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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I Want Out
Prodigy Lyrics
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Two shootin's in two days and none of it over dollars
Have my mind zoned, somewhere in a different time zone
Y'all can stand under building, I'm tryin' to buy homes
But I ponder it gradually grab me back
You can put me anywhere in the world and I'll adapt
(Look)
Ike my niggas all ready to eat the table's set
I'm tired of corner standing, piffin' the same exit
Keep it real, I want hills my ninja, change settings
I want a backyard where pookie can play
I don't care if it cost my life nigga shoot me today
Remember going to the store, momma told me to keep the change
I wanna jump in something new, tell my momma to keep the range
My man got shot I had to peddle him home
He couldn't take the pain and caught a heroin Jones
This is it I want out
This usually part of the movie where the pistol comes out
Like I said I need change
I need a whole lot of this money and little bit of fame
It's like a ghetto tell tales
I'm tired of camouflagin' the corner let me get the next sale
I'm really tryin' to prosper of a good good rap
Before I leave out the hood, I take a good look back
They say, what don't kill you will kid, it'll only make you stronger
And the wrong mistake is a half dead ass doing the coroner
Heavenly father I'm lookin' into the heavens
My girl think I'm going crazy, this nigga going 7th
These days you know the hammer under the pillow
Got a mansion left from the ghetto I'm trapped in the middle
So niggas laid flat like soda without the fizzle
When it rained it poured be lucky it only drizzled
Took my homie under my 'brella I took him in
He bit me turned around and told me that's how a snake wins
The world we livin' in can't trust a homie far as I can shoot a nigga
Leave me the shit get lonely, homie
Don't speak my name if you don't know me
Most important you black the bitches dat shits is corny
Out ya rabid ass mind tryin' to run up on me
Don't make have to shoot you with the 40
Yo, Thunn, I be right back, yeah, hold it down G's
While I'm gone get me songs all over the streets
That's what you call awareness, these niggas put they lil' albums out
But nobody cares, it's P time to shine
Get dat shit the fuck outta here I satisfy the custi's
My history at retail is outstanding
My CD got wings 'cause it flies off the shelves
While I'm stuck in the bing for the next 80 days
Fuck it I got years it can't get no worse than it already is
I spoke to my nigga, yayo, the other day
He told me everybody bumpin' H.N.I.C., part 2
And on the youtube, I'm killin' 'em out there, crazy views
I make a rapper run for his life and drop a gem
This nigga threw his watch so we would stop chasin' him
He lucky I was on trial, I woulda stabbed him
He was saw from every angle all them cameras
Fuck it, I still won, still undefeated
This nigga tryin' to act like he did something, beat it
You're not a gangsta, it's been proven
Nah, you just a snitch like Frank Lucas
Yous a false prophet out in the world
While a real nigga like me trapped in a cell
In "I Want Out," Prodigy talks about his desire to escape the violence and poverty of his surroundings. He reflects on recent shootings in his community, wondering if there will ever be an end to the senseless violence that plagues his neighborhood. Despite his success as a rapper, he yearns for a more stable life that includes homeownership and financial security. He recalls fond memories of his childhood, including going to the store with his mother and playing with his friend Pookie, and longs for a return to a time of innocence and simplicity. However, he feels trapped by his circumstances and the people around him, even those he considers friends. He vents his frustrations with those who betray him and expresses a sense of disillusionment with the world in general.
Throughout the song, Prodigy emphasizes his desire for change and his desire to escape his current situation. He wants to move beyond his past and create a better future for himself, but he is held back by the challenges that confront him, including violence, poverty, and mistrust. "I Want Out" is a poignant reflection on the struggles of life in the ghetto and the human desire for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just tellin', "Have these youngin's is over wildin'?"
Asking if the young people are behaving recklessly.
Two shootin's in two days and none of it over dollars
There were two shootings in two days, both without any apparent motive related to money.
Have my mind zoned, somewhere in a different time zone
His mind is not present, but elsewhere in a different time zone.
Y'all can stand under building, I'm tryin' to buy homes
While others may be content with standing under the shelter of a building, he strives to buy his own home.
But I ponder it gradually grab me back
Despite wanting to move on from his predicament, he finds himself constantly thinking about it.
You can put me anywhere in the world and I'll adapt
He is adaptable and can thrive in any environment.
I'm tired of flyin' to label reps
He is tired of constantly flying to meet with record label representatives.
Ike my niggas all ready to eat the table's set
He and his friends are ready to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them.
I'm tired of corner standing, piffin' the same exit
He is tired of standing on the corner, smoking the same thing and using the same route to go nowhere in life.
Keep it real, I want hills my ninja, change settings
He wants to change his environment and live in the hills.
I want a backyard where pookie can play
He desires a backyard where his son can play.
I don't care if it cost my life nigga shoot me today
He is willing to die for the chance to achieve his dreams and improve his situation in life.
