Album: Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous by Big L (1995)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Smooth
Format: Album

Artist Background: Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), better known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York City, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. 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. He created his own independent label, Flamb... Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Mobb Deep, Big Punisher, Gang Starr, AZ

Music Scene: Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Smooth, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: The Big Picture by Big L (2000)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Smooth
Format: Album

Artist Background: Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), better known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York City, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. 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. He created his own independent label, Flamb... Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Mobb Deep, Big Punisher, Gang Starr, AZ

Music Scene: Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Smooth, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Harlem's Finest: Return Of The King by Big L (2025)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), better known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York City, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. 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. He created his own independent label, Flamb... Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Mobb Deep, Big Punisher, Gang Starr, AZ

Music Scene: Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: L Corleone by Big L (2012)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Smooth
Format: Album

Artist Background: Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), better known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York City, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. 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. He created his own independent label, Flamb... Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Mobb Deep, Big Punisher, Gang Starr, AZ

Music Scene: Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Smooth, 2010s, Album


Album: The Danger Zone by Big L (2011)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Smooth
Format: Album

Artist Background: Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), better known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York City, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. 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. He created his own independent label, Flamb... Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Mobb Deep, Big Punisher, Gang Starr, AZ

Music Scene: Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Smooth, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes


Album: Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King by Big L (2025)
Genre: hip hop
Record Label: Mass Appeal
Format: Digital Media

Description: explicit

Artist Background: Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), better known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York City, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. 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. He created his own independent label, Flamb... Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Mobb Deep, Big Punisher, Gang Starr, AZ

Music Scene: Part of the Harlem, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: hip hop, 2020s, Digital Media, Mass Appeal


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