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Unbelievable.. Hear a version of The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic Ready to Die album before the sample clearances, beat switches, and verse chops. One word describes this album.. DOPE. Take a listen.

Download: The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready To Die (The O.G. Edition)

Tracklist:

1. Intro (Original Version With Uncleared Samples)
2. Things Done Changed (Original Version)
3. Gimme The Loot (Never Before Heard Uncensored Version)
4. Machine Gun Funk (DJ Premier’s Version)
5. Warning (Original Version)
6. Ready To Die (Original Version With Different Beat)
7. One More Chance (Original Version With Uncleared Sample)
8. Fuck Me (Interlude)
9. The What (feat. Method Man) (Original Version With Unheard Lyrics)
10. Juicy (Pete Rock’s Version)
11. Everyday Struggle (Original Demo Mix)
12. Me & My Bitch (Original Version With Different Beat)
13. Respect (Original Extended Edition)
14. Friend Of Mine (Original Demo Version)
15. Whatchu Want (Unreleased Original Version)
16. Suicidal Thoughts (Pete Rock’s Version)
17. Come On (feat. Sadat X) (Unreleased Original Version)
18. Who Shot Ya? (Original Demo Mix)
19. For The Macs & Dons (Unreleased Track)
20. Pepsi Freestyle (Unreleased Track)
21. Biggie Got The Hype Shit (Unreleased 1991 Demo Track)

[via Rosenberg Radio]

If you’ve never listened to Juan Epstein before, definitely check out my man Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds‘ podcast #20 featuring Pete Rock, the chocolate boy wonder. Remember talk readio? Oh, you don’t? Well, if you’ve never heard it before, Juan Epstein is a good start.

Check it: Juan Epstein Episode 20