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The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album came out on Bad Boy in September 1994, a month after "Juicy," his first single for the label. The album, Ready to Die, was certified gold within two months, double-platinum the following year, and eventually quadruple-platinum. "Big Poppa," the second of the album's four singles, was nominated for a Grammy for best rap solo performance. Ready to Die marked a resurgence in East Coast hip hop, and Biggie was widely acclaimed for the narrative ability he displayed on the album's semi-autobiographical tales from his wayward youth. Away from the more playful radio-friendly singles "Birthdays was the worst days/Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay" he chortled on "Juicy" Biggie did not sugar-coat the drug-dealer lifestyle; the album's final track, "Suicidal Thoughts," sounded like a cry for help. "In street life you're not allowed to show if you care about something," Sean Combs told the New York Times. "You've got to keep that straight face. The flip side of that is this album. He's giving up all his vulnerability.
** Key Features**
- Oil-based paints were added to a tub of water. The paint, which floats atop the water, is moved around to create a swirling pattern.
- The base sheet of paper is then laid atop the water, grabbing the swirling paint pattern, then quickly removed. The sheet is then set aside to dry.
- Once dry, additional colors are added using the tie-dye process. The sheet is then crumpled to produce its soft cotton-like feel, and set aside to dry once more.
- This artistic technique creates a unique one-of-a-kind design each time.
** The release date for this item will soon be announced **
** very limited - Stock is available but very limited and it may or may not be restocked again after this sample sells out **
The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album came out on Bad Boy in September 1994, a month after "Juicy," his first single for the label. The album, Ready to Die, was certified gold within two months, double-platinum the following year, and eventually quadruple-platinum. "Big Poppa," the second of the album's four singles, was nominated for a Grammy for best rap solo performance. Ready to Die marked a resurgence in East Coast hip hop, and Biggie was widely acclaimed for the narrative ability he displayed on the album's semi-autobiographical tales from his wayward youth. Away from the more playful radio-friendly singles "Birthdays was the worst days/Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay" he chortled on "Juicy" Biggie did not sugar-coat the drug-dealer lifestyle; the album's final track, "Suicidal Thoughts," sounded like a cry for help. "In street life you're not allowed to show if you care about something," Sean Combs told the New York Times. "You've got to keep that straight face. The flip side of that is this album. He's giving up all his vulnerability.
** Key Features**
- Oil-based paints were added to a tub of water. The paint, which floats atop the water, is moved around to create a swirling pattern.
- The base sheet of paper is then laid atop the water, grabbing the swirling paint pattern, then quickly removed. The sheet is then set aside to dry.
- Once dry, additional colors are added using the tie-dye process. The sheet is then crumpled to produce its soft cotton-like feel, and set aside to dry once more.
- This artistic technique creates a unique one-of-a-kind design each time.