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"M.V.P." is a song recorded by American rapper Big L. The song was written by Big L and produced by Lord Finesse for Big L's debut studio album Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous. It was released in 1995 through Columbia Records as the second single from the album along with a "Summer Smooth Mix" featuring singer/songwriter Indoe. The original version samples "Stay With Me" by DeBarge. The acronym M.V.P. usually stands for 'most valuable player' in sports and e-sports settings. In the song, however, Big L takes it to stand for "most valuable poet".^{[citation needed]}

"M.V.P."
Single by Big L
from the album Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous
Released	1995 (1995)
Recorded	1994
Genre	East Coast hip hop Gangsta rap Soul
Length	3:39
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Lamont Coleman
Producer(s)	Lord Finesse
Big L singles chronology
"Put It On" (1994) "M.V.P." (1995) "Street Struck" (1995)
Music video
"M.V.P." on YouTube

Charts

Chart (1996)	Peak position
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[1]	25
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2]	56
US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)[1]	15

References

External links

• M.V.P. Single at Discogs
• M.V.P. Lyrics at Genius

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