1) rapper from Mobb Deep
2) group fronted by Todd Duane and Lale Larsen
3) 90s teenage rapper
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5) US progressive/power metal
6) lounge jazz, alias of Miki Litvak
7) 90s US metal
8) US rapper in The Dominion
1) Albert Johnson (born November 2, 1974 in Bradford, Brooklyn, New York and died on June 20, 2017 in Las Vegas), better known by his stage name Prodigy, was a member of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep. Prodigy worked as a solo artist since the early 2000s. He was born to parents of Ethiopian and Jamaican descent. Prodigy was born with sickle cell anemia and suffered from the disease throughout his life. Propelled to awareness partially by fellow Queens, New York rapper Nas, who took a similar approach lyrically on his championed "Illmatic" album from 1994, as well as with the aid of a successful single, "Shook Ones Pt. 2," Mobb Deep suddenly found themselves developing a quickly growing cult. A year later, in 1996, Prodigy and Havoc released "Hell on Earth"; debuting at number six on SoundScan, the album found them fully realizing their approach, dropping both evocative beats and cinematic rhymes that communicated the dark side of New York's urban landscape. Thanks to a grim video for "Hell on Earth (Front Lines)" and theatrical Scarface-like photos inside the CD booklet picturing the duo with guns and a mound of cocaine, Mobb Deep had created an elaborate image for themselves that took hardcore gangsta rap to a new level for East Coast hip hop. Their next release, "Murda Muzik", was heavily bootlegged while still in its demo stage, leaking rough versions of the nearly 30 songs the duo had recorded onto the streets and over the internet.
Months after the bootlegs leaked and after several pushed-back street dates, "Murda Muzik" was formally released, debuting at number three on the Billboard charts and quickly going platinum on the strength of "Quiet Storm," a song that epitomized the Mobb Deep style. The album was welcomed by critics, who again lauded the group's lucid cinematics, driven primarily by Havoc's production. In late 2000, Prodigy finally released his long-rumoured solo album, "H.N.I.C.", which saw the more lyrically gifted member of the group collaborating with outside producers such as The Alchemist and Rockwilder on tracks that didn't depart far from the trademark sullen Mobb Deep style. Their follow-up, "Infamy", was the duo’s last album for Loud, distributed by Columbia Records and was, for some, a disappointment lyrically and musically, while others praised it as amongst the best rap albums of the year. Loud was absorbed by its new distributor shortly afterwards.
Mobb Deep then signed with Jive, under a unique deal that gave the duo its own imprint, Infamous Records, and released "Amerika'z Nightmare", a very uneven effort, which featured production by The Alchemist and Lil' Jon. However, despite a successful single that featured a Thomas Dolby sample. The duo was not happy with Jive, and were let go at its request. The duo took a hiatus afterwards and came back in 2006, signing to 50 Cent’s Interscope/Universal-distributed G-Unit imprint. Their well-hyped "Blood Money" was a failure from the money side when compared to fellow label mates like 50 Cent, Young Buck and Lloyd Banks. Some accused the duo of selling out, with their beats and rhymes not up-to-par with previous efforts on Loud.
He completed work on his third solo album "H.N.I.C. Part 2", which was previewed on his official mixtape "The Return of the Mac" on the independent label Koch Records. The mixtape single and mixtape video are called "Mac 10 Handle," and it shows Prodigy once again reverting to his trademark braids that he had prior to the release of Mobb Deep's 2004 "Amerika'z Nightmare" album; different from the short fade he had from 2004 to 2006. "H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 was released through Voxonic Inc., of which Prodigy is an equity holder.
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Jericho
Prodigy Lyrics
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The horns of Jericho
The horns of Jericho
Feel the bass come down on me baby
Feel the bass come down on me baby
Want a favor, find a favor
Want a favor, find a favor
Keep on dancing, yeah keep on dancing
Baby keep on dancing, yeah keep on dancing
Baby keep on dancing, yeah keep on dancing
The song Jericho by Prodigy is an intriguing piece that requires critical interpretation. The repetitive nature of the lyrics "The horns of Jericho" could imply a sense of warning or urgency in a biblical sense. The biblical Jericho is known for its walls that fell after Joshua and his army marched around them seven times blowing trumpets (horns). Therefore, the horns in this song could represent the coming of something significant or the breaking down of barriers, just like in the biblical story. The "feel the bass come down on me baby" may be an indication of a rhythmic sound accompanying the coming of the horns, and how they affect individuals. The line "want a favor, find a favor" could be a call to action for individuals to take risks or make bold moves to discover new opportunities.
The repeated line "keep on dancing, yeah keep on dancing" at the end of the song emphasizes the importance of continuously moving forward and staying positive, even when things seem challenging. By dancing, the mind is free from worries, and one can focus on the rhythm and create joyous moments. In all, the song's lyrics may be interpreted in various ways, but it emphasizes that significant events are approaching and to dance through them and remain optimistic for what's to come.
Line by Line Meaning
The horns of Jericho
The loud and powerful sound of the horns of Jericho symbolizes the start of a monumental event.
Feel the bass come down on me baby
The intense vibrations of the bass create a physical sensation that overwhelms me in a pleasurable way.
Want a favor, find a favor
If you need something, you have to be willing to help others in order to receive help yourself.
Keep on dancing, yeah keep on dancing
Continue to move your body rhythmically to the music to maintain positive energy and excitement.
Baby keep on dancing, yeah keep on dancing
Addressing someone affectionately, encourage them to keep moving to the beat to amplify the enjoyment of the moment.
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