Big L discography

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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.

Contents

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales 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
TitleAlbum detailsPeak 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
TitleAlbum detailsPeak 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
TitleAlbum detailsPeak 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
TitleArtist(s)Album detailsPeak 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 IIIBig L, Big Pun
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Shadyville
  • Format: CD

Live albums

List of live albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak 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
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US R&B
[6]
US Rap
[7]
US Dance
[7]
"Put It On"1995812312 Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
"M.V.P."561525
"Street Struck"```
"Ebonics" [8] 1998 The Big Picture
"We Got This" [9]
(featuring Mr. Cheeks)
1999Non-album single
"Flamboyant"2000391The Big Picture
"Deadly Combination"2002
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles
TitleYearAlbum
"Devil's Son" [10] 1993Non-album single
"Clinic (Shoulda Worn A Rubba)"1994
"Platinum Plus" [11]
(featuring Big Daddy Kane)
2000The 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
TitleYearArtist(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. Click12" Promo
"Harlem NYC"BootiseHarlem 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 Joe12" Promo
"Da Enemy"Fat Joe12" Promo
"Dignified Soldiers"1998Showbiz & A.G., O.C., Lord Finesse Full Scale
"Uptown Connection" Ma$e, Herb McGruff Destined to Be
"All Love"AG, Fat Joe, Lord Finesse12" Promo
"We All Can't Ball"Liz Lucci, Richie ThumbsSomethin'
"Back Up Off Me"1999N.O.T.S. Click12" 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"2000Fat JoeD.I.T.C.
"Stand Strong"A.G., O.C., Lord Finesse
"Still Here"C-Town Lyricist Lounge 2
"Alone"2001Marquee, Stephen Simmons12" Promo
"Bring 'Em Back"2004 Terror Squad True Story
"Raw and Ready"Party Artie12" Promo

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director
TitleYearDirector(s)
Put It On1994Brian "Black" Luvar [12]
M.V.P.1995Brian "Black" Luvar [12]
No Endz, No SkinzRichard Lewis [13]
Game Plan (Lord Finesse video cameo)1996
Holdin' It Down1999

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