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DUBCC - Tha Connection => Outbound Connection => Topic started by: Lunatic on July 14, 2008, 10:04:47 AM

Title: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 14, 2008, 10:04:47 AM
I just finished listening to the first Big L album "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous" for the first time (late, i know).

I always heard great things about dude but had honestly never actually heard him (not even 1 song). Well my jaw is left WIDE OPEN after hearing this man's debut album. I think my mind is already made up as crowning Big L as the BLUEPRINT for any lyrical rappers, ever. Man this dude got punch lines FOR DAYS, wow. "8 Is Enuff" may be the greatest hip-hop collabo/lyrical song of all time, by the way.

It's a damn shame dude died so young. I wonder what was taking dude so long to release his 2nd album? Anyways, I'm about to bump "The Big Picture" really soon. Are there any other albums or tapes floating around there worth checking out of his? I'm talking any project that has unreleased Big L stuff, I want it all.

Also, what's this infamous freestyle with Jay-Z I keep hearing about? I want to see it. Also, damn shame that Jigga claims L was about to sign to Roc-a-Fella a week after he died.

What do y'all think would be his legacy? some claim he'd be as big as his DITC crew, but no way I see him staying at that level - I think dude would have really blown up. Would he still be dropping dope albums? Would he of sold out? Discuss.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: NillerTheKid on July 14, 2008, 10:15:43 AM
You should find Unseen Picture and The Archives 1996-2000. Both really dope.
Big L was very talented, no doubt, and if he was still alive he would still be. I don't think he would've went Fat Joe and become a sellout, but he would be more mainstream. He would've signed with Roc-a-Fella, around the time Blueprint came out, and I think he would've made a "similar" record. Hiphop to the bone, but with a mainstream appeal. After that he would have been major, still fucking with the DITC producers, giving them some shine. Sad thing is, his prime were yet to come, and he would probably be a top 5 rapper, he would be shitting on a lot of these cats from NY, like Cam'Ron and Fat Joe, who came in the game around the time he did.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 14, 2008, 10:19:34 AM
You should find Unseen Picture and The Archives 1996-2000. Both really dope.
Big L was very talented, no doubt, and if he was still alive he would still be. I don't think he would've went Fat Joe and become a sellout, but he would be more mainstream. He would've signed with Roc-a-Fella, around the time Blueprint came out, and I think he would've made a "similar" record. Hiphop to the bone, but with a mainstream appeal. After that he would have been major, still fucking with the DITC producers, giving them some shine. Sad thing is, his prime were yet to come, and he would probably be a top 5 rapper, he would be shitting on a lot of these cats from NY, like Cam'Ron and Fat Joe, who came in the game around the time he did.
Hook up link(s) ;)

Hell ya he was talented and still will be. I also don't think he'd outsell to the level of fat joe, but he def would have made a more mainstream record. I'm feeling the comparison to him likely making an album as The Blueprint; real hiphop with maybe 2-3 mainstream joints to keep the album selling. It's scary to think his prime was yet to come due to the fact of how good he was already.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: D~Nice on July 14, 2008, 10:33:28 AM
One of the illest. I think there was a rumor of Jay trying to sign him to Roc-A-Fella. But either way he would have made a impact in the game alive just like he has in his death today.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: K.Dub on July 14, 2008, 10:59:18 AM
Props for checking one of the greats. Better late than never. He was a beast on the mic. I love his debut!
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 14, 2008, 11:03:50 AM
^debut is a classic!!
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: kuruptDPG on July 14, 2008, 11:20:27 AM
luv big l. R.I.P.

Luv his 1st album, dope shit. mvp was dope too.

it was a shame he passed away, wished he collabed wit more artists though.

wats the update wit his new album though? lunatic can u sort sumthn out wit an interview? i heard dj premier was producing his new album
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: big mat on July 14, 2008, 11:22:55 AM
I agree that he has puns for days but what i like the most about him is the way he spit multi syllable rhymes, in almost every bar. You should check for the Ditc album, there's some of his best verses on that. THere's also a children of the corn album floating around if you can get your hands on a bootleg or dl it do it.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 14, 2008, 11:24:10 AM
luv big l. R.I.P.
Luv his 1st album, dope shit. mvp was dope too.
it was a shame he passed away, wished he collabed wit more artists though.
wats the update wit his new album though? lunatic can u sort sumthn out wit an interview? i heard dj premier was producing his new album
for real, RIP
classic album
damn shame he died
who could i interview for it? lol..
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 14, 2008, 11:24:38 AM
I agree that he has puns for days but what i like the most about him is the way he spit multi syllable rhymes, in almost every bar. You should check for the Ditc album, there's some of his best verses on that. THere's also a children of the corn album floating around if you can get your hands on a bootleg or dl it do it.
what's the DITC cd called? What's Childen of the Corn?
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: D~Nice on July 14, 2008, 11:27:29 AM
I agree that he has puns for days but what i like the most about him is the way he spit multi syllable rhymes, in almost every bar. You should check for the Ditc album, there's some of his best verses on that. THere's also a children of the corn album floating around if you can get your hands on a bootleg or dl it do it.

