1) rapper from Mobb Deep
2) group fronted by Todd Duane and Lale Larsen
3) 90s teenage rapper
4) 70s powerpop from Minnesota
5) US progressive/power metal
6) lounge jazz, alias of Miki Litvak
7) 90s US metal
8) US rapper in The Dominion
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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02. Music Reach
Prodigy Lyrics
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One, two, three, four
The music reach, the music reach
The music reach, the music reach
One two, one two, one two three four
The music reach, the music reach, the music reach, the music reach
One, two, three, four
One, one, one, two, three, four
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
One, two, three, four (come on)
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout (one, two, three, four)
The music reach, the music reach
The music reach, the music reach
The music reach, the music reach (one, two, three, four)
The music reach, the music reach, the music reach (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
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Make me wanna shout
The lyrics to Prodigy's song "02. Music Reach" are simple and repetitive, but they effectively convey the feeling of being swept away by the power of music. The opening lines count out a beat, setting the rhythmic foundation for the rest of the song. The repeated phrase "the music reach" speaks to the ability of music to transport us beyond our normal boundaries and limitations, and to touch us on a deeper level that goes beyond words.
The call-and-response structure of the lyrics, with the phrase "make me wanna shout" repeated several times, emphasizes the communal aspect of music - this is not just an individual experience, but something that we share with others. The exhortation to "come on" and "make me wanna shout" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, urging the listener to surrender to the power of the music and let it take them on a journey.
Overall, the lyrics to "02. Music Reach" are a celebration of music's transformative power, and an invitation to let go and let the music take over.
Line by Line Meaning
One two three four
Counting in before the music starts
The music reach, the music reach
The energy and excitement of the music is intense and palpable
One two, one two, one two three four
Counting in before the next section of the music begins
One one, one two, one two three four
Counting in before a different section of the music begins
Make me wanna shout, make me wanna shout
The intensity of the music is causing an emotional reaction
Come on, come on
Urging the listener to join in the excitement
Come on, make me wanna shout
The intensity of the music is reaching a climax
The music reach, the music reach
The energy of the music continues to build
One two three four
Counting in before another section of the music begins
Come on, the music reach
Urging the listener to experience the intensity of the music
Come on, make me wanna shout
The intensity of the music is becoming overwhelming
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Liam Howlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Young Bo
This was a good ass book Rest In Peace P ❤️🙏🏽 may your legacy live on!
Margaret Wright
I listen to the audio book at least once a week, never get tired of it
lightmajor1
Right. I come back to it annually for sure. Just completed my 3rd time through. So sad he’s gone. When I first listened he was still alive
Jumah Brady
Facts 💯
Kyz
Do you know the song at 6:25:22 by any chance?
Eric Curtis
Wasn't expecting this to be that good. This was very good! Well put together! Rest in Power King!
Anissa Scott
I just finished both parts. Thanks for putting this out, VERY good book. Rest easy Prodigy🕊️🌹
Kevin Lee Williams
Prodigy is one of the realest cats to ever do it!! Mobb Deep Forever!!
pappagetti 2009
Thank you for putting this back up. This book got me through some hard times... In my mind that's why he did it anyway..... To release some demons and help us get through our own personal ones. R.I.P.
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on my mama