Production like this is the reason that the 90's can never be considered overrated

@KaizerMan

6 жыл бұрын

Ironically it most definitely is. A classic beat, but production-wise there was little effort put into this by the Bad Boy producers. Those producers (mainly Puffy) were notorious for never really composing any original beats with a lot of the production on a ton of Bad Boy songs like Juicy, Hypnotize, Victory, Big Poppa, I'll Be Missing You and more all having beats that were simply made from loops of sections of other songs. Now of course you could argue everybody sampled in Hip Hop in the 90s and sampling is fine, I agree, but most Hip Hop heads will also agree that Puffy watered down the art of sampling and used it as a way to just re-release old hits into new tracks and make money of them. That is why I agree this beat sounds beautiful, but that's 99% due to the original by Bobby Caldwell. It's the Bobby Caldwell composition in the back and Biggie's lyrics alongside the dope chorus that make Sky's The Limit a classic. The beat however is just only good because of Bobby Caldwell. So yeah, a lot of Bad Boy and Puff Daddy production can definitely be labelled overrated for sure fam :P

@leelohaskin7941

6 жыл бұрын

Kaizer-Man don't forget about "All about the Benjamin's" wasnt that original for them?

@limbotvperu6867

4 жыл бұрын

@@KaizerMan dude sorry but being simple its and art form.

@JesusSavesSouls

4 жыл бұрын

@@KaizerMan "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" - Leonardo Da Vinci

@jayskicksnfits9372

4 жыл бұрын

@@KaizerMan *off* , not of.

This beat makes me think about life's destiny. Time flies. Life is definitely what you make of it. Make wise decisions.

@alfredcowans6212

7 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!...IT DAM SURE DO MAKE U THINK!!!..

@yxngsavage_00

7 жыл бұрын

Luly

@luly2369

7 жыл бұрын

***** huh?

@Brodychett

7 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you

@Skippy07

7 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you too.

A good instrumental to wake up to every morning.

@ali965

5 жыл бұрын

smoked to this instrumental on a cold starry night. very mesmerising ill tell you.

@Kevinguth

2 жыл бұрын

You're right I will have to make this part of my morning routine, this and mic Geronimo shit's real and may even through Keith Murray, the most beautfifullest thing in there too, Peace to you.

@jaxxstone8154

4 ай бұрын

Bro I’m listening to it now in the morning just meditating and vibing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 have a good day bro

one of the best beats ever created that's for sure

@SunnyDarkoShow

3 жыл бұрын

facts

@sadetwizelve

2 жыл бұрын

There wasn't much to it,the sample isn't chopped much,there's an overlay for the bass and added drums. Not mich to it technically,Notorious Thugs is a better beat to me. It was done from scratch.

Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.

@BrownsvilleBaby_Est

Жыл бұрын

Say that!!!

@javieralfambrarodriguez8034

3 ай бұрын

thanks bro

Bobby Caldwell's music lives on through this song. He had a good R&B run back in the day. It proves once again real music is timeless. R.I.P. B.I.G.

This song just sounds like you’re reflecting on happy moments of your childhood, time with your loved ones, people you’ve lost. There’s so much life essence in this.

This beat is literally the music I listen to when I walk in the evening...the sky is orange and red and purple, the leaves rustling, the noise of traffic, and just putting in my earbuds and lifting my hood over my head, and just...walk. Reflect, contemplate, remember the past, think of the future, cherish the present, man. This is perhaps the smoothest beat of all time, tied with Today Was A Good Day by Ice Cube. Two of my favorite beats of all time. These were the good old days of hip hop, I swear.

@spaceepandaa

7 жыл бұрын

This comment made me appreciate the small things on my way home. Thank you for that man.

@jazzy6133

7 жыл бұрын

ThaDedication Uppppp

@blizzyg1280

6 жыл бұрын

#️⃣BigFacts‼️... if only I was born in tha 80’s instead of tha 90’s to witness this great music 💯

@denzela-kum2186

5 жыл бұрын

You couldn’t have said it better! 🙌🏾

@thoyo

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Definitely a beat that makes you reminisce.

My late father used to have this CD and would always play it when he used to take me to my summer job back in 2001. This was and remains my favorite track on it. He traded in the car the next year and was upset that he accidentally left it in the CD player when he did. Rest in peace to Dad and Biggie.

