1992–1994: Early Career
Prodigy and Havoc met one another while attending the prestigious High School of Art & Design in Manhattan. Coming from similar backgrounds, the duo broke into the rap game in 1992. Growing up in hostile environments that included the prevalence of poverty, drugs, and gang violence, Mobb Deep attempted to express their life experiences through rapping circa 1992. Before Havoc and P were known as Mobb Deep they were a couple of teenaged rappers known as Poetical Profits. The world first heard of them via the Source's Unsigned Hype column and this is the demo track that was quoted in that feature. The song would later see the light of day on their debut LP Juvenile Hell.
"Flavor 4 The Non Believers" (demo version) They released their first album, Juvenille Hell, in 1993. At a time when East Coast hip hop was dominated by the jazziness of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, and the Afro-centric stylings of Brand Nubian and Public Enemy, their style of music eschewed the popular conscious hip hop of the time, and reflected the harsh climate of New York City in the late-1980s and early-1990s. Because both Prodigy and Havoc were still in their teens at the time of their debut, many were surprised by the violent nature of the album. Although the album was not well-received by the public, it displayed the raw talent of the duo; the unique chemistry of Prodigy's lyrical delivery combined with Havoc's melancholy beats. Through this unique style, the duo were signed by Loud Records, and began recording their sophomore album, The Infamous, in 1995, which would establish the duo in the Hardcore hip hop community.
1995–2000: Rise to Success
Following its release, The Infamous became perhaps one of the most influential hip hop albums of the East Coast hardcore rap genre. Still at a young age, the duo powered themselves to the top of the hardcore rap scene through their straight forward narration of street life. As with their first lyrical production, Mobb Deep portrayed the struggles of living in New York City's Queensbridge. Their production also was noticed as the beats were often hard hitting and direct, a testament to Havoc, who produced the duos' tracks almost exclusively throughout their careers. Furthermore, the hit single Shook Ones Pt. II, received acclaim as one of the greatest rap songs ever. Their third album, Hell On Earth was released in 1996, debuting at number six on the Billboard album chart. The album continued their portrayal of harsh street life, while further pushing them to the forefront of the hardcore rap scene, along with contemporary East Coast rappers such as Notorious B.I.G., The Wu-Tang Clan collective, Jay-Z, and fellow Queensbridge associate, Nas.
In 1999, the duo released the highly anticipated Murda Musik album. Despite extensive bootlegging (nearly thirty songs of unreleased material leaked onto the internet) and countless delays, the album debuted at number three on Billboard and quickly went platinum —further highlighted by the popular single, Quiet Storm. Shortly afterwards, Prodigy released his long awaited solo album H.N.I.C (2000), in which the rapper collaborated with other artists and producers (including The Alchemist).
2001–2004: Decline
Some time after the release of Murda Muzik, rapper Jay-Z, spoke out against the duo, leading to an increase in publicity. At the Hot 97 Summer Jam show of 2001, Jay-Z performed the freestyle, "Takeover", which he later re-recorded for the The Blueprint LP, dissing Prodigy. He also revealed photographs allegedly of Prodigy wearing a dance leotard in 1988. Mobb Deep subsequently released Infamy in 2001. The album marked a major stylistic change that saw the duo move away from the raw, minimalist, stripped-down beats of their hardcore roots, towards more commercial fare with such songs as Hey Luv. This transition fostered accusations of "selling out" — upsetting many long-time fans who did not wish to see them veer away from their original style. Although this stylistic adjustment opened up Mobb's audience to a wider variety, many critics and fans credit Prodigy's feud with Jay-Z with damaging Mobb Deep's gangster image and record sales (most evident when comparing the platinum-selling Murda Muzik to Infamy barely reaching the gold status). Not to be fazed, Prodigy noted that his lifelong bout with sickle cell anemia and his beef with Jay-Z had changed his outlook.
