs
Published By – Zomba Songs Inc.
Published By – 12 & Under
Pressed By – GZ Media – 160250E

Credits

A&R [A&R Cooridnator], Coordinator [A&R Coordinator] – Gwendolyn Watts-Niles
Art Direction, Design – The Drawing Board
Artwork [Original Artwork By - Print] – Bráulio Amado
Executive-Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
Executive-Producer [Associate Executive Producer] – Mr. Cee*
Liner Notes [Words By - Insert] – Tyler Barstow
Management – Mark Pitts Management
Photography By – Butch Bel Air*

Notes

Pressed on 2LP red, white & black splatter vinyl.
Deluxe embossed & foil-stamped jacket.

Black OBI featuring Vinyl Me, Please. Essentials branding.
Jacket features printing on the inside.
Includes two printed inner sleeves plus a print & cocktail recipe.

Executive produced for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

℗© 2017, 2004 Bad Boy Records LLC for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world excluding the United States.
Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614.

Intro
Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York
Contains samples of "Super Fly" performed and written by Curtis Mayfield, published by Warner-Tamerlane (BMI). Courtesy of Curtom Records;
Contains samples of "Rappers Delight" performed by Sugar Hill Gang, written by S. Robinson, H. Jackson, M. Wright, G. O'Brien, published by Sugar Hill Music, Inc. (BMI). Courtesy of Sugar Hill Records;
Contains samples of "Top Billin'" performed by Audio Two, written by N. Robinson, K. Robinson, published by First Priority Music, adm. by MCA Music. Courtesy of Atlantic East/West Records by arrangement with Warner Special Projects.

Things Done Changed
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Next Class Music (BMI)
Produced [...] for Hi-Class Productions
Recorded & Mixed [...] at Soundtrack Recording Studio, New York

Gimme The Loot
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Almo Irving Music Corporation (ASCAP), Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP), Zomba Songs Inc. (BMI), Ensign Music LLC (BMI), Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI)
Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York
Contains samples of "Just To Get A Rap" performed by Gangstarr, written by Keith Elam and Chris Martin. Published by Almo/Irving. Courtesy of Chrysalis Music.
Contains samples of "Throw Ya Gunz" performed by Onyz, written by F. Scruggs, K. Jones, T. Taylor, C. Parker, published by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP) and Zomba Songs Inc. (BMI)
Contains elements of "Scenario" performed by A Tribe Called Quest, written by K. Fareed, J. Jackson, B. Higgins, M. Taylor, A. Jones-Muhammad, T. Smith, published by Zomba Enterprises (ASCAP), Ensign Music LLC (BMI)
"Gimme The Loots" contains elements from "Singing In The Morning" (Leroy Bonner/Andrew Noland/Ralph Middlebrooks/Marshall E. Jones/Walter Morrison/Gregory Webster) - Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI), Westbound Records, Inc. - used with permission

Machine Gun Funk
Big Poppa Music/Justin Combs Publishing, adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Marley Marl Music, L.O.T.U.G. Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Ghetto Man Music (ASCAP), Almo Irving (ASCAP)
Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions
Recorded [...] at Soundtrack Recording Studio, New York
Mixed [...] at Sony Studios, New York, NY
Contains samples of "Chief Rocka" performed by Lords of the Underground, written by M. Williams, A. Wardick, D. Kelly, K. Hansford, C. Martin, K. Elam, published by Marley Marl Music, L.O.T.U.G. Music adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Ghetto Man Music (ASCAP), Almo Irving (ASCAP). Used courtesy of EMI Music Group

Warning
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Casa David (ASCAP), New Hidden Valley Music (ASCAP)
Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions
Recorded & Mixed [...] at Sound on Sound Recordings, Inc., New York
Contains samples of "Walk On By" performed by Isaac Hayes, written by Hal David, Burt Bacharach, published by Casa David (ASCAP), New Hidden Valley Music (ASCAP).
Courtesy of Stax/Fantasy Records

Ready To Die
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Jamie Music (BMI)
Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions
Recorded [...] at Soundtrack Recording Studio, New York
Mixed [...] at Sony Studios, New York, NY
Contains elements of "Yes I'm Ready" written by B. Mason, published by Jamie Music Co. (BMI)

One More Chance
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Ninth Street Tunnel Music adm. by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI), Distant Beats (BMI)
Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

#!*@ Me (Interlude)
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP)
Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

The What
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Razor Sharp Music (BMI)
Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York
Method Man appears courtesy of Def Jam Recordings

Juicy
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Jumping Beans Songs LLC o/b/o 12 & Under (BMI), Mtume Publishing (BMI)
Produced by Jean "Poke" Oliver for Track-Masters Productions, Inc. and Sean "Puffy" Combs for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York
Contains samples of "Juicy Fruit" performed by Mtume, written by James Mtume, published by Mtume Publishing (BMI). Courtesy of Sony Music

Everyday Struggle
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Distant Beats (BMI), Masong Music (ASCAP)
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York
Contains samples of "Either Way" performed and written by D. Grusin, H. Mason, published by Masong Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Arista/GRP

Me & My B*tch
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Ninth Street Tunnel Music adm. by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI), Distant Beats (BMI)
Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Recorded [...] at Chung King House of Metal, New York.
Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Big Poppa
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Bovina Music Inc. adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP)
Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York
Contains samples of "Between The Sheets" performed by The Isley brothers, written by R. Isley, R. Isley, O. Isley, E. Isley, M. Isley, C.Jasper, published by Bovina Music Inc. adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Sony Records

Respect
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Diana King Publishing adm. by Masong Music, EMI Longitude Music (BMI)
Produced by Jean "Poke" Oliver for Track-Masters Productions, Inc. and Sean "Puffy" Combs for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory
Contains samples of "I Get Lifted" performed by George McCrae, written by H. Casey, published by EMI Longitude Music (BMI). Courtesy of 3 Deep Records/Rhino

Friend Of Mine
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Cititeech, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York
Contains samples of "Vicious" performed and written by Black Mambo, published by Cititeech. Courtesy of Garage Records
Contains samples of "Spirit Of The Boogie" performed by Kool & The Gang, written by R. Bell, R. Bell, D. Boyce, R. Mickens, O. Nash, R. Westfield, D. Thomas, G. Brown, C. Smith, O. Nash, R. Westfield, R. Mickens, D. Boyce, published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Courtesy of Polygram Label Group

Unbelievable
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Gifted Pearl Music Adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), R. Kelly Publishing Inc. adm. by Zomba Songs (BMI)
Produced [...] for Works of Mart, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York
Contains samples and excerpts of "Your Body's Callin'" performed and written by R. Kelly, published by R. Kelly Publishing Inc. adm. by Zomba Songs (BMI). Courtesy of Jive Records

Suicidal Thoughts
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Technician Tunes (ASCAP)
Produced [...] for Funky Man Productions
Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Who Shot Ya
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Top Of New York, Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP), Magidson Music C

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