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I’m not sure any song on this album is “underrated.” But “Long Kiss Goodnight” wasn’t a single and comes towards the end of a lengthy double album.

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Yet another classic moment in an album full of them.

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That beat is like the rap version of the opening scene from “The Godfather.” Kiss the ring.Īn impossible question! This is another one that would have a different answer depending on the day of the week, but I’ll follow Troy’s lead and stick with Preemo – this time with “Ten Crack Commandments.” The production is so gritty – almost jarring – but it instantly pulls you in. Premier’s beat is so menacing, fitting Biggie’s proclamation of being the king of the rap game perfectly. He wanted something more like “Unbelievable.” Shame on you Puff (LOL). I read a story once that Puff Daddy didn’t like the beat for “Kick In the Door” when he first heard it. When in doubt, go with a DJ Premier beat. But not only did they absolutely scorch the track, they encouraged Frank White to double time his own bars to keep it. On paper this seemed like oil and water – Bone’s Barry Allen flows felt like the antithesis of BIG’s laid back delivery. But I’m an old head so I remember very well. “Notorious Thugs” has become so synonymous with Big today that it’s hard to remember a time when such a collabo seemed unheard of. It’s Bone and Biggie Biggie, playa, it’s Bone and Biggie Biggie. When Bizzy Bone drops in on the second verse, get out the way! The entire songs gives you chills. But the members of Bone are also on fire. A lot gets made of how Biggie jacks Bone Thugs’ flow on “Notorious Thugs” and kills it (which he most certainly does). is amazing on “I Love the Dough.” And shout out to Jadakiss for trying super hard to oudo Biggie on “Last Day.” But it’s Bone (and yes, I live in Cleveland). But, as of today, the best track is “What’s Beef” for several reasons – Biggie’s storytelling is so vivid and visual (you can see your man passing the gat to BIG in your mind’s eye) it’s a masterclass in breath control and delivery (“Pardon my French, but uh/Sometimes I get kind of/Peeved at these weak MCs, with these” – EFFORTLESS) the haunting production is captivating and then there’s the prophetic nature of the song itself, with BIG unable to escape the specter of the concept of beef in real life. I changed the order around at least five times and, like Troy, if you asked me to list the best songs tomorrow, you’ll likely get another order as well. I’ll tell y’all right now – I do a lot of rankings on this site and ranking this album probably was my most difficult challenge to day. It’s quite mind-boggling, considering half of us can’t tell stories this good, let alone one that rhymes. This is an emcee in complete control of his craft. Look at everything he covers in the first three minutes of the song. But I think “I Got a Story to Tell” is Biggie’s signature storytelling song, even beyond “Warning” from Ready to Die.

A different day of the week, it might be one of them. I could have went with “Hypnotize,” “Notorious Thugs,” “Ten Crack Commandments” or “Kick In the Door” here. “The World is Filled… “ Talk about your pick for best song. “You’re Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You) “Ģ2.