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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5. Voodoo People
Prodigy Lyrics
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The Voodoo, who do
What you don't dare do, people
Voodoo
The Voodoo, who do
The Voodoo, who do
What you don't dare do, people
The Voodoo
The Voodoo, who do
What you don't dare do, people
The Voodoo, who do
What you don't dare do, people
Magic people, magic people
Voodoo people, magic people
Magic people, magic people
Voodoo people, magic people
Magic people, magic people
Voodoo people, magic people
Magic people, magic people
Voodoo people, move it
The lyrics to Prodigy's song Voodoo People are a chant-like repetition of the phrase "The Voodoo, who do what you don't dare do, people" interspersed with the repeated phrase "Magic people, Voodoo people." This simple chorus is layered over a heavy beat and electronic instrumentation that creates a sense of urgency and unease. The song is a celebration of Voodoo culture, which is often misunderstood and exoticized in Western media. The phrase "The Voodoo, who do what you don't dare do, people" suggests that Voodoo practitioners are fearless and unafraid to explore the edges of human experience.
The term "Voodoo" refers to a religion and spiritual practice that originated in Africa and was carried to the Caribbean and the New World by enslaved people. Voodoo is often associated with magic, ritual, and the worship of deities or spirits. The lyrics of Voodoo People seem to be celebrating the power and mystery of Voodoo, as well as the courage of its practitioners. The repetition of the phrase "Magic people, Voodoo people" suggests that Voodoo practitioners are able to tap into supernatural powers and transcend the limitations of ordinary human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Magic people, Voodoo people
The song describes the wild and untamed nature of the people participating in rituals like voodoo, who are fearless and unpredictable.
The Voodoo, who do
What you don't dare do, people
This line emphasizes the daring and adventurous spirit of Voodoo practitioners who engage in activities that others would find frightening or taboo.
The Voodoo
This line is a repetition of the prior verse, signifying the powerful presence and impact of Voodoo in the singer's mind.
Magic people, magic people
Voodoo people, magic people
The lyrics highlight the magical and mystical qualities of the Voodoo community, capturing the excitement and wonder that surrounds it.
Voodoo people, move it
As the song reaches its climax, this final line serves as a call to action, urging the Voodoo people to engage in wild and frenzied movements as part of their ritual.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Written by: Gylan Kain, Liam Howlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Stdstr
@@mayhemmcfly4229 that was the argument I mentioned man
Liam had the beat, but the punk attitude, the reason The Prodigy was something was because of Flint
No, Liam Howlett created ALL the Prodigy's music but... let's put a clear example... ....
Maybe in the highest levels Prodigy couldn't reach but, Is Noel Gallagher's Flying Birds whatever's close to Oasis?
Noel created all the music, but withouth Liam Gallagher voice and attitude, Oasis woudln't be even a little Kaiser Chiefs
As said; Flint was the soul of Prodigy
@heavenly2k
Prodigy makes me feel like I'm pirating DVDs and entire albums at inhuman speeds
@The99joce99
I miss 2006 omg
@confusedkiwi7825
Not wrong
@mixaart4373
aha
@chilltrip393
Good thinking
@mr.hanssheenseen5613
i still remember listening to this as a kid
@szymonnalepka7096
Fun fact: The girl who won the race in this video is a girl who used to be in The Prodigy in early days of the band.
@saiku9081
Oh, interestin'
@changeeyecolor3891
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@HUB-STEER
@@thomasmartin3471 She is Sharky.