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1) Albert Johnson (born November 2, 1974 in Bradford, Brooklyn, New York and died on June 20, 2017 in Las Vegas), better known by his stage name Prodigy, was a member of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep. Prodigy worked as a solo artist since the early 2000s. He was born to parents of Ethiopian and Jamaican descent. Prodigy was born with sickle cell anemia and suffered from the disease throughout his life. Propelled to awareness partially by fellow Queens, New York rapper Nas, who took a similar approach lyrically on his championed "Illmatic" album from 1994, as well as with the aid of a successful single, "Shook Ones Pt. 2," Mobb Deep suddenly found themselves developing a quickly growing cult. A year later, in 1996, Prodigy and Havoc released "Hell on Earth"; debuting at number six on SoundScan, the album found them fully realizing their approach, dropping both evocative beats and cinematic rhymes that communicated the dark side of New York's urban landscape. Thanks to a grim video for "Hell on Earth (Front Lines)" and theatrical Scarface-like photos inside the CD booklet picturing the duo with guns and a mound of cocaine, Mobb Deep had created an elaborate image for themselves that took hardcore gangsta rap to a new level for East Coast hip hop. Their next release, "Murda Muzik", was heavily bootlegged while still in its demo stage, leaking rough versions of the nearly 30 songs the duo had recorded onto the streets and over the internet.
Months after the bootlegs leaked and after several pushed-back street dates, "Murda Muzik" was formally released, debuting at number three on the Billboard charts and quickly going platinum on the strength of "Quiet Storm," a song that epitomized the Mobb Deep style. The album was welcomed by critics, who again lauded the group's lucid cinematics, driven primarily by Havoc's production. In late 2000, Prodigy finally released his long-rumoured solo album, "H.N.I.C.", which saw the more lyrically gifted member of the group collaborating with outside producers such as The Alchemist and Rockwilder on tracks that didn't depart far from the trademark sullen Mobb Deep style. Their follow-up, "Infamy", was the duo’s last album for Loud, distributed by Columbia Records and was, for some, a disappointment lyrically and musically, while others praised it as amongst the best rap albums of the year. Loud was absorbed by its new distributor shortly afterwards.
Mobb Deep then signed with Jive, under a unique deal that gave the duo its own imprint, Infamous Records, and released "Amerika'z Nightmare", a very uneven effort, which featured production by The Alchemist and Lil' Jon. However, despite a successful single that featured a Thomas Dolby sample. The duo was not happy with Jive, and were let go at its request. The duo took a hiatus afterwards and came back in 2006, signing to 50 Cent’s Interscope/Universal-distributed G-Unit imprint. Their well-hyped "Blood Money" was a failure from the money side when compared to fellow label mates like 50 Cent, Young Buck and Lloyd Banks. Some accused the duo of selling out, with their beats and rhymes not up-to-par with previous efforts on Loud.
He completed work on his third solo album "H.N.I.C. Part 2", which was previewed on his official mixtape "The Return of the Mac" on the independent label Koch Records. The mixtape single and mixtape video are called "Mac 10 Handle," and it shows Prodigy once again reverting to his trademark braids that he had prior to the release of Mobb Deep's 2004 "Amerika'z Nightmare" album; different from the short fade he had from 2004 to 2006. "H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 was released through Voxonic Inc., of which Prodigy is an equity holder.
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01 No Good
Prodigy Lyrics
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Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
The main theme of Prodigy's "No Good" is a strong statement of independence and strength. The repetitive lyrics "You're no good for me, I don't need nobody, Don't need no one that's no good for me," seems to describe a toxic relationship where the singer realizes they're better off without their partner. They're asserting their independence and declaring that they don't need another person to fulfill their desires or validate their existence. The song is a classic rejection of dependence and a celebration of individuality. The power in the song stems from its unwavering confidence in its message.
The repeated phrase "Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?" is a call for action, rallying the listeners to feel the music and get up and dance. The insistent beat is hypnotic and contagious, lending a sense of urgency to the song. The track's electronic dance production is characterized by hard-edged breakbeats, incendiary keyboard riffs, sampled guitar and horn riffs, and vocal samples that touch on the themes of independence, resistance, and empowerment.
Overall, the song celebrates the strength and independence that comes from rejecting toxic relationships and toxic people. It encourages listeners to focus on themselves and to pursue their own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Asking who can feel the rhythm of the bass drum, as if it's a challenge or invitation to dance.
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Declaring someone as no good for the singer and expressing that they don't need anybody in their life, especially someone who doesn't add value.
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
Reiterating that the singer doesn't need anyone who is not good for them, as it's better to be alone than with the wrong person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Edward Bratton, Kelly M. Charles, Liam Howlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Geneticlyinsane1
You could still play this in any club in the world and the place would erupt , a timeless work of pure musical genius
@carolinedoonan6342
💯🔥
@albertmeyer7279
They actualy do so😅
@andrewlafite6527
Thing is kids these dnt appreciate how gooooood this song really is you'd never see them off there face enjoying themselves dancing all nite
@jacksonb6444
@@andrewlafite6527 I think phones being everywhere and everything being broadcasted has to do with it. Hard to completely let go when youre always subject to being filmed
@Bawitdabadabangdadang
Very true. We are always being watched and filmed. Scary times!
@Alexander--1
Всё ещё хороши! 🔥
@ninac2499
My country is Serbia (part of ex Yugoslavia) and Prodigy was the first foreign band which played concert in my country after war ended. They came literally 3 weaks after ending of war in prime of their popularity. The concert was amazing and members behaved like we are "normal" country without fear or prejudices. I just can't describe how enormously my people are thankful to Prodigy for that greatness. After 4 years of suffering and horribleness, that concert was the most beautiful thing that happened to Serbian people. It was so huge that even we younger generations who even wasn't born at that time, know about it.
@stue2485
Ty-love-from-England.
@michaelStrikess22z
Dodji na sea star u hrv, dolazi prodigy