@sexyhomeowner9345

4 жыл бұрын

Cool memory. xD

@PrincessofPower84

3 жыл бұрын

@@sexyhomeowner9345 Thank you! 🥰

@tresojos

3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace to your dad

@PrincessofPower84

3 жыл бұрын

@@tresojos Thank you. God bless. 🙏

@BigTarver

3 жыл бұрын

Man, this song is so powerful, I love going in the comments and finding peoples ideas and memories about this song, Rest In Peace to your Father and Biggie, stay safe out there

it makes you think about the past. RIP B.I.G.

@stephendelvacchio9043

7 жыл бұрын

Coolin_11 2pac

@faruktelarevic1246

6 жыл бұрын

STEPHEN DElVACCHIO man dont argue about Big and Pac they are both legends.They were murdered because of stupid argues and misunderstanding.

This beat wants me to talk with friends I have'nt seen in years.

@mrtruthhurts2307

6 жыл бұрын

Julio Acceus dope

@whyyousoantii_socialllantt9594

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@shelbywhite4496

Жыл бұрын

Word

Why can't they make hip hop beats like this anymore?!?!

@LIQUIDxOCELOT93

9 жыл бұрын

BriansThing some still do, you just need to find who.

@saintsrenegade1887

9 жыл бұрын

Make up and smell the fucking flowers dumbass the world don't do hip hop like this no more

@LIQUIDxOCELOT93

9 жыл бұрын

Saints Renegade you obviously got no clue about what you're talkin about, maybe if you'd pull your head from the mainstream shit it's deep in you'd be able to see what's out there. quit makin a fool out of yourself.

@KKTRLZ

9 жыл бұрын

BriansThing DJ Premiere

@JisINSANE3

8 жыл бұрын

+BriansThing Cause a lot of these 90's rap songs ripped beats from artist songs from the 70's and 80's this beat is sampled from bobby caldwell's "my flame". At first rappers did not get sued for copyright infringement cause the original artist never thought these petty rap songs were shit only to find out later not only did they amount to something but they far exceeded in popularity to even the original artist song and thus everyone got sued for royalties and infringement. Thus ending that era of beats and force rappers to make there own beats.

Love this beat. So nostalgic. Miss this era of life.

@richardmynatt1777

Ай бұрын

So right

One of the best beats I've ever heard.

@iHaveN0Nam3

Жыл бұрын

Hello

One word to describe this timeless

@SunnyDarkoShow

3 жыл бұрын

facts.

@iHaveN0Nam3

Жыл бұрын

Fr

Easily one of the smoothest beats of all time, and a viable one-track answer to why the mainstream hip-hop of today is pure garbage. Even without Biggie's heartfelt story about his experiences coming up laid over it, this beat still puts pictures in your head and makes you feel something. Just read the comments and see the proof.

@tawhirilee4080

Жыл бұрын

Mmm agreed

@waynethomas7579

Жыл бұрын

RIP Bobby Caldwell who made this original beat

This just makes you sit there watching the sun set in the horizon thinking of past times and the meaning of your life. This hits home.

@poohbee1472

7 жыл бұрын

charles rob Nailed it!! 😏

@BrownsvilleBaby_Est

Жыл бұрын

Word

@SeAn-TheRuLeR

10 ай бұрын

I'm doing that at this exact moment brother couldn't have said it better myself

Why am I so obsessed with this beat ?! 👍🏾💯

@sevnmi314

8 жыл бұрын

Same

@ReelNoble

8 жыл бұрын

Because they put life into this beat. It's a story in itself.

@listentocky1

8 жыл бұрын

+New Channels: Noble Ambition hence, the name

@mobxndz7138

8 жыл бұрын

+Niem Garza same

@SunsetMiller

8 жыл бұрын

i know man it's so fucking sticky hahah

This track just gives me a sense of HOPE R.I.P Mr. Christopher Wallace🙌

I can imagine listening to this beat in my car in the daylight in the afternoon. With the roof off and me driving with my friends in the back and we're just chilling. Enjoying life to the fullest. 😊

@verticalstriker5413

5 жыл бұрын

Yeeee man i feel ya 🤙🏼😌

this is the hip hop that will stand the test of time. This is one of the best hip hop tracks and i listen to it all the time. For most of us, this music brings us back to a better time when hip hop changed the world and everything was still new. Rip Biggie

The best biggie song of all time.. Helped me when i was half way homeless in sin city sleeping on my boys floor.. This song uplifted me

This beat reminds me and makes me think about my past. About 90`s and my childhood. We were 8 boys from two houses which was situated next to each other in small city center. but then government said we all need to leave and turned our houses to night clubs. We were all approximately same age (~12-14) so we were togather from day one and was doing all kind of shit what 8 young boys can do in the 90`s without internet and mobile phone :D !!! Since we were splited we doesn`t keep contact with each other anymore and the internet came later,when you was already grown up and forgot your childhood crew. And thats just life. I`m weirdo :D Some nostalgic times. I miss the old days !!! Time fly so fast.

