Big L discography

The complete discography of Big L, an American hip hop artist, consists of two studio albums, three posthumous albums, three compilation 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.

Big L discography
Studio albums2
Live albums1
Compilation albums3
Music videos4
Singles7

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 14922
  • US: 200,000
The Big Picture
  • Released: August 1, 2000
  • Label: Rawkus / MCA / Universal / Flamboyant
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette, digital download
132122
  • 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

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: 2003
  • Label: Corleone 531 Records
  • Formats: CD, LP (Promo)
    Big L: The Archives 1996–2000
    • Released: June 28, 2006
    • Label: Corleone 531 / Flamboyant Entertainment
    • Format: CD
      L Corleone
      • Released: Feb 14, 2012
      • Label: Flamboyant Entertainment
      • Format: Digital download

        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
          [5]
          US Rap
          [6]
          US Dance
          [6]
          "Put It On" 1995 81 23 12 Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
          "M.V.P." 1995 56 15 25
          "Ebonics"[7] 1998 The Big Picture
          "We Got This"[8]
          (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"[9] 1993 Non-album single
          "Clinic (Shoulda Worn A Rubba)" 1994
          "Street Struck" 1995 Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
          "Platinum Plus"[10]
          (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" 1992 Lord Finesse Return of the Funky Man
          "Represent" Showbiz and A.G. Runaway Slave
          "Five Fingers of Death" 1997 Hatred, Passions, and Infidelity
          "Work is Never Done" N.O.T.S. Click 12" Promo
          "Day One" Diamond D, Lord Finesse, O.C, AG, and Fat Joe 12" Promo
          "Dangerous" O.C. Jewelz
          Internationally Known"/"The Enemy" O.C., Fat Joe, and Lord Finesse/Fat Joe 12" Promo
          "Dignified Soldiers" 1998 12" Promo
          "All Love" AG, Fat Joe, and Lord Finesse 12" Promo
          "Uptown Connection" Ma$e and Herb McGruff Destined to Be
          "We All Can't Ball" Liz Lucci and Richie Thumbs
          "Back Up Off Me" 1999 N.O.T.S. Click 12" Promo
          "Furious Anger" Shyheim Manchild
          "Thick" AG and O.C. 12" Promo
          "Get Yours" O.C. 12" Promo
          "Way of Life" 2001 Fat Joe 12" Promo
          "Alone" Marquee and Stephen Simmons 12" Promo
          "Bring 'Em Back" 2004 Big Pun and Fat Joe 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[11]
          M.V.P. Brian "Black" Luvar[11]
          No Endz, No Skinz 1995 Richard Lewis[12]
          Holdin' It Down(Only appeared in mural and pictures) 1999
          Game Plan (Cameo/Lord Finesse Music Video) 1996

          References

          1. "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. Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Darrin B – David Byrne." Zobble.de. Zobble. 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. For US R&B singles peaks:
          6. "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>.
          7. 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.
          8. "Big L: Singles". Rawkus Records. Archived from the original on April 23, 2001.
          9. Daniel, Jamilia. "Uptown Renaissance: Big L". The Source April 1995. Print.
          10. "Platinum Plus". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
          11. "Yo! MTV Raps" Yo! MTV Raps. MTV Networks. New York City, New York. 1995. Television.
          12. "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>.
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