M.V.P.
Big L
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Aiyyo spark up the phillies and pass the stout Make it quick money grip or your ass is out In a street brawl, I strike men quicker than lightning You seen what happened in my last fight friend, aight then L's a clever threat, a lyricist who never sweat Comparing yourself to me is like a Benz to a Chevrolette And clown rappers I'm bound to slay I'm saying hi to all the cuties from around the way Yeah cause I got all of them sprung Jack My girls are like boomerangs No matter how far I throw them they come back I'm coming straight out the N.Y.C I'm down with Diggin In The Crates and I'm MVP If rap was a game I'll be M.V.P The most valuable poet on the M.I.C Yo if rap was a game I'll be M.V.P The most valuable poet on the M.I.C Yo it's a must that I get papes Peace to all the DJ's who gave me love on they mixtapes And once again the man's back with a dance track So here's your chance Jack to get loose and let your hands clap I got juice like beaucoup, mad crews I broke through Brothers be mad cause I hit more chicks than they spoke to And everytime I'm in a jam I always find a loophole I got a crime record longer than Manute Bol And my raps are unbelievable like aliens and flying saucers No more iron horses cause I'm buying Porsches Coming straight out the NYC Peace to the Kid Capri, I'm MVP If rap was a game I'll be M.V.P The most valuable poet on the M.I.C Yo if rap was a game I'll be M.V.P The most valuable poet on the M.I.C Battles I lose none, I make crews run I get fools done, got ten fingers but only use one I run up like Machine Gun Kelly with a black skully Put one in your belly, leave you smelly, then take your Pelle Pelle I'm the neighborhood lamper, punani vamper Mess around you'll find my silk boxers in your Mommy's hamper And nowadays girls want you for your money I'm like Hev, I got nothing but love for you honey And since I'm looking slick and my pockets are thick I need surgery to get chicks removed from my I'm coming straight out the NYC Rap's my J-O-B, and I'm MVP If rap was a game I'll be M.V.P The most valuable poet on the M.I.C Yo if rap was a game I'll be M.V.P The most valuable poet on the M.I.C
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Written by: ETTERLENE JORDAN, MARK DWAYNE DEBARGE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, T.R.O. INC.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"M.V.P." is a song by the late American rapper Big L, known for his complex lyricism and realistic depiction of Harlem life in his music.
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Album RecognitionThe song is part of Big L's debut album “Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous,” released in 1995. The album is considered one of the best in the genre of hip-hop.
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Expert Ratings"M.V.P." is one of Big L's most popular songs and has been praised for its intricate rhymes and unfiltered portrayal of the urban American experience.
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Feature HighlightsThe music video for "M.V.P." is a montage of archival footage, photos, and clips of Big L performing, lending it a personal and raw feel.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 53 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in June 1995.
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Posthumous RecognitionDespite his untimely death in 1999, Big L's influence, particularly showcased in songs like "M.V.P.," continues to resonate in the hip-hop community, helping to solidify his legacy as an influential rap icon.
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Song's Message"M.V.P." stands for Most Valuable Poet, affirming Big L's recognition of his own lyrical skills.
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Unique StyleThe song is known for its sample of the DeBarge song "Stay with Me," demonstrating Big L's knack for blending old-school instrumentals with sharp hip-hop rhythms.
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Industry InfluenceBig L was never a commercial superstar, but among hip-hop aficionados and critics, songs like "M.V.P." cemented his reputation as a pioneer of the genre, and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary rappers.
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Collaboration"M.V.P." was produced by Lord Finesse, a member of the hip-hop collective Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C) in which Big L was also a member.
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