Large Professor

Widely known for his work as a producer and MC with the rap group Main Source and the classic Breaking Atoms, Large Professor eventually became a full-time producer, working with such acts as Big Daddy Kane and A Tribe Called Quest. He lent his hand to albums by some of rap's biggest names, including Eric B. & Rakim, Nas, and Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth. For his full-length solo debut, 2002's 1st Class, Large Professor called in favors from friends including Nas, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes. 2008's Main Source featured Big Noyd, AZ, and Styles P. ~ Steve Kurutz