Life After Death

In the lastest development to legitimate hip-hop in mainstream Americana (the postively reviewed Hustle & Flow also comes to mind), it seems that Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Biggie Smalls a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G., is getting a biopic. Even if it turns out to be a bad movie, the soundtrack should certainly be top notch. If Biggie's lyrics are any indication, expect a rags to riches story.

I made the change from a common thief
To up close and personal with Robin Leach
And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
The Moet and Alize keep me pissy
Girls used to diss me
Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
Now honies play me close like butter played toast
From the Mississippi down to the east coast
Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
Livin' life without fear
Puttin' 5 karats in my baby girl's ears
Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
And it's still all good