The Notorious B.I.G. - Respect (Official Audio)

"Respect" is a track by The Notorious B.I.G. from his 1994 debut album, Ready to Die. The song, which features vocals by Diana King, is an autobiographical narrative of the early life of The Notorious B.I.G., from birth to his start in street life. It is an early example of the detailed storytelling that became a recognized feature of his work within hip hop and is a key track in the overall narrative of the album. Subscribe to The Notorious B.I.G. channel:    / @notoriousbig   The Notorious B.I.G. - Greatest Hits –    • The Notorious B.I.G. - Greatest Hits   The Notorious B.I.G. - Official Music Videos –    • The Notorious B.I.G. - Official Music Videos   Christopher Wallace, known professionally as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie, or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 21, 1972. His debut album Ready to Die, released in September 1994, included singles such as “Juicy,” “Big Poppa,” “One More Chance,” “Warning,” and “Everyday Struggle.” Wallace’s second album, Life After Death, released posthumously in 1997, included tracks such as “Hypnotize,” “Mo Money Mo Problems,” “Sky’s the Limit,” “Ten Crack Commandments,” and “Notorious Thugs.” The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Biggie received four Grammy nominations during his career. His catalog continues to be referenced in hip hop. #TheNotoriousBIG #Respect #DianaKing #HipHop #ReadyToDie The Notorious B.I.G. - Respect (feat. Diana King) (Official Audio).