1) rapper from Mobb Deep
2) group fronted by Todd Duane and Lale Larsen
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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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Return of the Mac
Prodigy Lyrics
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Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
Nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, this shit don't end
And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again
Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
I'm on my New York shit
Mobb Deep, nigga, Queens, New York shit
Orange box cutter, that New York shit
Guzzled the whole bottle, that's a New York sip
My baby mom's from Brooklyn, my New York bitch
Got that coke on Broadway, that New York flip
Hoes down South love my New York accent
And cheat on their man for some New York dick
Niggas get mad, I pop in the clip
And pop for they symbol on they New York fit
With a rusty gun but the shit still spit
Rubber bands on the handle, the New York grip
And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again
Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
Nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, this shit don't end
And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again
Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
Nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, this shit never ends
Get on my New York shit
And show these mo'fuckers what New York is
Twelve homicides in a New York minute
Take a trip up top for a New York visit
NYPD, New York Pricks and Dicks
Heard ya workin' with the D's, you a New York snitch
I'm tryin'a make a hundred mil' that's New York rich
Back and forth to Philly with these New York bricks
Niggas get jealous over New York quick
Ay hoe, wanna know, who the New York kid?
With the New York plates, on the bulletproof truck
Better chill or get killed by a New Yorker
And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again
Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
Nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, this shit don't end
And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again
Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
Nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, this shit never ends
Ain't nothin', ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
Nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, this shit don't end
(Ain't nothin', ain't nothin')
Let these niggas have it, son
(Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10)
Alchemist, man
You'll know what it is, man
Gonna check this, let's do it
Ya all, since back then, we return with the Mac 10
"Return of the Mac" was a hit song by Prodigy, a member of the rap duo Mobb Deep, released in 2007. The song opens with a message to Prodigy's friends in jail, letting them know they're on his mind and he's carrying a huge arsenal while they're separated from their weapons by prison rules. The chorus repeats the idea that nothing can separate them from their guns, listing the incredible variety of firearms they possess. Prodigy paints a picture of himself as a New Yorker, describing everything from his love for Mobb Deep to the way he drinks ("guzzled the whole bottle"). He shares details about his relationships with Brooklyn women and a drug operation he runs on Broadway, before returning to the theme of his power via his guns. He talks about how easily he elevates his status through fear-inducing acts like shooting at people in New York hats. In this way, he makes himself the singer, and the song shows how his sense of himself as the most powerful, with access to everything possible, keeps him in charge.
Line by Line Meaning
And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again
My friends who are currently in prison and I are experiencing a similar situation once again
Ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
We have easy access to firearms, specifically the Mac 10, which is widely available to us
I got eleven Mac 11's, thirty eight 38's
I have a large stockpile of firearms, including eleven Mac 11s and thirty-eight 38s
Nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, this shit don't end
I also possess nine 9s and ten additional Mac 10s, my collection appears to be never-ending
I'm on my New York shit
I am fully embracing my identity as a New Yorker
Mobb Deep, nigga, Queens, New York shit
I am inspired by and represent the Mobb Deep music group and the Queens borough of New York City
Orange box cutter, that New York shit
I utilize a box cutter, which is commonly associated with violent crimes in New York City
Guzzled the whole bottle, that's a New York sip
I consumed an entire bottle of alcohol at once, indicative of the excessive lifestyle often attributed to New Yorkers
My baby mom's from Brooklyn, my New York bitch
The mother of my child is from Brooklyn and I refer to her as my 'New York' woman
Got that coke on Broadway, that New York flip
I have access to cocaine that is being dealt on Broadway, representing the drug culture in New York City
Hoes down South love my New York accent
Women in the Southern United States are attracted to my accent, which I attribute to my New York origins
And cheat on their man for some New York dick
These women are willing to be unfaithful to their partners in order to be involved with someone from New York
Niggas get mad, I pop in the clip
When individuals become angry with me, I am quick to pull out my gun and load it with ammunition
And pop for they symbol on they New York fit
I may shoot someone for disrespecting or defacing an item of clothing that represents New York City
With a rusty gun but the shit still spit
Even with old and unreliable firearms, I am still capable of causing harm and using them if necessary
Rubber bands on the handle, the New York grip
I utilize rubber bands to maintain a better grip on the handle of the gun, referencing the improvisation and resourcefulness commonly found in New York City
Get on my New York shit
I am fully embracing my identity and cultural connection to New York City
And show these mo'fuckers what New York is
I plan to demonstrate the toughness and fearlessness that is often associated with individuals from New York City
Twelve homicides in a New York minute
It is possible to commit twelve murders in a short period of time in New York City due to the prevalence of violence and crime
Take a trip up top for a New York visit
I suggest that individuals visit New York City to experience its unique culture and attitude for themselves
NYPD, New York Pricks and Dicks
I express my dislike and disrespect for the New York City Police Department by calling them insulting names
Heard ya workin' with the D's, you a New York snitch
I accuse someone of being a snitch and working with law enforcement in New York City
I'm tryin'a make a hundred mil' that's New York rich
I aspire to accumulate one hundred million dollars in wealth, referencing the affluence and opulence of New York City
Back and forth to Philly with these New York bricks
I am involved in drug trafficking between New York City and Philadelphia, using bricks of illegal substances as a unit of measurement
Niggas get jealous over New York quick
Individuals become envious and covetous of the lifestyle and opportunities available in New York City, leading to conflict
Ay hoe, wanna know, who the New York kid?
I demand respect and recognition for my origins and identity as a New Yorker
With the New York plates, on the bulletproof truck
I own a bulletproof vehicle with New York license plates, asserting my cultural identity and pride in my city
Better chill or get killed by a New Yorker
It is best to exercise caution and not provoke or anger a person from New York City, as they may resort to violence and have easy access to firearms
Ain't nothin', ain't nothin' separatin' us from a Mac 10
There is no obstacle or barrier that prevents us from acquiring and using Mac 10 firearms
Let these niggas have it, son
I suggest that we take violent action against our enemies or those who pose a threat to us
Alchemist, man
I acknowledge the music producer Alchemist, who worked on the production of this song
You'll know what it is, man
Listeners will understand and recognize the gritty and aggressive nature of this song and its references to New York City culture
Gonna check this, let's do it
Let's listen to and appreciate this song and its lyrics, which are representative of the intensity and attitude found in New York City culture
Writer(s): Alan Maman, Albert Johnson
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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 🔥,dope song
@franksfree4987
Rip prodigy wit these vids its like he never left 💯
@tonyjohnson5047
Rakim,nas,prodigy my favorite real mc’s and oh AZ, and kool G. I still can’t 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 ❤
@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