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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome
And neither was Big L's.
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No one employed as many punchlines into their lyrics as Big L before Big L. Kane probably came closest, but he didn't do it enough to the point where he was basically recognized for punchlines. Big L is pretty much recognized by critics for his cleverness and heavy use of punchlines.
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Then perhaps it's a case of me not liking what he does. I don't know. But what I do know is that lyricism is essential, and without it you can only be so good. But if you abuse it or fail to use it effectively you would be just as well not using it at all.
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I can agree with this.
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Actually he has three, but maybe you haven't heard his newest stuff
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Battle of the Sexes or Luda Living? Let me know what they are, I guess.
Even if he has three now, it's not enough to make him (stylistically) a rapper who goes for one liners like 3/4 of the time. "Hip Hop Quotables" is the best punchline laced track ever, probably. Big L's tracks are more thoughtful, but Luda's accomplishes more. Don't know why I'm saying this, but whatever. We can discuss anything.