@jonathanlewis3067

8 жыл бұрын

This Beat Does Make Me Think About Life ,Also B.i.g & Pac How They Could Have Ended The Beef But Now They're Gone 😓

@alfredcowans6212

8 жыл бұрын

naaah Dog...Far from Weirdo man!..im in the Same Boat with u!..Beats like this make u think..For instance...i see myself standing on a hill...an its a nice Cloudy Cool Day...an im lookin at the Sky..thinkin about my life..an my happy times as a kid..an the people i lost along the way....u ain't Weird brother..U jus a have Creative Mind!..

@CristianDMusic

7 жыл бұрын

Damn, that end is kinda (pretty) saddening, do shit you did in the past with ur crew and u could possibly remember their names using pieces of your memory associated with your friends. That's what came to mind. Good luck and find your friends' names, you can do it. =)

@RE1jill

7 жыл бұрын

Arturs Puzaks k

@ksager123

6 жыл бұрын

GOLDEN ERA UNDERGROUND HIP HOP new hiphop won't have the same feel

I love climbing up Stone Mountain and listening to this instrumental to watch the sun set. It puts me in a zen mode 🧘🏽‍♀️

Best 5 rap beats ever: Juicy, Skys the Limit, Keep Ya Head Up, Regulate and Today Was a Good Day

@tylerhager8581

8 жыл бұрын

true🔥

@swerve361

8 жыл бұрын

shook ones part 2?

@f41nT

8 жыл бұрын

+Robson1898vascao never haha

@bendervelosoc.r.f8456

8 жыл бұрын

sem luchini do camp lo kkkkkkķk

@hasselett

8 жыл бұрын

Shook Ones deserves a spot, otherwise I agree. great list (y)

This beat makes me feel some kind of way :-(

@poohbee1472

7 жыл бұрын

Alterick Wilson Me too!

@SSKMusicBeats

6 жыл бұрын

This is the feeling I get from Jay Z "Regrets" and Biggie "Every day Struggle"

@angiesworld8038

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, how does it make you feel?

@asiathaabraat_3127

3 жыл бұрын

@@angiesworld8038 It makes me feel bad and everything going on in my life I rlly had to listen to this I’m hurt and I’m a child I shouldn’t feel this pain I’m feeling RIP NOTORIOUS B.I.G 😭😫 !!

This song hits so deep to the heart. A beautiful beat with excellent execution of rhythms. Nostalgic with an empty sorrow. I miss him and his talented personality 🥺😇🙏

Just days before my 17th birthday this track (album) dropped. 38 now. Still rock it. Classic beats never get old or die. Mad props to DJ Clark Kent who produced this beat.

I love this instrumental. 😊🙌👏🙏

when u wake up with a perfect balcony view smoking loud.

@TraceurMovement

7 жыл бұрын

Fat Albert you seem pretty alright man

@roaminhomin

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao I'm drinking wine spitting over my balcony.

The song makes you sit on the hood of your car and watch the sunset. And as you looking at the sunset, you think about all the things you have done in your life and knowing that you can accomplish more because.....SKY'S IS THE LIMIT!

@SacredSacral

Жыл бұрын

I like this vision.

@daradiant1

Жыл бұрын

@@SacredSacral Thank you

One day I'll be riding alone in my Benz After being broke in the past ... And I'll be listening to this masterpiece and thanking God and reminiscing about how badly I was treated in the past when I had nothing .. and I'll be saying " I did it " ... Believe in everything u dream of cuz sky's the limit 💙... R.i.p biggie gone in our sights and not in our Hearts❤️

@ReallyLuv3

Жыл бұрын

This is the realest comment! Wish u well man 💯

This is sooo smooth. I love it.

Just sitting here thinking about life ,how far I've come and how further I must go. I'm an 80s baby that's seen and been through alot ,losing Pac and Biggie was is still a tragedy. Keep pushing forward and may you make it.

And I thought I was the only one hypnotized by this infectious melody...I love you all.

I think I enjoy Biggie's work because it feels so much like he's collaborated with Nujabes a lot of the time. Rest in Peace, both of you.

