Large Professor’s Akai S950 + J Dilla Vinyl & “Candyman” Tapes alan leeds Recovered during a storage clearance

Recovered during a storage clearance at Sarm Studios

mortar residue and age consistent with structural material

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

· Performance date: June 12

Madonna connection

Large Professor’s Akai S950 + J Dilla Vinyl & “Candyman” Tapes alan leeds Recovered during a storage clearanceThis 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