This was late at night after studio sessions. I went to almost all of the sessions for Ready to Die. And I'd go out in the street to get the cab, and Biggie would wait in the shadows.

Still though, my favorite songs on Ready to Die are “Juicy” and “Everyday Struggle.” “Juicy” is a rags-to-riches story, but it’s also a metaphor for Hip-Hop and I believe that is why ...