In 2003, the group split with Loud Records and released The Murda Mixtape which proclaimed "Free Agents" on the cover, addressing the group's split with Loud and search for a new label. Jive Records signed the duo later in the year and subsequently released Amerikaz Nightmare in 2004, which was seen by the general rap audience as a weaker release by the two - resulting in poor sales and the subsequent dropping of the duo from Jive.
2005–2017
In the spring of 2005, it was announced that the duo signed with G-Unit Records. This came as a surprise to many, as 50 Cent aimed a sly diss at them on the "Piggy Bank" track. The duo made it known that this was not the case as Havoc stated in an interview, "Mobb Deep isn't gonna change and when we first got here 50 was like, 'Listen, I want y'all to keep doing what you been doing.' That's it." 50 Cent has a connection to the duo, as he grew up in nearby Jamaica, Queens and also has used Havoc as a producer for several different beats. The relationship became deeper than business as the Mobb and 50 Cent got tattoos to pledge their loyalty to each other. Prodigy has the words "G-Unit" tattooed on his right hand and 50 has "Mobb Deep" tattooed on his wrist. Upon signing to G-Unit, both Prodigy and Havoc were given new Porsches, for two artists who have received very little monetary compensation in the past.
They recorded their album, titled Blood Money which was released on May 2, 2006. The album featured G-Unit members 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, and Young Buck. This marks their seventh release and has vaulted the duo into the hip-hop spotlight. As one of the most recognized names in hip-hop at the time, it was expected for G-Unit to help Mobb Deep attract a new fanbase. As Havoc stated shortly after the deal, “As an artist, you want to be able to reach the furthest audience as you can. We put in hard work on our previous albums and still hit our core fan base. The difference this time around is that more people will hear this product this time.” Despite this, many of the Mobb's longtime fans were skeptical as G-Unit is known for their mainstream crossover music, and feared that Mobb Deep will conform to this style. The album was released to mixed reception mainly from fans, regarding it as one of the duo's weakest albums.
In 2007, Prodigy was sentenced to serve three-and-a-half years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm. Originally facing a mandatory sentence of 15 years in prison, Prodigy struck a deal with the prosecution, and pleaded guilty in exchange for the shorter prison sentence. He would later be released from prison in March 2011, with Mobb Deep releasing their first official project in five years, Black Cocaine, eight months later. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 1995 album The Infamous, the duo released their final album The Infamous Mobb Deep in 2014, featuring a second disc of unreleased songs and remixes from the 1994-95 sessions of The Infamous. They would also put out their overall final project, an EP called Survival of the Fittest in 2015, which featured an all new ESPN remix of the classic 1995 single as well as a few brand new songs.
On June 20, 2017, Prodigy died at the Spring Valley Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to complications related to his sickle-cell anemia.
Technique
Early on, Mobb Deep gained their critical acclaim for a dark, dynamic, grimey sound with haunting melodies--Havoc's production--that to many represented "street" in a way not done by many or any before. Additionally, Prodigy's penchant for starting off a verse with an attention-grabbing line, writing compelling rhymes based heavily on Queensbridge slang, and a rambling but clear delivery appealed to fans on the lyrical aspect.
For some time, Prodigy was the star MC of the duo, Havoc sounding less focused on the lyrical aspect and more on production. This continued until The Alchemist was brought in to do a few beats for each album, after which Havoc seemed to begin concentrating more on his verbal prowess, slowly developing his own style. After the beef with Jay-Z, Prodigy changed his style, rhyming words less and slowing down his delivery, while Havoc increasingly contributed more to the rhyme end of the duo. After being on independant labels, such as LOUD, and then a larger label JIVE, styles from the grimy, gritty styles from the QB duo changed greatly, much to the despair of the mainstream fans, never fully recovering from the Jay-Z beef, they were forced into the limelight, and after releasing the street wood effort of Infamy, never reclaiming the status of the best kept secret. Signing with G-Unit seems to have worsened their career and Blood Money, their first album released on G-Unit, only sold approximately 110,000 in its first week, coming in at #3 on the Billboard 200.
