One More Chance (The Notorious B.I.G. song)

One More Chance is a song by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released as the second single from his second and final studio album, Life After Death (1997). There are two versions of the song, the original album version and the remix.

The original "One More Chance" features a slow, smooth R&B-infused beat produced by Easy Mo Bee and samples "Stay With Me" by DeBarge. The lyrics are primarily about The Notorious B.I.G.'s prowess with women and his desire for a romantic encounter. It showcases his storytelling abilities and vivid descriptions of his sexual encounters.

The remix, "One More Chance / Stay With Me Remix," is more widely known and successful. Produced by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs and Rashad Smith, this version samples both "Stay With Me" by DeBarge and "Gettin' Funky" by Positive K. It maintains the lyrical content of the original but with a faster, more club-oriented beat, reflecting the "Bad Boy" sound of the time. The remix features additional vocals from Faith Evans, adding a smoother R&B element.

Both versions of "One More Chance" were commercially successful, but the remix was a massive hit. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s biggest hits and cementing his status as a hip-hop icon. The song's success also boosted the popularity of Life After Death and helped solidify the Bad Boy Entertainment label's dominance in the music industry during the late 1990s. The "One More Chance / Stay With Me Remix" is considered a classic hip-hop track, frequently appearing on "best of" lists and radio playlists. Its influence can be heard in numerous subsequent hip-hop and R&B tracks.