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Queensbridge, New York (1992 – present)
Mobb Deep is a hip-hop duo made up of Havoc and Prodigy. Both members are natives of Queensbridge, New York; located in Long Island City. They are perhaps most famous for their landmark album, The Infamous, and the accompanying hit single, Shook Ones Pt. II.
1992–1994: Early Career
Prodigy and Havoc met one another while attending the prestigious High School of Art & Design in Manhattan. Coming from similar backgrounds, the duo broke into the rap game in 1992. Growing up in hostile environments that included the prevalence of poverty, drugs, and gang violence, Mobb Deep attempted to express their life experiences through rapping circa 1992. Before Havoc and P were known as Mobb Deep they were a couple of teenaged rappers known as Poetical Profits. The world first heard of them via the Source’s Unsigned Hype column and this is the demo track that was quoted in that feature. The song would later see the light of day on their debut LP Juvenile Hell.
“Flavor 4 The Non Believers” (demo version) They released their first album, Juvenille Hell, in 1993. At a time when East Coast hip hop was dominated by the jazziness of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, and the Afro-centric stylings of Brand Nubian and Public Enemy, their style of music eschewed the popular conscious hip hop of the time, and reflected the harsh climate of New York City in the late-1980s and early-1990s. Because both Prodigy and Havoc were still in their teens at the time of their debut, many were surprised by the violent nature of the album.
1992–1994: Early Career
Prodigy and Havoc met one another while attending the prestigious High School of Art & Design in Manhattan. Coming from similar backgrounds, the duo broke into the rap game in 1992. Growing up in hostile environments that included the prevalence of poverty, drugs, and gang violence, Mobb Deep attempted to express their life experiences through rapping circa 1992. Before Havoc and P were known as Mobb Deep they were a couple of teenaged rappers known as Poetical Profits. The world first heard of them via the Source’s Unsigned Hype column and this is the demo track that was quoted in that feature. The song would later see the light of day on their debut LP Juvenile Hell.
“Flavor 4 The Non Believers” (demo version) They released their first album, Juvenille Hell, in 1993. At a time when East Coast hip hop was dominated by the jazziness of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, and the Afro-centric stylings of Brand Nubian and Public Enemy, their style of music eschewed the popular conscious hip hop of the time, and reflected the harsh climate of New York City in the late-1980s and early-1990s. Because both Prodigy and Havoc were still in their teens at the time of their debut, many were surprised by the violent nature of the album.
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Cawnur wrote:
the infamous is perfect
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KenHebert wrote:
The Infamous is me.
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theLaStMC wrote:
in the bridge gettin down it aint hard to tell you better realize..
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DSenecal420 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheChronicMasta
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AlDogg1992 wrote:
QB up
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tyrealg wrote:
Yo, not only does Havoc have the wicked word play but he also can throw done some sick beats dun( so he's a double threat ) Also your boy "Prodigy can spit too" Plus they always stay true to the underground ( except for that stent w/G-Unit " WHAT THE F**K") they've always kept it straight gutta son, from Juvenille Hell to Infamy,etc. Plus underground .They stay true to Queen's Bridge Music dun. Plus they got that DUN LANGUAGE SON. Plus there not concerned about being commercialized, they stay true Dun..!..!..Me personally I spin wax & wax only( the origanal way to throw down on DECK'S W/12inch ( I spin Hip-Hop "not rap" like keith murray, tribe called quest, heltah skeltah, redman, eric sermon, etc.)only.But down too the point they are my #1 peep's ( I Gott all their shit on wax. " juvenile hell, infamous, hell on earth, infamy, etc.") Just wanted to drop som knowledge son..!!..!! Keep it real Havoc & Prodigy not none of the weak ass G-Unit shit dun..........ONE HUNDRED [2]
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static411 wrote:
Yo, not only does Havoc have the wicked word play but he also can throw done some sick beats dun( so he's a double threat ) Also your boy "Prodigy can spit too" Plus they always stay true to the underground ( except for that stent w/G-Unit " WHAT THE F**K") they've always kept it straight gutta son, from Juvenille Hell to Infamy,etc. Plus underground .They stay true to Queen's Bridge Music dun. Plus they got that DUN LANGUAGE SON. Plus there not concerned about being commercialized, they stay true Dun..!..!..Me personally I spin wax & wax only( the origanal way to throw down on DECK'S W/12inch ( I spin Hip-Hop "not rap" like keith murray, tribe called quest, heltah skeltah, redman, eric sermon, etc.)only.But down too the point they are my #1 peep's ( I Gott all their shit on wax. " juvenile hell, infamous, hell on earth, infamy, etc.") Just wanted to drop som knowledge son..!!..!! Keep it real Havoc & Prodigy not none of the weak ass G-Unit shit dun..........ONE HUNDRED
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sillygoosey11 wrote:
Prodigy used to be so raw, guy fell off though. Black Cocaine doesnt hurt their legacy though, him and Havoc are still one of the hardest mofos from NYC.
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AceHaley4000 wrote:
This group's fall from grace is comparable to that of Snoop Dogg's. Everything they did after Murda Muzik was beyond awful.
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GiNiTeX wrote:
best
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Smokijs wrote:
in 3 years, these dudes made not only 2 good hip hop albums, but probably 2 top5 hip hop albums of all time. can there be any further discussions...
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betoonking wrote:
The Infamous to Hell On Earth is just perfect evolution.
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MobbDeepBro wrote:
Real G's
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kirczek wrote:
Keep it real. =)
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gim53 wrote:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=316272655062682&set=a.316272621729352.71149.280411081982173&type=3&theater visit to see some hot painted girl :D
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DemonKogure666 wrote:
shook ones
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JesusDanza wrote:
best rap duo ever. period
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L-P wrote:
What the fuck is up with the news feed?
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SlowDough wrote:
Y'all need to give it up.. cause we don't give a fuck.. what y'all niggaz want.. thug, life, is, mine
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TuNa_DriNk wrote:
Damn, the new EP is great
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