i would love if there was some truly unreleased big l gems...i always felt there a good amount of his unreleased stuff has seen the light of day already
Albums Big L - Harlem’s Finest: RISE OF THE FORGOTTEN KING (Discussion Thread)
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As someone who's never dove into L's catalog like that I'm slightly interested in seeing what Nas puts together
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So you're going to start with a posthumous album?
not sure what the hilarity is here
at this point tons of legacy artists have fans who work backwards thru discographys
especially big L who only had 1 retail and arguably his posthumous album was better than his debut
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Trump's Amerikkka
and what you are basing this on? You haven't listened to a damn thing. Stop it.
What does it mean to you to be able to drop the Big L project and potentially introduce his music to a newer generation?
“Big L was always ahead of his time. There’s some quotes out there from me about Big L, like how terrifyingly good that he was that made me have to step up my game. We were both signed to Columbia Records and I think the world never got a chance to get Big L the way they wanted him. It’s a blessing to have this celebration of him, and it’s a reminder that there’s different variants of hip hop and they’re all dope, but when it comes to lyricists, Big L’s the standard. A lot of people are safe out there and rap because Big L’s not no longer around. There’s a lot of stuff floating around today that’s really not good. This album will remind you that it’s not about hype, it’s about art. And that’s what Big L’s doing with this album, reminding the world, reminding New York, that even though there’s different styles that you should do and play with, which are very dope, never forget what this shyt comes from. The roots of this shyt is serious talent. “
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“Big L was always ahead of his time. There’s some quotes out there from me about Big L, like how terrifyingly good that he was that made me have to step up my game. We were both signed to Columbia Records and I think the world never got a chance to get Big L the way they wanted him. It’s a blessing to have this celebration of him, and it’s a reminder that there’s different variants of hip hop and they’re all dope, but when it comes to lyricists, Big L’s the standard. A lot of people are safe out there and rap because Big L’s not no longer around. There’s a lot of stuff floating around today that’s really not good. This album will remind you that it’s not about hype, it’s about art. And that’s what Big L’s doing with this album, reminding the world, reminding New York, that even though there’s different styles that you should do and play with, which are very dope, never forget what this shyt comes from. The roots of this shyt is serious talent. “
Nas Wants the World to See Hip-Hop Legends as Superheroes
The rap icon is spearheading a series of albums and comic books with Mass Appeal to give legendary acts their due.
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Ehh, never was a Big L fan like that I know he was nice thoughSo you're going to start with a posthumous album?
The Dust King
A Childrens Story
what would make you say ive never heard big L 2nd album? calm down
for many it is arguably better than his debut, this statement is not revolutionary.
in regards to the new album i do know @Ziggiy cam and mase are not on it @AMcV'88 yes mcgruff got a feature
theres no children corn on here its all stuff post his debut from flamboyant
salute @Awesome Wells im sure he can appreciate what we gettn
Awesome Wells
The Bobby Womack of Crack
I was nervous at first.
But they brought in people who are basically masters at posthumous blend work and production. I've heard a few joints so far. I think L's fans are gonna like the one. It sounds like he actually recorded these joints.
The Dust King
A Childrens Story
yea after hearing the mobb its obvious these posthumous releases are being handled properly
Awesome Wells
The Bobby Womack of Crack
True.
The way they're able to do these now, is much better than back in the day. They don’t even sound like blends anymore. It's wild.
Very reassured to hear this!
u mad son?
All Star
Damn who didn't nas link up with