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Harlem, New York NY, United States (1995 – 1999)
Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 in Harlem, New York – February 15, 1999), also known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper who made significant contributions to the New York City music scene in the 1990s as a member of the hip hop collective D.I.T.C. In February 1999, Big L was shot and killed before releasing his second album. Members of the hip hop community consider him to be one of the most skilled MC’s of all-time.
Big L’s debut solo album, Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous, was released in March 1995. The album featured guest appearances from a number of artists, notably Kid Capri, Lord Finesse, and at the time, an unknown Cam’ron, and Jay-Z. Two singles, “M.V.P” and “Put It On”, were released from the album, both of which reached the top twenty-five of Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks. The album itself also reached the Billboard 200. From 1997 to 1999, Big L worked on his second album The Big Picture. The album featured cameos from Fat Joe, Kool G Rap, Tupac Shakur, and Big Daddy Kane among others. Jay-Z has said that Big L was set to sign with his Roc-A-Fella label, but died the week before. The Big Picture would be his last recorded album, released posthumously in August 2000. It was put together by his manager and partner in Flamboyant Entertainment, Rich King. It contains songs that L had recorded and a cappella recordings that were never used, completed by producers and guest MCs that Big L respected or had worked with previously. The album was certified gold a month later.
Big L’s debut solo album, Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous, was released in March 1995. The album featured guest appearances from a number of artists, notably Kid Capri, Lord Finesse, and at the time, an unknown Cam’ron, and Jay-Z. Two singles, “M.V.P” and “Put It On”, were released from the album, both of which reached the top twenty-five of Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks. The album itself also reached the Billboard 200. From 1997 to 1999, Big L worked on his second album The Big Picture. The album featured cameos from Fat Joe, Kool G Rap, Tupac Shakur, and Big Daddy Kane among others. Jay-Z has said that Big L was set to sign with his Roc-A-Fella label, but died the week before. The Big Picture would be his last recorded album, released posthumously in August 2000. It was put together by his manager and partner in Flamboyant Entertainment, Rich King. It contains songs that L had recorded and a cappella recordings that were never used, completed by producers and guest MCs that Big L respected or had worked with previously. The album was certified gold a month later.
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Baseddoom92 wrote:
Not only did he have great punchlines, but he had one of the greatest flows of all time. #Respect
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truskolowygimb wrote:
best ever
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Lhoimkex wrote:
bad shit
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aaronWHAT wrote:
GOAT.
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Konskyy wrote:
West side mother fuckers
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beaumartinez wrote:
Put it on, Big L, put it on
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D0nzoe wrote:
L is good but not the punchline king.
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Creepcleaner wrote:
luizprigol: Your opinion is not worth much. Kanye West and Kid Cudi? Come on..
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lhero55 wrote:
He isn't overrated, Big L is the GOAT at punchlines, no one will top him
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KidRudy wrote:
Every Sunday a nun lay from my gun spray, fuck Carlito's way, we're doing this the Devil's son way.
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luizprigol wrote:
Overrated, but he was good. [2]
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ChowsFM wrote:
Help me get famous: http://soundcloud.com/chuimusic
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IxCLuTcH wrote:
Why you frontin' clubs for hours with the same bottle, taking midget sips I run with the richest cliques, tap the thickest chicks, plus drop the slickest hits, You don't know nothing about L so don't doubt L.
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JusRa wrote:
>>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Jac7qfy0o&feature=channel_video_title NEEDS TO BE IN THE NEXT XXL FRESHMAN CLASS!!!
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sambosonoframbo wrote:
the mastaaaa
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VeX08 wrote:
Not the GOAT but one of the best to have ever done it. RIP Big L
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ChowsFM wrote:
Peep: Chui, http://www.last.fm/music/Chui
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psychointel wrote:
perfect skills combo
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hypntize wrote:
The B's and the L's. What.
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Romanshower wrote:
I always get Big L and Lil B mixed up.
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