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Big L

Artist Discography

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1 record

Big L "Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous" LP
id=797

Side A

Side B

  1. Put it on
  2. MVP
  3. No endz, no skinz
  4. 8 iz enough [Feat. Buddah Bless, Herb McGruff, Killa Cam, Mike Boogie, Terra, Trooper J, Twan]
  5. All black
  6. Danger zone

  1. Street struck
  2. Da graveyard [Feat. Grand Daddy I.U., Jay-Z, Lord Finesse, Microphone Nut, Party Arty]
  3. Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous
  4. I don't understand it
  5. Fed up wit the bullshit
  6. Let em have it "L"

Last Modified: Jul 23, 2009

Label: Columbia Records
Release Year: 1995

Catalog Number: 53795
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 23, 2009

Classic first Big L album, with productions by Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Showbiz and Craig Boogie.

Note that both the Parental sticker and the other sticker on the front cover, are not authentic stickers. It's part of the cover.

This is the 1st press (or at least a very early pressing), which has a missprinted b-side label. According to the b-side label, the 4th track is called: "Timez iz hard". That track is not on the actual vinyl and did never have an official release (as far as I know). I bought this particular copy March 29th, 1995.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "ALCK-53795-2 1-1" and a "HFM cg" signature.
Side B: "BL-53795-2"

Original US 1st pressing

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Big L

Artist Discography

Appearances

12 records

Lord Finesse "Party Over Here" 12"
id=39

Side A

Side B

  1. Party over here - remix version
  2. Party over here - album version
  3. Party over here - remix instrumental
  4. Save that shit - clean version

  1. Party over here - clean album version
  2. Yes you may [Feat. Big L] - Funk Flow mix
  3. Yes you may - Funk Flow mix instrumental

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Giant Records
Release Year: 1991

Catalog Number: 40406
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

The "Yes you may - Funk Flow mix " is incredible! You NEED it! It also features one of Big L's first appearances on wax! Even though I find the hook to "Party Over Here" kind of annoying, the remix is very nice, with much better beats than the original (still an annoying hook)! The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove, on both sides.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "From The Crates To The Files" 2LP
id=34

Side A

Side B

  1. Intro
  2. Return of the funky man
  3. Isn't he something
  4. *Isn't he something - Extra P session
  5. Fat for the 90's [Feat. AG]

  1. **Show'em how we do things [Feat. Shelrumble & Harry-O]
  2. That's how smooth I am
  3. Stop sweating the next man
  4. **Set it off troop

Side C

Side D

  1. Yes you may [Feat. Percy P and AG]
  2. *You know what I'm about [Feat. Big L] - original version
  3. You know what I'm about - soundtrack version
  4. **Kickin' flavor with my man [Feat. Percy P]

  1. *Check me out baby pah [Feat. Page the handgranade]
  2. Shorties kaught in the system
  3. Shorties kaught in the system [Funk remix]
  4. *Peace to the brothers

Last Modified: Mar 26, 2004

Label: White Label
Release Year: 1996

Catalog Number: LP 718
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 26, 2004

* Previously Unavailable! ** Previously Unavailable On Vinyl! There's a few exclusives on this album. My favorite is "Isn't he something - Extra P session". According to an interview by the www.spinemagazine.com not even Lord Finesse knows where some of these tracks comes from! Nice stuff, well worth finding!

ORIGINAL US WHITE LABEL PRESSING!

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Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics "5 fingas of death / All luv" 12"
id=669

Side A

Side B

  1. 5 fingas of death [Feat. Fat joe, Big L, Lord finesse, AG] - LP version dirty

  1. All luv [Feat. Fat joe, Lord finesse, Big L, AG] - vocal dirty

Last Modified: Jul 05, 2008

Label: Bootleg US
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: LTX-479
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 05, 2008

Two great D.I.T.C. tracks on this bootleg. The a-side is from the "Hatred, passions and infidelity" album, while the b-side is from a Japanes-only 12" release.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "LTX-479-A"
Side B: "LTX-479-B"

US Bootleg

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O.C. "Can't go wrong / Dangerous" 12"
id=727

Side A

Side B

  1. Can't go wrong [Feat. Changing faces] - remix
  2. Can't go wrong - LP version
  3. Dangerous the sequel - instrumental
  4. Can't go wrong - instrumental

  1. Dangerously makin money [Feat. Lord Tariq, Peter Gunz, Fat man scoop] - street
  2. Dangerous the sequel [Feat Big L & Lost boys] - street
  3. "Dangerous [Feat. Big L] - LP version

Last Modified: Nov 23, 2008

Label: Payday Records / FFRR
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: 570-069
Made in: USA

Added into database: Nov 23, 2008

Third 12" from the "Jewelz" album.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "314-570-069-1 A" + "HuB TV" and "F/W RCE" signatures.
Side B: "314-570-069-1 B" + "HuB TV" signature.

