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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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Hate To Love You
Prodigy Lyrics
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Darlin
will you wait for me?
Yeah. She said I was raised on love and loyalty..
Its Lock and key.
She swore to be my one and only Girl.
And if I give you this crown, please don't clown me.
I was raised on love and loyalty.
I dropped to the knee. Will you marry me?
Yo, it's been a long time since I told her to wait for me
Dealing with my outcomes and my insecurities.
She's been through what she'd been through.
I'm so sorry, baby. Yeah. I left you alone.
Yeah, I was gone. Yeah. After that heartbreak, it still ache.
But, girl, now that I see you, do you see me? eye to eye.
Oh, what is this gonna be? I no longer want to be lonely.
Do you truly still love the lazy prodigy?
Yeah. Cause love for you. I've been holding on.
Going through disappointment. Yeah.
I wasted my time up on this Roam prodigal.
How I'm coming home, baby. I must have lost my mind.
My energy spent.
I'm thinking now I might take the hint that you God sent to me.
Yeah. This is my love letter.
Will you wait for me? hmm Yeah.
She said I was raised on love and loyalty.
Yeah, it's lock and key. Y
eah, yeah, yeah. Girl,
if I give you this crown, please don't clown me,
My lady. She said I would never.
I was raised on love and loyalty.
Yeah. Yo, do you know what it means?
Seriously, baby?
Or is it just the money and the cars and clothes?
Cause if so, I will leave
Disappear, Houdini. I don't want. No. Hoe, please believe me.
No second chances. Hey, do. You, know,
When you step up on my toes in this dance ugh,
Imma slide out the dow.
Don't call on me no rear view.
Glance out of here.
Hey, it's only monogamy. on my side, baby girl.
Yeah. cause Playing games ain't got that energy.
Yeah, I focused up on this legacy.
Call me selfish.
I'm good with what's mine Only,
Fuck what you think about me. Yeah.
Just because I know I'll throw away anybody that's for anybody and any woman.
That's for any man. Please. understand call it call charity.
Hoes get exiled like a Charlie horse from my calf.
Let them run free if she ain't for me.
Yeah, bitch, there's no open relationship over here.
I Disappear. Yeah, I run from a thotty.
Tell her don't bother me, Lord send me a big mama. Yeah.
Cause throuh all the drama
And I'm lonely days in misery and foggy weather. Imma need you here by my side.
We weathered together a though many believe in this fantasy
I know everyday ain't gonna be happy. Yeah. Hey, hey.
As the years fade and we grow old and gray
WOMAN Is it you? Is it you? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Will you wait for me? Yeah. Is it you that will wait for me?
In the song "Hate To Love You" by Prodigy, the lyrics delve into themes of love, loyalty, and the singer's personal growth. The first paragraph begins with the singer expressing remorse for leaving their loved one alone and acknowledging their past mistakes. They reflect on the pain they caused and now question if their partner still sees them as the person they fell in love with. The singer longs for companionship and no longer wanting to be alone. They contemplate whether their partner truly loves them or if it is based on material possessions. The singer contemplates leaving if their partner's love is superficial.
The second paragraph continues the introspection and self-reflection of the singer. They contemplate the meaning of love and whether their partner loves them for who they truly are or if it is just about money, cars, and clothes. The singer mentions not wanting second chances if their partner doesn't truly love them. They prioritize their own happiness and legacy, asserting that they won't tolerate games or dishonesty. The singer recognizes their own selfishness and the willingness to cut off anyone who doesn't truly care for them, emphasizing the importance of monogamy in their relationships.
The third paragraph delves into the singer's desire for a genuine and lasting connection. They express a longing to be with someone who will be there through the ups and downs of life, understanding that everyday won't be perfect. The singer dismisses any superficial or temporary relationships, highlighting a desire for a deep and meaningful bond. They desire a partner who will weather the storms of life together, and although they mention the potential challenges and fading years, they question if their chosen partner will still wait for them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hate To Love You" explore themes of remorse, growth, and the complexities of love and loyalty. The singer reflects on past mistakes, questions the authenticity of their partner's love, and ultimately seeks a committed and genuine connection. The song captures the emotional journey of the singer as they navigate their own vulnerabilities and desires for companionship and true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry
Apologizing for past actions or mistakes
Darlin
Term of endearment for the person being addressed
will you wait for me?
Asking if the person is willing to wait for the singer's return or commitment
Yeah. She said I was raised on love and loyalty..
The person speaking was brought up with strong values of love and loyalty
Its Lock and key.
Referring to a strong and secure bond or connection
She swore to be my one and only Girl.
The person promised to be the singer's only romantic partner
And if I give you this crown, please don't clown me.
If the singer entrusts the person with their heart, they hope they won't be deceived or made fun of
My lady. She said I would never.
The person believed they would never emotionally hurt or betray the artist
I was raised on love and loyalty.
