What is the title of the first studio album by The Notorious B.I.G.?

The first studio album by The Notorious B.I.G. is Ready to Die. Released on September 13, 1994, it introduced Christopher Wallace—also known as Biggie Smalls—to a national audience and established Bad Boy Records as a major force in East Coast hip-hop.

The album blends vivid street narratives with dark humor, vulnerability and polished production. Sean “Puffy” Combs served as executive producer, while producers such as Easy Mo Bee, DJ Premier and Lord Finesse helped shape its sound. Its best-known singles include “Juicy,” “Big Poppa” and “One More Chance.”

Ready to Die is often confused with Biggie’s other releases. Life After Death was his second studio album, released shortly after his death in 1997. Born Again was a posthumous album issued in 1999, while Duets: The Final Chapter arrived in 2005. Ready to Die remains his sole studio album released during his lifetime and is widely regarded as a landmark of 1990s rap.