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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 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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Pretty Thug
Prodigy Lyrics
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I need a gangsta chick
I want the gangsta do it with my gangsta chick
Give me the gangsta chick
She Gβd up till that she call me
She like you ..that the long way
All night now Iβm on my day
Lane, they belong with them lane
Pump they belong to pump dude
Get yourself a bird I got me a line .
Pretty thug love on that ..the bunny
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
Pretty thug I got a pretty thug
Pretty thug yeah Iβm a pretty thug
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
Pretty thug I got a pretty thug
Pretty thug yeah Iβm a pretty thug
Yeah
Fly boy Iβm a rude boy, man
Iβm here far from
Do a thousand year from the dungeon
Iβm ..round when it come to thug
She donβt play when it come to me
I love all the stars above
We all we.. thatβs the destiny
Baby never be enough for too lie
Me baby declare the Alabama tight
If we doubt we be in love on the other side
Iβll beat it, she beat it and we never lie
God put us together only God can stop us
..all hands now we partners
Love that give my heart to you
Love me to pieces I give every part to you
Handsome gangsta look my face you got a dime
Gorgeous thug look my face and pretty eyes
I love baby girl gonna be trouble
And when they gone they gonna be ..handsome
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
Pretty thug I got a pretty thug
Pretty thug yeah Iβm a pretty thug
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
Pretty thug I got a pretty thug
Pretty thug yeah Iβm a pretty thug
Yeah
You can never back my homie I know that she loyal to me
She know that you knock that
You claim to be come on stop ..
I get the baddest women you want it..
I spit that real life tune itβs been game
Say what I mean, mean what I sya
If I tell that to come home that the best move without haste
Yes she crazy, my gangsta is my lady
She claiming she gonna say that p
Gangsta chick
I need a gangsta chick
I want the gangsta do it with my gangsta chick
Give me the gangsta chick
Gangsta chick
I need a gangsta chick
I want the gangsta do it with my gangsta chick
Give me the gangsta chick
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
Pretty thug I got a pretty thug
Pretty thug yeah Iβm a pretty thug
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
Pretty thug I got a pretty thug
Pretty thug yeah Iβm a pretty thug
Yeah
In Prodigy's song "Pretty Thug," the rapper showcases his affinity for tough, streetwise women. He wants a gangsta chick to share his lifestyle with and shows appreciation for his current one. Prodigy refers to his partner as "G'd up" and asserts that he loves her because she is a "pretty thug." While emphasizing how much he cherishes his significant other, Prodigy also talks about the kind of person he is and the lifestyle he leads. He identifies himself as a "fly boy," a "rude boy," and a "gorgeous thug," describing his rough exterior that complements his partner's own.
Prodigy's lyrics also display a sense of loyalty to his partner, asserting that she is faithful and worthy of his attention, unlike the other women who try to get his attention. He is also confident in their love, claiming that only God can stop them. Through his words, Prodigy paints a picture of a couple whose love is passionate and unbreakable. The song overall is a celebration of a relationship that is based on a bond over a rough life and experiences, as they build their lives together.
Interesting Facts:
Line by Line Meaning
Gangsta chick
Looking for a tough girl
I need a gangsta chick
Wanting and needing a tough girl
I want the gangsta do it with my gangsta chick
Desiring a partner who is also tough
Give me the gangsta chick
Requesting a tough girl
She Gβd up till that she call me
The girl is tough and calls the artist
She like you ..that the long way
She is sincere and committed to the relationship
All night now Iβm on my day
Spending time with his girl all day and night
She mine now forever and for always
The artist has committed to the girl for life
Lane, they belong with them lane
People should stay in their place or social class
Pump they belong to pump dude
Drugs should only be sold by drug dealers
Get yourself a bird I got me a line .
The singer has a reliable source for drugs
Pretty thug love on that ..the bunny
The artist is in love with his tough and attractive girl
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
The singer's girl is both attractive and tough
Yeah
General expression of agreement or acknowledgement
Fly boy Iβm a rude boy, man
The singer is confident and tough
Iβm here far from
The artist is away from his past and has grown
Do a thousand year from the dungeon
The artist has overcome difficulties and hardships
She donβt play when it come to me
The singer's girl is serious about their relationship
I love all the stars above
The singer is in love
We all we.. thatβs the destiny
The artist and his girl are meant to be
Baby never be enough for too lie
The artist's girl will always be special
Me baby declare the Alabama tight
The artist is committed and trustworthy
If we doubt we be in love on the other side
Even if there are doubts, they will still be in love
Iβll beat it, she beat it and we never lie
The relationship is strong and truthful
God put us together only God can stop us
The relationship is meant to be and unstoppable
..all hands now we partners
Together as partners
Love that give my heart to you
The singer gives his love fully to his girl
Love me to pieces I give every part to you
The artist is completely devoted to his girl
Handsome gangsta look my face you got a dime
The artist is handsome and also tough
Gorgeous thug look my face and pretty eyes
The singer's girl is both tough and attractive
I love baby girl gonna be trouble
The singer loves his girl even if she causes trouble
And when they gone they gonna be ..handsome
Even in death, the artist and his girl will be remembered as tough and good-looking
You can never back my homie I know that she loyal to me
Nobody can betray the artist's girl, as she is loyal
She know that you knock that
The artist's girl knows who is loyal and who is not
You claim to be come on stop ..
People who pretend to be tough are not respected
I get the baddest women you want it..
The artist can attract the toughest and most attractive women
I spit that real life tune itβs been game
The singer is honest about his past experiences
Say what I mean, mean what I sya
The singer is straightforward and truthful
If I tell that to come home that the best move without haste
The singer's girl trusts his judgment
Yes she crazy, my gangsta is my lady
The artist's girl is tough and strong-willed
She claiming she gonna say that p
The artist's girl is confident and determined
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
The singer's girl is both tough and attractive
Yeah
General expression of agreement or acknowledgement
Gangsta chick
Looking for a tough girl
I need a gangsta chick
Wanting and needing a tough girl
I want the gangsta do it with my gangsta chick
Desiring a partner who is also tough
Give me the gangsta chick
Requesting a tough girl
Pretty thug, my chick a pretty thug
The artist's girl is both tough and attractive
Pretty thug I got a pretty thug
The singer himself is both tough and attractive
Pretty thug yeah Iβm a pretty thug
The singer is confident in his toughness and attractiveness
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zayj718
This should have millions of view RIP the goat Prodigy
MackenzO
I consider prodigy the KING of New York.. REST WELL KING!! ππ½π―ππ½
MEDΔIO
2021 still bumpin this
sue boo
Str8 banga!! Love this song π₯πΊ
jlm
My best buddy I grew up with in Maryland past from cancer loved Prodigy.
fran linares
Rest in peace
King James Mayo
Rip P I love this track π₯π₯π₯ and the video Dope has Fuck Salute to P my favorite MC Ever Rest in Peace King
russell harcourt
man i got 2 say prodigy is sick as hell. hands down the reallest out there
Piotr Elo
Pierdolony sztos π
St.Chrizz 44
my fav was hnic 2, but everything he drop is real hip hop i agree