Large Professor’s Akai S950 + J Dilla Vinyl & “Candyman” Tapes alan leeds • From the archive of

• From the archive of Grammy Award-winning engineer and mixer Jimmy Douglass

mortar residue and age consistent with structural material

Includes unheard tracks + rare cuts “Inner Journey

Beneath the central design appears the title Nabuma Rubberband

a period that helped define the crossover between gospel-influenced vocals and club production

Large Professor’s Akai S950 + J Dilla Vinyl & “Candyman” Tapes alan leeds • From the archive ofThis Akai S950 sampler was originally owned by Large Professor, a foundational figure in hip hop production and a key architect of the genres golden era sound. Acquired directly from Large Professor, the unit retains strong provenance, including its original UPS shipping box bearing his name (W. P. Mitchell), expanded memory upgrade, original components, and manual. The sampler is signed by Large Professor, further reinforcing its direct connection to