"Sky's the Limit" is the third and final single from The Notorious B.I.G.'s second album Life After Death. It features vocals from R&B group 112 and somber production from Clark Kent. It contains a sample from the songs "My Flame" by Bobby Caldwell and "Keep On" by D. Train. In the US, it was released as a triple A-side along with "Going Back to Cali" and "Kick In the Door". The track was certified Gold by the RIAA. Spike Jonze directed the song's music video.
"Skys the Limit" | ||||
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Single by The Notorious B.I.G. featuring 112 | ||||
from the album Life After Death | ||||
A-side | "Going Back to Cali" | |||
B-side | "Kick in the Door" | |||
Released | November 18, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Studio | Daddy's House Recording Studios (New York City) | |||
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Producer(s) | Clark Kent | |||
The Notorious B.I.G. singles chronology | ||||
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112 single singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Sky's the Limit" on YouTube | ||||
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"Sky's the Limit" on YouTube |
The music video was released in December 1997. The music video shows children dressed up as and imitating The Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy, Busta Rhymes, Faith Evans, the rest of the Bad Boy crew, and other celebrities.[1]
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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Canada (RPM) | 11 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[2] | 93 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[3] | 19 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 75 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 24 |
Scotland (OCC)[6] | 74 |
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 35 |
UK Dance (OCC)[8] | 18 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[9] | 8 |
US Billboard Hot 100[10] "Going Back to Cali / Sky's the Limit" |
26 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] "Going Back to Cali / Sky's the Limit" |
31 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[12] "Going Back to Cali / Sky's the Limit" |
3 |
Chart (1997) | Position |
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UK Urban (Music Week)[13] | 33 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |