Mobb Deep

Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep performing in 2015
Mobb Deep performing in 2015
Background information
Also known asPoetical Prophets
OriginQueens, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active1991–2017
Labels
Past membersHavoc
Prodigy (deceased)
Websitemobbdeep.com

Mobb Deep was an American hip hop duo from Queens, New York[1][3] formed in 1991. Consisting of rappers/songwriters/record producers Prodigy and Havoc, they are considered to be among the principal progenitors of hardcore East Coast hip hop.[4] Mobb Deep became one of the most successful rap duos of all time, having sold over three million records.[4] Their best-known albums are The Infamous (1995), Hell on Earth (1996) and Murda Muzik (1999),[5][6] and their most successful singles were "Shook Ones (Part II)" and "Survival of the Fittest."[7] They were known for their dark and hardcore delivery.[8]

The duo disbanded in 2012, but reunited the following year.[9] Prodigy died in June 2017.[10] As of 2023, Havoc is currently working on a new Mobb Deep album.[11]

  1. ^ a b "Mobb Deep | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  2. ^ Blistein, Jon (June 20, 2017). "Mobb Deep Rapper Prodigy Dead at 42". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  3. ^ Caramanica, Jon (2011-05-13). "Rap Duo Heads Back to the Stage, Granting No Compromises (or Smiles)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  4. ^ a b Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 323.
  5. ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 259.
  6. ^ "Murda Muzik - Mobb Deep | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Mobb Deep". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  8. ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 258-259.
  9. ^ "Paid Dues Festival 2014". Paidduesfestival.com.
  10. ^ "Prodigy dead: Mobb Deep rapper dies at age 42". The Independent. 20 June 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-05-15.
  11. ^ Cite error: The named reference hiphop4real was invoked but never defined (see the help page).