It was on this date, Aug 1st 2000 @ditcent member Big L released “The Big Picture is the second and final studio album by American rapper Big L. The album was slated for a 1999 release, but due to L’s murder, it was posthumously released on July 11, 2000 on Rawkus Records. It was incomplete at the time of Big L’s death, and was posthumously completed by his manager and partner in Flamboyant Entertainment, Rich King. Recording sessions for the album took place primarily at D&D Studios in New York City, New York throughout 1998 and early 1999. It was produced by DJ Premier, Ron Browz, Ron G, Lord Finesse, Pete Rock, Shomari, Mike Heron, Ysae, and Showbiz. The Big Picture features appearances from Fat Joe, Guru, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane and 2Pac. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in October 2000.The Big Picture has received critical acclaim. M.F. DiBella of Allmusic gave the album three out of five stars. RapReviews’ Steve Juon gave it eight out of ten stars.Rolling Stone gave it three and a half stars out of five. Many critics say that it is one of the most underrated hip hop albums of all timeThe track “The Enemy”, featuring fellow New York rapper Fat Joe, talks about the NYPD in a negative way, “criticizing its provoking and shady ways”, according to April Park of the Riverfront Times. The Big Picture sold only 500, 000 copies becoming certified Gold
🕊🕊🕊 Rest In Peace Big L🕊🕊🕊
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