: Biggie reportedly studied Bone Thugs' style for two weeks to master their triple-time flow before recording.
The most famous aspect of the track is Biggie’s ability to "chameleon" his flow to match the signature rapid-fire delivery of Bone Thugs. Biggie Smalls - Notorious Thugs
: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are the only group to record with both The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac while both legends were still alive. ⚡ The Legendary Verse : Biggie reportedly studied Bone Thugs' style for
: The verse opens with the iconic line: "I grew up a fuckin' screw-up / Got introduced to the game, got an ounce and fuckin' blew up" . 🎹 Production & Sound The Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Thugs (Official Audio) and 2Pac while both legends were still alive
: He effortlessly transitioned from his usual "laid-back" Brooklyn style to a complex, rhythmic speed-rap.
: Recorded at The Hit Factory in New York, the session was fueled by Hennessy and weed; several members of Bone Thugs reportedly "passed out" after their recording.
"Notorious Thugs" is the legendary opening track of the second disc of Biggie Smalls ' 1997 double album, . It is celebrated as one of the most technical and impressive collaborations in hip-hop history, uniting the East Coast king with the melodic, fast-paced style of the Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony . 🎙️ The Collaboration