Snoop Dogg and The Notorious B.I.G.’s Doggystyle and Ready to Die, respectively, were two of the most world renowned debuts, which help made 90s Hip Hop special. With that being said, I think they’re worthy of a debate.
Doggystyle hit the streets like a drug epidemic in 1994. Hits such as “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?),” “Gin & Juice,” and “Doggy Dogg World” had us hooked like an addict. Not to mention tracks such as “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None)” and “Lodi Dodi,” the Slick Rick remake were fan favorites as well.
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Doggystyle debuted at the number 1 spot on both the US Billboard 200 and US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It was certified 4x Platinum and as of 2015 has sold 7 million copies.
Big’s Ready to Die dropped a year later. Unlike the gangster rap albums that came before (such as Doggystyle), it wasn’t met with the same amount of resistance. However, it was gangsta! “Gimme the Loot,” a track about a struggling Biggie using his robbing techniques to come up, is about as gangster as it gets.
“Me and My B*tch” and “The What” featuring Method Man, among others, fit the bill as well.
Ready to Die was promoted by three singles: “Juicy,” “Big Poppa,” “One More Chance (Remix),” and “Warning.”
Ready to Die peaked at the number 15 and 3 spot on the US Billboard 200 and US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, respectively. It was certified 4x Platinum.
Though Doggystyle and Ready to Die were released only a year apart, they had two complete different sounds, which I enjoyed both. However, which one I enjoyed the most? 🤔
‘Doggystyle’ or ‘Ready to Die’?
[Polls Are Closed!!]
The Notorious B.I.G. – Ready to Die – 67%
Snoop Dogg – Doggystyle – 33%
