Big L, one of the most respected lyricist’s and emcees in the history of Hip-Hop. Who is highly-regarded as arguably the greatest lyricist’s of all-time by those who know the history of the late great Harlem emcee. Is the latest to get a release in Nas and Mass Appeal’s, Legend Has It, campaign. That has already saw releases from iconic artists Slick Rick, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. The label and Big L’s estate recently announcing, Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King, the upcoming posthumous album from Big L set to be released on Halloween Oct. 31, 2025.
A long overdue collaboration between former Columbia Records labelmates Big L and Nas, u aint gotta chance. Released today to officially announce and kickoff the album campaign for the new album. The track shows Big L’s still ahead of his time great wordplay, lyricism and skills as one of the best lyricist’s ever on the mic. With such standout bars as, “I be that key niggy. You see jiggy, push the V-twiggy. Large like Free Willy. Be broke, don’t be silly. You’s a low life. No h*es, no ice. Don’t be mad at me ’cause I chose your wife. With this rap shit I’m so nice. Don’t cooperate with police. All my spare time, I like to roll dice. Not for petty change. Play for G’s and better. You won’t be rich as me if your whole crew put your cheese together. Cash, I got plenty. Microphonеs, I rock many. Everything I touch is in the top twenty. Dumb hits, I’m thе one chicks be honkin’ a lot. Stay drivin’, so I don’t be walkin’ a lot.” While Nas continues his own great run to show why he is one of the best ever on the mic. With such standout bars as, “Tell the truth Nas the monster that live under your bed. 139th, Lenox Ave. My friend Big L was the last of them. I’m glad I’m from the same graduating class as him. So pay full attention. Remove your hat, you in the presence of a man who used to back spin. Head spin, break dance, pop lock to Herbie Hancock and rock box. And now we on yachts to pushin’ drop-tops.” To close the track.
