Big L discography
Studio albums2
Live albums1
Compilation albums6
Music videos4
EPs2
Singles7
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.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales 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
 132—122
  • US: 500,000

Posthumous albums

List of posthumous albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak 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
 ————
L Corleone
  • Released: February 14, 2012
  • Label: Flamboyant Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
 — — — —

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak 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
    Title Album details Peak chart positions
    US
    [1]    		 US R&B
    [1]    		 US Rap
    [1]    		 UK
    Harlem's Finest – A Freestyle History
    • Released: November 27th, 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
          Title Artist(s) Album details Peak 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 III Big L, Big Pun
            • Released: 2010
            • Label: Shadyville
            • Format: CD
            		 — — — —

            Live albums

            List of live albums, with selected chart positions
            Title Album details Peak 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
              Title Year Peak chart positions Album
              US R&B
              [6]              		 US Rap
              [7]              		 US Dance
              [7]
              "Put It On" 1995 81 23 12 Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
              "M.V.P." 1995 56 15 25
              "Ebonics"[8] 1998 — — — The Big Picture
              "We Got This"[9]
              (featuring Mr. Cheeks)              		 1999 — — — Non-album single
              "Flamboyant" 2000 39 1 — The Big Picture
              "Deadly Combination" 2002 — — —
              "—" denotes releases that did not chart.

              Promotional singles

              List of promotional singles
              Title Year Album
              "Devil's Son"[10] 1993 Non-album single
              "Clinic (Shoulda Worn A Rubba)" 1994
              "Street Struck" 1995 Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
              "Platinum Plus"[11]
              (featuring Big Daddy Kane)              		 2000 The 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
              Title Year Artist(s) Album
              1992 Lord Finesse Return of the Funky Man
              "Represent" Showbiz and A.G. Runaway Slave
              "Five Fingers of Death" 1997 Hatred, Passions, and Infidelity
              "Work is Never Done" N.O.T.S. Click 12" Promo
              "Day One" Diamond D, Lord Finesse, O.C, AG, and Fat Joe 12" Promo
              "Dangerous" O.C. Jewelz
              Internationally Known"/"The Enemy" O.C., Fat Joe, and Lord Finesse/Fat Joe 12" Promo
              "Dignified Soldiers" 1998 12" Promo
              "All Love" AG, Fat Joe, and Lord Finesse 12" Promo
              "Uptown Connection" Ma$e and Herb McGruff Destined to Be
              "We All Can't Ball" Liz Lucci and Richie Thumbs
              "Back Up Off Me" 1999 N.O.T.S. Click 12" Promo
              "Furious Anger" Shyheim Manchild
              "Thick" AG and O.C. 12" Promo
              "Get Yours" O.C. 12" Promo
              "Way of Life" 2001 Fat Joe 12" Promo
              "Alone" Marquee and Stephen Simmons 12" Promo
              "Bring 'Em Back" 2004 Big Pun and Fat Joe True Story
              "Raw and Ready" Party Artie 12" Promo

              Music videos

              List of music videos, showing year released and director
              Title Year Director(s)
              Put It On 1994 Brian "Black" Luvar[12]
              M.V.P. Brian "Black" Luvar[12]
              No Endz, No Skinz 1995 Richard Lewis[13]
              Holdin' It Down(Only appeared in mural and pictures) 1999
              Game Plan (Cameo/Lord Finesse Music Video) 1996

              References

              1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "Big L - Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums." Allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. 27 October 2011. <http://allmusic.com/artist/big-l-p144340/charts-awards>.
              2. 1 2 3 4 5 Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Darrin B – David Byrne." Zobbel.de. Zobbel. n.d. Web. 11 November 2011. <http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_B.HTM>.
              3. ↑ "Searchable Database." RIAA.com. Recording Industry Association of America. 11 October 2000. Web. 27 October 2011. <https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Big+L%22>.
              4. ↑ "The Danger Zone – Big L > Overview". Allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. 14 November 2011. <http://allmusic.com/album/the-danger-zone-r2177968>
              5. ↑ Big L - 1974-1999 Harlem's Finest - A Freestyle History, 27 November 2001, retrieved 2022-11-05
              6. ↑ For US R&B singles peaks:
              7. 1 2 "Big L > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles." Allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 October 2011. <http://allmusic.com/artist/big-l-p144340/charts-awards/billboard-singles>.
              8. ↑ Berry, Jahna (July 31, 2000). "Big L's Second Album Due, More Than a Year after His Death". Vh1. Viacom. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
              9. ↑ "Big L: Singles". Rawkus Records. Archived from the original on April 23, 2001.
              10. ↑ Daniel, Jamilia. "Uptown Renaissance: Big L". The Source April 1995. Print.
              11. ↑ "Platinum Plus". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
              12. 1 2 "Yo! MTV Raps" Yo! MTV Raps. MTV Networks. New York City, New York. 1995. Television.
              13. ↑ "No Endz, No Skinz - Big L." Vevo.com. Vevo. n.d. Web. 27 October 2011. <http://www.vevo.com/watch/big-l/no-endz-no-skinz/USSM20401475>.
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