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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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Trials of Love Mz. Bars)
Prodigy Lyrics

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(Prodigy)
Yo.
Come here darlin, have a seat, we need to speak
Look straight in my eyes, tell me what you see?
Is it that same nigga that you fell for from the door
Ain′t I that same nigga we was both on the train goin hard
And then your shit surfaced
Takin the phone in the bathroom, whisperin wit your girlfriends

Try to play me on some jerk shit
Numbers underneath the sole of your lady Timb's
... oohh shit!

(B.K.)
Kid, I kept it tight for you
Turned nigga′s down, didn't go out all them nights for you
And I ain't even that type′a bitch
I heard about Jones Beach and Luke′s Freak Fest
Nevertheless I still put my faith in you
You was my dog, so I stayed faithful
But I'll be god damned if I be some nigga dumb bitch
It′s fucked up it gotta go down like this...

(Chorus:)
(P) Yo, have you ever had a bitch that'll pop guns for you?
(B) Type of nigga you′ll do anything he ask to?
(P) Snake bitch turn around and backstab you?
(B) Crab nigga found out he fucked around too?
(P) Threw her cash, threw in the smash, that's boo
(P) Rockin your 4 wheel drive and tattoo
(B) Talk sweet thinkin that he rockin you to sleep?
(B) Who me? Fall for that bullshit, you got it twist

(Prodigy)
You was once my bunny, now you want to act funny
I′m that same nigga from the first day who dress bummy
Same grimy style nigga, I'm still hungry
I never lost my thirst for takin that money
I never lost my lust for chicks lovely
You met me on those terms, so that's how I′m runnin
I still walk up in the crib 5 in the mornin
... and still count my cash before I crash
What you thought, you had a dunny? I ain′t the one honey
You skim 20's out of my stacks of Benny′s
You done found yourself a street life love, to death do us
Remember that shit, now everything's ass-backwards
We was more like Mickie and Mallory
You fouled out on me; found another man math in your belly bag, damn!
I wish you luck though, you sneaky bum hoe
Catch you on the corner while I pass in my truck though

(B.K.)
Yeah aight
First of all Fuck You, and everything you own nigga
You got a lotta nerve, nigga
I should throw a brick thrrough your shit, fuck your whips
It ain′t about that, it's about you givin out my dick
Or so it seems, I can only call it how I see it
Got hoes callin the crib, hangin up not speakin
Come on, what type of shit is that?
What, I′m sposed to sit back, stay up all night for you to get back?
Like the world revolves around P
So while you strolled in at 5 I was comin in at 3 3: 30
Niggas wanna play dirty
Fuck it, that's how you wanna rock let's get dirty
Yeah, condom wrappers in the back of the Azure
Talkin bout you let your mans get off, your G ain′t strong
I′m gone, you ain't worth the tears
You lost the best thing you ever had in your life, a waste of my years

(Chorus)

(BREAKDOWN)

I might give out, but I′ll neeeeeeeeever give iiinn.
We might as well, be friends, yes we have...

Overall Meaning

The song "Trials of Love" by Prodigy ft. Mz. Bars is a rap duet that explores the complex dynamic of a broken relationship. The two rappers take turns describing their versions of events that led to the end of the relationship. Prodigy starts the song by asking the female partner to tell him what she sees when she looks at him. He then accuses her of cheating on him and trying to play him. Mz. Bars, on the other hand, claims that she was faithful to him and sacrificed a lot for him. She also accuses him of giving out her number and sleeping with other women. Prodigy responds by saying that he is still the same hustler he was when they met and that he never lost his hunger for money and chicks. He tells her that she found herself a new man who does math, and wishes her luck.

The song's chorus is a series of questions and statements that reflect the disillusionment and betrayal felt by both parties. Prodigy asks if the female partner ever had a real connection with him and accuses her of being a "snake bitch" who turned on him. Mz. Bars responds by saying that she fell for his charm and thought he was someone she could trust; however, she realized too late that he had other intentions. Both rappers reflect on the negative aspects of the relationship, including infidelity, manipulation, and deception.

Overall, "Trials of Love" is a bleak representation of a failed relationship. The song's lyrics highlight the challenges of maintaining a healthy and honest relationship, and the consequences of deception and betrayal. The two rappers give their perspectives on the situation, painting a picture of two people who were once in love but ultimately could not overcome their differences.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo.
Starting the conversation with a simple greeting.

Come here darlin, have a seat, we need to speak
Asking the woman to sit down for an important conversation.

Look straight in my eyes, tell me what you see?
Asking the woman to be honest and direct in their conversation.

Is it that same nigga that you fell for from the door
Asking if the woman still loves him for who he truly is.

Ain′t I that same nigga we was both on the train goin hard
Reminding the woman of the early days of their relationship and how hard they worked together to make it work.

And then your shit surfaced
Pointing out that the woman started acting differently and hiding things from him.

Takin the phone in the bathroom, whisperin wit your girlfriends
Accusing the woman of talking to her friends secretly and behind his back.

Try to play me on some jerk shit
Accusing the woman of trying to trick him and take advantage of his love for her.

Numbers underneath the sole of your lady Timb's
Revealing that the woman was hiding numbers in her shoes, implying that she was cheating on him.

Kid, I kept it tight for you
The woman recounts how she was faithful and loyal to him.

Turned nigga′s down, didn't go out all them nights for you
Saying how she sacrificed a lot to be with him and stay loyal.

And I ain't even that type′a bitch
Pointing out that she didn't even have to go out of her way to be loyal, that it was just natural for her.

I heard about Jones Beach and Luke′s Freak Fest
Admitting that she heard rumors and gossip about him and other women.

