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Biggie's smooth-talking alter ego and luxurious lifestyle.
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1995
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A tribute to Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur.
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Coolio featuring L.V.Reported release: 1995Date needs verification
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The recording developed around Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise, with Doug Rasheed producing and L.V. layering vocal parts into a choir-like sound. Coolio described the verses arriving quickly. Wonder required the...
Read background and sourcesI'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By
Method Man featuring Mary J. BligeRelease: 1995Source checked
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A hip-hop/R&B duet sampling Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
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