Anyone who has not heard Big L should buy his album 'Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous.' Let's not mourn the death of Big L, but celebrate the life he lived, the lyrics he's blessed us with, and the inspiration he has given to many future MC's. Styles: Italo Disco, Eurodance Remix to: Big L-put in One Duration: 5:04. Some time later after his release, Big Lee would eventually be killed on the same street as his brother on 139th & Lenox. ![]() It is believed that he was killed because of another crew who had beef with his brother Big Lee, who at the time was incarcerated, so Big L was killed in retaliation. Big L had a unique voice and razor sharp metaphores that would verbally kill, whether on tracks, battles, or freestyles. Although the majority of his fans knew him after his death, Big L always had the talent that should have made him a certified legend, along with the ranks of living legends such as Jay-Z and Nas. It was also sampled in dubstep artist Datsik's song "Firepower".Today marks the 6-year anniversary of the death of one of the most talented MCs to every have his vocal chords processed through a microphone: Lamont Coleman aka Big L. “Put it on,” the slang…was like… “do your thing.” “Put it on Big L, put it on…” you gotta do your thing, you gotta represent. And “Put It On” just matched everything perfect. So they needed something bright, something friendly. Like, everything did was dark, and it was gangsta, and it was…what was the ? Horror-core. wanted something with a hook that would be kinda catchy, and something they could get radio play with. In an interview with HipHop DX, Lord Finesse described "Put It On": ![]() ![]() The song was released on Novemas the first single from the album through Columbia Records/ Sony Music Entertainment. The song was written by Big L, Roy Ayers and Anthony Best. ![]() The track was produced by Buckwild for L's debut studio album, Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous (1995). "Put It On" is a song recorded by American rapper Big L, and features American rapper Kid Capri. From the album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
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