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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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Fire Starter
Prodigy Lyrics
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I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You're a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator, yeah
I'm the one infected, twisted animator
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter
The lyrics to Prodigy's "Firestarter" are about a person who likes to cause trouble and chaos. The opening lines, "I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator / I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated," set the tone for the song. The singer is proud of his ability to cause fear in others and revels in being a troublemaker. He is a "firestarter," someone who likes to create chaos and watch things burn.
The second verse continues the theme of the singer's twisted nature: "I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated, yeah / I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated." He seems to enjoy the pain and anger he causes in others, and finds it intoxicating. The third verse describes the singer as a "self-inflicted, mind detonator," someone who can cause chaos and destruction simply by being present. He is also a "twisted animator," suggesting that he enjoys watching the chaos he causes unfold.
Overall, the lyrics to "Firestarter" paint a vivid picture of a person who enjoys chaos and destruction. The repeated refrain of "I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter" drives home the point that this person is proud of his ability to cause chaos and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator
I'm the one who instigates trouble and chaos, always looking to cause a stir.
I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated
I thrive off of fear and danger, and my actions clearly demonstrate that.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm someone who ignites and fuels chaos and destruction, always pushing boundaries to the extreme.
You're a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I see that you also have the same tendencies as I do, always looking for trouble and pushing the limits.
I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated, yeah
I'm the person you detest, but also someone who is obsessed with the darker, dirtier aspects of life.
I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated
I'm the source of the pain and chaos that you have experienced, and it has left you both hurt and addicted to the thrill of it all.
I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator, yeah
I'm someone who intentionally inflicts mental damage and destruction, always pushing myself to the edge of sanity and beyond.
I'm the one infected, twisted animator
I am the one who has been infected with a desire for chaos and destruction, and I am the twisted animator who brings it all to life.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter
I am the originator and creator of chaos and destruction, always starting and fueling the fire.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kim Deal, Jonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik, Gary Michael Langan, Liam Howlett, Anne Jennifer Dudley, Paul Robert Morley, Trevor Charles Horn, Keith Charles Flint
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@prappsy3028
My Dad always joked about how he wanted this played at his funeral. Then in 2018 he took his own life, only a few months before Keith did the same thing. Me and my brother wanted it played at the cremation service but we got overruled (I guess it may not have been to everyone's taste!). Shame as it would have been a great way to honour his sense of humour. At least we got to play it at the wake.
@Tombombadillo999
Funny how the people that attended the funeral process had the last word about the music.. may ur dad Rest in Peace bro! He is in a better place i can assure u! 🙏❤️
@ssjwes
Well your Dad didn't ask for it to be played(seriously) so I can see why you'd back down. If he really wanted it, I hope you would've told everyone to f off and if the funeral home didn't allow it, I'd blare it on the radio after everything was over.
I lost my Dad last year(illness) in July, 5 days after my birthday. He tried to take his own life(with my shotgun) months before and I stopped him. My mother did the same(but she shot herself .22 rifle, survived, died later of illness) when I was a kid. They're both in a better place. This world is doo doo. Glad I don't have kids. I'd go nuts worrying.
edit for clarity?
@spontater2115
your dad was a man of culture...
@JimmyBergman7
@@ssjwes Jesus is God 🦁 and only way to heaven and escape eternal hellfire
@chrisxd61
Rest in Peace to your pops bro🙏 he’s in a better place
@siriminou3741
I miss you Angel ❤❤❤ R.I.P. Is 04.03.2024 and Nobody is here?
@user-bt8ih9eo9o
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@sarahaha435
When you're having a bad day and you decide to Keith it out! It works every time! R.I.P. Mr Flint! ❤️🔥🧨🔥💪🎶
@courtneyevrrlyn9644
Right ❤