PLAY OFF 9: The Notorious B.I.G. 'Life After Death' Disc 1 vs Disc 2

Hip Hop World Cup

In the final episode of this series, we’re giving The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 double album Life After Death a Play-Off post-mortem to decide which of its two discs is the best.

Life After Death is Biggie’s second and final album, released a mere 16 days after his murder, and continues right where his revered debut Ready To Die left off. The beats are smoother, the hooks are catchier and the suits are shinier, but does Big Poppa’s brand of street-smart lyricism still blow us away?

Recorded live at a special event to celebrate Biggie’s life and work – attended by an all-star line-up of hip-hop greats, as well as P. Diddy – this episode sees us diving deep into B.I.G.’s bloated blockbuster and work out if it’s a misfire or masterpiece.

Also, stay tuned until the end as we attempt something that’s never been done before in the history of British podcasting. Don’t miss this one!

About HIP HOP WORLD CUP: THE PLAY OFFS 

It's the podcast that pits golden-age rap albums against each other in a fight for sonic supremacy!

In each episode, die-hard hip-hop heads Danny, James and Steve rate and debate two albums from rap music’s golden era (’88-‘96) to decide which one is best.

Using the patented TruSkore™ system, tracks are assigned numerical values – ‘ratings’ if you will – which the trio will use as a guide.

After the hosts vote for their favourite album, the winning LP claims the coveted Hip Hop World Cup tie and blazer badge combination pack and a trophy made of solid plastic.

This podcast is brought to you by TruSkore™, the world’s number one music evaluation system.

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