Life After Death

Tragedy heavily influenced the reception of this double album when it appeared shortly after the artist passed away. The project attempts to cover both street-level stories and polished radio hits. It serves as a significant release for the era.

Bad Boy Records provided the budget for a high-gloss New York hip-hop sound. The production signals a change in the genre toward sophisticated sample-heavy arrangements. It captures a moment where storytelling became the primary focus for the label.