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: 50

Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
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S4E22 Ghostface Killah by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:13
Ghostface Killah is one of the greatest storytellers in hip hop history. Ghost is known as one of the members of one of the greatest hip hop collectives/ groups of all time, you know the one, for the children, Wu-Tang Cl…
S4E21 Pitbull by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:12
Pitbull is unique in hip hop. Coming from Miami, from Cuban parents, Pitbull came in the game fully hip hop. He would meet a label CEO who would come up with a plan to cut Pitbulls' verses and make the hooks larger than…
S4E20 MC Hammer by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:04
MC Hammer was and is a superstar. MC Hammer is a legend. MC Hammer showed the heights that hip hop could go. Hammer was the first Pop Hip Hop act. Hammer was as much a dancer as he was a rapper, and if you go back to the…
S4E18 Pharrell by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:24
Pharrell Williams one of the best, most prolific producers of any genre of all time. Not only is Pharrell one of the best producers he is also an A-list artist, amazing entrepreneur, incredible philanthropists, and a fas…
S4E17 Madvillainy by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:50
Madvillainy is the one and only album by the duo known as Madvillain, that included Madlib and MF Doom. This album took both these guys to another level. After the praise they received from every publication at the time,…
S4E16 MF Doom by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:15
MF Doom is truly a one of one. There was never anyone like him, and there never will be again. Almost every part of the mans life is a mystery. Doom has been known by many names first as Zev Love X as part of a group wit…
S4E15 All 6's And 7's by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:30
All 6's And 7's is the eleventh album from the formidable Tech N9ne. The album was released on June 7th, 2011 through his label Strange Music. The album is possibly Tech's most well known album. The album is Tech's attem…
S4E14 Tech N9ne by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:55
Tech N9ne is one of the most unique artist of any genre, ever. Tech N9ne is one of the most independent artist of any genre, ever. Tech N9ne is a master of his craft. There aren't many artist who can jump on a track with…
S4E13 Radio by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:40
What can be said about a G.O.A.T. that hasn't already been said? LL Cool J's first album Radio is an absolute classic that changed the sound of music upon it's release. The unfortunate part about this album is that it is…
S4E12 The Big Bang by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:01
The Big Bang is the seventh studio album by the illustrious Busta Rhymes. The only album he released under Aftermath with the help of Dr. Dre who produced a lot of tracks on the album. It was also the first album that he…