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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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Your Love
Prodigy Lyrics
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Give me a number one, give me a number two, whoa!
Give me a number one, give me a number two, whoa!
Give me a number one, give me a number two, whoa
Your love
Give me a number one, give me a number two, whoa!
Your love
Your love
Your love
Your love
Give me a number one, give me a number two, whoa!
Wo-ho, wo-ho, wo-ho-ohoo
Wo-ho, wo-ho, wo-ho-ohoo
Wo-ho, wo-ho, wo-ho-ohoo
At first glance, the lyrics to Prodigy's "Your Love" may seem like a repetitive and simplistic chant. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the repetition serves a greater purpose. The repeated phrase "give me a number one, give me a number two" can be interpreted as a plea for direction or guidance in a situation where the singer of the song is in need of clarity.
The phrase "Your love" is repeated throughout the song and can be seen as both the object of the singer's desire as well as the source of the guidance being sought. It is possible that the repetition of the phrase is intended to create a trance-like state, allowing the singer to focus solely on the feeling of love and the guidance it provides.
The overall message of the song can be interpreted as a celebration of love and the power it has to provide direction and clarity in one's life. The repetition of the phrases serves to reinforce this message and create a hypnotic effect that drives it home.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a number one, give me a number two, whoa!
The singer is requesting for two things, and repeats this request multiple times in urgency.
Your love
The object of the singer's desire and affection is the love of someone else.
Wo-ho, wo-ho, wo-ho-ohoo
The singer vocalizes their excitement and happiness towards the prospect of receiving the love they desire.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIAM HOWLETT, GARY TAYLOR
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@busterthegreat7815
The underground Rave scene was an amazing time in the beginning, an there just had to be that special tune to put the cherry on top? , This was the tune an still is in my opinion, absolute classic!💯🎹✔
@MartinWall-ru3ro
Without question
@DebbieDwyer-cd5lh
That bass is to die for 😊❤❤❤
@noonahs1711
One of the best ever rave tunes! The mighty Prodigy!!!
@tonyhall8321
Such a tune back in the day 54 now still can't beat it
@diepdoordegroefmodusmild6323
LOL! We are all 50 now ;-) Rave to the grave ❤
@chrisrandall4100
Prodigy loved these in the 90's growing up 😊👍
@Ministry-of-Offense
The greatest piano riff of all time... This track still sends shivers down my spine. Rest in Peace Keith Flint ❤️
@Martin-lc3ht
This epitomises the rave scene and I was 1 of the lucky people who are in a position to flaunt what the current generations missed. 100% best time of my life ❤❤❤ 2 u all x
@sharonmaisey7441
Danced to this one in some weird places! Beautiful song, absolute classic❤