Mad Scientist

Large Professor

About Mad Scientist

"The Mad Scientist" is a song by American emcee Large Professor, released on April 2, 1996, as the first single from his debut album The LP; the album was shelved by Geffen Records before eventually being released in 2009. The song contains a sample of "Dune Part II: Sandworms" by David Matthews.


Year:
2002
4:21
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I'm called the Mad Scientist Extra P
About to set up shop and drop this next degree
On the masses, yeah it's the live guy with glasses
The flushing, know from programming the percussion

Basslines are set now check me out and I'll bet ya
The one that claims that he's the best can't catch a
Beat like I catch it cause it's downright wretched
Put it through the S-950 then stretch it

To create the great type of shit to fit
My reputations full-fledged, yo, zip the lip
I'm about to set it on society, watch me while I do it
My man I've been through it and don't know many who would

Be able to survive after things that I've
Gone through the born truth, and living though I'm driven
By everything real and I know how to deal
You think I'm lying this? The Mad Scientist

The Mad Scientist (Repeat 3x)
Never had a basement, never had an attic
Only an apartment where I forever had static
For me doing a beat and got through in the street

Even put in a cell living in hip-hop hell
So far in my career, but I'm still here
To organize for your eyes and drop science on your ears
A strong black rebel, who loves the track level

Kinda loud, so turn it up so I can find a crowd to rock
And I'll concoct something ill for real
Come into my laboratory where you can't stand still
And the funk keeps banging, to all my peeps hanging

On the block this one's for you, it's time to rock
On a higher plateau, I supply a fat show, wherever I go
Yo, you can't front on, fake, or even try and diss
Your man the Large Profess the Mad Scientist

The Mad Scientist (Repeat 3x)
I'm called the Mad Scientist Extra P
About to set up shop and drop this next degree
On the masses, yeah it's the live guy with glasses

The flushing, know from programming the percussion
Basslines are set now check me out and I'll bet ya
The one that claims that he's the best can't catch a
Beat like I catch it cause it's downright wretched

Put it through the S-950 then stretch it
To create the great type of shit to fit
My reputations full-fledged, yo, zip the lip
I'm about to set it on society, watch me while I do it

My man I've been through it and don't know many who would
Be able to survive after things that I've
Gone through the born truth, and living though I'm driven
By everything real and I know how to deal
You think I'm lying this? The Mad Scientist

I'll never die in this, the Mad Scientist
You can't try and diss the Mad Scientist
Or ever fry and crisp the Mad Scientist

Yeah, yeah

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Large Professor

Large Professor (born William Paul Mitchell on March 21, 1973, in the Harlem section of New York, New York. USA), 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 mentor and frequent collaborator of Nas.About.com ranked Large Professor #5 on its Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers list. more »

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Written by: DAVID RICHARD MATTHEWS, PAUL MITCHELL

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Mad Scientist" is a song by Large Professor, an influential hip hop producer and emcee. It was released in 1996 and is the lead single from his debut solo album "The LP."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at #19 on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart, showing its commercial success within the hip-hop genre.
Anti-Mainstream Sentiment
The track expresses Large Professor's discontent with the mainstream music industry, solidifying his status as an underground hip hop artist.
Unique Technique
Known as one of the best beatmakers in hip hop, Large Professor crafted the "Mad Scientist" beat using a mixture of soul and funk samples in a distinctly original manner that further elevated his standing in the industry.
Relevance of Lyrics
The lyrics of "Mad Scientist" emphasize true artistry and creativity above materialism, a prevalent theme among songs by Large Professor.
Authentic Old-School Style
Many fans and industry peers celebrate "Mad Scientist" for its authentic old-school hip-hop style, reminiscent of the genre's roots in the late 80s and early 90s.
Unreleased Album
Initially, "The LP" that features "Mad Scientist" was shelved before its scheduled release date due to the disagreements between Large Professor and his label, Geffen Records, making it even more sought-after by fans.
Impact on Future Artists
Despite being an artist who primarily stayed in the underground scene, Large Professor's "Mad Scientist" has influenced future generations of hip-hop artists, including the likes of Nas and A Tribe Called Quest.
Music Video
A visually inventive music video was released for the "Mad Scientist." In the video, Large Professor is literally portrayed as a 'mad scientist,' experimenting with vinyl records in a lab.
Critical Acclaim
The song has received extensive praise from critics for its high-quality production, lyrics, and Large Professor's delivery. This has solidified the track's place as a classic in hip-hop discography.

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