Original US pressing

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O.C. "Jewelz" 2LP
id=703

Side A

Side B

  1. Intro
  2. My world
  3. War games [Feat. Organized konfusion]
  4. Can't go wrong

  1. The chosen one
  2. Dangerous [Feat. Big L]
  3. Win the G [Feat. Bumpy knuckles]

Side C

Side D

  1. Far from yours [Feat. Yvette michele]
  2. Stronjay
  3. M.U.G. [Feat. Freddie foxxx]
  4. The crow

  1. You and yours
  2. Hypocrite
  3. It's only right
  4. Jewelz

Last Modified: Aug 11, 2008

Label: Payday Records / FFRR
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: 524399
Made in: USA

Added into database: Aug 11, 2008

Second album by O.C., with productions by DJ Premier, OGee, Buckwild, Da Beatminerz, Show & Lord Finesse. Just not as good as his first album (IMO).

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "314-524-399-1 A" and "HuB TV", "F/W RCE" signatures.
Side B: "314-524-399-1 B" and "HuB TV" signature.
Side C: "314-524-399-1 C" and "HuB TV", "F/W RCE" signatures.
Side D: "314-524-399-1 D" and "HuB TV" signature.

Original US pressing

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Diamond D "Hatred, passions and infidelity" 2LP
id=662

Side A

Side B

  1. Flowin - Feat. John dough
  2. MC iz my ambition [Feat. Don barron]
  3. No wundah (the projects)

  1. The hiatus
  2. J.D's revenge [Feat. Gina thompson and John dough]
  3. Painz & strife [Feat. Pete rock and Phife]
  4. Can't keep my grands to myself [Feat. Mark-Lo and Paradise]

Side C

Side D

  1. 5 fingas of death [Feat. Fat joe, Big L, Lord finesse and AG]
  2. This one
  3. Never [Feat. Sadat X and K. terroribul]
  4. Cream n sunshines [Feat. Veronica]

  1. Gather round
  2. K.T. [Feat. K. terroribul] - interlude
  3. On stage [Feat. K. terroribul and John dough]
  4. Epilogue

Last Modified: May 12, 2008

Label: Mercury Records
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: 314 534 900
Made in: USA

Added into database: May 12, 2008

The expectations on Diamond D's 2nd album was extremely high and when it finally dropped, it wasn't as good as everyone had hopped for. It was a disappointment. Mainly cos of too much RnB influences and too many cameo appearances, if you ask me. But I guess that had to do with pressure from the record company. Well, not all tracks are crap, there are a few good ones. Especially the "Gather round" track, which is as good as any of the best tracks from the 1st album. "Epilogue" is another favorite.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "314-534-901-1-A"
Side B: "314-534-901-1-B"
Side B: "314-534-902-1-A"
Side B: "314-534-902-1-B"

Original US pressing.

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D.I.T.C. "All Love - Showbiz REMIX" 12"
id=47

Side A

Side B

  1. All love [Feat. Fat Joe, Lord Finesse, Big L and A.G.] - original
  2. All love [Feat. Fat Joe, Lord Finesse, Big L and A.G.] - ShowBiz remix

  1. All love - ShowBiz remix instrumental
  2. I flip styles [Feat. Grand Puba, Sadat X and Diamond D] - vocal clean

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Next Level Recordings
Release Year: 1998

Catalog Number: NLAD-020
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

Japanese-only release! very DOPE! Get it if you get the chance!! A-side remix by Showbiz. B-side is only available on this 12" (except for bootlegs) and is produced by Diamond D! D.I.T.C. at its best!

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Gang Starr "Full Clipp / Work - Bootleg REMIXES" 12"
id=132

Side A

Side B

  1. Full clip [Feat. Sticky Fingaz] - remix
  2. Full clip - instrumental

  1. Work [Feat. Big L] - Remix
  2. Work - instrumental

Last Modified: Apr 25, 2004

Label: Bootleg UK
Release Year: 2002

Catalog Number: GSPR001
Made in: UK

Added into database: Apr 25, 2004

The "Full clip - remix" is the same version as the original version, except there's an extra verse by Sticky Fingaz at the end. Who ever made this "remix" just took a Sticky Fingaz accapella (if anyone knows from what track please let me know), extended the original beat and added the accapella on it. Same thing with the "Work - remix". If anyone knows from what track the Big L accapella is from, let me know. To be honest, these remixes are a waste of time! Don't bother picking this up. Sound quality sucks too!

