Video: Large Professor Visits Amoeba Music
November 24, 2009
Large Pro does some digging at Amoeba Music and speaks briefly on his mentor Paul C and what he learned from him about vinyl archeology.
“Paul C was a professional beat digger…” -Large Pro
(thx to NR)
DOWNLOAD: DJ Kid Grebo, Paul C Lives Vol 1 & 2.
June 18, 2009
Props to the folks at Unkut (and to Metallungies for the reminder). If you are on this site you should already know who producer Paul C is, but if you need a refresher get a great lesson courtesy of Dave Tompkins HERE and check our interviews with Large Professor and Pharoahe Monch.
After you read that please check out DJ Kid Grebo’s two volumes of this influential producers work for your downloading edutainment.
Vol. 1
01. Intro
02. Atom – Main Source
03. Line for Line- Freak L
04. Sex, Sex, And More Sex – Spicey Ham
05. Girls I Got ‘em Locked – Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud
06. The Ghetto – Eric B. & Rakim
07. Listen To The Man – Kev-E-Kev & Ak-B
08. Its My Turn- Stezo
09. We’re Back Y’all – Freddy B and the Mighty Mic Masters
10. God Made Me Funky – Too Poetic
11. Time To Get Paid – Heartbeat Brothers
12. Go G. Whiz – Captain G. Whiz
13. A Thing Named Kim – Biz Markie
14. Comin’ in the House – Mikey D and the LA Posse
15. Interlude
16. Give The Drummer Some – Ultramagnetic MC’s
17. Ladies First – Queen Latifah Feat Monie Love
18. Got To Get Paid – Live ‘n’ Effect Posse
19. Cooling One Day – Simply II Positive (Organized Konfusion)
20. Stop The World – Black, Rock & Ron
21. Louder – Sport “G” & Mastermind
22. Pelon – 360 Degrees
23. Can’t Get Enough – Black By Demand
24. Outro
Vol 2.
01. Intro
02. M.C. Outloud- I’ll Put A Hurten’
03. Phase & Rhythm- Hyperactive
04. Eric B & Rakim – Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em
05. Ultramagnetic MC’s- A Chorus Line f. Tim Dog
06. M.C. Tatiana- Mission To Rock
07. G. Dane – Coolest Of The Cool
08. Phase & Rhythm- Brainfood
09. Sport G & Mastermind- live
10. Marauder & The Fury- Get Loose Mother Goose
11. Two Shades Of Black- Surrender
12. Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud-Do The James
13. Main Source- Think
14. Queen Latifah & The 45 King- A King And Queen Creation
15. Stezo- Girl Trouble
16. Disco Twins & Star Child- There It Is
17. Grand Master Caz- Casanova’s Rap
18. The Rangers- Jacks On Crack
19. Double Dose- Envious
20. Interlude
21. The Heartbeat Brothers- Bring In The Bassline
22. Mic Profesah- Cry For Freedom
23. Double Delight & DJ Slice Nice- Party Jump
24. Rappers On A Mission- S.O.L.O.
25. Princess Ivori- CrackPipe (changed it all)
26. Ultimate Choice- You Can’t Front (We Will Rock you)
27. Live N Effect Posse- I’m Getting Physical
28. Outro
Kwame On Making “The Rhythm”
December 26, 2008
Large Professor: Revolve Around Science
September 29, 2008
By Jerry L. Barrow
“I would come out of Lefrak with duffle bags full of records…” – Large Professor
He studied at the feet of a master and became one of the most influential beatsmiths in hip-hop. William Paul Mitchell, aka, Large Professor is the quintessential hip-hop producer; low-key, humble and continually making magic behind the scenes. His discography reads like a who’s who of hip-hop. As a member of the group Main Source he crafted classics like “Lookin’ At The Front Door,” “Live at The BBQ” and “Fakin The Funk.” As a producer he made legendary MCs like Rakim, Kool G Rap and Nas achieve their greatness and as a solo artist he’s given us two collectible solo albums, The LP and 1st Class.
After releasing two volumes of instrumentals the Queens,NY native is releasing a new CD of original beats and rhymes appropriately titled, Main Source on September 30th. Taking things back to the break-beat foundation the CD features guest appearances from Styles P, AZ, Jeru The Damaja and Big Noyd with a lush collection of chopped soul and pulsating ear candy. I caught up with Extra P to talk about the Late Paul C, teaching Q-Tip how how to make beats why Nas doesn’t like “wearing the same sneakers.”
Video Interview: Pharoahe Monch
September 15, 2008
In this Nodfactor.com exclusive Pharoahe Monch speaks about his own production techniques and the influence of other producers like Large Professor, Denaun Porter and the late Paul C. And did he really pass on the “Time’s Up” beat? Click to find out!
