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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Y.B.E
Prodigy Lyrics
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[Prodigy]
.. Much more than you asked
So many years and tears, the blood and sweat that fell
Now it speak for itself
I be the same nigga.. (get rich nigga)
Uh-huh, get yours nigga, get yours nigga..
Yo, yo I can see it Dunn, yo let's be it Dunn
And we can manifest all the cash we ever dreamed of
It's the cream I love, for the team I shove
All fakeness and everything else to far away from us
Ain't no discussin for the plush life
My niggaz go hard and knock y'all down to survive
In this jungle, wilderness, we was raised
By the wolves and the scavengers, instincts like a animal
But it toughened us, put a whole lot of thug in us
And it paid off, cause can't none of y'all fuck with us
Don't get it twist, I know, anyone can get touched
But uhh - my style of Dunn is too quick to bust
And too swift to just, talk in angles to
Let me straighten that shit out for you, peep it
I'm the Head nigga In Charge, the best kept secret
We killers, but chill Dunn (shhh) that's best kept secret
Let's not jump off the topic, we talkin bout cash
Fuckin with mines'll be, much more than your ass
So many years and tears and blood and sweat that fell
This dirt underneath my fingernails speak for itself
I be the same if I had billions
You couldn't understand my pain if you lived it
Give me the riches, and all of my Dunns'll be drivin
It's beautiful to see the click, live comfortable
{*Chorus: Prodigy and B. G.*
[P]To the Young Black Entrepeneurs
[B. G.]Get rich, get money, get paper, get paid
Keep yourself laced, and get your ones
Get your Dunns out the slums
[P]To the Young Black Entrepeneurs
[B. G.]Get dollars, get cash, straight up don't get fucked
Get your bucks, and get big
Stash your first millions and live off the interest
[P]To the Young Black Entrepeneurs
[P]To the Young Black Entrepeneurs
[B. G.]
When I hit the block, pistol on my side, bundle of dope in my socks
Dime bags of powder, sack of twenty dollar rocks
I'ma hustler, I was taught be bout green
Therefore, I got to have it by all means
I be thuggin, B. G. Was raised that way
Can't see me bein a hoe, you'll get played that way
If I'm broke, you got coke, unhands that yay
Be a man, don't break it off, gotta blast that K
Drama, I love that, I bring that shit
Dick get hard off that shoot-em-up and bang bang shit
I'm Mobb Deep, with this click that I'm with, believe that
Disrespect us if you want, we bang for feedback
Glock got a bad mouth, when it start it don't stop
Black talons go straight through the heart and close shop
I'ma guerilla, I run with jackers and gangsters
Convicted felons, and believe we armed and dangerous
It gets real, I'm prepared for whatever it come to
Let me catch ya with your drawers down, I'ma down you
Police will find you in a project dumpster
Withcha dick cut off, stuffed in your mouth motherfucker
I don't care, about you or no nigga that you fuck with
Alla y'all can slip and get your head busted
B. Geezy love this, gangsta shit nigga
Whoever I beef with I creep and spank ya quick nigga
{*Chorus* 2X
In Prodigy's song Y.B.E, he raps about his background growing up on the streets and how his experiences have shaped him into the person he is today. He talks about how he and his crew have had to work hard to make money and how they have had to fight to survive in a world where it feels like everyone is out to get them. The song is an anthem for young black entrepreneurs, encouraging them to work hard and do whatever it takes to make a living.
Prodigy talks about how he and his crew have been toughened by the experiences they have had on the streets, and he boasts about how his crew is unbeatable. He talks about how he is the head of his crew and how they are all killers, but he warns listeners not to mess with them. He also expresses his desire to be rich one day, and he talks about how seeing his crew live a comfortable life would be beautiful.
Overall, Y.B.E is a powerful song that showcases Prodigy's skills as a rapper and his ability to tell a compelling story. It is a song that speaks to the struggles that many young black people face, and it encourages them to keep pushing and working hard.
Line by Line Meaning
Much more than you asked
I am worth more than what you think
So many years and tears, the blood and sweat that fell
I have gone through a lot of hardships and sacrifices to get to where I am now
Now it speak for itself
My success is proof of my hard work and dedication
I be the same nigga.. (get rich nigga)
No matter how successful I am, I will always stay true to myself and my roots
Uh-huh, get yours nigga, get yours nigga..
I encourage you to work hard and achieve your own success
We take yours nigga..
