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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2. Break & Enter
Prodigy Lyrics
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Bring it down to earth
Bring it down to earth
Bring it down to earth ooh-ooh-ooh yeah [Repeats]
Bring it down to earth
Bring it down to earth
The lyrics to Prodigy's song 2. Break and Enter is a simple yet powerful repetition of the phrase "Bring it down to earth." It can be interpreted in multiple ways, but one possible interpretation is that the song is calling for a break from the chaotic and overwhelming aspects of modern society. The repeated phrase could be interpreted as a call to return to basics and focus on more grounded and tangible aspects of life. It could also be interpreted as a plea for simplicity and a break from the constant bombardment of sensory input that can be exhausting and overwhelming.
The repetition of the phrase creates a kind of hypnotic effect, which is typical of Prodigy's music. The song is meant to be a high-energy dance track, and the lyrics are more of a supporting element to the electronic beats and rhythms. Nevertheless, the lyrics provide a message that can resonate with listeners who are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from the simplicity of life. Ultimately, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to bring themselves down to earth and reconnect with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring it down to earth ooh-ooh-ooh yeah [Repeats]
Lower your expectations and come back to reality.
Bring it down to earth Bring it down to earth Bring it down to earth ooh-ooh-ooh yeah [Repeats]
Stop dreaming and focus on the practical aspects of life.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LIAM HOWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mypinis
A milestone, that many views, I genuinely thank all prodigy fans and fans of this song, your positivity, good taste in music, kind words and support are actually hitting home as I am typing this, I get a good feeling inside when I view comments of thanks, reminiscing or anything like that, I didn't upload this to get youtube views or rake in subscribers, I just uploaded because its my favourite prodigy song, not going to lie I am thrilled that my video is the first up when you search the title, I am a big prodigy fan and I thank you all. Music like this can be revived we just have to try hard enough, live long and prosper everybody and listen to good music, not what THE MAN wants you to listen to. Pease out!
@punksausje4242
+mypinis Thank you for uploading and your great music taste as well, I still love this song every day . much love, meow
@Serbfint
+mypinis peace out :)
@creacha
+mypinis Definitely the most exciting track on the album. I need to check in on this every month or so and make sure it's just as awesome as I remember. Usually listen to Baby D's Casanova beforehand.
@masswave23fm
+mypinis "not what THE MAN wants you to listen to" your my man
@manib4384
tuuuuune.....love the baby d sample
@tomrudel6856
For me this is their best album, perfection at it's finest.
@INTERpEST
Absolutely agreed 👍🏾
@deesullivan7931
Im 53 . .they played this live and I was blessed to be there xxx
@oki_music
8 minutes 26 seconds of perfection