Uploaded by MrMindSpray420 on Oct 11, 2011
Mobb deep
Origin Queens, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop, East Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, Mafioso rap, Hardcore hip hop
Years active 1992--present
Labels Infamous Records , RED Distribution, Sony Music Entertainment
Associated acts Big Noyd, Q-Tip, Tragedy Khadafi, Nas, Raekwon, Kool G Rap, Illa Ghee, Infamous Mobb, 40 Glocc, The Alchemist, Littles, Capone-N-Noreaga, 50 Cent, G-Unit, Young Buck, Big L, O.C., La The Darkman, Lil' Kim, Black Moon, Boot Camp Clik, Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, Jadakiss, Nate Dogg, The Almighty RSO, R.A. the Rugged Man
RISE TO SUCCESS
The group saw its first major success with their second album, The Infamous, released in 1995. Mobb Deep catapulted to the top of the hardcore hip-hop scene through Havoc and Prodigy's straightforward narration of street life. Mobb Deep portrayed the struggles of living in New York City's Queensbridge Houses. Following its release, The Infamous became one of the most influential albums of the East Coast hardcore hip-hop genre. The duo's production stood out, as the beats were often hard-hitting and direct—a testament to Havoc, who produced the tracks almost exclusively throughout Mobb Deep's career.[9] Furthermore, the smash hit single "Shook Ones Pt. II" received critical acclaim and was well-received within the hip-hop community. Mobb Deep's third album, Hell on Earth was released in 1996, debuting at number six on the Billboard album chart. The album continued the duo's portrayal of harsh street life, while further pushing them to the forefront of the hardcore hip-hop scene, along with contemporary East Coast rappers like The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan collective, Jay-Z, and fellow Queensbridge associate Nas.
In 1996, they appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation CD, America is Dying Slowly, alongside Biz Markie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Fat Joe, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The CD, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source magazine.
In 1998, the duo collaborated with reggae dancehall rapper Bounty Killer on the track "Deadly Zone" for the soundtrack to Blade. In 1999, they released the highly anticipated Murda Muzik album. Despite extensive bootlegging (nearly 30 songs of unreleased material leaked onto the Internet) and countless delays, the album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and quickly received platinum certification—further highlighted by the popular single "Quiet Storm." Shortly afterward, Prodigy released his long-awaited solo album H.N.I.C, in which the MC collaborated with other artists (B.G. and N.O.R.E.) and producers (including The Alchemist, Rockwilder, and Just Blaze).
/East Coast vs. West Coast\
Mobb Deep was part of the infamous East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry. The beef started when Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound released "New York, New York", which Mobb Deep, along with Capone-N-Noreaga and Tragedy Khadafi, responded with the song "LA, LA" (This song can be found on Capone-N-Noreaga's debut album The War Report). This song was released during rapper 2Pac's final days of incarceration. Members of 2Pac's group, the Outlawz allegedly attended a Mobb Deep concert. They then visited 2Pac, maintaining that the duo had snubbed them at the concert. 2Pac dissed Mobb Deep in "Hit 'Em Up" and "When We Ride on Our Enemies" and mocked Prodigy's sickle-cell disease. Mobb Deep responded in a diss track called "Drop A Gem On 'Em" on the 1997 album Hell on Earth, which was released after 2Pac was murdered. 2Pac also dissed Mobb Deep on the songs "Bomb First (My Second Reply)" and "Against All Odds", both of which were released on 2Pacs last studio album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.
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