Sittin' here

6 Years ago this week, one of the greatest rappers allive was taken from us. Big L (Lamont) Was born, raised and killed on 139th Street in Harlem. He brought the world 'Lifestylez of da poor and dangerous'. An album recorded for Sony/ Columbia in the early '90's. And the album 'The Big Picture' A posthomous album released through Rawkus, that certainly changed my life.

Big-L, was a legnd in anybodies book. He was the centre of so many of Hip-Hop's biggest movements. He was for instance, in a group very early in his career with no less than Cam'ron, Ma$e and producer Digga. He was one of the first people to releasse jay-Z material when he featured on L's 'Da Graveyard' on Big L's first album. He was also in a group with Fat Joe called D.I.T.C. He's constantly referenced by artists as big as Eminem, 50 Cent and many more. His impact is still felt today.

It's reported that there are enough recordings of Big-L to release 2 further albums (At least). I'm never usually the person to endorse 'Dead man albums' But I think that it's imperative that the new generation of Hip-Hop fans and artists alike learn exactly what a lyricist is.

I'd like everybody to throw their L's up this week. Listen to 'The Big Picture' and tell your friends that don't know. R.I.P. Big-L.

Know that I'm throwing up my 'L', Marvin The Martian's throwing up his 'L'. I know that Jack Nimble's throwing up his 'L'. I know that Dego Brown's throwing up his 'L'. Pixel's definitely throwing up his 'L'. I haven't had the chance to talk to Scarecrow about it all, bu I'm pretty sure his 'L's' Up! Frantic's 'L's' up. Post your messages bellow. Are you a fan?