What's This Motherfuckin' Rap Game Without L?
Yo, that's like jewels without ice
That's like china without rice
or the Holy Bible without Christ
or the Bulls without Mike
or crackheads without pipes
The Village without dykes
or hockey games without fights...
-Lamont "Big L" Coleman
May 30, 1974 - February 15th, 1999
On this day, we lost one of the most prolific lyricists in the game. Big L died tragically as a result of mistaken identity, becoming one of the biggest cases of "What if?" in hip-hop history. Even today, eight years after his death, the skill and ability L exhibited in his work is light years ahead of many of our modern MC's. Not only did his death mark the end of a great talent, but it served as one of many signs that an entire era was coming to an end.
As a tribute to this great artist, we at It's A Lifestyle have decided to give you, our loyal viewers, his catalogue. Enjoy, and spread the wealth!
Lifestylez Of Da Poor & Dangerous (1995)
Live In Amsterdam (2000)
The Big Picture (2000)
Harlems Finest - A Freestyle History I & II (2003)
The Archives 1996-2000 (2006)
Rest In Peace, holmes.
posted by Eric @ 4:33 PM
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