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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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Freestyle
Prodigy Lyrics
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I'm better than these rappers
So maybe y'all can visualize the pic I'm tryna capture
I got style and I'm cool too
But when you rap you sound like doo doo nigga screw you
Niggas get mad at the kid because I'm confident
They just mad because they know Ima blow like a rocket ship
Y'all some fucking idiots, and clearly hella sensitive
Shit, I guess I'm breaking the rules
I have my 1st amendment right what you want me to do
Play wit me if you want and see if I'm not stealing ya shoes
Especially new, You won't have a clue of what you should do
Yeah my flow is hella fucking sick, I think it's catching the flu
The day you'll rue's the day you test my skills in the booth
You pussy a cat, Play in my face and you will get smacked
Followed up wit a bat, I'm making sure that head of yours crack
You'll be stuck like a rat, that last night got stuck in a trap
Play wit me and it's a wrap
You can't even beat me in rap
But
Let me speak up on some real shit
Po Po like a gang, They be emptying they full clip
Into any nigga that they feeling disrespected
So matter what we getting shot or arrested
Devin really from the trench
This shit don't make sense
This shit is really intense like I was dunking wit Vince
I was chillin at my crib
I was bumping 50 Cent
Rollin weed and gettin high
I was feeling hella bent
50 music is legit, One lesson that he taught me is
To always keep your confidence and never ever lose the shit
Cause these niggas gon hate, They gon hate me till I'm great
All these niggas follow waves, no independence they all fake
When I'm on the top Ima wave, if one of you haters get in my face
I'm hitting ya face and putting you in ya place
Everyday, Every minute I'm thinking bout profit
So give me ya wallet and checks, so I can deposit
I never said I don't have money all up in my pockets
These pocket pussies act like pressure but don't want no problems
Bitch, Dev The Prodigy the shit and if you testing the kid
Your fam will be saying rip nigga
In Prodigy's song Freestyle, the rapper confidently asserts his superiority over other rappers in the music industry. He uses colorful language to describe his skills, claiming that his flow is "hella fucking sick" and that he will "blow like a rocket ship." At the same time, he expresses frustration with those who are sensitive to his lyrics, insisting that he has the right to say what he wants under the First Amendment. Prodigy also touches on themes of police brutality and societal inequality, acknowledging the intense realities faced by those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Ultimately, he concludes that he is focused on profit and wealth, and that he will not let anyone stand in his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell y'all why
I'm about to explain why I'm a better rapper than others.
I'm better than these rappers
I have more skill and talent than other rappers.
So maybe y'all can visualize the pic I'm tryna capture
I hope my explanation helps you understand my vision for my music.
I got style and I'm cool too
I have a unique style and a cool demeanor.
But when you rap you sound like doo doo nigga screw you
I don't think other rappers are as good as me and I'm not afraid to say it.
Niggas get mad at the kid because I'm confident
Other rappers are jealous of my confidence.
They just mad because they know Ima blow like a rocket ship
Other rappers are threatened by my potential to become famous.
Y'all some fucking idiots, and clearly hella sensitive
Other rappers are stupid and easily offended.
Actin like I can't say what I want are you kidding
Other rappers are trying to silence me from speaking my mind.
Shit, I guess I'm breaking the rules
I'm not afraid to challenge societal norms and expectations.
I have my 1st amendment right what you want me to do
I have the right to free speech and won't be silenced by others.
Play wit me if you want and see if I'm not stealing ya shoes
I'm not afraid to fight or steal from anyone who tries to mess with me.
Yeah my flow is hella fucking sick, I think it's catching the flu
I think my music is really good and contagious.
The day you'll rue's the day you test my skills in the booth
You will regret challenging my rapping abilities.
You pussy a cat, Play in my face and you will get smacked
If you disrespect me, I'll physically retaliate.
Followed up wit a bat, I'm making sure that head of yours crack
I'll use a baseball bat to attack you and make sure I inflict damage.
You'll be stuck like a rat, that last night got stuck in a trap
You will be trapped and unable to escape my wrath.
Play wit me and it's a wrap
Don't mess with me or you will be in trouble.
You can't even beat me in rap
I'm the best rapper and no one can beat me.
But
However, let me talk about something else.
Let me speak up on some real shit
I want to talk about something important and serious.
Po Po like a gang, They be emptying they full clip
Police are overly aggressive and shoot at people for no reason.
Into any nigga that they feeling disrespected
Police shoot at black people they feel are disrespecting them.
So matter what we getting shot or arrested
Black people are at risk of being killed or arrested by the police.
Devin really from the trench
I come from a rough neighborhood.
This shit don't make sense
It's unfair and frustrating that we have to deal with police brutality.
This shit is really intense like I was dunking wit Vince
The situation is very serious and stressful for me.
I was chillin at my crib
I was relaxing at home.
I was bumping 50 Cent
I was listening to 50 Cent's music.
Rollin weed and gettin high
I was smoking marijuana and getting high.
I was feeling hella bent
I was very high and feeling the effects of the drug.
50 music is legit, One lesson that he taught me is
I respect 50 Cent's music and learned a valuable lesson from him.
To always keep your confidence and never ever lose the shit
I learned to always be confident in myself and not let others bring me down.
Cause these niggas gon hate, They gon hate me till I'm great
Other rappers will always hate me until I become famous like I plan to.
All these niggas follow waves, no independence they all fake
Other rappers are not true to themselves and copy what others are doing.
When I'm on the top Ima wave, if one of you haters get in my face
When I become successful, I will still be confident and unafraid of challenges.
I'm hitting ya face and putting you in ya place
I will punch you if you disrespect me and put you in your rightful place.
Everyday, Every minute I'm thinking bout profit
I'm always thinking about making money.
So give me ya wallet and checks, so I can deposit
Give me your money so I can put it in my bank account.
I never said I don't have money all up in my pockets
I have money and I'm not afraid to show it off.
These pocket pussies act like pressure but don't want no problems
Other rappers try to intimidate me but don't actually want to fight.
Bitch, Dev The Prodigy the shit and if you testing the kid
I'm the best and if you challenge me, you will regret it.
Your fam will be saying rip nigga
Your family will mourn your death if you mess with me and get killed.
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Written by: Devin Pompey
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