1st Class (album)

1st Class is the second full-length album that Large Professor released in 2002. It has a guest appearance from Large Professor's longtime friend Nas as well as Busta Rhymes, Akinyele and Q-Tip. In this album, Q-Tip drops one of the best verse after years. Large Pro delivered a simple boom-bap beat with harmonizing gospel vocals that is turned down real low in the mix that affects a smoothly reflective mood.

1st Class
Studio album by Large Professor
Released	October 8, 2002 (US)
Recorded	2000-2002
Genre	East Coast hip hop
Label	Matador Records OLE 509
Producer	Large Professor J Love Xplicit
Large Professor chronology
The LP (2002) 1st Class (2002) Main Source (2008)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Vibe	[2]

Track listing

All tracks produced by Large Professor, except where noted

1. "Intro"
2. "'Bout that Time"
3. "Ultimate"
4. "Brand New"
5. "Stay Chisel" (feat. Nas) *
6. "Akinyele (Live at the BBQ Pt. 2)" (feat. Akinyele)
7. "In the Sun" (feat. Q-Tip);
   produced by Xplicit
8. "Born to Ball"
9. "Kool";
   produced by J-Love
10. "The Man"
11. "Large Pro"
12. "Alive in Stereo";
    produced by Hill Inc.
13. "Blaze Rhymez II"
14. "On" (feat. Busta Rhymes)
15. "Hip Hop"
16. "Radioactive"
17. "Back To Back (Bonus)"

Charts

Chart (2002)	Peak position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[3]	21
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[4]	21
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5]	52

References

1. 1st Class Large Professor Allmusic.com John Bush
2. "Vibe - Google Books". November 2002. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
3. "Large Professor Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
4. "Large Professor Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
5. "Large Professor Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.