Big L (rapper)
Overview
Lamont Coleman better known by his stage name
Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York, where he started his rap career with Three the Hard Way. He founded the group Children of the Corn and was a member of the Diggin' in the Crates Crew
before pursuing a solo career. His first professional appearance came on Lord Finesse
's "Yes You May (Remix)". He released his debut album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
in 1995, and significantly contributed to the underground hip hop
scene.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York, where he started his rap career with Three the Hard Way. He founded the group Children of the Corn and was a member of the Diggin' in the Crates Crew
Diggin' in the Crates Crew
The Diggin' in the Crates Crew, also known as D.I.T.C., is a New York-based hip-hop collective, deriving its name from the art of seeking out records to sample for production. Its members have achieved substantial and consistent recognition in underground rap circles, often collaborating with...
before pursuing a solo career. His first professional appearance came on Lord Finesse
Lord Finesse
Lord Finesse is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew.- Career :...
's "Yes You May (Remix)". He released his debut album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous
Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous is the debut album of American hip hop artist Big L, released March 28, 1995 on Columbia Records. Recording sessions for the album took place primarily at Powerplay Studios in Queens, New York during 1994 to 1995. The title originates from the television series,...
in 1995, and significantly contributed to the underground hip hop
Underground hip hop
Underground hip hop is an umbrella term for hip hop music outside the general commercial canon. It is typically associated with independent artists, signed toindependent labels or no label at all....
scene.
Quotations
MCs get braggin' about cash they collect, but them chumps is like Ray Charles, cuz they ain't seen no money yet.
Cuz phony faggots I froze, it's a fact, I flip fast on foes with fabulous fantastic flows.
"Represent", Showbiz & A.G.|Showbiz & A.G., Runaway Slave|Runaway Slave (1992)
I'm smoother than velvet, my lyrics are well writ, you sayin' L's this and L's that, get off L dick.
"Let 'Em Have It", Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous|Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous (1995)
I told him, "Give up the dough, before you get smoked- Oh you broke? ( shots ) now you're dead broke"
"Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous", Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous|Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous (1995)
I smash mics like cornbread/you can't kill me I was born dead
"Put It On", Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous|Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous (1995)