Larry Larr

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Larry Larr
Birth nameLawrence Hill
Born (1971-09-04) September 4, 1971 (age 52)
Logan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years activelate 1980s–early 1990s
Labels

Lawrence Hill (born September 4, 1971), [1] better known by his stage name Larry Larr, is an American rapper. He first came in the music wave with other Philadelphia rappers such as Schooly D, Steady B and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince in the mid eighties. [2] He first signed his deal with Ruffhouse Records and released his debut album entitled "Da Wizzard Of Odds" in 1991 with the lead single "Larry, That’s What They Call Me" which only charted on the Hot Rap Songs at the position 7 and his second single "Confused" only made it at 10 on the Hot Rap Songs as well. However the album didn't sell well only making 67 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Studio albums

YearTitleChart positions
U.S. R&B
1991 Da Wizzard of Odds 67 [3]

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References

  1. @reallarrylarr (2021-09-04). "TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY..THE BIG 5.0" via Instagram.
  2. "Larry Larr rareandobsecuremusic". Rareandobscuremusic.com. January 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  3. "Billboard Chart History". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-03-03.