[The Grave Prelude]
Mobb Deep Lyrics
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==[[Mobb Deep:Juvenile Hell (1993)|Juvenile Hell (1993)]]==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Intro|Intro]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Me And My Crew|Me And My Crew]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Locked In Spofford|Locked In Spofford]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Peer Pressure|Peer Pressure]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Skit #1|Skit #1]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hold Down The Fort|Hold Down The Fort]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Bitch Ass Nigga|Bitch Ass Nigga]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hit It From The Back|Hit It From The Back]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Skit #2|Skit #2]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Stomp Em Out|Stomp Em Out]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Skit #3|Skit #3]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Peer Pressure (The Large Professor Remix)|Peer Pressure (The Large Professor Remix)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Project Hallways|Project Hallways]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Flavor For The Non Believes|Flavor For The Non Believes]]'''
==[[Mobb Deep:The Infamous (1995)|The Infamous (1995)]]==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Start Of Your Ending|The Start Of Your Ending]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:(The Infamous Prelude)|(The Infamous Prelude)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Survival Of The Fittest|Survival Of The Fittest]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Eye For An Eye (Your Beef Is Mine)|Eye For An Eye (Your Beef Is Mine)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:(Just Step Prelude)|(Just Step Prelude)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Give Up The Goods (Just Step)|Give Up The Goods (Just Step)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Temperature's Rising|Temperature's Rising]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Up North Trip|Up North Trip]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Trife Life|Trife Life]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Q.U. - Hectic|Q.U. - Hectic]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Right Back At You|Right Back At You]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:(The Grave Prelude)|(The Grave Prelude)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Cradle To The Grave|Cradle To The Grave]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Drink Away The Pain (Situations)|Drink Away The Pain (Situations)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Shook Ones Pt. II|Shook Ones Pt. II]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Party Over|Party Over]]'''
==[[Mobb Deep:Hell On Earth (1996)|Hell On Earth (1996)]]==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Animal Instinct|Animal Instinct]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Drop A Gem On 'Em|Drop A Gem On 'Em]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Bloodsport|Bloodsport]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Extortion|Extortion]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:More Trife Life|More Trife Life]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Man Down|Man Down]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Can't Get Enough Of It|Can't Get Enough Of It]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Nighttime Vultures|Nighttime Vultures]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:G.O.D Part 3|G.O.D Part 3]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Get Dealt With|Get Dealt With]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hell On Earth|Hell On Earth]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Give It Up Fast|Give It Up Fast]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Still Shinin'|Still Shinin']]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Apostle's Warning|Apostle's Warning]]'''
==[[Mobb Deep:Murda Muzik (1999)|Murda Muzik (1999)]]==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Intro|Intro]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Streets Raised Me|Streets Raised Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:What's Ya Poison|What's Ya Poison]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Spread Love|Spread Love]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Let A Ho Be A Ho|Let A Ho Be A Ho]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:I'm Going Out|I'm Going Out]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Allustrious|Allustrious]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Adrenaline|Adrenaline]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Where Ya From|Where Ya From]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Quiet Storm|Quiet Storm]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Where Ya Heart At|Where Ya Heart At]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Noyd Interlude|Noyd Interlude]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Can't Fuck Wit|Can't Fuck Wit]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Thug Muzik|Thug Muzik]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Murda Muzik|Murda Muzik]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Realest|The Realest]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:U.S.A. (Aight Then)|U.S.A. (Aight Then)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:It's Mine|It's Mine]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Quiet Storm (Remix)|Quiet Storm (Remix)]]'''
