1) rapper from Mobb Deep
2) group fronted by Todd Duane and Lale Larsen
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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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Last Words
Prodigy Lyrics
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No more, no more suffering, no more tears
No more ghosts, souls
To my family
Hope hearing this in good health forgive me
For not being there to be
The father of the house
And the truth is, it wasn't always like this
I used to be an innocent, lil' momma's boy
Hung around the wrong crowd
Sided with the wrong boys
Got involved with the mega games
Extortion and more did crime, fed time shit
And never got caught, cause
DA's bought the supreme court
Couldn't touch me
I'm riding above the law but
Time passes and, people grow
And things change when that
Flow became smarter
Wiser and learning how to apply my strength
Gettin' power
Earnin' strikes through my actions then
Money came easy, problem was how to spend it
Stacey Adams shoes, jewelry out the planet
Droppin' house money on cars
Buildin' the money on cribs
But haunted by the ghosts of the things I did
Before I go to my, final resting place
I will write a letter, they're coming for me
Why the hell I was even here going, alone
The lyrics to Prodigy's song "Last Words" depict a reflective and introspective moment as the artist faces the end of his life. The opening lines, "This is it, here, end of the road, No more, no more suffering, no more tears, No more ghosts, souls," convey a sense of finality and relief from the pain and struggles he has endured.
The following verses address the artist's regrets and the impact of his choices on his family. He expresses remorse for not being there to fulfill his responsibilities as a father and acknowledges his involvement in illicit activities. Prodigy describes how he was initially innocent but fell in with the wrong crowd and engaged in criminal activities, evading capture due to corruption within the justice system. As time passed, he grew wiser but continued down a destructive path, amassing wealth and material possessions yet haunted by the consequences of his actions.
In the final lines, Prodigy contemplates his imminent death and questions the purpose of his existence. He mentions writing a letter before his "final resting place" and expresses confusion about why he was here in the first place, emphasizing his loneliness and isolation in facing his fate.
Line by Line Meaning
This is it, here, end of the road
This is the final point, the conclusion, where everything comes to an end
No more, no more suffering, no more tears
There will be no further pain, no more sadness, and no more crying
No more ghosts, souls
There will be no more haunting memories or troubled spirits
To my family
Addressing my loved ones
Hope hearing this in good health forgive me
I hope you, my family, hear this while being in good health, and I ask for your forgiveness
For not being there to be
I regret not being present
The father of the house
The figure that takes care and provides for the family
Daddy was involved with lots of shit
As a father, I was caught up in various negative situations
And the truth is, it wasn't always like this
To clarify, my current circumstances are different from how things used to be
I used to be an innocent, lil' momma's boy
In the past, I was a naive and obedient child
Hung around the wrong crowd
I associated with the incorrect group of people
Sided with the wrong boys
I aligned myself with the inappropriate individuals
Got involved with the mega games
I became involved in high-stakes activities
Extortion and more did crime, fed time shit
I participated in crimes like extortion and experienced the consequences of being imprisoned
And never got caught, cause
Despite my actions, I managed to evade capture due to
DA's bought the supreme court
The district attorneys corrupted the judicial system and influenced the outcome in my favor
Couldn't touch me
Nobody could harm or apprehend me
I'm riding above the law but
I am operating outside the boundaries of the law, yet
Time passes and, people grow
As time goes by, individuals mature and evolve
And things change when that
And circumstances transform, causing
Flow became smarter
My actions and decisions became more intelligent
Wiser and learning how to apply my strength
I gained wisdom and discovered how to utilize my capabilities effectively
Gettin' power
Gaining influence and authority
Earnin' strikes through my actions then
Obtaining recognition and respect through my deeds
Money came easy, problem was how to spend it
Acquiring wealth was not a challenge, but deciding how to utilize it wisely was
Stacey Adams shoes, jewelry out the planet
I indulged in expensive luxury items such as Stacey Adams shoes and extravagant jewelry
Droppin' house money on cars
Spending large sums of money on luxurious cars
Buildin' the money on cribs
Investing wealth in extravagant mansions
But haunted by the ghosts of the things I did
However, I am tormented by the memories and repercussions of my past actions
Before I go to my, final resting place
Before I depart to my ultimate destination after death
I will write a letter, they're coming for me
I plan to leave behind a written message as I am aware of impending consequences
Why the hell I was even here going, alone
Why did I exist and proceed on this journey by myself, questioning the purpose
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: ALBERT JOHNSON, ALAN MAMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro: Prodigy]
This is it, here, end of the road
No more, no more suffering, no more tears
No more ghosts, souls
[Verse 1: Prodigy]
To my family, hope hearing this in good health
Forgive me, for not being there to be the father of the house
Daddy was inolved with lots of shit
And the truth is, it wasn't always like this
I used to be an innocent, lil' momma's boy
Hung around the wrong crowd, sided with the wrong boys
Got involved with the mega games, extortion and more
Did crime, fed time shit and never got caught, cause
DA's bought the supreme court couldn't touch me
I'm riding above the law but
Time passes and, people grow
And things change when that flow became smarter
Wiser and learning how to apply my strength
Gettin' power, earnin' strikes through my actions then
Money came easy, problem was how to spend it
Stacey Adams shoes, jewelry out the planet
Droppin' house money on cars, buildin' the money on cribs
But haunted by the ghosts of the things I did
[Outro: Kokane]
Before I go to my, final resting place
I will write a letter, they're coming for me
Why the hell I was even here
Going, alone
@exxodas
Song hits even harder now that he left
@peopleshernandez8040
Drop a tear to this one. Every line hits.
@butterbwoi1344
Still have my burnt copy of this mixtape. CLASSIC, Mobb Deep groomed a niggas swag coming up. Prodigy was great, damn........
@besfahari2133
dammmmmmn..... mip prodigy mobb in peace one love
@youngziggz2862
Rip best ever made me strong in hard times
@mokenfriendz7677
Rest easy Dun...
@elitetactics
damn this song is sick as hell i snoozed on this album
@dauntlessleodragon
this song give me tha chillz!!! he was prophetic wisdom
@acepaco818
kokane and p fire! rip p east to west connected
@jeromethomas5186
Free P ...P is Free 👑👑👑.
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