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Mobb Deep
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Mobb Deep | |
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.JPG) Mobb Deep performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Poetical Prophets |
| Origin | Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1991–2017 |
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| Past members | Havoc Prodigy (deceased) |
| Website | mobbdeep |
Mobb Deep is 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]
- ^ a b "Mobb Deep | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (June 20, 2017). "Mobb Deep Rapper Prodigy Dead at 42". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. 323.
- ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 259.
- ^ "Murda Muzik - Mobb Deep | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Mobb Deep". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
- ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 258-259.
- ^ "Paid Dues Festival 2014". Paidduesfestival.com.
- ^ "Prodigy dead: Mobb Deep rapper dies at age 42". The Independent. 20 June 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-05-15.
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