The Big Picture (Big L album)
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| Released | August 1, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1997–1999 | |||
| Studio | D&D Studios (New York City, New York) | |||
| Genre | Hardcore hip hop | |||
| Length | 55:36 | |||
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| Producer | DJ Premier, Ron Browz, Ron G, Lord Finesse, Pete Rock, Shomari, Mike Heron, Ysae, Showbiz | |||
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| Singles from The Big Picture | ||||
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The Big Picture is the second and final studio album by American rapper
2Pac, Sadat X, and more. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in October 2000.[1]
It sold 72,549 copies in the first week.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
Rolling Stone |    [5] |
| The Source | [6] |
| Vibe | [7] |
The Big Picture has received critical acclaim. M.F. DiBella of
hip hop albums of all time.[5]
Content
The 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.[8]
Track listing
Writers by
Allmusic.[9]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Big Picture" (Intro) | Antonio Hardy, Coleman, Martin | DJ Premier | 3:37 |
| 13. | "Who You Slidin' Wit" (featuring Stan Spit) | Coleman, Draton, Phillips | Pete Rock | 4:13 |
| 14. | "Games" (featuring Guru & Sadat X) | Coleman, Derek Murphy, Keith Elam, Leroy Southwell | Ysae | 4:32 |
| 15. | "The Heist Revisited" | Coleman, Robert Hall | Lord Finesse | 3:01 |
| 16. | "The Triboro" (featuring Fat Joe, O.C. & Remy Ma) | Coleman, Cartagena, Omar Credle, Reminisce Mackie, Rodney Lemay | Showbiz | 5:29 |
Personnel
Credits for The Big Picture adapted from
Allmusic.[10]
- Louis Alfred III — mixing
- Big Daddy Kane — performer
- Big L — executive producer, performer
- Bob Brown — engineer
- Ron Browz — producer
- Rob Dinero — composer, engineer
- DJ Premier — executive producer, producer
- Fat Joe — performer
- 2Pac- performer, writer
- Mike Heron — executive producer, producer
- Kool G Rap — performer
- Lord Finesse — executive producer, mixing, producer
- Eric Lynch — engineer
- Miss Jones — performer
- Pete Rock — producer
- Sadat X — performer
- Shomari — producer
- Duncan Stanbury — mastering
- Max Vargas — engineer
- Carlisle Young — mixing
- YSAE — producer
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums ( The Official Charts Company)[11]
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122 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 13 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 2 |
Year-end chart
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[14] | 89 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | August 1, 2000 | Rawkus | CD | 26136 |
Cassette tape
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LP
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References
- ^ "American album certifications – Big L – The Big Picture". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- MTV Networks. Archived from the originalon October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ^ a b Juon, Steve (August 7, 2000). "Feature for August 6th, 2000 - Big L's "The Big Picture"". RapReviews. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ^ Rolling Stone. RealNetworks. August 22, 2000. Archived from the originalon May 14, 2008. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ Gotti (October 2000). "Record Report: Big L – The Big Picture". The Source. No. 133. New York. p. 241.
- ^ Callahan-Bever, Noah (October 2000). "Big L: The Big Picture: Flamboyant/Rawkus". Vibe.[dead link]
- ^ Park, April (September 13, 2000). "Big L: The Big Picture (Rawkus/Flamboyant)". Riverfront Times. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- AllMusic. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- MusicWeek & UKChartPlus. Zobbel.de. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
- ^ "Big L Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ "Big L Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ "2000 Year-End Charts – Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ "American album certifications – Big L – The Big Picture". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- The Big Picture at Allmusic
- The Big Picture 1974–1999 at Discogs
