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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Music Reach
Prodigy Lyrics
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One, two, three, four
The music reach, the music reach
The music reach, the music reach
One two, one two, one two three four
The music reach, the music reach, the music reach, the music reach
One, two, three, four
One, one, one, two, three, four
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
One, two, three, four (come on)
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout
Make me wanna shout (one, two, three, four)
The music reach, the music reach
The music reach, the music reach
The music reach, the music reach (one, two, three, four)
The music reach, the music reach, the music reach (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout (come on)
Make me wanna shout
The lyrics to Prodigy's "Music Reach" are relatively simple, consisting mainly of repetitive chanting and counting. The song begins with a basic counting pattern, "one, two, three, four," establishing a steady rhythm. From there, the lyrics move on to repeat the phrase "the music reach" over and over again, almost like a mantra. The song emphasizes the power of music to move people and make them want to shout and dance. The lyrics consist of only a few words, but their repetition and simplicity create a powerful effect - this is music that is meant to be felt, not analyzed.
At its core, "Music Reach" is a dance track, meant to be played in large, lively clubs to get people moving. The music is fast-paced and upbeat, with a driving bassline and energetic vocal samples. The lack of complex lyrics allows the listener to focus on the groove and rhythm of the track, letting the music itself become the main attraction. Overall, "Music Reach" is a celebration of the transformative power of music, and the way it can unite people and make them move together as one.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
Counting the beats for the music they're about to play
The music reach, the music reach
The power of the music is felt and heard
One two, one two, one two three four
The music is being counted in a rhythm
Make me wanna shout
The music is exciting and energizing
Come on
An invitation to feel the music and respond
Make me wanna shout (come on)
The music is compelling and contagious
The music reach, the music reach
The power of the music is felt and heard
Make me wanna shout (one, two, three, four)
The music is so good it makes me want to shout with joy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Liam Howlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@R3C0D
Am I the only teenager here? I only see people in their fourties going back to their youngness. TBH, thanks mom for bringing me up with this music
@joesoares3476
Nah man you're not on your own, I'm 17 and I've been banging this album since I was 10 lol I even have 2 of these albums!!! DON'T ask why hahahaha
@awesomebawss918
R3C0D im 16 and my dad got me into this xD
@samgub
i have it on cassette , cd and vinyl , whisper it, i'm 58 but love The Prodigy, saw them a few times first time in 92
@tailgeee
Im 21 now, discovered this album when i was 14; gheez it never gets old. purely timeless!
@Ratlovera_
R3C0D Nope, I'm 16 and my own love for old music and breakbeat broug me here.
@jackphilips9526
This surely has to be one of the greatest music recordings of all time.
@Happydays1875Manchester
Definitely mate my favourite prodigy tune it doesn't get any better than the early 90's prodigy & Njoi
@KirilVarbanov
One of the best Prodigy tunes. Essential, defining a whole new era. Awesome track. I want to wake up in the 90's again.
@Krokussify
who doesnt, m8 who doesnt