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Big L discography

Big L discography
Studio albums2
EPs2
Live albums1
Compilation albums6
Singles7
Music videos4
Posthumous albums4
Collaborative albums3

The complete discography of Big L, an American hip hop artist, consists of two studio albums, four posthumous albums, six compilation albums, two extended plays, three collaborative albums one live album, four music videos, and seven singles. His first album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous, was released in 1995. In the US, it peaked at number 149 on the Billboard 200 and number 22 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Rap
[1]
UK
[2]
Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous 149 22
  • US: 200,000
The Big Picture
  • Released: August 1, 2000
  • Label: Rawkus / MCA / Universal / Flamboyant
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette, digital download
13 2 122
  • US: 500,000

Posthumous albums

List of posthumous albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Rap
[1]
UK
[2]
139 and Lenox
  • Released: September 21, 2010
  • Label: Flamboyant Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, LP
Return of the Devil's Son
  • Released: November 23, 2010
  • Label: SMC Recordings
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
73
The Danger Zone[4]
  • Released: May 31, 2011
  • Label: RBC Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Rap
[1]
UK
[2]
Rare Tracks (EP)
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Spot Records / Flamboyant Entertainment
  • Format: LP
Devil's Son EP (From the Vaults)
  • Released: April 22, 2017
  • Label: Columbia Records
  • Format: LP, digital download

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Rap
[1]
UK
Harlem's Finest – A Freestyle History
  • Released: November 27, 2001[5]
  • Label: Corleone 531 Records
  • Formats: CD, LP (Promo)
Harlem's Finest - A Freestyle History - Volume 2
Big L: The Archives 1996–2000
  • Released: June 28, 2006
  • Label: Corleone 531 / Flamboyant Entertainment
  • Format: CD
Unreleased
  • Released: January 23, 2017
  • Label: Takara Digital Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Concealed Tape
  • Released: February 18, 2017
  • Label: Takara Digital Records
  • Format: Digital download
Straight From The Crate Cave - Big L Edition
  • Released: January 21, 2022
  • Label: Heavy Links Recordings
  • Format: Cassette, digital download

Collaborative albums

List of collaborative albums, with selected chart positions
Title Artist(s) Album details Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Rap
[1]
UK
[2]
Children of the Corn: Collector’s Edition Children of the Corn, Big L
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Six Figga Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
In Memory Of... Vol. 2 J-Love, Big L
  • Released: 2004
  • Not on label
  • Format: CD
Night Of The Living Dead Part III Big L, Big Pun
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Shadyville
  • Format: CD

Live albums

List of live albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US Rap
[1]
UK
[2]
Live from Amsterdam
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Corleone 531 / Flamboyant Entertainment
  • Format: CD

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US R&B
[6]
US Rap
[7]
US Dance
[7]
"Put It On" 1995 81 23 12 Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
"M.V.P." 56 15 25
"Street Struck" ` ` `
"Ebonics"[8] 1998 The Big Picture
"We Got This"[9]
(featuring Mr. Cheeks)
1999 Non-album single
"Flamboyant" 2000 39 1 The Big Picture
"Deadly Combination" 2002
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles
Title Year Album
"Devil's Son"[10] 1993 Non-album single
"Clinic (Shoulda Worn A Rubba)" 1994
"Platinum Plus"[11]
(featuring Big Daddy Kane)
2000 The Big Picture
"Holdin' it Down"
(featuring Stan Spit, A.G. & Miss Jones)

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Yes You May" (Funk Flow Mix) 1992 Lord Finesse Party Over Here 12"
"Represent" Showbiz & A.G., Lord Finesse, DeShawn Runaway Slave
"7 Minute Freestyle" 1995 Jay-Z, Stretch and Bobbito
"Day One" 1997 Diamond D, Lord Finesse, O.C, AG, Fat Joe 12" Promo
"Alone" (Funkyman Mix) Stephen Simmonds Alone
"Work Is Never Done" N.O.T.S. Click 12" Promo
"Harlem NYC" Bootise Harlem 12"
"Dangerous" O.C. Jewelz
"Five Fingers of Death" Diamond D, A.G., Fat Joe, Lord Finesse Hatred, Passions and Infidelity
"Internationally Known" O.C., Fat Joe, Lord Finesse, Fat Joe 12" Promo
"Da Enemy" Fat Joe 12" Promo
"Dignified Soldiers" 1998 Showbiz & A.G., O.C., Lord Finesse Full Scale
"Uptown Connection" Ma$e, Herb McGruff Destined to Be
"All Love" AG, Fat Joe, Lord Finesse 12" Promo
"We All Can't Ball" Liz Lucci, Richie Thumbs Somethin'
"Back Up Off Me" 1999 N.O.T.S. Click 12" Promo
"Furious Anger" Shyheim Manchild
"Thick" A.G., O.C. 12" Promo
"Get Yours" O.C. Black Mask (soundtrack) / D.I.T.C.
"Way of Life" 2000 Fat Joe D.I.T.C.
"Stand Strong" A.G., O.C., Lord Finesse
"Still Here" C-Town Lyricist Lounge 2
"Alone" 2001 Marquee, Stephen Simmons 12" Promo
"Bring 'Em Back" 2004 Terror Squad True Story
"Raw and Ready" Party Artie 12" Promo

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
Put It On 1994 Brian "Black" Luvar[12]
M.V.P. 1995 Brian "Black" Luvar[12]
No Endz, No Skinz Richard Lewis[13]
Game Plan (Lord Finesse video cameo) 1996
Holdin' It Down 1999

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Big L - Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums." Allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. 27 October 2011. <http://allmusic.com/artist/big-l-p144340/charts-awards>.
  2. ^ a b c d e Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Darrin B – David Byrne." Zobbel.de. Zobbel. n.d. Web. 11 November 2011. <http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_B.HTM>.
  3. ^ "Searchable Database." RIAA.com. Recording Industry Association of America. 11 October 2000. Web. 27 October 2011. <https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Big+L%22>.
  4. ^ "The Danger Zone – Big L > Overview". Allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. 14 November 2011. <http://allmusic.com/album/the-danger-zone-r2177968>
  5. ^ Big L - 1974-1999 Harlem's Finest - A Freestyle History, 27 November 2001, retrieved 2022-11-05
  6. ^ For US R&B singles peaks:
  7. ^ a b "Big L > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles." Allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 October 2011. <http://allmusic.com/artist/big-l-p144340/charts-awards/billboard-singles>.
  8. ^ Berry, Jahna (July 31, 2000). "Big L's Second Album Due, More Than a Year after His Death". Vh1. Viacom. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  9. ^ "Big L: Singles". Rawkus Records. Archived from the original on April 23, 2001.
  10. ^ Daniel, Jamilia. "Uptown Renaissance: Big L". The Source April 1995. Print.
  11. ^ "Platinum Plus". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  12. ^ a b "Yo! MTV Raps" Yo! MTV Raps. MTV Networks. New York City, New York. 1995. Television.
  13. ^ "No Endz, No Skinz - Big L." Vevo.com. Vevo. n.d. Web. 27 October 2011. <http://www.vevo.com/watch/big-l/no-endz-no-skinz/USSM20401475>.