Question

which word could replace the underlined first in sentence 21 of the attached passage, reproduced here, to avoid repetition without changing the meaning of the sentence? 21 ll cool js first single, \i need a beat,\ sold over 100,000 copies, and his first record, radio, was released on november 18, 1985, to critical acclaim. 16 james todd smith, born in bay shore, new york on january 14, 1968. he is a rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. known professionally as ll cool j (short for ladies love cool james), ll cool j became one of the early hip hop acts to achieve mainstream success. 17 his career has spanned more than three decades and expanded past music. surface debut concluding consequent

Explanation:

The word "first" here refers to the initial or starting - point in a series. "Debut" means a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity, which can replace "first" in the context of a musical single's release. "Surface" has an unrelated meaning about the outer part. "Concluding" means ending, and "consequent" means following as a result.

Answer:

B. debut