Song Details

• Artist: Hypnotize
• Category: Foreign Music
• Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop/Rap
• Released: 2025-02-01
• Duration: 3:38

“Hypnotize” is a renowned song by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., featuring uncredited vocals by Pamela Long. Released on March 4, 1997, as the lead single from his album Life After Death, it became the last song he released before his untimely death in a drive-by shooting a week later. The track achieved significant commercial success, becoming the fifth song by a credited artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 posthumously, and the first since John Lennon’s “(Just Like) Starting Over” in 1980.

The song was produced by Sean “Puffy” Combs and samples Herb Alpert’s 1979 hit “Rise,” written by Andy Armer and Randy “Badazz” Alpert. The infectious beat, combined with The Notorious B.I.G.’s smooth delivery, made “Hypnotize” an instant classic. Rolling Stone ranked it number 30 on their list of the “100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time.”

The accompanying music video features high-speed chases and luxurious settings, encapsulating the opulent lifestyle often portrayed in The Notorious B.I.G.’s music. Over the years, “Hypnotize” has remained a staple in hip-hop culture, influencing numerous artists and being featured in various media.

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