B.I.G.
Ain’t no other kings in this rap thing, they siblings, Nothin’ but my children—one shot, they disappearin’
The Notorious B.I.G. (1972–1997), also known as Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he helped bring the East Coast rap scene back to international prominence during the 1990s. In 1994, he released his debut album, Ready to Die, which achieved enormous success with tracks such as “Juicy” and “Big Poppa”. His style, characterized by sophisticated rhymes, vivid storytelling about street life, and a distinctive flow, established him as one of the greatest storytellers in American rap. His career unfolded against the backdrop of the rivalry between the East Coast and West Coast hip-hop scenes, particularly his conflict with Tupac Shakur. On March 9, 1997, he was murdered in Los Angeles at just 24 years old; his killing remains unsolved. His second album, Life After Death, was released just weeks after his death and cemented his musical legacy. In 2020, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music.
Technique and media
A4 mono gel transfer of acrylic colors on 200gsm Fabriano Bristol Paper.
The Notorious B.I.G. (1972–1997), conosciuto anche come Biggie Smalls, è stato un rapper statunitense e una delle figure più influenti nella storia dell’hip hop. Nato e cresciuto a Brooklyn, New York, contribuì a riportare la scena rap della East Coast al centro dell’attenzione internazionale negli anni Novanta. Nel 1994 pubblicò il suo album di debutto, Ready to Die, che ottenne un enorme successo grazie a brani come “Juicy” e “Big Poppa”. Il suo stile, caratterizzato da rime sofisticate, narrazioni crude della vita di strada e un flow inconfondibile, lo rese uno dei più grandi narratori del rap americano. La sua carriera fu segnata dalla rivalità tra le scene hip hop della East Coast e della West Coast, in particolare dal conflitto con Tupac Shakur. Il 9 marzo 1997 fu assassinato a Los Angeles, a soli 24 anni, in un omicidio rimasto irrisolto. Il suo secondo album, Life After Death, uscì poche settimane dopo la sua morte e consolidò la sua eredità musicale. Nel 2020 è stato inserito nella Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a riconoscimento del suo straordinario contributo alla musica.
Tecnica e supporto
A4 mono gel print di colori acrilici su carta Bristol Fabriano da 200gmq.