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 duoβs 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 Centβs 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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New York Shit
Prodigy Lyrics
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The Bronx, New York new York, New York
Staten Island, New York
Long Island, New York yonkers, New York
Yeah, get it right niggas
We live and die this shit
All I got is my niggas, my family dunn
For my doggies my loyalty is crazy
My heart'll turn cold
Cause they would do the same for me
All I know is this Mobb shit
Me and my comrades runnin' through
The states sound bombing
Every ghetto, every hood, every project
Every slum what what, any two, any one
You don't like me
Step up front or hold your tongue
Cause I don't play those games I'll burn ya
Your wife wanna stare nigga, so we fucked her
She love it when I spit on her
When I fuck her ain't not'in sweet
Ain't no'tin change wit' P
Except now I got more places to lay my hat
I break my back for my clique
Go 'head and try that shit
You'll be a hurt nigga the
Day you try that shit brooklyn, New York
Queens, New York the Bronx, New York
New York, New York staten Island, New York
Long Island, New York yonkers, New York
Yeah, get it right niggas
We live and die this shit
The lyrics to Prodigy feat. Illa Ghee's song New York New York represent the respect and loyalty that the rappers have for their city, starting with the different boroughs and surrounding areas of New York. The song serves as an ode to their hometown and its people, with the rappers emphasizing their belief in living and dying for their community. They see themselves as soldiers fighting for survival within their city, where only the strongest survive.
The second half of the song focuses on their values of loyalty and brotherhood, which are rooted in their upbringing and street culture. The rappers attest to the importance of their crew, where they find a sense of belonging and purpose. They see themselves as a family, who will do anything to protect and fight for each other, even if it means turning their back on emotions and vulnerability. The lyrics showcase the harsh reality of growing up in New York City and the necessity to be tough in order to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Brooklyn, New York queens, New York
We represent Brooklyn and Queens, two boroughs of New York City.
The Bronx, New York new York, New York
We also represent the Bronx, another borough of New York City where hip hop originated. Overall, our city is New York and we're proud of it.
Staten Island, New York
We can also claim Staten Island as a part of our city.
Long Island, New York yonkers, New York
We're not just limited to the five boroughs, Long Island and Yonkers are also a part of our territory.
Yeah, get it right niggas
We're letting everyone know that these are our stomping grounds and we don't take kindly to others trying to claim our city.
We live and die this shit
Our loyalty to our city and crew is unwavering and we're willing to go to extreme measures to protect it.
All I got is my niggas, my family dunn
Our friends and crew are like family to us and we'll always put them first.
All I live for is them, I die too dunn
If it came down to it, we'd be willing to lay down our lives for our comrades.
For my doggies my loyalty is crazy
We're fiercely loyal to our friends and will always have their backs, no matter what.
My heart'll turn cold
If anyone threatens our crew or our city, we'll become ruthless and unemotional in order to protect it.
Cause they would do the same for me
Our friends have proven time and time again that they would do anything for us, and we would do the same for them.
All I know is this Mobb shit
We live and breathe the 'Mobb' lifestyle, which involves loyalty to our friends and protecting our city at all costs.
Me and my comrades runnin' through
We're constantly on the move, patrolling our territory and making sure everything is in order.
The states sound bombing
We're not just confined to our own city, we're making our presence known throughout the entire country.
Every ghetto, every hood, every project
We're not afraid to venture into any neighborhood, no matter how dangerous, in order to maintain our dominance.
Every slum what what, any two, any one
We don't discriminate based on the area, we're willing to go anywhere to protect our city.
You don't like me
If anyone has a problem with us, they're not going to get far trying to confront us.
Step up front or hold your tongue
If someone wants to start trouble, they better be ready to face the consequences or else they should keep quiet.
Cause I don't play those games I'll burn ya
We're not afraid of physical confrontation and will fight back if threatened.
Your wife wanna stare nigga, so we fucked her
We're not just tough guys, we're also not above taking advantage of our reputation to get what we want, including sleeping with other men's wives.
She love it when I spit on her
We're not just having sex, we're also humiliating our 'enemies' through these actions.
When I fuck her ain't not'in sweet
We're not just doing this for pleasure, we're also making a statement by 'taking' another man's woman.
Ain't no'tin change wit' P
Despite our actions, we're still the same people we've always been.
Except now I got more places to lay my hat
Our reputation has taken us far and we're not afraid to show off our wealth and success.
I break my back for my clique
We're not just all talk, we've worked hard to maintain our reputation and status.
Go 'head and try that shit
Anyone who doubts our abilities is welcome to test us and see what happens.
You'll be a hurt nigga the day you try that shit brooklyn, New York
Those who dare to challenge us will face dire consequences, especially in our home turf of Brooklyn.
Queens, New York the Bronx, New York new York, New York
These are the other boroughs we represent, in addition to Staten Island, Long Island, and Yonkers.
Staten Island, New York long island, New York yonkers, New York
We're not limited to just one area, we have influence throughout the entire city, including these locations.
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@rahmellodynasty
Only 16k views huh, smh.......P
@jordanolafson80
Rest In Power Prodigy aka Bandana P
@lolzorsPwnage
What an beat by alchemist π₯,dope song
@franksfree4987
Rip prodigy wit these vids its like he never left π―
@tonyjohnson5047
Rakim,nas,prodigy my favorite real mcβs and oh AZ, and kool G. I still canβt believe don p a.k.a bumpy Johnson is not wit us no more. I remember when the infamous came out me and my man vailed up a ounce of coke hard to that man I love those cold 90s days
@humbleguy3963
2pac and Prodigy β€
@bow2augusto
this was like the most amazing first video off that mixtape. probably one of the first prodigy things ive ever watched and heard. i've been a fan for life since.. RIP P. I regret not going to see you at that Blues spot before you died
@sunnybeachwalks4k2022
Classic!!! RIP Prodigy
@spciypapi2089
This shit hard. I appreciate the bars word life. P lives on. Non mumble rap no wack shit