WACK-ASS UK BOOTLEG PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Rare selections EP Vol. 3" EP
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Side A

Side B

  1. Keep the crowd listening - DJ Premier remix
  2. Stop sweating the next man - unreleased remix
  3. Vinyl athletes [Feat. A.G. & MURO] - original version
  4. Muro freestyle

  1. I can't understand it [w/ Big L] - original demo version
  2. Isn't he something - unreleased remix
  3. From me 2 u [w/ Brains] - Funkyman version
  4. Just one of those days [w/ 40 oz.] - original vetrsion
  5. Outro verse - Awakenings interlude

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Underboss Records / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: UBR-114
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

This is volume 3 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by Lord Finesse's own label Underdog Records, teamed up with New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L / D.I.T.C. fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Lord Finesse - "Keep The Crowd Listening - DJ Premier Remix" (Produced by DJ Premier - 2005)
This DJ Premier remix was originally done for "The Funky Technician Remix" Project, but due to popular demand because it was leaked early out on the internet (not on vinyl or bootleg), we figured we would make it officially available on vinyl only on this Collector's Edition

Lord Finesse - "Stop Sweating The Next Man - Unreleased Remix" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1992)
This remix was done for the 3rd commercial single from the Giant / Warner Brothers release "The Return Of The Funkyman". This was supposed to be the next single after the "Party Over Here / Yes You May Remix" 12". A 3rd single was never released from that LP, so this has stayed unreleased until now.

Lord Finesse - "Vinyl Athletes - Unreleased Original Version" Featuring A.G. & MURO (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1999)
Due to sample clearance problems this version never saw the light of day. This was the original version and the other version that was released, is actually a 2nd version produced instead due the above sample clearance problems. Originally this appeared on my "Rare & Unreleased" Pt.1 CD, but due to a lot of people asking, here it is on vinyl finally.

Lord Finesse - "MURO Freestyle" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1998)
This was a freestyle done for the MURO / Lord Finesse "King Of Diggin" mixtape that we now made available for vinyl collectors.

Big L - "I Can't Understand It - Demo Version" (Produced by Showbiz - 1991)
This is another one of his rare demos that were done previous to him signing to Sony Records. This demo was produced by Showbiz.

Lord Finesse - "Isn't He Something - Unreleased Remix" (Produced by Showbiz - 1991)
This was a jazzy remix that was done by Showbiz during the making of "The Return Of The Funkyman", but at the end of the day this remix was never used and archived until now.

Brains - "From Me 2 U - funkyman version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1994)
This is an unreleased song for an artist called Brains that was produced by me. It was archived until now.

40 oz. - "Just One Of Those Days - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1993)
This version of "Just One Of Those Days" is the original version that was produced by me. Due to the fact that Mic Geronimo commercially used the Deniece Williams "Free" sample first, the song was eventually remixed. Both versions were eventually archived until this year.

Lord Finesse - "Outro - Awakening interlude" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1995)
This outro was originally done for "The Awakening" LP. But was later used in a verse for the song "Soul Plan" featuring Roy Ayers.

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "UBR-114-A"
Side B: "UBR-114-B"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse "Rare collections EP Vol.2" EP
id=733

Side A

Side B

  1. Fat for the 90's [Feat. A.G.] - demo mix
  2. Untitled [w/ Grand Puba ]
  3. Show 'em how we do things [Feat. Shel-Rumble & Harry-O] - first session

  1. Principal of the new school [w/ Big L] - demo version
  2. Awakenings interlude [Feat. Marquee]
  3. Awakenings interlude - instrumental
  4. Soul street [w/ Caron Wheeler] - Funkyman remix

Last Modified: Jan 06, 2009

Label: Soundtable / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: TSN-003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jan 06, 2009

This is volume 2 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by the Japanese record store Sound Table, teamed up with Los Angeles based label, Tres Records and New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made, 150 of them were available via mail order, the rest were sold in the store. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Lord Finesse Feat. A.G. - "Fat For The 90's - Demo Mix" (Produced by Diamond D. - 1991)
This is another unreleased alternate take of "Fat For The 90's" featuring A.G. , This was produced by Diamond D, but this version never made the cut for the commercial release of "The Return Of The Funkyman".