@guerradan

7 жыл бұрын

NimbusFilms May them rest in beats, brother

Who could possibly dislike this? This is one of few songs that put me in my feelings. My mom used to sing the chorus to me as a kid and I'm glad she did. I will never forget those moments. It makes me think about everything I and my friends have been through. Ill never forget this

This chilling,sad beat makes remembering Biggie. R.I.P Biggie,you will be never missed :(

Sounds heavenly on me new Sennheiser HD800s! Can't believe it's been 20 years since I was listening to this in middle school, the beat sounds even better now!

Whoever produced this killed it and B.I.G killed it

@MrHunter1208

9 ай бұрын

DJ Clark Kent

gotta be one of the best hip hop beats. I could listen to this one all day.

The smoothest biggie instrumental🔥🔥😎

this beat is beautiful it makes me wanna cry tho

One of the best Biggie Beats

This beat chills me out :)

This is 2018 and BIG's death STILL hurts like yesterday. Gone but NEVER Forgotten. Love you, BIG.

@beaszze

6 жыл бұрын

G Norwood I will never get over Bigs death....

@mugsykeeper1

6 жыл бұрын

B. Easzze I know how you feel - my heart just hurts, thinking about his short life and how he simply wanted to make music.

@gwise8095

4 жыл бұрын

Biggie still alive.Juss look at his Son

@gwise8095

4 жыл бұрын

This world is wicked ..We all miss Big ,but to come bacc and live out here I wouldn't want that for him.He been through enough in his 20s and even before

Man I get teared up whenever I hear this. Just thinking bout what Big would've became had he lived.

Bobby Caldwell my flame nice sample and fire song

One of the best beats that was ever created

8 very smooth and somewhat complex chords in this song

this melody...the epitopy of melancholic energy...sounds like this they are a syphony that remedies... negativity flows and goes turning into something heavenly. so what's the recipe, don't contrive to survive... just thank ur lucky stars carve a path to the sky... there ain't a limit recognise that this heaven and your really living init....can u feel it. mirror image open up your inner feelings... coz when the clouds break its our fate the sky's the limit

My Flame......Bobby Caldwell Salute to one of greatest pioneers of hip hop.....there's but 1 NOTORIOUS B I G......R I P!!!!

I want this played at my funeral...

Pac, Biggie. Come back. Please, we miss you guys...

90s Hip-Hop/Rap will never be matched

RIP Notorious Big The King Of New York The Greatest Rapper Of All Time 1972 - 1997 At The Age Of 24 Years Old.

I can listen to this instrumental and this song for days .It will just never get old.I really wish Big was alive he would have made so much more good music :/

aaa~~~ this beat is so relaxing. Makes you think about the past, present, and future..

Only 24 And This Was His Second Album The World Is Cold RIP Biggie💔💔

Biggie Smalls was a visionary! He could see the picture of this song, and depict it with wordplay. Brilliant song, by: Biggie Smalls

This beat is so reflective!

Grew up with this song. Really gives you hope, man. Just keep moving forward no matter what. There's always gonna be people telling you that you can't do it, but you've gotta keep moving forward despite all the negativity. Trust me, I know. ~Good night.

Bobby Caldwell - My Flame

@hadleycmichael

4 жыл бұрын

Too slow...try Portrait's "Heartstring" Which did come from Caldwell

@i_am_gohan9232

3 жыл бұрын

This was sped up for bigs song.

2019 R.I.P. BIG WORDS CANT EXPLAIN HOW GOOD U WERE IN THE HIP HOP COMMUNITY💯🌍🎼🎧🎤

the beat is from bobby caldwell my flame both songs are incredible go listen to it

@sailescgmail

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I found this song on Bobby Caldwell's album and thought 'This sounds familiar!' Kinda melancholy vibe but still smooth.

@christopherkhan5987

6 жыл бұрын

Young kids really dont understand where the music comes from.

@BomberMonkAssassin32

4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherkhan5987 I first heard this beat on the 5th Ward Boyz track entitled"Bitch Pleeze" from their 1993 album Ghetto Dope

Love this beat first time I heard the instrumental was back in 2009.

I remember my - (now) wife (then) girlfriend - getting ready to go out with this CD playing in the background. We'd get into my little '94 Camry. Bump this song driving down Lake Shore Drive (Chicago) with the city skyline and the world in front of us. It was so sexy. I'm glad that Biggie was the background music to a chapter in my life's story.

I still to this day and while freestylin to this instro as I look at the album art and say to myself, Big knew it was coming. The rap era changed with the years and one thing I definitely noticed now is the 90s soul is untouchable. Reason why is because nowadays artist (male and female) do to what they think fans demand instead of doing what they feel- Putting their heart and soul on a beat. Same for the producer, when was the last time You heard a Hip/Hop beat like this?

