The Notorious B.I.G.

"Gimme The Loot" by The Notorious B.I.G. from Ready to Die (1994)

While Biggie's easy flow and polished narrative skills were his biggest asset, it was his creativity that took this song to another level. This track plays out like movie: two young hustlers try to make a score and it turns out not be as easy as they thought. The brilliance here is that Biggie plays both characters, with two distinct attitudes and vocal styles (Biggie's classic mafioso character takes the confident leader position, while his seemingly younger pal is hot-headed and quicker with his flow). This is a true storyteller at his best.