Grand Puba - "Untitled" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1994)
This was a studio session done during the mid 90's. It was supposed to be used for the Grand Puba 's Elektra "2000" LP, but this song was never officially named.

Lord Finesse Feat. Shel-Rumble and Harry O - "Show 'Em How We Do Things - first Session" (Produced by Aladdin and S.L.J. - 1991)
This is an alternate studio take done during the making of "The Return Of The Funkyman", it includes alternate lyrics.

Big L - "Principal Of The New School" (Produced by Showbiz. - 1992)
This is a Big L demo that was dug out of the archives. This demo was actually done before "Devil's Son", but was never used for the Sony commercial release of "The Lifestyles of The Poor & Dangerous".

Lord Finesse Feat. Marquee - "Awakenings Interlude" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1995)
This is an unreleased interlude done during the making of the Lord Finesse "The Awakening" featuring a female artist by the name of Marquee.

Lord Finesse Feat. Marquee - "Awakenings Interlude - INSTRUMENTAL" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1995)
An instrumental of the above mentioned track.

Caron Wheeler - "Soul Street - Funkyman Remix" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1992)
This is one of my first remixes done as a member of the production staff of Bad Boy Entertainment. This particular version of this Caron Wheeler remix is extremely rare. This was my mix-down version. Even if you happen to find the commercial release (on tape cassette only), it wouldn't have this mix.

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "TSN-003-A S-65884"
Side B: "TSN-003-B S-65884"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse "Rare collections EP Vol.1" EP
id=803

Side A

Side B

  1. Unexpected flava [w/ Big L]
  2. Praise the lord - Diamond D's mix
  3. I like my girls with a boom - original version

  1. Come on [w/ Notorious BIG] - demo version
  2. Hey look at shorty - original version
  3. Fat for the 90's - alternate beat

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Soundtable / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: TSN-002
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

This is volume 1 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by the Japanese record store Sound Table, teamed up with Los Angeles based label, Tres Records and New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made, 150 of them were available via mail order, the rest were sold in the store. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L / Notorious B.I.G. fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Big L - "Unexpected Flavor" (Produced by Large Professor. Co-produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This beat for "Unexpected Flavor" was originally a remix for "Isn't He Something" off the Lord Finesse release "The Return Of The Funkyman" Remixed by Large Professor, but Warner Brothers opted not to use it. So while doing "Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous", Big L decided to use the track for his album, but the song never made the cut for the album".

Lord Finesse - "Praise The Lord - Diamond D's Mix" (Produced by Diamond D - 1991)
This was the original version for the release "The Return Of The Funkyman", but due to sample clearance issues the song was to be redone for the commercial release. The scratches were done by 1990 NMS Champion Steve D".

Lord Finesse - "I Like My Girls with A Boom - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
"This is just an alternate version of the commercial release that includes scratches from the Humpty Dance song that couldn't get cleared for the commercial release. The scratches were also done by Steve D".

Notorious BIG - "Come On - Demo Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1993)
This is an original alternate Studio take of "Come On" originally done for the Notorious BIG "Ready To Die" LP featuring a different production arrangement and slightly different lyrics by Sadat X. This song would eventually be changed numerous times before its commercial release".

Lord Finesse - "Hey Look At Shorty - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This is the original version done for "The Return Of The Funkyman", but it would be later changed to a different version used for the commercial release".

Lord Finesse - "Fat For The 90's - Alternate Beat" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This song was actually done about 4 - 5 different times, but this particular version just didn't fit the feel of the album and was redone a few more times before a version was chosen for the commercial release".

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "TSN-002-A S-65492"
Side B: "TSN-002-B S-65493"

Original US pressing

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Herb McGruff "The demo EP" EP
id=766

Side A

Side B

  1. East and police
  2. I keep my palm on the handle - original version

  1. My place
  2. I keep my palm on the handle - remix
  3. 8 iz enuff - demo version

Last Modified: Jul 14, 2009

Label: One Leg Up Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: OLU-001
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 12, 2009

This is the first release, out of 5, of the "Heavy Pieces" limited series, released through the One Leg Up Records label.

Prior this release, I had never given Herb McGruf any attention. That all changed with this release. This is dope! 4 previously unreleased demo tracks, recorded in 1994. All produced by none other than Godfather Don! And to top it of, there's also an alterntive demo version of Big L's "8 Iz Enuff", which is cool (and slightly different form the album version)! Pressing of 200 copies.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "OLU-001-A"
Side B: "OLU-001-B"

Original US pressing

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