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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Wind it Up
Prodigy Lyrics
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Wind it up!
Equal rights and justice in this time.
Wind it up!
Equal rights and justice in this time.
Wind it up!
Equal rights and justice in this time.
Wind it up
We go around.
We go around.
In the song "Wind it Up" by Prodigy, the lyrics are a call to action for equal rights and justice in the present time. This can be interpreted as a message to rally people to push for change, and to keep fighting until they achieve their goals. The repetition of the phrase "wind it up" suggests a sense of urgency and a need to keep moving forward towards these goals. The brief verses are accompanied by a driving beat, which further adds to this sense of movement and energy. The lyrics are simple but powerful, urging listeners to take action in their own lives and to work towards creating a more just and equal society.
Overall, the song "Wind it Up" is a powerful anthem that encourages people to push for change and to never give up on the fight for justice. The repetition of the phrase "wind it up" serves as a reminder that the journey towards equality and justice is ongoing and requires constant effort and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind it up!
Get the energy up and get ready to take action!
Wind it up!
Keep the momentum going!
Equal rights and justice in this time.
We need to fight for equal rights and justice now more than ever before.
Wind it up!
Don't lose focus, keep pushing!
Equal rights and justice in this time.
It's our responsibility to demand and work towards a fair and just society.
Wind it up!
Keep that fire burning!
Equal rights and justice in this time.
Let's make sure everyone has equal opportunities and access to justice.
Wind it up
Let's keep moving forward!
We go around.
We keep fighting for what's right, even if it feels like we're going in circles.
We go around.
We have to keep our eyes on the prize and never give up.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LIAM HOWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@borf_
who else here because its been removed from pretty much every music service
@DJbradee
Same, I think they got copyrighted by some rapper called prodigy who also has a song called wind it up, kinda annoying since the rap one is absolutely terrible, best song on the album too
@SaintJester
It’s a damn shame because this is my favorite song on the album. Ah well, time to get the CD.
@WotsIf
I wanna know why fr such a goated song
@jamesgoldup8512
@@SaintJestersame 😂
@jamesgoldup8512
anyone know if they released an invaders must die vinyl with the two bonus tracks ? i only have them on my i pod and the battery is awful !
@SaintJester
I hate how Spotify and pretty much every other DSP has taken this gem down.
@jaydengrandemusic
It's not Spotify or other music services , the artist or record label have control over what gets put on the platform. So if it's not doing well they decide to remove it from the platform
@websterdrums
EVERY song on this album is an ABSOLUTE BANGER! NOTHING compares all these years later
@KS-kb4zt
Same Old scooter