The artist's upbringing emphasized the importance of love and loyalty
I dropped to the knee. Will you marry me?
The artist proposes marriage to the person
Yo, it's been a long time since I told her to wait for me
It has been a significant period since the singer asked the person to wait for them
Dealing with my outcomes and my insecurities.
Navigating the consequences and self-doubt of the artist's choices
She's been through what she'd been through.
Acknowledging and accepting the person's past experiences
I'm so sorry, baby. Yeah. I left you alone.
Expressing regret for leaving the person alone
Yeah, I was gone. Yeah. After that heartbreak, it still ache.
The singer was absent, and the pain of a previous heartbreak is still felt
But, girl, now that I see you, do you see me? eye to eye.
The artist wonders if the person truly sees and understands them
Oh, what is this gonna be? I no longer want to be lonely.
The artist ponders the future of their relationship and desires to avoid loneliness
Do you truly still love the lazy prodigy?
The singer questions if the person still loves them despite their flaws
Yeah. Cause love for you. I've been holding on.
The singer has been holding onto love for the person
Going through disappointment.
Experiencing letdowns or feelings of dissatisfaction
Yeah, I wasted my time up on this Roam prodigal.
The artist believes they squandered their time on aimless wandering or mistakes
How I'm coming home, baby. I must have lost my mind.
The artist is returning to the person and admits to potentially being irrational
My energy spent.
The singer has used up their emotional and physical energy
I'm thinking now I might take the hint that you God sent to me.
The artist contemplates embracing the signs that the person was sent by a higher power
Yeah. This is my love letter.
Referring to the song as the singer's expression of love
Yo, do you know what it means?
Asking the person if they truly understand the significance or implications
Seriously, baby?
Seeking confirmation or seriousness from the person
Or is it just the money and the cars and clothes?
Questioning if the person's interest is solely materialistic
Cause if so, I will leave.
If the person's motives are superficial, the artist is willing to walk away
Disappear, Houdini.
Symbolically vanishing or cutting off contact, like a magician
I don't want. No. Hoe, please believe me.
Asserting that the singer doesn't desire any promiscuous or unfaithful behavior
No second chances.
The artist is unwilling to grant additional opportunities for betrayal
Hey, do. You, know,
Seeking confirmation or clarity from the person
When you step up on my toes in this dance ugh,
Metaphorically referring to crossing boundaries or disrespecting the artist
Imma slide out the dow.
The singer will swiftly remove themselves from the situation or relationship
Don't call on me no rear view.
The artist doesn't want the person to try to reconnect in the future
Glance out of here.
The singer wants the person to leave their sight or life
Hey, it's only monogamy. on my side, baby girl.
Asserting the importance of exclusive commitment in the relationship
Yeah. cause Playing games ain't got that energy.
Minimizing the importance of manipulative or deceitful behavior
Yeah, I focused up on this legacy.
The artist has prioritized building a lasting and meaningful impact
Call me selfish.
Acknowledging that they may be seen as self-centered
I'm good with what's mine.
The singer is content with what they possess or have achieved
Only, fuck what you think about me.
Disregarding the person's opinion or judgment of the singer
Yeah.
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment
Just because I know I'll throw away anybody that's for anybody and any woman.
The artist is willing to let go of anyone who isn't fully committed or faithful
That's for any man. Please. understand call it charity.
The artist explains that treating others with kindness or generosity is only fair
Hoes get exiled like a Charlie horse from my calf.
Unworthy or disloyal individuals are banished from the singer's life
Let them run free if she ain't for me.
Allowing someone to pursue their own path if they're not meant to be with the artist
Yeah, bitch, there's no open relationship over here.
Emphasizing that the singer is not interested in an open or non-exclusive relationship
I Disappear.
The singer will vanish or remove themselves from a situation
Yeah, I run from a thotty.
The singer avoids getting involved with promiscuous or unfaithful individuals
Tell her don't bother me, Lord send me a big mama.
Instructing the person not to bother the artist, expressing a desire for a more substantial and devoted partner
Yeah. Cause throuh all the drama
Despite all the chaotic situations
And I'm lonely days in misery and foggy weather.
During times of loneliness, unhappiness, and confusion
Imma need you here by my side.
The singer desires the person's presence and support
We weathered together a though many believe in this fantasy
The artist acknowledges the challenges faced together, despite skepticism from others
I know everyday ain't gonna be happy. Yeah. Hey, hey.
Recognizing that not every day will be joyful or positive
As the years fade and we grow old and gray
Over time, as the years pass and the individuals age
WOMAN Is it you? Is it you? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Expressing uncertainty and seeking confirmation if the person is the right one
Will you wait for me? Yeah. Is it you that will wait for me?
Repeating the earlier question, asking if the person will patiently wait for the artist
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Written by: Martin Picerne
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