1) rapper from Mobb Deep
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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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One Man Army
Prodigy Lyrics
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Dog of the reservoir
Causing friction
The lyrics to "One Man Army" by Tom Morello featuring Prodigy are a representation of power and control. The opening line, "Taste the back of my crystal fist," signals that the singer has a weapon that is both strong and polished. The following line, "Dog of the reservoir," suggests that there is a struggle for power, and that the singer is trying to assert themselves as the alpha. The final line, "Causing friction," points to the fact that the singer is willing to be confrontational in order to gain control.
In addition, the song's title, "One Man Army," suggests that the singer is a force to be reckoned with, even on their own. The lyrics suggest that they are confident in their own abilities, and are willing to take on anyone who might try to challenge them. This song is also notable for the unique blend of Tom Morello's guitar-playing with Prodigy's aggressive rapping, creating a powerful and intense sound that perfectly fits the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Taste the back of my crystal fist
Experience the power and strength of my resolve and determination.
Dog of the reservoir
Referring to someone as a lowly dog, grovelling for scraps in the barren wasteland.
Causing friction
Creating tension and conflict, an intentional act of rebellion and stirring up challenges for the establishment.
I am the one man army
I stand alone in my cause, taking on everything and everyone with my unwavering strength.
I am the cold steel infantry
I am a hardened soldier, unyielding and unbeatable in my resolve, marching forward against all opposition.
I am the armored cavalry
I am a powerful and unstoppable force, who will ride through any obstacle and overcome it.
I am the war horse
I am the embodiment of strength and power, with a single-minded goal and the drive to see it through to the end.
I am the one man army
I am a one-person army, ready and able to fight with all I have, no matter the cost or challenge.
I am the God of War
I am an unstoppable force of nature, the harbinger of destruction and chaos, and I will stop at nothing to achieve my goals.
I am the one man army
I am a singular force unto myself, a warrior of great strength and power who will stand tall against all who oppose me.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Keith Palmer, Liam Paul Paris Howlett, Thomas B Morello, Keith Andrew Palmer
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