==[[Mobb Deep:Infamy (2001)|Infamy (2001)]]==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Pray For Me|Pray For Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Get Away|Get Away]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Bounce|Bounce]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Clap|Clap]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Kill That Nigga|Kill That Nigga]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:My Gats Spitting|My Gats Spitting]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Handcuffs|Handcuffs]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hey Luv (Anything)|Hey Luv (Anything)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Learning (Burn)|The Learning (Burn)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Live Foul|Live Foul]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hurt Niggas|Hurt Niggas]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Get At Me|Get At Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:I Won't Fall|I Won't Fall]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Crawlin|Crawlin]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Nothing Like Home|Nothing Like Home]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:There I Go Again / So Long|There I Go Again / So Long]]'''
==[[Mobb Deep:Amerikaz Nightmare (2004)|Amerikaz Nightmare (2004)]]==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Amerikaz Nightmare|Amerikaz Nightmare]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Win Or Lose|Win Or Lose]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Flood The Block|Flood The Block]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Dump|Dump]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Got It Twisted|Got It Twisted]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:When I Hear The|When I Hear The]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Real N****z|Real N****z]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Shorty Wop|Shorty Wop]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Real Gangstaz|Real Gangstaz]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:One Of Ours Part II|One Of Ours Part II]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:On The Run|On The Run]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Throw Your Hands (In The Air)|Throw Your Hands (In The Air)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Get Me|Get Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:We Up|We Up]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Neva Change|Neva Change]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Got It Twisted (Remix)|Got It Twisted (Remix)]]'''
==[[Mobb Deep:Blood Money (2006)|Blood Money (2006)]]==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Smoke It|Smoke It]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Put Em In Their Place|Put Em In Their Place]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Stole Something (Feat Lloyd Banks)|Stole Something (Feat Lloyd Banks)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Creep (Feat 50 Cent)|Creep (Feat 50 Cent)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Speekin So Freely|Speekin So Freely]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Backstage Pass|Backstage Pass]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Give It To Me (Feat Young Buck)|Give It To Me (Feat Young Buck)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Click Click (Feat Tony Yayo)|Click Click (Feat Tony Yayo)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Pearly Gates (Feat 50 Cent)|Pearly Gates (Feat 50 Cent)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Capital P. Capital H.|Capital P. Capital H.]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Daydreamin'|Daydreamin']]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Infamous (Feat 50 Cent)|The Infamous (Feat 50 Cent)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:In Love With The Moula|In Love With The Moula]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:It's Alright (Feat 50 Cent & Mary J. Blige)|It's Alright (Feat 50 Cent & Mary J. Blige)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Have A Party (Feat 50 Cent & Nate Dogg)|Have A Party (Feat 50 Cent & Nate Dogg)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Outta Control (Remix) (Feat 50 Cent)|Outta Control (Remix) (Feat 50 Cent)]]'''
==Other Songs==
# '''[[Mobb Deep:G.O.D. Pt. III|G.O.D. Pt. III]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:1st Infantry - Backwards|1st Infantry - Backwards]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:1st Infantry - Fourth Of July|1st Infantry - Fourth Of July]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:1st Infantry - Serious (The New Message)|1st Infantry - Serious (The New Message)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Back At You|Back At You]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Bang Bang|Bang Bang]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Bulworth|Bulworth]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Burn Something|Burn Something]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Burn|Burn]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Came Up|Came Up]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Can't Fuck With Us (Freestyle)|Can't Fuck With Us (Freestyle)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Capital P Capital H|Capital P Capital H]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Capital P, Capital H|Capital P, Capital H]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Clap First|Clap First]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Clap Those Thangs|Clap Those Thangs]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Click Click|Click Click]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Cop Hell|Cop Hell]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Cormega - Thun & Kicko (FeatProdigy)|Cormega - Thun & Kicko (FeatProdigy)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Creep|Creep]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Deadly Zone|Deadly Zone]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Don't Be A Follower|Don't Be A Follower]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Don't Call Tasha|Don't Call Tasha]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Double Shots|Double Shots]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Drink Away The Pain|Drink Away The Pain]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Drop A Gem On Em|Drop A Gem On Em]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Eye For An Eye (Your Beef Is Mines)|Eye For An Eye (Your Beef Is Mines)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Eye For An Eye|Eye For An Eye]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Favorite Rapper|Favorite Rapper]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Feel My Gat Blow|Feel My Gat Blow]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:G.O.D. Pt. Iii (Remix)|G.O.D. Pt. Iii (Remix)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:G.O.D. Pt. Iii|G.O.D. Pt. Iii]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Give It To Me|Give It To Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:H.N.I.C.|H.N.I.C.]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Have A Party|Have A Party]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hell On Earth (Front Lines)|Hell On Earth (Front Lines)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hey Luv|Hey Luv]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Hoodlum|Hoodlum]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:How You Want It? (Deer Park)|How You Want It? (Deer Park)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:I Wont Tell|I Wont Tell]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:In Love With The Moulah|In Love With The Moulah]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:In The Long Run|In The Long Run]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Infamous Mobb - Killa Queens|Infamous Mobb - Killa Queens]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Infamous Mobb - Mobb Niggaz|Infamous Mobb - Mobb Niggaz]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:It's Alright|It's Alright]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:It's Over|It's Over]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Just Step (Prelude)|Just Step (Prelude)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Just Step Prelude|Just Step Prelude]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Just Step|Just Step]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Killa Queens|Killa Queens]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Know Da Game Ft. Mop, Kool G Rap|Know Da Game Ft. Mop, Kool G Rap]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Know Da Game|Know Da Game]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Kool G Rap - Thug Chronicles (Unreleased Version)|Kool G Rap - Thug Chronicles (Unreleased Version)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Kool G Rap - Where You At?|Kool G Rap - Where You At?]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Matic Clips (Magic Stick Remix)|Matic Clips (Magic Stick Remix)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Me & My Crew|Me & My Crew]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Me|Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Mobb Deep - Burn Something|Mobb Deep - Burn Something]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Narcotic|Narcotic]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Nessun Dorma|Nessun Dorma]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Never Goin' Back|Never Goin' Back]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Nobody Likes Me|Nobody Likes Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Nothin' Like Home|Nothin' Like Home]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Noyd - Air It Out|Noyd - Air It Out]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Noyd - Bang Bang|Noyd - Bang Bang]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:One Of Ours, Part 2|One Of Ours, Part 2]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Outta Control|Outta Control]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Paid In Full|Paid In Full]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Pearly Gates|Pearly Gates]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Play IV Keeps|Play IV Keeps]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Poet - The Heat Is On (Featprodigy)|Poet - The Heat Is On (Featprodigy)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Poet - The Heat Is On (Unreleased Version)|Poet - The Heat Is On (Unreleased Version)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Put 'Em In Their Place|Put 'Em In Their Place]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Q.U. Hectic|Q.U. Hectic]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Quiet Storm (White Lines)|Quiet Storm (White Lines)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Rare Species (Modus Operandi)|Rare Species (Modus Operandi)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Rare Species|Rare Species]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Real N***az|Real N***az]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Real Niggaz|Real Niggaz]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Shook Ones (Freestyle)|Shook Ones (Freestyle)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Shook Ones Pt Ii|Shook Ones Pt Ii]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Shook Ones Pt. 1|Shook Ones Pt. 1]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Shook Ones, Part 2|Shook Ones, Part 2]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:So Long|So