After being part of Jr. Mafia, Biggie Smalls introduced the world of Hip-Hop to one of his most talented artists -- Lil Kim.  I knew Lil Kim could rap from Player's Anthem and Get Money.  However when her debuted single hit 'No Time' hit the airwaves and video launched I knew this album would make Lil Kim a star.  Biggie gave Kim the right producers and writers, and allowed Kim to pen her own material as well.  The album is now 15 years old and is double platinum (the first female rapper to do this and then Missy thereafter).  The lyrical content was viewed as taboo for a female rapper at the time, but Kim was able to have the confidence and drive to not be ashamed of what she was rapping about.  Without her putting the blueprint to these daring songs I don't think a female rapper would be as ballsy to do it now.  I will say if you never heard this album please cope this.  The beats are sicks and I don't think you will find one song you can't vibe with.