Prof

Active since the mid‑2000s, Minneapolis rapper Prof is part of the Midwest independent hip‑hop scene, blending narrative rap, party tracks and more introspective songs. Born Jacob Anderson, he first gained local attention with self‑produced projects before expanding his catalogue within the Stophouse collective and label and later spending time with Rhymesayers Entertainment, which further embedded him in the network of North American alternative rap venues and festivals. His discography includes albums such as “Project Gampo” (2007), “King Gampo” (2011), “Liability” (2015), “Pookie Baby” (2018), “Powderhorn Suites” (2020) and “Horse” (2023), reflecting a trajectory that mixes provocative humor, melodic hooks and darker productions. Musically, Prof switches between rapid flows and more sung phrasing over instrumentals that combine boom‑bap, trap, pop and rock touches, with a marked taste for tightly constructed song structures. A veteran of intensive touring in the United States, he has built his audience through a strong stage and visual presence, with music videos playing an important role in the Prof project’s identity.