Q Magazine only gave 'Ready To Die' 3 out of 5 stars in its original review.
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15 Things You Need To Know About Notorious B.I.G's 'Ready To Die'

14. Q Magazine only gave 'Ready To Die' 3 out of 5 stars in its original review.
The review said: "The natural rapping, clever use of sound effects and acted dialogue, and concept element (from a baby being born at the start to the fading heartbeat at the end) set this well apart from the average gangsta bragging".