Ep.64 - Put It On, Big L, Put It On

Lamont "Big L" Coleman could have been one of the greatest MCs in Hip-Hop history, he had the potential to be. That's a word you're going to hear a lot from the DITD duo as they look at what could've been for the Harlem born & raised spitter. He didn't just have the potential to have one of the greatest careers we've seen, he showed signs early that he could've been a top tier Hip-Hop businessman, dedicated to putting his people on and not just being about the bars. Unfortunately, all we have is the bars and testimonials from the likes of Cam'Ron & Lord Finesse, but the least we can do is appreciate how COLD Big L was.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:32)Topic Intro - (24:49)Ben's Research Corner - (26:20)Big L's hand in the rise of "Horrorcore" - (37:25)Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous - (43:35)Big L, the feared Freestyler with sharp lyrical ability - (48:41)The Big Picture - (56:27)The importance of "Ebonics" - (1:03:39)Final Thoughts - (1:09:09)Lighter Note - (1:15:30)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence