The LP
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The LP is the debut solo album of American emcee and producer Large Professor
. It was released officially in 2009, after being shelved in 1996 by Geffen Records
after several delays. "The Mad Scientist" and "IJUSTWANNACHILL" were released as singles prior to the anticipated release, and a bootleg
was circulated. In 2002, Large Professor regained the rights to the recordings and released the album as a promo-only CD.
Large Professor
Large Professor , also known as Large Pro and Xtra P, is a New York City-based hip hop record producer and emcee. He is also best known as a founding member of the influential underground hip hop group Main Source, and as a frequent collaborator with Nas...
. It was released officially in 2009, after being shelved in 1996 by Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
after several delays. "The Mad Scientist" and "IJUSTWANNACHILL" were released as singles prior to the anticipated release, and a bootleg
Counterfeit
To counterfeit means to illegally imitate something. Counterfeit products are often produced with the intent to take advantage of the superior value of the imitated product...
was circulated. In 2002, Large Professor regained the rights to the recordings and released the album as a promo-only CD.
2009 Version
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | 1:02 |
| 2 | "That Bullshit" | 3:42 |
| 3 | "Hungry" | 2:43 |
| 4 | "I Juswanna Chill" | 3:23 |
| 5 | "Funky 2 Listen 2" | 2:54 |
| 6 | "Mad Scientist" | 4:22 |
| 7 | "Hard" | 3:50 |
| 8 | "One Plus One" (feat. Nas Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time... ) |
2:48 |
| 9 | "The LP (For My People)" | 3:17 |
| 10 | "Dancin' Girl" (feat. Len X's Ten) | 3:45 |
| 11 | "Large Pro: Verbs" | 2:36 |
| 12 | "Havin' Fun" | 3:25 |
| 13 | "Spacey" (feat. Cee Lowe and Vandemator) | 2:59 |
| 14 | "Amaman" | 3:57 |
| 15 | "Queens Lounge" | 3:16 |
| 16 | "Bowne" | 3:53 |
| 17 | "Big Willie" | 3:38 |
| 18 | "Outro" | 1:45 |
Samples
- "I Juswanna Chill"
- "Enchanted Lady" by Milt JacksonMilt JacksonMilton "Bags" Jackson was an American jazz vibraphonist, usually thought of as a bebop player, although he performed in several jazz idioms...
- "Love & Happiness" by Monty AlexanderMonty AlexanderMonty Alexander is a jazz pianist and melodica player. His playing has a strong Caribbean influence and swinging feeling, but he has also been influenced by Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Wynton Kelly, and Ahmad Jamal.-Biography:Alexander discovered the piano at the age of 4, taking classical music...
- "Enchanted Lady" by Milt Jackson
- "Funky 2 Listen 2"
- "Thriller" by Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
- "Just Rhymin' With Biz" by Big Daddy KaneBig Daddy KaneAntonio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who started his career in 1986 as a member of the rap group the Juice Crew. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and skilled MC's in Hip Hop...
(feat. Biz MarkieBiz MarkieMarcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
) - "Magic Shoes" by Main Ingredient
- "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
- "Mad Scientist"
- "Pt.II: Sandworms" by David MatthewsDavid MatthewsDavid Matthews may refer to:* Dave Matthews , singer/guitarist of the Dave Matthews Band* David Matthews , MP for Swansea East 1919–1922* David Matthews , American bi-racial author...
- "Thriller" by Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
- "Pt.II: Sandworms" by David Matthews
- "Hard"
- "Space Is The Place" by Sun RaSun RaSun Ra was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his "cosmic philosophy," musical compositions and performances. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama...
- "Space Is The Place" by Sun Ra
- "One Plus One"
- "The Rite of Spring" by Hubert LawsHubert LawsHubert Laws is an American flutist and saxophonist with a 40+ year career in jazz, classical, and other music genres. Alongside Herbie Mann, Laws is probably the most recognized and respected jazz flutist...
- "The Rite of Spring" by Hubert Laws
- "The LP (For My People)"
- "Kama (Part I)" by Michal UrbaniakMichal UrbaniakMichał Urbaniak is a Polish jazz musician and composer born in Warsaw, playing mainly the violin, lyricon and saxophone during concerts and recordings...
- "Kama (Part I)" by Michal Urbaniak
- "Queens Lounge"
- "La Bahemia" by The Earth Disciples
- "Havin' Fun"
- "Passion Play" by Sugarhill Gang
- "Spacey"
- "Modadji" by Hubert LawsHubert LawsHubert Laws is an American flutist and saxophonist with a 40+ year career in jazz, classical, and other music genres. Alongside Herbie Mann, Laws is probably the most recognized and respected jazz flutist...
- "Modadji" by Hubert Laws
- "Dancin' Girl"
- "Seeing You" by George DukeGeorge DukeGeorge Duke is a multi-faceted American musician, known as a keyboard pioneer, composer, singer and producer in both jazz and popular mainstream musical genres. He has worked with numerous acclaimed artists as arranger, music director, writer and co-writer, record producer and professor of music...
- "Seeing You" by George Duke
- "That Bullsh*t"
- "Make Your Own Temple" by Cannonball Adderley
- "Party and Bullshit" by The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
2002 Version
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Listen (Blast Off)" | 2:41 |
| 2 | "Have Fun" | 3:11 |
| 3 | "For My People" | 3:20 |
| 4 | "One Plus One" (feat. Nas Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time... ) |
2:50 |
| 5 | "Hard" | 3:38 |
| 6 | "Spacey" (feat. C-Lo and Vandemator) | 3:04 |
| 7 | "Dancing Girl" | 3:47 |
| 8 | "Hungry" | 2:45 |
| 9 | "Get off that Bullshit" | 3:44 |
| 10 | "IJUSWANNACHILL" | 3:36 |
| 11 | "Funky 2 Listen 2" | 2:59 |
| 12 | "The Mad Scientist" | 3:39 |
| 13 | "IJUSWANNACHILL" Demo Version | 3:36 |