S4E6 Big L by Drew Curry

S4E6 Big L by Drew Curry

Author: Drew Curry May 14, 2023 Duration: 10:34

Big L is one of the most lauded and celebrated emcees of all time. Big L was a wordsmith, a mic destroyer, an emcees, emcee. Big L would be taken from his family and the world way too early. After releasing only one album in his career, while he was working on his second album, Big L was murdered in the neighborhood he grew up in, Harlem, New York City. Big L was also on the verge of signing with Roc A Fella Records, the label owned by Dame Dash, Jay Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Big L was also in a group, he started, called Children of the Corn that included Cam'Ron and Mase amongst others. He was also about to start another group with himself and Jay Z amongst others called Wolf Pack. Big L was an elite lyricist who had the potential to be one of the greatest emcees of all time. He is already and rightfully so, considered one of the greats by many, but with only one album he comes up short because of his untimely demise. Check out this episode and find out a little bit more about this one of a kind emcee. Thank you Lamont Big L Coleman for everything you did for hip hop and the world. Thank you. And thank you for listening to this episode of hip hop history, please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day.


Drew Curry hosts Hip Hop History, a podcast that treats the culture's journey like a rich, complex story waiting to be unpacked. This isn't just a list of facts or a dry lecture. Instead, each episode focuses on the pivotal moments and personalities that shaped the sound, from foundational block party beats to the boardroom battles that changed the industry. You'll hear about the legendary albums and the artists behind them, but also the influential radio voices, iconic film appearances, and the legendary rivalries that fueled creativity and headlines. The show digs into the ecosystem of labels and producers, understanding how the business behind the music is inseparable from the art itself. For anyone curious about how hip hop evolved from a local phenomenon to a global force, this podcast provides the context and narrative depth that true appreciation requires. Drew Curry guides you through it all with a fan's enthusiasm and a historian's eye for detail, making each chapter of this ongoing story feel immediate and vital. Tune in for a comprehensive and engaging exploration where every episode connects another dot in hip hop's vast and influential legacy.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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