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.

8 tracksHip-Hop· 1994–2016

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Sound profile

The Notorious B.I.G. is a restrained with strong groove and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Hip-Hop

Signature sound

Unusually low drive for Hip-Hop.

drive

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 85–98 BPM with a median of 94 · predominantly major keys (25% minor) · most common key: 12B (E Major) with 4 tracks.

BPM spread

85–89

90–94

95–99

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B1 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A2 8B1 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B4

Sound profile evolution

How The Notorious B.I.G.’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration against the typical Hip-Hop tempo.

Sound profile shift

1994–2005·7 tracks

2006–2016·1 tracks

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Tempo migration · yearly average

This artistTypical Hip-Hop

What changed

Across The Notorious B.I.G.'s catalog, groove has thinned; tempos have climbed from ~85 to ~91 BPM.

Release volume by decade

1990s

2010s

Tracks in catalog

8 total · sortable

Big Poppa - 2005 Remaster

The Notorious B.I.G.

858A

Hip-Hop

Juicy - 2016 Remaster - Clean

The Notorious B.I.G.

9712B

Hip-Hop

Hypnotize (feat. Pam Long) - Clean

The Notorious B.I.G., Pam Long

9412B

Hip-Hop

Juicy

The Notorious B.I.G.

9712B

Hip-Hop

Real Love Remix (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)

The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige

983B

R&B

Big Poppa - 2016 Remaster

The Notorious B.I.G.

858A

Hip-Hop

Hypnotize - 2005 Remaster

The Notorious B.I.G.

9412B

Hip-Hop

One More Chance / Stay with Me - Remix; 2016 Remaster

The Notorious B.I.G.

918B

Hip-Hop

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Big Poppa - 2005 Remaster The Notorious B.I.G.	858AA Minor	30%Warm-up	1994	Hip-Hop
Juicy - 2016 Remaster - Clean The Notorious B.I.G.	9712BE Major	41%Sustainer	1996	Hip-Hop
Hypnotize (feat. Pam Long) - Clean The Notorious B.I.G., Pam Long	9412BE Major	40%Sustainer	1997	Hip-Hop
Juicy The Notorious B.I.G.	9712BE Major	39%Sustainer	1995	Hip-Hop
Real Love Remix (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.) The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige	983BD♭ Major	42%Sustainer	1995	R&B
Big Poppa - 2016 Remaster The Notorious B.I.G.	858AA Minor	41%Sustainer	1995	Hip-Hop
Hypnotize - 2005 Remaster The Notorious B.I.G.	9412BE Major	26%Warm-up	1997	Hip-Hop
One More Chance / Stay with Me - Remix; 2016 Remaster The Notorious B.I.G.	918BC Major	47%Sustainer	2016	Hip-Hop

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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 98 BPM, with a median of 94 BPM. Across 8 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 (25% minor across 8 tracks). The most common single key is 12B (E Major) with 4 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 1994 to 2016, with the most tracks from the 1990s.

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