Mobb Deep
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Mobb Deep in 2013
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| Origin |
Queensbridge Houses, New York City, New York, United States |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Website | theinfamousmobbdeep |
| Members |
Havoc Prodigy |
Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from the Queensbridge Houses in New York City. The group consists of Havoc (born Kejuan Muchita) and Prodigy (born Albert Johnson) and is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast Hip-Hop groups." They are known for their dark, hardcore delivery as exemplified in "Shook Ones (Part II)." Mobb Deep has become one of the most successful rap duos in hip hop, having sold over three million records. Mobb Deep's net worth is $10 million USD.
Two of their albums have been critical successes; The Infamous (1995) and Hell on Earth (1996). The group briefly disbanded in 2012 but has since reunited.
In 1993, Havoc and Prodigy, released their debut album, Juvenile Hell, which was promoted by the single "Peer Pressure." Also that year, Havoc made a guest appearance on the Black Moon album Enta Da Stage on a song titled "U Da Man." In 1994 the duo released a single titled "Shook Ones Part 1".
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. In this album, Mobb Deep portrayed the struggles of living in New York City's Queensbridge Houses where Havoc grew up. Following the release of The Infamous, Mobb Deep became some of the most prolific artists of the East Coast. The production of this album was very dark and sample-based thanks to Havoc, who produced the beats from this point forward. Furthermore, the hit single "Shook Ones Pt. II", a remix to the hit Shook Ones, received critical acclaim.
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