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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The Poison
Prodigy Lyrics
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Oh, fuck's sake, trying to write this fucking tune, man.
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah! Yeah! Boom! Yeah! Yeah! Bah!
I got the poison. I got the poison.
Boom! Bah!
Boom! Bah!
Boom! Bah!
Yeah!
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pressure the pressure.
Yeah! Boom! Bah!
Boom! Bah!
Boom! Bah!
Boom! Bah!
The pressure, I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating,
rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
Yeah!
I got the poison, I got the poison
Boom! Bah!
Boom! Bah!
Boom! Bah!
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the poison, I got the poison, I got
the poison.
Boom! Bah!
Yeah!
Boom! Bah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
The lyrics of Prodigy's song "Poison" are repetitive but powerful. The song starts with an interruption of someone calling for Liam, who is probably Liam Howlett, the producer of the song, while he is trying to write the tune. Then the song kicks in with a series of "yeah" and "boom" that build up anticipation for the coming lyrics. The main part of the lyrics consists of two lines repeated several times: "I got the poison. I got the remedy. I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy." The repeated "boom" and "bah" add intensity to the rhythm of the song.
The lyrics seem to convey a sense of power, control, and confidence. The singer claims to have both the poison and the remedy, which can be interpreted as having the ability to harm or heal. The pulsating, rhythmical remedy suggests a potent and effective cure. The pressure mentioned in the lyrics adds another layer of intensity to the song. Overall, the lyrics of "Poison" are simple but effective, conveying a sense of dominance and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, yea, hold a sec. Liam there's someone on the phone for you.
The artist is annoyed by the interruption of someone calling for another person during the process of creating this song.
Oh, fuck's sake, trying to write this fucking tune, man.
The artist expresses frustration at the difficulty of creating this particular piece of music.
I got the poison. I got the poison.
The artist boasts about having something dangerous and powerful, possibly referring to their own music or their ability to create music that has a strong impact on the listener.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
The artist believes that their music has the power to intoxicate and heal simultaneously, providing a mesmerizing and rhythmic experience to its listeners.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pressure the pressure.
The artist sings about the pressure they face as a musician and how their music is both a poison and a remedy to that pressure.
The pressure, I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
The pressure is causing the artist to lean into their music even more, further emphasizing the impact it has on them as both a poison and a remedy.
I got the poison, I got the poison.
The artist reaffirms their initial statement, signaling that they still have the power and strength of their music.
I got the poison I got the remedy, I got the pulsating, rhythmical remedy.
As before, the artist expresses the belief that their music has both the power to intoxicate and heal at the same time.
I got the poison, I got the poison, I got the poison.
The artist repeats their earlier claims, again drawing attention to the power and strength of their music.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC.
Written by: H. PALMER, L. HOWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@patansy3455
Been listening to Prodigy since 1994. When I was 12. Still listening at 41.
@davinsmith6929
16 still listening till 51 son
@davidorganism6064
I was 14, now I’m 39, still raving. Best thing in my life.
@stevelumby8260
Me too and im 61
@SkipToMyLou_
12 , 37 ;)
@bangablebang
11, 36 :)
@tommisinivaara5167
Also 39 here, was dancing to this yesterday at the grocers. There might not be many raves because of this corona thing, but I'm dancing more than ever. And many ppl seem to be uplifted, at least they get their mind off viruses for a while. Dancing to Prodigy is a rhythmical remedy to fear.
@goone9722
I was 3 😂 but yes banging track
@dutch__mermaid602
Even in 100 years this will still sound just as fresh.
@dusandragovic09srb
What a nick you have :D ahaha <3