Large Professor and Big Daddy Kane

Large Professor, known for his work with Main Source, is a renowned hip-hop producer and MC who shaped rap’s sound, collaborating with Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, and more.

Brooklyn-born Big Daddy Kane, alias for Antonio Hardy, emerged in the late '80s as a hip-hop icon. Known for his smooth style and Afrocentric themes, Kane was part of the Juice Crew, collaborated with Biz Markie, and released classics like "Ain't No Half-Steppin'." He gained fame with hits such as "Smooth Operator" and worked alongside legends like Barry White. Despite a dip with the 1991 album Prince of Darkness, Kane's influence remains substantial in the genre.