Big L

~~Dano~~ · 08-24-2009, 08:10 PM

I don't see any threads on him, so I wanted to start one.

I think big L was, no hyperbole intended, the best rapper thats ever spit a flow. He was amazing at freestyles and had one of the smoothest deliveries and intricate, clever rhymes. If he were still alive today he'd own the game, punkass Jay-Z doesnt even rep him anymore which is why ill never respect the guy. Gangstarr is the only one who was close with big L that still gives respect to him, (unlike Fat Joe, Jay-Z and Cam'ron) he even did a song with Tupac that was amazing.

Any other Big L fans/ people who agree that he doesn't nearly get the credit he deserves?

Svengali · 08-25-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano

I don't see any threads on him, so I wanted to start one.

I think big L was, no hyperbole intended, the best rapper thats ever spit a flow. He was amazing at freestyles and had one of the smoothest deliveries and intricate, clever rhymes. If he were still alive today he'd own the game, punkass Jay-Z doesnt even rep him anymore which is why ill never respect the guy. Gangstarr is the only one who was close with big L that still gives respect to him, (unlike Fat Joe, Jay-Z and Cam'ron) he even did a song with Tupac that was amazing.

Any other Big L fans/ people who agree that he doesn't nearly get the credit he deserves?

Depends on who you talk to, or are talking about. Of course amongst more casual fans he's going to be underrated. Let's face it, he never had a "hit."

Amongst the krylon and backpack crowd, he's a legend and arguably a little overrated. This type of thing exists in all genres of music.

Jester · 08-27-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Svengali

Depends on who you talk to, or are talking about. Of course amongst more casual fans he's going to be underrated. Let's face it, he never had a "hit."

Amongst the krylon and backpack crowd, he's a legend and arguably a little overrated. This type of thing exists in all genres of music.

Wasn't Put it On a hit?

Foxie · 08-30-2009, 10:04 PM

Ive listened to Big L for about 2 years now, after listening to every one of his songs/freestyles, i still feel as though hes the best lyricist to touch a mic

IamAlejo · 08-30-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Svengali

Depends on who you talk to, or are talking about. Of course amongst more casual fans he's going to be underrated. Let's face it, he never had a "hit."

Amongst the krylon and backpack crowd, he's a legend and arguably a little overrated. This type of thing exists in all genres of music.

Pretty much sums him up perfect. Also lol at the person in the first post referring to Gangstarr as a person.

SchwinnHappy · 09-01-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Svengali

Depends on who you talk to, or are talking about. Of course amongst more casual fans he's going to be underrated. Let's face it, he never had a "hit."

Amongst the krylon and backpack crowd, he's a legend and arguably a little overrated. This type of thing exists in all genres of music.

I agree with this. But I still love Big L. Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous and The Big Picture are freaking awesome albums. Both of which are in constant spin for me.

jacklovezhimself · 09-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Put It On is probably my favorite rap song of all time.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 12-08-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by IamAlejo

Also lol at the person in the first post referring to Gangstarr as a person.

FrigginParadox · 12-08-2012, 02:50 PM

^ not the first time i heard someone refer to Gangstarr as a person XD
anyways RIP Guru...

Big L was pretty tight ebonics put me on to him

**Janszoon** · 12-08-2012, 03:49 PM

I like Big L a lot too. He had a great flow and the production work on Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous is fantastic.

08-24-2009, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~Dano~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30	Big L I don't see any threads on him, so I wanted to start one. I think big L was, no hyperbole intended, the best rapper thats ever spit a flow. He was amazing at freestyles and had one of the smoothest deliveries and intricate, clever rhymes. If he were still alive today he'd own the game, punkass Jay-Z doesnt even rep him anymore which is why ill never respect the guy. Gangstarr is the only one who was close with big L that still gives respect to him, (unlike Fat Joe, Jay-Z and Cam'ron) he even did a song with Tupac that was amazing. Any other Big L fans/ people who agree that he doesn't nearly get the credit he deserves?

09-03-2009, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
jacklovezhimself five years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,248	Put It On is probably my favorite rap song of all time. __________________

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FrigginParadox Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY/LA Posts: 293	^ not the first time i heard someone refer to Gangstarr as a person XD anyways RIP Guru... Big L was pretty tight ebonics put me on to him __________________ Sound Cloud The Nostalgic Music Timeline of Paradox Last.FM Twitter

12-08-2012, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I like Big L a lot too. He had a great flow and the production work on Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous is fantastic. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

08-30-2009, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Foxie Groupie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Ive listened to Big L for about 2 years now, after listening to every one of his songs/freestyles, i still feel as though hes the best lyricist to touch a mic