...Hurts to listen to BIG's music - miss him so much.

IMO the greatest beat of all time! Gives me a beautiful feeling and inspires me. It really looks like it was made when BIG got to the top of the world, and if you check that it really was like that! One of his last songs as I recall. Sky's the limit baby!

this was a man of legend, rest in peace notorious b.i.g

this is great for studying, thanks. The original versions, I kept rapping along and getting distracted from studying ;)

2:42 - That's the same exact sound effect the bumpers make in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - Casino Night Zone

@whyyousoantii_socialllantt9594

5 жыл бұрын

On me

This will always be my favorite record by Big. Sky's truly is the Limit... a lyrical gem.... that beat was perfect.

this beat is soothing period...

Makes me wish I was in the 90s in new york

@jameleason8200

6 жыл бұрын

duli medina it was fun

@AkramDeX

4 жыл бұрын

Before the twin towers collapsed

@gwise8095

4 жыл бұрын

Yea life was simple bacc in the g Boss,Tommy Hilfiger,Fubu was the gear Walkman no iPod,iPhone Juss simple living....Goose Coats.Peanut butter timbs

WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT

I challenge anybody to find an instrumental as beautiful as this, that says as much about life w/o a word. this is one of the best of all time.

@henriwaynei128

9 ай бұрын

Play daughters- John meyer, heal the pain- George Michael , the plan- wiz Khalifa

Late night riding through the city or a laid back evening on the porch enjoying the breeze.

i was playing this song so much before high school graduation

This beat makes me wanna cry rih Big love you

Thanks Notorious B.I.G and thanks Bobby Caldwell for this amazing sample.

Why did we have to lose biggie I never got to listen to him because he was before my time but when I was 13 I found him and he was really good with things to say and this song is my favorite song by him R.I.P Biggie

This Beat Goes Hard Af, R.I.P. B.I.G

moms always told me sky was the limit, she showed me the light, but then i had to dim it. bring it all down, then i made her frown so many times, i could tell she disappointed in her mind. i could see it. i wanted to be the best, best believe it. i never tried to make you sad, but no matter what i did, it always seem to make ya mad. but u still showed me love, no matter what i did u still gave me hugs. this is for u mom, still trying to make you proud, i love you mom and ill say it out loud. -jw

I can never stop listening to this, ever since I have found this song a week ago or so

Man what I wouldn't give to have the 90's back.!!!!!

it's reflective music to me.

This beat is beautiful

This is the best beat ever made i cant stop to hear it

That's right y'all. Sky's the limit. So smooth and relaxing and sexy

Back when rap artist had class and style

So beautiful helps me when in stress foreals

Listening to this makes me miss the 90s more & more...almost saddening but life goes on

This beat will make you cry for some reason

I'm not sure who used this beat first but a RnB group by the name of Portrait has the same beat. Their song is called Heartstrings.

@QueenK88

8 жыл бұрын

+Alterick Wilson Bobby Caldwell The Flame

This Song Was Sampled From Bobby Caldwell's Flame

@hadleycmichael

4 жыл бұрын

Too slow...try Portrait's "Heartstring" Which did come from Caldwell

@funkynigerian8886

4 жыл бұрын

hadleycmichael I think they sped up the sample

When i heard my favourite rappers talk bout how life was hell/ I couldnt relate in my youth, its like i was meant to rebel/ But the farther that i walked, now my journey for peace / Or is it life, where all i expect is something worse than defeat/ a slow descent to the depths, in the heart of the beast / Now my anger rages like a fire that destroys whats in its path/ I see myself falling, but only care where i land/ Life is a bitch, whether or not you understand it/ It hits you like a train, Reaching out for something, now a reason to stand/ for a cause or belief, for when i witness the evil of man/ So i wont succumb to the grief, Its carried by people that i know are with me Its carried by those around me, the weight of it all Its a fight against myself, and winner takes all You can pitch all you want, but id rather play ball I dont think its that good lol just thought id share it, felt like writing I admit that i more, but it didnt do much good

I'm limitless when it comes to things I can do anything I set my mind to, so time is precious I have all to gain nothing to lose

Reminds me of Sim City or a post-modern Weather Channel.

@spearvhs

9 жыл бұрын

That would be the realest weather channel of all time.

@vynroeq3401

8 жыл бұрын

ITS GON' RAIN

@julioacceus253

7 жыл бұрын

Spear Imagine that. A weather channel with a Chillhop or Majestic radio attached.