Big L

Musician

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The Profile

Lamont Coleman (stage name Big L) was an American rapper from Harlem, a member of D.I.T.C., best known for his 1995 debut album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous; he was murdered in February 1999 at age 24.

Member of D.I.T.C.; debut album released in 1995; producers on that album include Lord Finesse, Buckwild and Showbiz; album sold poorly on release and Columbia dropped him; several posthumous releases and compilations exist.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Big L's 1995 album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous for its flawless production and lyrical virtuosity. Reviewers highlight singles like "Put It On" and "M.V.P.", posse cuts featuring Jay-Z and Cam'ron, and recommend the vinyl for extra tracks. Both note the tragic, early death of Lamont Coleman.

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❝ not one of the fourteen tracks here shows the slightest stylistic weakness, the productions by Finesse, Buckwild, Showbiz, and one Craig Boogie (honestly, I don't know who he is but he rocks) never fall below a level of excellence, and Lamont Coleman (L's real name) makes excellent use of them, rapping with a beautiful, unmistakable, and recognizable flow after just one listen, acrobatic metrics and lyrics filled with sharp irony.