Nevertheless I still put my faith in you
Despite the rumors and gossip, the woman still trusted him and stayed loyal.

You was my dog, so I stayed faithful
Emphasizing how she stayed loyal and true to him because he was her partner and best friend.

But I'll be god damned if I be some nigga dumb bitch
Saying that she won't be a fool and let him take advantage of her loyalty and love.

It′s fucked up it gotta go down like this...
Revealing how hurt and sad she is that their relationship is falling apart.

(Chorus:)
Starting the chorus of the song.

(P) Yo, have you ever had a bitch that'll pop guns for you?
Asking if the woman would truly protect him and be loyal to him in dangerous situations.

(B) Type of nigga you′ll do anything he ask to?
Asking if he's truly worth sacrificing everything for.

(P) Snake bitch turn around and backstab you?
Asking if the woman would ever turn on him and hurt him in the end.

(B) Crab nigga found out he fucked around too?
Asking if he understands the consequences of his actions and if karma will come back to haunt him.

(P) Threw her cash, threw in the smash, that's boo
Saying that he gave her money and had sex with her, but it meant nothing to him.

(P) Rockin your 4 wheel drive and tattoo
Pointing out that he's still living his life and enjoying his material possessions.

(B) Talk sweet thinkin that he rockin you to sleep?
Pointing out that the woman was being sweet-talked and was being lied to and manipulated.

(B) Who me? Fall for that bullshit, you got it twist
The woman denies that she was fooled and manipulated, saying that he's the one who has it wrong.

You was once my bunny, now you want to act funny
Pointing out how the woman has changed and is acting strange and distant.

I′m that same nigga from the first day who dress bummy
Reminding the woman that he's still the same person he was when they first met.

Same grimy style nigga, I'm still hungry
Saying that he's still ambitious and driven to succeed.

I never lost my thirst for takin that money
Saying that his desire for money and success hasn't changed.

I never lost my lust for chicks lovely
Saying that his desire for beautiful women hasn't changed either.

You met me on those terms, so that's how I′m runnin
Saying that the woman knew what she was getting into when they first started dating.

I still walk up in the crib 5 in the mornin
Pointing out that he still has the freedom to come and go as he pleases.

... and still count my cash before I crash
Saying that he's always focused on his money and success, even before he sleeps.

What you thought, you had a dunny? I ain′t the one honey
Saying that the woman is mistaken if she thinks she has control over him or that he's an easy target.

You skim 20's out of my stacks of Benny′s
Accusing the woman of stealing money from him.

You done found yourself a street life love, to death do us
Saying that the woman has found someone else who lives the dangerous street life, and they will stick together to the end.

Remember that shit, now everything's ass-backwards
Saying that everything has changed and turned upside down since the woman started acting differently.

We was more like Mickie and Mallory
Referencing a couple from a famous movie who were also violent and dangerous criminals.

You fouled out on me; found another man math in your belly bag, damn!
Saying that the woman has given up on their relationship and has found someone else, even carrying his child.

I wish you luck though, you sneaky bum hoe
Wishing the woman good luck, but also insulting her for being sneaky and untrustworthy.

Catch you on the corner while I pass in my truck though
Saying that if he sees her on the street, he will ignore her and drive away.

(B.K.)
Switching to the woman's perspective.

Yeah aight
Sarcastic response to what the man just said.

First of all Fuck You, and everything you own nigga
Insulting the man and saying she doesn't want anything to do with him or his possessions.

You got a lotta nerve, nigga
Accusing the man of being arrogant and entitled.

I should throw a brick thrrough your shit, fuck your whips
Saying that she is so angry that she wants to destroy his cars and other possessions.

It ain′t about that, it's about you givin out my dick
Saying that she is hurt and angry that he cheated on her and slept with other women.

Or so it seems, I can only call it how I see it
Admitting that she isn't sure if he really cheated or not, but she can only react based on what she knows and feels.

Got hoes callin the crib, hangin up not speakin
Accusing the man of having multiple other women calling him and hanging up when she answers.

Come on, what type of shit is that?
Asking what kind of behavior that is, and why he would do that to her.

What, I′m sposed to sit back, stay up all night for you to get back?
Saying that she is expected to wait for him all night while he's out cheating and lying.

Like the world revolves around P
Saying that the man is selfish and thinks that everything revolves around him.

So while you strolled in at 5 I was comin in at 3 3: 30
Saying that she was staying out late too, perhaps to retaliate, or just because she wanted to have some fun as well.

Niggas wanna play dirty
Saying that she understands that their relationship has gotten ugly and competitive.

Fuck it, that's how you wanna rock let's get dirty
Saying that she is ready to fight back and take revenge on the man.

Yeah, condom wrappers in the back of the Azure
Accusing the man of having sex with other women in his car and leaving the evidence behind.

Talkin bout you let your mans get off, your G ain′t strong
Accusing the man of being weak and letting his friends take advantage of him and his relationship.

I′m gone, you ain't worth the tears
Saying that she's done with the man and won't waste any more time or emotion on him.

You lost the best thing you ever had in your life, a waste of my years
Saying that the man will regret losing her and that she wasted too much time and energy on him.

(Chorus)
Repeating the chorus of the song.

(BREAKDOWN)
Going into a musical breakdown.

I might give out, but I′ll neeeeeeeeever give iiinn.
Saying that she might get tired or worn out, but she will never give up or surrender.

We might as well, be friends, yes we have...
Saying that they might as well be friends since their relationship has fallen apart, and there's nothing left to fight over.

Writer(s): Lou Bond, Albert Johnson, Alan Maman, John Herbert Jr. Harris

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