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THE REVIEW
Some gunshots took him away. Right in front of his house. A cold February 8 years ago. He was only 24 years old.
Yet he had already released a beautiful album like "Lifestylez ov Da Poor and Dangerous" and an insanely good single like "Devil Son".
Lamont Coleman alias Big L, an integral part of the D.I.T.C. crew (the same, mind you, of that good-for-nothing Joe Grasso; yes, that jerk you can see shaking his booty in the Lean Back video), was not appreciated by most at the time, and after the commercial flop of the album (1995), the label even decided to drop him.
The productions, curated by people like Buckwild and Lord Finesse, are of a very high level and Big L on the microphone is, or rather was, unstoppable. Among the best tracks, one must definitely mention the video "Put It On feat Kid Capri", "MVP", "No Endz No Skinz" (perhaps my favorite), the other single "Street Stuck", "Da Graveyard" featuring an up-and-coming Jay-z, the beautiful "I Don't Understand It" and the jazzy "Fed Up With The Bullshit".
In conclusion, "Lifestylez ov Da Poor And Dangerous" is an album that is an absolute must-have. Even for a non-hip-hop audience.
BIG L REST IN PEACE.
8.5/10
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Big L's debut album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous is a timeless hip-hop classic, praised for its high-quality production by Buckwild and Lord Finesse, and standout tracks including collaborations with Jay-Z. Despite its initial commercial failure and Big L's tragic early death, the album remains essential listening for both hip-hop fans and newcomers.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Big L
Big L (Lamont Coleman) was an American rapper from Harlem, New York City, a member of D.I.T.C. His 1995 debut gained classic status post-release; he was fatally shot in Harlem in 1999.02 Reviews
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