{"product_id":"big-l-lifestylez-ov-da-poor-and-dangerous-lp","title":"Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER DISCLAIMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy placing an order for this item you acknowledge that shipping of this item is estimated to start on or around release date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUGUST 14th 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Please keep in mind that all pre-order dates are subject to change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you order this with other available items, your order will dispatch once all items are available. If your pre-ordered items are holding your package from arriving please email us with a request to ship the in-stock items and pre-orders when they become available, additional shipping charges will apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeam splits on record jackets are a common occurrence with vinyl: we cannot issue refunds or replacements for seam splits. We use sturdy mailers and stiffeners to minimise risk but to 100% avoid seam splits, we have added a notes section at checkout where you can request jacket-less shipping, or you can email us after placing your order — we’ll gladly accommodate this free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifestylez ov da Poor \u0026amp; Dangerous is Big L's debut album and the only album released during his lifetime. It was released on March 28, 1995, through Columbia Records and is now widely regarded as one of the defining underground hip-hop albums of the 1990s. Although it received critical acclaim for its lyricism, the album achieved only modest commercial success upon release. Born Lamont Coleman in Harlem, New York, Big L first gained recognition through freestyle battles and as a member of the legendary Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.). After being discovered by Lord Finesse, he signed with Columbia Records in 1993 and recorded the album between 1992 and 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe production was primarily handled by D.I.T.C. affiliates including Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Showbiz, and Craig Boogie. Built around classic boom bap drums and soulful samples, the album's stripped-back production provides the perfect backdrop for Big L's intricate rhyme schemes, sharp punchlines, and effortless flow. Guest appearances include Lord Finesse, Grand Daddy I.U., Herb McGruff, Party Arty, as well as early career performances from Jay-Z and Cam'ron. In particular, \"Da Graveyard,\" featuring a young Jay-Z, has become one of the album's most celebrated tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyrically, Lifestylez ov da Poor \u0026amp; Dangerous explores themes of street life, battle rap, dark humor, and clever wordplay. Big L became known for his multisyllabic rhymes, vivid storytelling, and razor-sharp punchlines, establishing himself as one of the most technically gifted MCs of his generation. Standout tracks such as \"Put It On,\" \"M.V.P.,\" \"Danger Zone,\" \"Street Struck,\" and the title track remain fan favorites. While much of the album showcases his competitive lyrical style, \"Street Struck\" offers a more reflective perspective, warning about the consequences of life on the streets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite peaking at only No. 149 on the Billboard 200 and No. 22 on the Top R\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Albums chart, the album's reputation has grown significantly over the years. Many fans and critics now rank it alongside East Coast classics such as Nas' Illmatic and Mobb Deep's The Infamous. Its influence can be heard in the work of countless lyricists who followed, and Big L is widely recognized as one of hip-hop's greatest punchline rappers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTragically, Big L was shot and killed in Harlem on February 15, 1999, at the age of 24, while working on his second album. The unfinished material was later compiled and released posthumously as The Big Picture (2000). Today, Lifestylez ov da Poor \u0026amp; Dangerous stands as a timeless hip-hop classic and a testament to the extraordinary talent of an artist whose career was cut tragically short.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Put It On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. M.V.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. No Endz, No Skinz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. 8 Iz Enuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. All Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Danger Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Street Struck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Graveyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. Lifestylez Ov da Poor and Dangerous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. I Don’t Understand It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11. 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