Artist profile
The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G. was a Brooklyn-based rapper who became one of hip-hop's most influential figures in the mid-1990s, known for his distinctive flow and storytelling on albums like Ready to Die and Life After Death. His rapid rise and tragic death in 1997 cemented his legacy as a defining voice of East Coast rap during the genre's commercial peak.
Sound profile
The Notorious B.I.G. is a restrained with strong groove and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.
Tracks in catalog
5 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Juicy - 2016 Remaster - Clean The Notorious B.I.G. | 9712BE Major | |
 Hypnotize (feat. Pam Long) - Clean The Notorious B.I.G., Pam Long | 9412BE Major | |
 Big Poppa - 2016 Remaster The Notorious B.I.G. | 858AA Minor | |
 Hypnotize - 2005 Remaster The Notorious B.I.G. | 9412BE Major | |
 One More Chance / Stay with Me - Remix; 2016 Remaster The Notorious B.I.G. | 918BC Major |
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with The Notorious B.I.G.’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around The Notorious B.I.G. and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does The Notorious B.I.G. play at?
The Notorious B.I.G.'s tracks in our catalog range from 85 to 97 BPM, with a median of 94 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 95–100 BPM bucket.
What key are The Notorious B.I.G.'s tracks in?
The Notorious B.I.G.'s tracks are mostly in major keys (20% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 12B (E Major) with 3 tracks.
What artists mix well with The Notorious B.I.G.?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, The Notorious B.I.G. pairs well with 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Big Punisher. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was The Notorious B.I.G. most active?
Our catalog has The Notorious B.I.G. releases spanning 1995 to 2016, with the most tracks from the 1990s.
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