Remember going to the store, momma told me to keep the change
He reminisces about a time when his mother gave him money to buy something and told him to keep the change.
I wanna jump in something new, tell my momma to keep the range
He wants to own a new car and give his old car to his mother.
My man got shot I had to peddle him home
He had to carry his wounded friend home on a bicycle.
He couldn't take the pain and caught a heroin Jones
His friend was unable to withstand the pain and fell into a drug addiction.
This is it I want out
He has had enough and wants to escape his current situation.
This usually part of the movie where the pistol comes out
He feels like he is in a movie and knows that the climax usually involves violence.
Like I said I need change
He reiterates that he needs a change in his life.
I need a whole lot of this money and little bit of fame
He desires a lot of money and some fame.
It's like a ghetto tell tales
He compares his experiences to stories told in the ghetto.
I'm tired of camouflagin' the corner let me get the next sale
He is tired of pretending to blend in on the corner while waiting for the next sale.
I'm really tryin' to prosper of a good good rap
He is working hard to succeed in the rap industry.
Before I leave out the hood, I take a good look back
Before leaving the hood, he takes one last look back at where he came from.
They say, what don't kill you will kid, it'll only make you stronger
He references the common saying that what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger.
And the wrong mistake is a half dead ass doing the coroner
He warns that making the wrong mistake can lead to death.
Heavenly father I'm lookin' into the heavens
He address God and is deep in thought.
My girl think I'm going crazy, this nigga going 7th
His girlfriend thinks he is losing his mind while he is lost in thought.
These days you know the hammer under the pillow
He acknowledges that having a gun under the pillow is a common occurrence these days.
Got a mansion left from the ghetto I'm trapped in the middle
He owns a mansion from his success but is still trapped in the middle of the ghetto.
So niggas laid flat like soda without the fizzle
People are getting killed easily, without much resistance.
When it rained it poured be lucky it only drizzled
He considers himself lucky because things have been worse in the past.
Took my homie under my 'brella I took him in
He took his friend under his wing and helped him out.
He bit me turned around and told me that's how a snake wins
His friend betrayed him, revealing his true nature as a snake.
The world we livin' in can't trust a homie far as I can shoot a nigga
He laments the lack of trust in the world, even amongst friends.
Leave me the shit get lonely, homie
He prefers to be alone than to be surrounded by false friends and betrayal.
Don't speak my name if you don't know me
He does not want people who do not know him to speak his name or make assumptions about him.
Most important you black the bitches dat shits is corny
He considers it corny for women to only be interested in him because of his money and fame.
Out ya rabid ass mind tryin' to run up on me
He considers it crazy for people to try to run up on him.
Don't make have to shoot you with the 40
He warns that he will shoot anyone who tries to harm him.
Yo, Thunn, I be right back, yeah, hold it down G's
He tells Thunn that he will be back and to hold it down in his absence.
While I'm gone get me songs all over the streets
While he is gone, his music will continue to be played and spread throughout the streets.
That's what you call awareness, these niggas put they lil' albums out
He considers his music to have greater awareness and impact compared to other artists.
But nobody cares, it's P time to shine
Despite other artists trying to make an impact, he believes it is his time to shine.
Get dat shit the fuck outta here I satisfy the custi's
He has enough customers who are satisfied with his product.
My history at retail is outstanding
He has a great history of selling albums.
My CD got wings 'cause it flies off the shelves
His CD sells very quickly, and seems to almost have wings of its own.
While I'm stuck in the bing for the next 80 days
He is going to be stuck in jail for the next 80 days.
Fuck it I got years it can't get no worse than it already is
He is resigned to the fact that things cannot get much worse than they already are.
I spoke to my nigga, yayo, the other day
He recently spoke to his friend, Yayo.
He told me everybody bumpin' H.N.I.C., part 2
His friend told him that everyone is listening to his album, H.N.I.C. part 2.
And on the youtube, I'm killin' 'em out there, crazy views
His music videos are getting a lot of views on YouTube.
I make a rapper run for his life and drop a gem
He is so skilled in rapping that he makes other rappers want to flee in fear.
This nigga threw his watch so we would stop chasin' him
He recounts a time when someone threw their watch to distract them and escape.
He lucky I was on trial, I woulda stabbed him
He claims he would have stabbed the person if he wasn't on trial.
He was saw from every angle all them cameras
The entire incident was captured on multiple cameras.
Fuck it, I still won, still undefeated
Despite the incident, he still considers himself victorious and undefeated.
This nigga tryin' to act like he did something, beat it
He tells someone who is trying to act tough to go away.
You're not a gangsta, it's been proven
He asserts that someone is not a gangster as it has been proven.
Nah, you just a snitch like Frank Lucas
He accuses someone of being a snitch like Frank Lucas.
Yous a false prophet out in the world
He calls someone a false prophet in the world.
While a real nigga like me trapped in a cell
He laments that he, a true gangster, is stuck in a cell while someone else is roaming free.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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