Long]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Solidified|Solidified]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Speaking So Freely|Speaking So Freely]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Stole Something|Stole Something]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Street Life|Street Life]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Survival Of The Fittest (New Version)|Survival Of The Fittest (New Version)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Survival Of The Fittest 2003|Survival Of The Fittest 2003]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Sweet Home Alabama Freestyle|Sweet Home Alabama Freestyle]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Illest|The Illest]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Infamous Prelude|The Infamous Prelude]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Infamous|The Infamous]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:The Start Of Your Ending (41st Side)|The Start Of Your Ending (41st Side)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:There I Go Again|There I Go Again]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Thrill Me|Thrill Me]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Tragedy - What's Poppin'|Tragedy - What's Poppin']]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Twin Gambino - B.I.GT.W.I.N.S.|Twin Gambino - B.I.GT.W.I.N.S.]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:U.S.A. (Aiight Then)|U.S.A. (Aiight Then)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Violators|Violators]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Watch That Nigga|Watch That Nigga]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:What Can I Do ?|What Can I Do ?]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:What Can I Do|What Can I Do]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:What's Poppin' (W/ Tragedy)|What's Poppin' (W/ Tragedy)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:What's Poppin'|What's Poppin']]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:When U Hear The|When U Hear The]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Where Your Heart At|Where Your Heart At]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Win Or Lose (Remix)|Win Or Lose (Remix)]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:You A Shooter|You A Shooter]]'''
# '''[[Mobb Deep:Young Luv|Young Luv]]'''
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"The Grave Prelude" by Mobb Deep is the twelfth track on their album "The Infamous" released in 1995. The song serves as an introduction to the chilling and gritty atmosphere that runs throughout the album. In the lyrics, Prodigy and Havoc paint a picture of the violent and dangerous environment they come from, highlighting the harsh realities of street life. They rap about their experiences with crime and death, emphasizing the need to survive and the constant fear of their own mortality. The ominous and haunting production further enhances the dark and urgent tone of the song.
The lyrics in "The Grave Prelude" reflect the overall theme of "The Infamous" album, which delves into the struggles and hardships of life in the inner city. Mobb Deep's depiction of their surroundings is raw and unapologetic, drawing attention to the harsh realities of poverty, violence, and survival. The song sets the stage for the rest of the album, establishing the dark and gritty atmosphere that permeates each track.
Overall, "The Grave Prelude" acts as an introduction to the world of Mobb Deep and provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of their lives. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and danger, painting a vivid picture of the environment they come from.
Line by Line Meaning
Intro
This is the introduction to the album.
Me And My Crew
This song is about Mobb Deep and their crew.
Locked In Spofford
This song is about the experiences and challenges of being locked up in Spofford, a juvenile detention center.
Peer Pressure
This song explores the theme of succumbing to peer pressure and its consequences.
Skit #1
This is a skit, providing a brief interlude between songs.
Hold Down The Fort
This song is about the importance of staying strong and protecting oneself.
Bitch Ass Nigga
This song addresses individuals who are cowardly and lack integrity.
Hit It From The Back
This song has explicit sexual content and is about engaging in sexual activity.
Skit #2
This is another skit, providing another interlude between songs.
Stomp Em Out
This song conveys a message of aggression and revenge, advocating for stomping out one's enemies.
Skit #3
This is yet another skit, adding to the overall narrative of the album.
Peer Pressure (The Large Professor Remix)
This is a remix of the song 'Peer Pressure,' produced by The Large Professor.
Project Hallways
This song reflects on the harsh realities and struggles of living in project hallways.
Flavor For The Non Believes
This song showcases Mobb Deep's unique style and talent for delivering powerful lyrics.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@goldbullion9274
This is arguably one of the hardest beats in rap history and still gets played till today.
@RemingtonSteel
METERS MUSIC Mobb has a few of them. This one. Survival of the fittest, drop a gem in em, hell on earth , get away
@ch.illmatic
Arguably? Man you trippin' it is😂
@ch.illmatic
@@RemingtonSteel and shook ones part I too
@wernerr4648
You just stole one of most liked comments, pathetic
@amolfetto3216
i would argue that survival of the fittest is a harder and darker beat then this
@bama4770
To people whos 20 n younger listening to this I salute u
@ponchito17
Thanks I'm only 13
@rubywaller2073
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@arctic9163
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