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In this Classic GVM episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, we confront a bold and reflective question: How big is too big? Just because ambition drives us upward doesn’t mean everything about success is safe for our soul. When unchecked, growth can eclipse our values, distort our purpose, or even hollow out the original flame that fueled our journey.
We frame this dilemma through the lens of The Notorious B.I.G.’s seminal single, “Juicy.” With its iconic sample from Mtume’s “Juicy Fruit,” this track chronicles Biggie’s rise from sardine dinners in Bed–Stuy to boardrooms and blown‑up life, captured in lyrics like “fuss when the landlord dissed us… now we sip champagne when we thirsty.”
Biggie’s flow—smooth yet gritty, celebratory yet grounded—became a template for rags-to-riches storytelling, resonating with anyone chasing more than just fame. He honors the struggle, nods to the hood, and yet revels in the transformation: “Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
SONG OF THE DAY | JUICY - THE NOTORIOUS BIG
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