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Mar 2017
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Notorious BIG- Life After Death Classic ...

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Will Gill returns for the latest talk about Notorious BIG's second and last studio album titled "Life After Death" which is a follow up to his critically acclaimed debut "Ready To Die" LP. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of this momentual hip-hop album from one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time so Will Gill and I discuss the album and debate on if Life After Death desrves the "Classic" stamp. Stay tuned for more classic album reviews which will be dropped by surprise on the aanniversary of the album.    If you want to get an idea of our criteria for the classic album review or a breakdown of how it works check out this podcast with founder of Dead End Hip Hop Kennith Inge  https://chrispy1132.podbean.com/mf/play/2ny6ju/Classic_Album_Discussion.mp3   Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @chrispy1132 Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guest: Will Gill Twitter: @Iam_willgil Check Out Will Gill and Vonte the Pro's Hip-Hop Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-review-podcast/id1046288987?mt=2    My podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa My listeners get a special promo code! Use "Platte" to get 10% off your purchase

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