Prodigy
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Origin | Queens, New York City, New York, United States |
Genres | Hip hop, East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop |
Years active | 1991–2017 |
Labels | Loud Records, Relativity Records, Jive Records, G-Unit Records |
Prodigy was an American hip hop duo consisting of Havoc and Prodigy. The group was formed in Queens, New York City in 1991. They are considered one of the most significant groups in East Coast hip hop and are known for their dark, hardcore delivery and gritty lyrics.
History[edit | edit source]
Prodigy was formed when Havoc and Prodigy met at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. They initially went by the name "Poetical Prophets" before changing it to Mobb Deep. Their debut album, Juvenile Hell, was released in 1993 but did not achieve commercial success. However, their second album, The Infamous, released in 1995, was critically acclaimed and is considered a classic in the genre.
Discography[edit | edit source]
Studio albums[edit | edit source]
- Juvenile Hell (1993)
- The Infamous (1995)
- Hell on Earth (1996)
- Murda Muzik (1999)
- Infamy (2001)
- Amerikaz Nightmare (2004)
- Blood Money (2006)
- The Infamous Mobb Deep (2014)
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Prodigy is credited with helping to define the sound of East Coast hip hop in the 1990s. Their influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary artists. The duo's gritty, realistic portrayal of street life in New York City has been praised for its authenticity and impact on the genre.
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