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*[http://www.prefixmag.com/features/M/Mobb-Deep/340 Interview with Prodigy] - Prodigy Interview of 2006, Hip Hop Publication
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Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep performing in 2013
Mobb Deep performing in 2013
Background information
OriginQueens, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1992-2017
Labels
Past members
Websitetheinfamousmobbdeep.com

Mobb Deep was an American

Shook Ones (Part II)."[4] Mobb Deep became one of the most successful rap duos in hip hop, having sold over three million records.[3]

Three of their notable albums were The Infamous (1995), Hell on Earth (1996) and Murda Muzik (1999).[5][6] The group briefly disbanded in 2012 but later reunited in 2013.[7] Prodigy died on June 20, 2017.[8]

Biography

Early life

In 1989, before Mobb Deep was officially established, Havoc and Prodigy originally went by Poetical Prophets and released their first demo titled Flavor for the Nonbelievers which was promoted through the Unsigned Hype column of The Source magazine. In 1992, the duo changed their name to Mobb Deep, and

Enta Da Stage
on a song titled "U Da Man".

Rise to success

The group saw its first major success with their second album,

Shook Ones Pt. II
", a remix to the hit Shook Ones, received critical acclaim.

Mobb Deep's third album, Hell on Earth was released in 1996 debuting at number six on the Billboard Album Chart; the album continued the duo's portrayal of harsh street life while further pushing them to the forefront of Hip Hop scene along with contemporary East Coast Rappers like The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, Big L and fellow Queensbridge rapper Nas. Nas as well as Method Man and Raekwon of the Wu Tang Clan appear on 'Hell on Earth'.

In 1996, they appeared on the

The Source Magazine, a Hip Hop publication. 1997 Mobb Deep was featured on Frankie Cutlass "Politics & Bullsh*t" album track title "Know Da Game" which also features Kool G Rap. In 1998, the duo collaborated with reggae dancehall artist Bounty Killer on the track "Deadly Zone" for the soundtrack to Blade. In 1999, they released the highly anticipated Murda Muzik album which, despite extensive bootlegging, had the majority of its songs unintentionally leaked. This resulted in delays in the official album release. When the album was officially released, it eventually debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and quickly received Platinum Certification and was further promoted by the popular single "Quiet Storm." Shortly afterward, Prodigy released his long-awaited solo album H.N.I.C in which he collaborated with fellow artists like (B.G., N.O.R.E.) and producers (including The Alchemist, Rockwilder and Just Blaze
).

East Coast vs. West Coast feud

Mobb Deep was part of the infamous East Coast vs West Coast Hip Hop rivalry that was fueled and increasingly promoted by the private media. The beef started when Snoop Dogg and the West Coast group, Tha Dogg Pound, released "

sickle-cell disease. Additional Tupac diss tracks include: "Bomb First (My Second Reply)" where Tupac said "You're barely breathin'" and "Against All Odds," both of which were released on Tupac's posthumous studio album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. Mobb Deep retaliated on their 1996 release of Hell on Earth
, which contains a diss track entitled "Drop A Gem On 'Em."

“I was happy about it,” Havoc told Jack Thriller. “The n—- saying our names. I didn’t know what the f— the beef was about. I didn’t even care. I was like damn, did you hear that? 2Pac dissing us. We about to sell some records.” Havoc also revealed that Mobb Deep had never even “crossed paths” with Pac before his death in September 1996. He added, “And we never got a chance to cross paths with him because he passed away,” he said. “I saw him from a long distance but I never met him. [I was a] fan. But didn’t even know him.”

2000 to 2010

Mobb Deep released

Sony Music Entertainment
.

G-Unit Records

In June 2005, Mobb Deep announced they had signed with G-Unit Records. 50 Cent had a connection to Mobb Deep as he grew up in Queens & Havoc had provided production on projects by G-Unit, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo. Mobb Deep released their seventh album, Blood Money in 2006. It features G-Unit members 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo & Young Buck as well as Mary J. Blige & Nate Dogg. In 2006, Mobb Deep became the first American hip-hop duo to perform in India, via VH1's Hip Hop Hustle. In late 2009, Mobb Deep were released from their contract with G Unit.

2011 to present: Break-up, reunion, The Infamous Mobb Deep and death of Prodigy

Main article: The Infamous Mobb Deep

On April 4, 2011, Mobb Deep released a new single called "Dog Shit," featuring rapper

Havoc
and Alchemist.

On July 27, 2012, Havoc told AllHipHop in an interview that the group is on an indefinite hiatus. According to HipHopDX, Mobb Deep had a falling out after Havoc blasted Prodigy on

SXSW. At first, Havoc claimed that he was hacked. However, he later confirmed it was him and that he had originally denied it because he felt that Twitter was not a place to resolve a beef. He also stated that he had a diss track aimed at Prodigy in the making, "Same Shit Different Day".[11]
The song later turned out to be "Separated (Real from the Fake)," which appeared on Havoc's solo album 13.

However, in January 2013 Prodigy said that he is sure he would record with Havoc in the future.[12] Mobb Deep appeared on Papoose's debut album The Nacirema Dream on the track "Aim, Shoot". They later reunited and performed for Paid Dues on March 30, 2013 and an international 20th-anniversary tour starting in May 2013.[13] On March 22, 2013 the group officially reunited for an interview and explained that music is the most important thing in their lives and that they had been friends for too long to break up the friendship.[14]

Around the May 2013 release of Havoc's third studio album, 13 Havoc announced that he and Prodigy had been in the studio for over a month working on the duo's eighth studio album which was already "halfway done." He also stated that he will be doing the entire production on the album.[15]

On April 1, 2014, the group released its eighth studio album, The Infamous Mobb Deep, a double album that included one CD with original new music and one with unreleased tracks from sessions from The Infamous.

On June 20, 2017, Prodigy died from accidental choking[16] in Las Vegas, Nevada.[8].

Discography

Main article: Mobb Deep discography

References

  1. ^ a b Allmusic biography
  2. ^ Blistein, Jon (June 20, 2017). "Mobb Deep Raper Prodigy Dead at 42". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 323.
  4. ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 258-259.
  5. ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 259.
  6. ^ Allmusic review
  7. ^ "Paid Dues Festival 2014". www.paidduesfestival.com.
  8. ^ a b "Prodigy dead: Mobb Deep rapper dies at age 42". The Independent. 20 June 2017.
  9. ^ Mobb Deep MTV, Accessed 24 July 2007
  10. ^ Mobb Deep and Jive Records split MTV, Accessed 24 July 2007
  11. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2012-07-27). "Havoc Says Mobb Deep Is On An "Indefinite Hiatus," Confirms He Blasted Prodigy On Twitter". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  12. ^ Burgess, Omar (2013-01-10). "Prodigy Says He's Sure There Will Be Another Mobb Deep Album | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  13. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2013-02-06). "Mobb Deep To Perform At Paid Dues Festival 2013, Embark On 20th Anniversary Tour | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  14. ^ Cooper, Roman (2013-03-23). "Mobb Deep Officially Reunites, Ready To Move On From Past Beefs & Record New Music | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  15. ^ Meara, Paul (2013-05-12). "Havoc Says That Prodigy Isn't Gay & Speaks On New Mobb Deep Album | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  16. ^ "Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy died from accidental choking, coroner's office confirms". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2017-08-05.

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