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Big Willie Style

Will Smith · 1997

58 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks, playful lyrics, and infectious beats that embody late '90s hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful anthems for celebration
  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for parties

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer serious, introspective themes
  • dislike playful, upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Big Willie Style' was released in November 1997, Will Smith was transitioning from a successful television career with 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' to becoming a mainstream music artist. This album followed his previous release, 'Big Willie Style' marked a significant moment in his career as it solidified his status as a pop-rap crossover star.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 1:51
  • 2 Y’all Know 3:57
  • 3 Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It 3:47
  • 4 Candy 3:56
  • 5 Chasing Forever 4:15
  • 6 Keith B‐Real I (interlude) 1:07
  • 7 Don’t Say Nothin’ 4:22
  • 8 Miami 3:17
  • 9 Yes Yes Y’all 4:23
  • 10 I Loved You 4:12
  • 11 Keith B‐Real II (interlude) 0:30
  • 12 It’s All Good 4:04
  • 13 Just the Two of Us 5:15
  • 14 Keith B‐Real III (interlude) 1:54
  • 15 Big Willie Style 3:35
  • 16 Men in Black 3:45
  • 17 Just Cruisin’ (remix) 4:14

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