Large Professor
William Paul Mitchell
Large Professor is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1989.
- Profession
- Producer, Rapper
- Born
- March 21, 1973
- Years active
- 1989–present
Early life
A Queens native, William Mitchell led the group Main Source and mentored a young Nas.
Career
He produced foundational tracks on Nas's "Illmatic" and for A Tribe Called Quest, helping define the golden-age New York sound.
Major achievements
He is revered as an architect of classic East Coast production.
Legacy
Large Professor is a foundational golden-age producer whose work shaped New York hip-hop.
References
Frequently asked questions about Large Professor
- What is Large Professor known for?
- Large Professor is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1989. Large Professor is recognized as a producer and rapper.
- Where is Large Professor from?
- Large Professor is from New York City, New York.
- When was Large Professor born?
- Large Professor was born on March 21, 1973, in New York City, New York.
- What kind of music does Large Professor make?
- Large Professor's music spans Hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop, and Boom bap.
- Is Large Professor still active?
- Yes — Large Professor has been active since 1989 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Large Professor been associated with?
- Large Professor has been associated with Geffen and Matador.
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