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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Smack My Bitch Up
Prodigy Lyrics
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Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
(Like this)
Smack my bitch up
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
(Like, like this)
(Like this)
(Like this)
Smack my bitch up
(Like this)
(Like this)
Smack my bitch up
(Like this)
(Like this)
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
Change my pitch up
Smack my bitch up
(Like this)
The controversial lyrics to Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up" have been the subject of much debate and outrage since the song was released in 1997. Some listeners saw the lyrics as promoting violence and misogyny towards women, while others argued that they were simply a playful, provocative expression of raw energy and rebellion.
Interpreting these lyrics requires understanding the context of the song and the cultural moment in which it was released. "Smack My Bitch Up" was a response to the rave and techno scenes of the 1990s, which were characterized by a frenzied, drug-fueled energy and a disregard for traditional social norms. The lyrics can be understood as a celebration of this anarchic spirit, urging the listener to embrace their most primal urges and desires without shame or hesitation.
At the same time, however, the lyrics also carry a darker, more disturbing message. By using the phrase "smack my bitch up," the song seems to condone violence against women and perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes. Some have argued that this language reinforces a culture of misogyny and contributes to the objectification and abuse of women.
Ultimately, the interpretation of these lyrics is a complex and contentious issue that reflects broader debates about the role of music and popular culture in shaping social attitudes and norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Change my pitch up
Modify my tone or manner to conceal my true intentions
Smack my bitch up
Commit an act of violence against a woman
Change my pitch up
Adjust my approach to avoid detection or suspicion
Smack my bitch up
Physically assault a woman for my own pleasure
Like this
Continuing with the same behavior and attitude
Smack my bitch up
Inflict pain and harm on a woman as a form of domination
Like this
Maintaining my destructive and violent behavior towards women
Like this
Continuing to act with disregard for the safety and well-being of others
Smack my bitch up
Showing no remorse or empathy for the harm caused to the woman
Like this
Persisting in the same harmful patterns and attitudes
Change my pitch up
Mask my true self to avoid accountability for my actions
Smack my bitch up
Reinforcing and perpetuating violence against women
Change my pitch up
Continuing to manipulate and deceive others to avoid consequences
Smack my bitch up
Glorifying and normalizing the harmful treatment of women
Like this
Remaining unrepentant and unaccountable for my actions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Liam Howlett, Cedric Ulmont Miller, Tim Randolph, Mike Smith, Keith Mathew Thornton
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@erinholz
My parents were huge fans of prodigy and didn’t feel like skipping this song so they told me the lyrics were “snap my picture” and I fucking believed them until I recently revisited this album
@kw271
And you will explain Lady GaGa videos to yours.
The cycle is complete.
@k.ohalloran8758
LOVE this so much, thanks!!
@trentbateman
Your parents are geniuses
@mEDIUMGap
And how to explain to a kid that a bitch is not an actual bitch
@mrbriceno3949
Hahahahahah i know what your daddy wanted to do
@zodiac909
No matter how much time passes, Prodigy remains timeless.
@Zoonjse
Almost 20 years, and im like wtf ? itcame out yesterday. This song is new, and forever reverent.
@scotty193
Motorhead remains timeless u Fart Knocker this is just exercise and a bit of a laugh.
@notyours5780
Thats the definition of timeless lol