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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Prodigy Lyrics
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If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spit. Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Cause you know that I can
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spit. Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Cause you know that I can
Fire
Cause you know that I can
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spit. Fire
Fire
Cause you know that I can
Fire
Fire
The lyrics to Prodigy's song "Spitfire" are a repetition of a simple phrase: "If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire." The song is an upbeat and energetic track, with a driving beat and distorted guitar riffs that give it a punk rock feel. The lyrics are delivered in Keith Flint's characteristic snarl, which adds to the aggressive tone of the song. But what does the phrase "spitfire" mean in this context?
During World War Two, the Spitfire was a British fighter plane that played a crucial role in the war effort. It was a nimble and powerful plane that could hold its own against enemy aircraft, and it became a symbol of British wartime heroism. By invoking the name of the Spitfire, Prodigy is suggesting that if they were alive during the war, they would be a force to be reckoned with. They would be a fierce and powerful presence on the battlefield.
However, the lyrics can also be understood in a broader sense. The phrase "spitfire" is often used to describe someone who is quick-witted and fiercely independent. In this sense, the song can be seen as a declaration of individual strength and resilience. The repetition of the phrase "cause you know that I can" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the singer is confident in their abilities and unafraid to take on any challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
If I had fought in World War Two, my bravery and fighting skills would be comparable to the Spitfire aircraft - the most famous fighter of the time.
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
The previous line is repeated to emphasize the comparison between the artist's hypothetical valor and the famous fighter.
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
The same line is repeated again to further emphasize this comparison.
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spit. Fire
In World War Two, the term 'spitfire' was often abbreviated as 'spit', and the artist emphasizes this by splitting the word 'spitfire' into two separate lines.
Fire
The artist repeats the word 'fire' multiple times to create a sense of explosive energy and emphasize their hypothetical fighting skills.
Fire
Repetition of the same word again to enhance the energy and hype during this portion of the song.
Cause you know that I can
The artist is confident in their abilities and believes that they are capable of anything they set their mind to, including fighting in World War Two.
Cause you know that I can
Repetition of the confidence statement to emphasize the artist's bravado and prowess.
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
This line is repeated to bring back the initial emphasis of the comparison between the artist's hypothetical fighting abilities and the Spitfire aircraft.
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
The same line is repeated again to emphasize this comparison even further.
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire
Final repetition of the same line to conclude the song and drive home the message of the artist's bravery and fighting skills.
If I was in World War Two they'd call me spit. Fire
Repetition of the previously explained line to create a climactic ending to the song and leave the listener with a lasting impression of the artist's confidence and skill.
Fire
Final repetition of the 'fire' lyric to end the song on an explosive and energetic note.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JULIET LEWIS, LIAM HOWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Злобный Телепузик
Intro (cut out for good)
00:00 Their Law
05:02 Wake The Fuck Up / No Good Link
08:50 Hotride (El Batori Mix)
13:51 Breathe
18:33 Spitfire
22:27 Back 2 Skool
27:17 Firestarter / Action Radar Link
33:28 Warning
37:10 Wake Up Call
41:34 Voodoo People
Encore
45:34 Poison
Method Beats (cut out for good)
49:55 Smack My Bitch Up
54:34 Out Of Space
Злобный Телепузик
Intro (cut out for good)
00:00 Their Law
05:02 Wake The Fuck Up / No Good Link
08:50 Hotride (El Batori Mix)
13:51 Breathe
18:33 Spitfire
22:27 Back 2 Skool
27:17 Firestarter / Action Radar Link
33:28 Warning
37:10 Wake Up Call
41:34 Voodoo People
Encore
45:34 Poison
Method Beats (cut out for good)
49:55 Smack My Bitch Up
54:34 Out Of Space
boyzer
thank you brah
Redlipstick
Untouchable sound of the prodigy, as far as I’m concerned it don’t get any better than this ❤️❤️
Cynthia van Deudekom
This was my first Prodigy live experience 😍
Josine Dekker
Same!
Сергей Гришкин
моя любимая группа в юности.
каюсь, стащил кассету аудио в Черногории в 1998 году.
Это Ром
У меня любимая группа детства в 90х и сейчас)
Kostya Shelest
Hazar Altai 👍😂😂😂😂
Hazar Altai
Поэтому я русских туристов не люблю... все воруют... а перед воровством, убийством еще говорят "Прости Господи" и крестяться...
New Wa
RIP legend <3