L.V. (singer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
L.V.
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| Birth name | Larry J. Sanders |
| Born | December 2, 1960 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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Larry J. Sanders (born December 2, 1960), known professionally as L.V. (which stands for "Large Variety"), is an American singer. He is best known for his amazing voice and for working with the rapper Coolio. Their song "Gangsta's Paradise" became a huge hit around the world.
L.V.'s Music Career
L.V. began his music career in the 1990s. He was a member of a music group called South Central Cartel. In this group, L.V. often sang the main parts of the songs, called the choruses.
Solo Albums and Collaborations
L.V. has released several solo albums. These albums show off his unique singing style. Some of his solo albums include:
- I Am L.V. (released in 1996)
- How Long (released in 2000)
- Hustla 4 Life (released in 2010)
- Still L.V. (released in 2012)
- The Art of ... (released in 2017)
He also worked with other artists on albums. For example, he released The Playground (2002) and Hood Affiliated (2008) with Prodeje.
Hit Singles
L.V. has released many singles, which are individual songs. His song "Throw Your Hands Up" was popular in 1995. Another well-known single was "I Am L.V." from 1996.
"Gangsta's Paradise"
One of L.V.'s most famous songs is "Gangsta's Paradise". He sang the chorus on this song with Coolio. It was released in 1995 and quickly became a worldwide hit. The song was featured in the movie Dangerous Minds. It won many awards and sold millions of copies. This song helped L.V. become known to many music fans.
