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 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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Three
Prodigy Lyrics
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I'm still crazy
not letting the bull shit faze me
I just been grinding lately
I'm Growing like a plant
Feeling like nothing can stop me
Cuz
I been going and glowing and growing and flowing and sowing the seeds
When I first did this
I was just a kid
I was 18 and So naive
But now I know what to do
Back then I needed Steve
Cuz really I ain't have a clue
Funny how I was blew cuz I ain't blow
But I had to stop myself
And build myself
Piece by piece like a puzzle
And now I see the bigger picture
Now pass me a pitcher
So I can give you this lemonade
Provided by life
Yeah
Yeah
It's just an intro to my head
Into to my feelings
Intro to what I be dealing with
Aye
Aye
It's just an intro to my head
Into to my feelings
Intro to what I be dealing with
Aye
Aye
As I reflect like a mirror
Things get clearer day by day
Can't be making mistakes
I'll just grind till I shine
Can't ignore the signs
I gotta go where I gotta go
Do what I gotta do
If you seen what I've done
Then you know that it's true
I was activated
Working on them goals that I created
Had a mindset of a champion
Just didn't wanna give up
Cuz up is where I'm going
Aye
It's just an intro to my head
Into to my feelings
Intro to what I be dealing with
Aye
Aye
It's just an intro to my head
Into to my feelings
Intro to what I be dealing with
Aye
Aye
The lyrics to Prodigy's song "Three" reflect the artist's introspective thoughts on his journey to success. The song's title "Three" may represent the past, present, and future or perhaps the mind, body, and soul. Prodigy starts the song by acknowledging that he is still "crazy" but not letting the "bull shit faze" him. He has been grinding hard, feeling unstoppable and growing like a plant. He talks about sowing the seeds that fulfill his needs and the process of putting himself back together piece by piece like a puzzle.
Prodigy expresses gratitude for the lessons he has learned along the way, acknowledging that he was naive as a kid and needed guidance to figure things out. He reflects on his past mistakes and how they have helped shape his present mindset of a champion, never giving up and always striving to reach higher. He recognizes that as he continues to reflect and work on himself, things become clearer each day.
In summary, the song "Three" is Prodigy's personal reflection on his journey to success, acknowledging the hardships, lessons learned, and growth as an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Well to start this off
I'm going to begin by telling you about my journey
I'm still crazy
I'm still intense about achieving my goals
not letting the bull shit faze me
I don't care about obstacles, I won't let them affect me
I just been grinding lately
I have been working very hard lately
I'm Growing like a plant
I'm evolving and developing like a growing plant
Feeling like nothing can stop me
I'm confident and unstoppable
Cuz
Because
I been going and glowing and growing and flowing and sowing the seeds
I have been continuously improving and working to reach my goals
That fulfill my needs
That meet my personal requirements
When I first did this
When I started on this journey
I was just a kid
I was very young and inexperienced
I was 18 and So naive
I lacked knowledge and experience
But now I know what to do
Now I have a clear understanding of what I need to do
Back then I needed Steve
I needed guidance and support back then
Cuz really I ain't have a clue
I was clueless and uncertain
Funny how I was blew cuz I ain't blow
It's ironic how I was unsuccessful before I actually became successful
But I had to stop myself
I had to pause and take control of myself
And build myself
I had to improve myself
Piece by piece like a puzzle
Slowly and carefully, like assembling a puzzle
And now I see the bigger picture
Now, I have a better understanding and vision of my goals
Now pass me a pitcher
Give me a container so I can share with you
So I can give you this lemonade
So I can share my life experiences with you
Provided by life
Thanks to my life experiences
Yeah
Yes
As I reflect like a mirror
As I look back on my life
Things get clearer day by day
I gain more clarity every day
Can't be making mistakes
I cannot afford to make mistakes
I'll just grind till I shine
I'll work hard until I succeed
Can't ignore the signs
I must pay attention to important indications
I gotta go where I gotta go
I know where I need to go
Do what I gotta do
I'll do whatever it takes
If you seen what I've done
If you witnessed my accomplishments
Then you know that it's true
Then you know that I can do it
I was activated
I was motivated and energized
Working on them goals that I created
Working on the goals I set for myself
Had a mindset of a champion
I had a mentality for success
Just didn't wanna give up
I refused to give up
Cuz up is where I'm going
Because I'm headed for the top
Aye
Yes
It's just an intro to my head
This is just an introduction to my thoughts and experiences
Into to my feelings
An introduction to my emotions
Intro to what I be dealing with
An introduction to the challenges I face
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Written by: Marc Porter
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Stevie S Knixx
I played this song to death when this album came out. Rest in peace prodigy #classic
Eklipz3
Facts I still remember the day I first heard it. Rainy day on.my way to school.
Robert Haywood
Summer nights NYC
A Da G
Sound like spartan shit at the beginning
Jamin T. Jaddua
You ?? I thought I was the only one
RichRay Films by DJ Sharp Beats
I was cased up when this came out 20 years ago... out on bail and on my way to prison facing cases in Jersey, NY and PA. I was young and didn't GAF about much back then... These songs got me thru the hard times I was facing. π₯πͺπΎπ
RIP ProdigyππΏ
dropagemonem
this album has its unique atmosphere thats not even present on another mobb album.
Michael Parker
This album is top 10 hip hop album of all time no doubt
MegaMoegreen
Yeah thatβs why I got the actual cd in my car. Fav prodigy project by far..
Jayepizzle NyC
Two copies one for the car and one sealed