If necessary, we will take what is rightfully ours
I can see it Dunn, yo let's be it Dunn
I have a clear vision of what I want to achieve, let's make it a reality
And we can manifest all the cash we ever dreamed of
Together, we can create the wealth we've always dreamed of
It's the cream I love, for the team I shove
I work hard for the money, not for personal gain but for the betterment of my team
All fakeness and everything else to far away from us
We stay away from fake people and things that will take us away from our goals
Ain't no discussin for the plush life
We are determined to live a luxurious and comfortable life
My niggaz go hard and knock y'all down to survive
We work hard and will do whatever it takes to survive and come out on top
By the wolves and the scavengers, instincts like an animal
We were raised in a harsh environment where we had to develop strong instincts like animals
But it toughened us, put a whole lot of thug in us
Our tough upbringing made us stronger and helped us develop a more rugged persona
And it paid off, cause can't none of y'all fuck with us
Our hard work has paid off and we are so successful that no one can compete with us
Don't get it twist, I know, anyone can get touched
I know that I am not invincible and anyone can experience failure
But uhh - my style of Dunn is too quick to bust
I react quickly to failure and am able to recover and bounce back
And too swift to just, talk in angles to
I don't waste time talking about what needs to be done, I take action right away
Let me straighten that shit out for you, peep it
Let me clarify things for you and show you how it's done
I'm the Head nigga In Charge, the best kept secret
I am the leader of my team and my success is a secret that no one can figure out
We killers, but chill Dunn (shhh) that's best kept secret
We are successful because we are willing to do whatever it takes, but we keep it a secret to maintain our image
Let's not jump off the topic, we talkin bout cash
Let's stay focused on our goal of making money
Fuckin with mines'll be, much more than your ass
If you try to mess with me or my team, you will face serious consequences
It's beautiful to see the click, live comfortable
It is satisfying to see my team living a comfortable and successful life
To the Young Black Entrepreneurs
This song is dedicated to young black entrepreneurs who are trying to succeed in life
Get rich, get money, get paper, get paid
Work hard and strive to attain wealth and success
Keep yourself laced, and get your ones
Take care of yourself and earn money for yourself
Get your Dunns out the slums
Help your team and get them out of poverty
Get dollars, get cash, straight up don't get fucked
Always focus on making more money and don't let anything distract you
Stash your first millions and live off the interest
Save your first earnings and live off of the interest to have long-term financial stability
When I hit the block, pistol on my side, bundle of dope in my socks
I have a dangerous job selling drugs and carry a gun for protection
Dime bags of powder, sack of twenty dollar rocks
I sell small amounts of drugs to make a profit
I'ma hustler, I was taught be bout green
I am a hard worker and was taught to focus on making money
Can't see me bein a hoe, you'll get played that way
I am not a coward and will not let anyone take advantage of me
If I'm broke, you got coke, unhands that yay
If I am in a tough financial situation, I will resort to selling more drugs
Be a man, don't break it off, gotta blast that K
I will resort to violence if necessary to protect myself and my business
I'm Mobb Deep, with this click that I'm with, believe that
I am a member of the Mobb Deep crew and represent them
Disrespect us if you want, we bang for feedback
If you disrespect us, we will react violently
Glock got a bad mouth, when it start it don't stop
My gun is dangerous and once it starts firing, it won't stop
Black talons go straight through the heart and close shop
The bullets from my gun will go straight through a person's heart and kill them instantly
Convicted felons, and believe we armed and dangerous
My crew consists of dangerous people who have been to prison and are armed
It gets real, I'm prepared for whatever it come to
I am ready for any challenge or obstacle that comes my way
Police will find you in a project dumpster
If I kill someone, I will dispose of their body in a dumpster in the projects
Withcha dick cut off, stuffed in your mouth motherfucker
I will mutilate the body of my victim to send a message to others who may try to mess with me
Alla y'all can slip and get your head busted
Anyone who tries to mess with me will face violent consequences
Whoever I beef with I creep and spank ya quick nigga
If I have a problem with someone, I will confront them and handle it quickly
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JamesKlass79
BG pulled his weight on this one. The whole album was bangin
@samuelwhite5806
Hell yeah he did. Bet uncut
@troyharvey05
Off top!!! He ain’t switch up his flow! # REPTOUTT!! Ya heard me
@rochauneevans6425
Yeah it was! This album was DOPE!!!
@TampaAries
Nigga you can't spell for shit.
@christiancharles2866
@@TampaAries Hell yeah that nigga is illiterate. Lol.
@christophermiller6835
RIP dunn...and BG murdered this verse like it was nothing!!!
@gradyrenix4645
On God ....B.G. killed it
@christiancharles2866
@@gradyrenix4645 Raw shit
@jensendenoyes2470
I definitely see that coming...