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Big Willie Style is the debut solo album by American rapper and actor Will Smith. It was released on November 25, 1997, by Columbia Records. The album was primarily produced by Poke & Tone, with other contributors including L.E.S. and Smith's former collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Nov 25, 1997 · About “Big Willie Style”. In contrast to the gangsta rap of the early decade, the late 90’s were a time to revel in the excesses of the hip-hop lifestyle.
Open navigation. r/hiphopheads. • 2 yr. ago. [DISCUSSION] Will Smith - Big Willie Style (25 Years Later) The debut solo album by American rapper and actor Will Smith. It was released on November 25, 1997, by Columbia Records. Intro. Y'all Know. Gettin' Jiggy wit It. Candy (feat. Larry Blackmon and Cameo) Chasing Forever. Keith B-Real I (Interlude)
Big Willie Style would come to be one of the albums that epitomized the often-mocked "Shiny Suit Era": that period circa 1997 when rap videos were awash in flossiness, rap lyrics seemed preoccupied with superficiality and sampling well-known pop hooks was the fastest way to dominate the radio.
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The debut solo album from Will Smith, Big Willie Style is available exclusively at UO in 2000 limited units of vinyl. Musing on the American dream at the height of his stardom, it features a pop-rap sound and the singles “Men in Black” and “Getting’ Jiggy Wit It.” 1997, Columbia Records.
