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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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What's Poppin DuNN
Prodigy Lyrics
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Nuttin but that cash on the bed
It's nuttin but that food, that bread
Nuttin but my gun on your head
Smoke game Cambodian, doly in the Benz
Turnin up the sounds of 2006
This the future of rap
So you can be ahead of the game
And impress your friends
Bumpy Johnson and Dutch Schultz
We blowin up hoods
This is theme music my nig, you wake up to it
Get dressed
Throw on your gun and Jacob to it
Ladies throw on they pumps and makeup to it
You can grill all you want
But when that light turn green
I'mma go from 0 to 60
In like 39, my thun told me shine baby shine
So I get it like I'm out of my mind
Man I did that already, I'm ahead of my time
I'm on some new shit now
If it ain't money I ain't budgin
Cause my hammer do the buckin
Blam over dumb shit
I gotta move right niggas want
It with the kid
You can't touch me boy my roots is too thick
And run deep in the dirt
I'll give you the business
Well my crib say "Welcome" on the mat
So you can lay in the bushes
'til your feet drenched
But you gon' have a hard time tryin
To find which one I'm in
And which state I'm in
P the fuckin rocket man
Don't matter it's the hot shit
For that moment
P shit is timeless, he keep goin
A-A-A-A-Al-Al-Al-Alchemist
"You better check the files" echoes
"Mixed with the A-L-C"
The lyrics to Prodigy's song "What's Poppin DuNN" portray a certain image of wealth, power, and dominance. The rapper emphasizes his affinity for all things new and luxurious, mentioning "brand new shit" and "cash on the bed." He also mentions his gun, symbolizing his authority and control over others. The lyrics paint a picture of a lavish lifestyle, with references to expensive cars, designer jewelry, and women getting dressed up to impress. Prodigy presents himself as ahead of the game, constantly moving forward and staying ahead of his peers. He mentions influential figures in organized crime, Bumpy Johnson and Dutch Schultz, suggesting a connection to their ways of operating and causing chaos. Overall, the lyrics project an image of a confident and assertive persona, someone who is unapologetic about their pursuit of success and unafraid to assert their dominance.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuttin but that brand new shit
Only the latest and freshest things
Nuttin but that cash on the bed
Nothing but money stacked on the bed
It's nuttin but that food, that bread
It's nothing but food and money
Nuttin but my gun on your head
Nothing but a gun pointed at your head
Smoke game Cambodian, doly in the Benz
Smoking the best Cambodian marijuana, chilling in the Mercedes-Benz
Turnin up the sounds of 2006
Playing the music that represents the year 2006
This the future of rap
This song represents the future of rap music
I'll give you a glimpse of this
I'll show you a preview of this
So you can be ahead of the game
So you can be ahead of everyone else
And impress your friends
And make your friends admire you
Bumpy Johnson and Dutch Schultz
Referring to notable historical figures in organized crime
We blowin up hoods
We are making a name and gaining success in various neighborhoods
This is theme music my nig, you wake up to it
This song is like the anthem that wakes you up and motivates you
Get dressed
Put on your clothes
Throw on your gun and Jacob to it
Put on your gun and expensive jewelry by Jacob & Co.
Ladies throw on they pumps and makeup to it
Ladies put on their high heels and apply makeup while listening to it
You can grill all you want
You can stare or judge as much as you want
But when that light turn green
But when the traffic light changes to green
I'mma go from 0 to 60
I will accelerate rapidly from standing still to high speed
In like 39, my thun told me shine baby shine
In about 39 seconds, my friend advised me to succeed and shine in life
So I get it like I'm out of my mind
I pursue success with intense focus and determination
Man I did that already, I'm ahead of my time
I have already achieved success, I am ahead of my generation
I'm on some new shit now
I am now experimenting with new ideas and styles
If it ain't money I ain't budgin
If it's not about money, I am not interested or willing to compromise
Cause my hammer do the buckin
Because my gun is ready to shoot
Blam over dumb shit
I will shoot without hesitation over trivial matters
I gotta move right niggas want
I have to be cautious as there are people who want something from me
It with the kid
Want it from the young and successful person
You can't touch me boy my roots is too thick
You can't harm me, my heritage and support system are strong
And run deep in the dirt
And are deeply rooted in the streets and the struggle
I'll give you the business
I will give you a hard time or a tough experience
Well my crib say "Welcome" on the mat
The doormat of my house has the word "Welcome" written on it
So you can lay in the bushes
So you can hide and wait outside in the bushes
'til your feet drenched
Until your feet become soaked with dew or rain
But you gon' have a hard time tryin
But you will struggle while trying
To find which one I'm in
To determine which house I am actually in
And which state I'm in
And the specific state or location I am currently in
P the fuckin rocket man
I am the rocket man, unstoppable and explosive
Don't matter it's the hot shit
It doesn't matter, this is the hottest thing right now
For that moment
For a brief period of time
P shit is timeless, he keep goin
My music is timeless, I keep progressing and moving forward
A-A-A-A-Al-Al-Al-Alchemist
Referring to the music producer Alchemist with emphasis
"You better check the files" echoes
The reminder to thoroughly examine and appreciate my body of work repeats
"Mixed with the A-L-C"
Mixed with the unique sound and style of Alchemist
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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