Yeah that COTC album is sick. Mase and Camron on it too. Big Picture is dope too but it was pieced together with just some leftover tracks and freestyles.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: NillerTheKid on July 14, 2008, 11:31:00 AM
I agree that he has puns for days but what i like the most about him is the way he spit multi syllable rhymes, in almost every bar. You should check for the Ditc album, there's some of his best verses on that. THere's also a children of the corn album floating around if you can get your hands on a bootleg or dl it do it.
what's the DITC cd called? What's Childen of the Corn?
Pretty sure DITC's CD is called DITC. Children of the Corn was a group with Big L, Ma$e, Cam'Ron, McGruff, Digga and Bloodshed. I don't really know the last three.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: D~Nice on July 14, 2008, 11:43:50 AM
I agree that he has puns for days but what i like the most about him is the way he spit multi syllable rhymes, in almost every bar. You should check for the Ditc album, there's some of his best verses on that. THere's also a children of the corn album floating around if you can get your hands on a bootleg or dl it do it.
what's the DITC cd called? What's Childen of the Corn?
Pretty sure DITC's CD is called DITC. Children of the Corn was a group with Big L, Ma$e, Cam'Ron, McGruff, Digga and Bloodshed. I don't really know the last three.

Yeah the DITC album is self titled
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Blood$ on July 14, 2008, 01:25:36 PM
I was big on him back in 8th grade, bought both his albums that year... I don't listen to him much anymore but he is one of the dopest ever to spit 8)
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: kuruptDPG on July 14, 2008, 02:03:24 PM
luv big l. R.I.P.
Luv his 1st album, dope shit. mvp was dope too.
it was a shame he passed away, wished he collabed wit more artists though.
wats the update wit his new album though? lunatic can u sort sumthn out wit an interview? i heard dj premier was producing his new album
for real, RIP
classic album
damn shame he died
who could i interview for it? lol..

dj premier
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: D-Stress on July 14, 2008, 02:48:35 PM
I agree that he has puns for days but what i like the most about him is the way he spit multi syllable rhymes, in almost every bar. You should check for the Ditc album, there's some of his best verses on that. THere's also a children of the corn album floating around if you can get your hands on a bootleg or dl it do it.
what's the DITC cd called? What's Childen of the Corn?
Pretty sure DITC's CD is called DITC. Children of the Corn was a group with Big L, Ma$e, Cam'Ron, McGruff, Digga and Bloodshed. I don't really know the last three.

Who´s Digga?I Thought It Was Big L, Cam´Ron aka Killa Cam, Murda Mase, McGruff And Bloodshed.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: white Boy on July 14, 2008, 04:14:56 PM
big l is the shit, i dont like punch line rappers, or punchlines for that matter, but he makes em so dope, and got such a sick style, i listen to big l any day
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: herpes on July 14, 2008, 09:35:37 PM
The saddest death in rap... he got killed b/c of his brother.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 14, 2008, 09:39:09 PM
^i read that shit
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Though Death Is Callin, I'ma Keep Ballin on July 15, 2008, 04:20:51 PM
Big L came with the dopest punchlines
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 16, 2008, 01:35:48 PM
Alright, I am going to find what I can from DITC and COTC
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on July 16, 2008, 02:16:44 PM
he's a timeless emcee
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: D~Nice on July 16, 2008, 02:27:20 PM
Alright, I am going to find what I can from DITC and COTC

I'll hit you back with those Luna. Just got to find my DITC. I got that COTC though.
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Lunatic on July 16, 2008, 02:31:23 PM
Alright, I am going to find what I can from DITC and COTC

I'll hit you back with those Luna. Just got to find my DITC. I got that COTC though.
I preciate it D!

check your pm ;)
Title: Re: The Big L Appreciation Thread
Post by: Al Bundy on July 16, 2008, 02:35:38 PM
The COC bootleg has some dope tracks.

The DITC albums with L on there are ill also. Look out for those.

Big L is def one of my favorite emcees. Dude had so much going for him and then he gets killed over some bullshit.