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L.V.
Birth name Larry J. Sanders
Born (1960-12-02) December 2, 1960 (age 64)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1990–present
Labels
  • Tommy Boy
  • Loud
  • P-Vine
Associated acts

Larry J. Sanders (born December 2, 1960), known professionally as L.V. (which stands for "Large Variety"), is an American singer. He is most famous for working with the rapper Coolio on the hugely popular song "Gangsta's Paradise".

L.V. has released five albums on his own. He has also been a member of the music group South Central Cartel since 1991. In this group, he often sings the catchy parts of the songs, called the choruses.

About L.V.'s Music

L.V. started his music career in the 1990s. He is known for his R&B and soul music style. His voice has been a key part of many songs.

Solo Albums

L.V. has released several albums as a solo artist. These albums show his unique singing style.

  • I Am L.V. (released in 1996)
  • How Long (released in 2000)
  • Hustla 4 Life (released in 2010)
  • Still L.V. (released in 2012)

Collaborations and Other Projects

Besides his solo work, L.V. has teamed up with other artists and groups.

  • He released two albums with Prodeje: The Playground (2002) and Hood Affiliated (2008).
  • He also released a compilation album with South Central Cartel called The Gangstas In South Central (1996).

Popular Songs

L.V. has released several singles throughout his career.

  • "Throw Your Hands Up" (1995)
  • "I Am L.V." (1996)
  • "How Long" (2000)

Featured Songs

One of L.V.'s most famous songs is where he was a featured artist.

  • "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995): This song was by Coolio and featured L.V. It became a worldwide hit and was very popular.

More About L.V.

L.V. continues to make music and perform. His work has left a mark on R&B and soul music.

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