Name: Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous
Brand: Big L

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SBMK533341.2

Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

1995-03-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889853334124

Total Cap

Artist

Big L

Genre US

Hip Hop

Label US

Columbia

Big L was a renowned hip-hop MC from Harlem, New York City. He was born on May 30, 1974, and sadly passed away on February 15, 1999. Big L was not only known for his solo work but also as a member of the D.I.T.C. crew. His contributions to the genre have left an indelible mark on the music industry.
With his distinctive style and lyrical prowess, Big L captivated audiences with his storytelling abilities and clever wordplay. He effortlessly showcased his skills through his dynamic flow and impeccable delivery.
As one of the pioneers of East Coast rap, Big L's influence can still be felt today in the work of countless artists who have followed in his footsteps. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring musicians and fans alike.

Quite possibly the best MC to ever come out of Harlem, Big L was on the cusp of superstardom when he was shot dead in early 1999. A master of killer punchlines, wild bravado, and colorful crime stories, he was put on by Lord Finesse, who brought him into D.I.T.C. and provided many of the beats on this exceptional debut. Lifestylez is a great mix of humor, shittalk, and felonious flows, with crucial selections like the single "MVP," anti-gold digger manifesto "No Endz, No Skinz" (sample lyric: "they wanna know why I'm so fly/a girl asked me for a ring so I put one around her whole eye"), and the cautionary tale of "Street Struck." Also clutch are two thunderous posse cuts, "8 Iz Enuff" and "Da Graveyard," the latter of which features Granddaddy I.U. and a young Jay-Z. Undeniably hardcore but also occasionally hilarious, L's rhymes continue to amaze years after his untimely passing. The only album released during his lifetime, this is absolutely essential listening.

Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous

Music US