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M.V.P. (song)

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"M.V.P."
Single by Big L
from the album Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous
ReleasedJanuary 1, 1995 (January 1, 1995)
Recorded1994
GenreEast Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, Soul
Length3:39
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Lamont Coleman
Producer(s)Lord Finesse
Big L singles chronology
"Put It On"
(1994)
"M.V.P."
(1995)
"Street Struck"
(1995)

"M.V.P." is a song recorded by American rapper Big L. The track was produced by Lord Finesse for L's debut studio album, Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous (1995). The song was written by Coleman and was released on January 1, 1995 as the second single from the album through Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment.Followed by the release of the billboard charting “MVP” Remix featuring the singer/songwriter Indoe. The original version samples "Stay With Me" by DeBarge. The acronym M.V.P. stands for "most valuable poet".[1]

Charts

Chart (1996) Peak
position
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[2] 25
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 56
US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)[2] 15

References

  1. ^ "Big L – M.V.P. Lyrics". MetroLyrics. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Big L > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
  3. ^ "Big L Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2011.