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Notorious B.I.G. (song)

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"Notorious B.I.G." is a song and single by The Notorious B.I.G. from the album Born Again, which features Lil' Kim, and Puff Daddy. As a tribute song, Lil' Kim and Puff Daddy's verses were recorded following Wallace's 1997 death, while Biggie's verse, originally from an unreleased song revolves around his experience in the hospital while being comforted by attractive female nurses.[1] It samples the song "Notorious" by Duran Duran.[2]

ReleasedDecember 11, 1999 (1999-12-11)
Genre
Length3:11
Label
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"Notorious B.I.G."
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Single by The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy, and Lil' Kim
from the album Born Again
ReleasedDecember 11, 1999 (1999-12-11)
Genre
Length3:11
Label
Songwriters
Producers
the Notorious B.I.G. singles chronology
"Dead Wrong"
(1999)		 "Notorious B.I.G."
(1999)		 "Runnin' (Dying to Live)"
(2003)
Puff Daddy singles chronology
"Satisfy You"
(1999)		 "Notorious B.I.G."
(1999)		 "Do You Like It...Do You Want It..."
(2000)
Lil' Kim singles chronology
"Get Naked"
(1999)		 "Notorious B.I.G."
(1999)		 "No Matter What They Say"
(2000)
Music video
"Notorious B.I.G." on YouTube
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In February 2013, the song resurfaced on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart at #5 for one week.[3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Puff Daddy and features a narrative where he invites a security guard (played by Tracy Morgan) to a house party.[4] The video is notable for its extensive cameos from figures in hip hop and pop culture, including 98 Degrees, Krayzie Bone, Thug Queen, Cuban Link, Wish Bone, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Nas, Jennifer Lopez, Lil' Cease, and Fat Joe.

Track listing

12-inch single

A-side

  1. "Notorious" (club mix) – 3:12
  2. "Notorious" (instrumental) – 3:12

B-side

  1. "Dead Wrong" (radio edit) – 3:12
  2. "Nasty Boy" (remix) – 4:15

Remix

A-side

  1. "Notorious" (remix) (dirty mix)
  2. "Notorious" (remix) (clean mix)
  3. "Notorious" (remix) (instrumental)

B-side

  1. "Biggie" (dirty mix)
  2. "Biggie" (clean mix)
  3. "Biggie" (instrumental)

CD single

  1. "The Notorious B.I.G." (radio mix)
  2. "The Notorious B.I.G." (club mix)
  3. "The Notorious B.I.G." (instrumental)
  4. "Dead Wrong" (Main w-o Eminem)
  5. "One More Chance"/"Stay with Me" (remix)

Charts

More information Chart (1999–2000), Peak position ...
Chart performance for "Notorious B.I.G."
Chart (1999–2000) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 51
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6]15
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] 61
Germany (GfK)[8]56
France (SNEP)[9]95
Ireland (IRMA)[10]46
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[11] 11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12]78
Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[13]34
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[14]44
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[15]68
UK Singles (Official Charts)[16]16
UK Hip Hop/R&B (Official Charts)[17]4
US Billboard Hot 100[18]82
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19]30
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[20]28
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More information Chart (2009), Peak position ...
Chart (2009) Peak
position
Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[21] 49
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Year-end charts

More information Chart (2000), Position ...
Chart (2000) Position
UK Urban (Music Week)[22] 27
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Certifications

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Certifications for "Notorious B.I.G."
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[23] Gold 15,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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