As the 25th anniversary of Mobb Deep’s The Infamous approaches, the classic album is set to burst nostalgia with the hip-hop masses thanks to digital dominance. Havoc of Mobb Deep has teamed up with Sony’s Certified Classics to release an expanded edition of the album. The album is exclusively digital and will be available on […]
Juvenile Hell was the first album by duo Mobb Deep that paved the path for many other East Coast rappers of their genre Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dubbed as one of the most acclaimed East coast rap duos of all time, MCs Havoc and Prodigy came together to release their first album, Juvenile Hell on this […]
The dynamic duo of Mobb Deep from QB released their third full-length studio LP 23 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1996, the “infamous” crew from Mobb Deep dropped album number three entitled Hell On Earth. The Mobb-produced project was released under the epic Loud/RCA imprint introduced many of […]
Entitled the Dynamic Duo, Eric Sermon’s new project will feature all of the top duos that he has worked with over his career.
You wouldn’t be blamed for thinking Mobb Deep’s near-perfect album The Infamous… was their debut project, especially given it’s well-deserved critical acclaim over the years. However, the East Coast rap duo actually popped up on the scene a whole two years prior with Juvenile Hell on April 13, 1993, and today we’re looking back on […]
The dynamic duo of Mobb Deep from QB released their third full-length studio LP 22 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1996, the “infamous” crew from Mobb Deep dropped album number three entitled Hell On Earth. The Mobb-produced project was released under the epic Loud/RCA imprint introduced many of […]
On this day at the turn of the century, Prodigy, the lyrical half of the legendary QB duo Mobb Deep, dropped his debut LP, ‘H.N.I.C.’, released under the Loud/Violator/Steve Rifkind Co./Infamous Records imprints. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by behind the boards experts like his partner Havoc, The Alchemist, Rockwilder, and Just Blaze, this […]
On this day in 1999, Mobb Deep released their fourth LP, Murda Muzik. Coming after a three year pause and numerous release date push-backs, Murda Muzik did everything but disappoint. Peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and shipping 1,000,000 copies in the year of its release prove that commercially this album was a […]
It always hurts to lose someone and the Hip Hop community lost a lot with the death of Prodigy. For his fans, Hav, helped the healing with some unreleased posthumous music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One year ago, Prodigy unexpectedly passed away and Hip Hop has been affected in a way that can’t be […]
Today we celebrate the life and memory of Prodigy — 1/2 of the legendary 90s rap duo Mobb Deep who passed away one year ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While the Queens-bred MC will always be remembered primarily for his hard-hitting music and thought-provoking lyricism, he also was a pretty fly guy, too. […]
Future EGOT-winning actor Lin-Manuel Miranda — that Oscar is coming, bro! — is back with the latest edition in his monthly Hamilton-themed #Hamildrop series. For the month of June, legendary Queens rap duo Mobb Deep are the starring guests, featuring one of the last recordings Prodigy was able to record with Havoc before his untimely […]
Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple in the hardcore movement that was going on at this time in New York. This album helped New York Hip Hop to separate itself from the boom-bap style that was popular a few years prior. Havoc […]
A production company that claims to have oversaw the careers of Havoc and the late Prodigy of the legendary Hip Hop duo Mobb Deep is suing the group, alleging that they are owed over $500,000 in unpaid work. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Buck 50 Productions claim they oversaw the careers of members Prodigy and […]
Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones Part II” is considered a hip-hop classic to many, but those that follow the political landscape may take notice of the songs meaning. MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat and according to Genius, uses hip-hop lyrics in his segments to help explain political concepts in a way that could be understood. So on Friday (March 2), […]
On this day at the turn of the century, Prodigy, the lyrical half of the legendary QB duo Mobb Deep, dropped his debut LP, ‘H.N.I.C.’, released under the Loud/Violator/Steve Rifkind Co./Infamous Records imprints. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by behind the boards experts like his partner Havoc, The Alchemist, Rockwilder, and Just Blaze, this […]
Words by Ime Ekpo Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information You can not call yourself a hip-hop head if the Mobb hasn’t shaken you with the realness. Bombarded with a rigid lyrical approach and dense street mannered content, Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones (Part II)” became instrumental in the 1995 resurgence of hardcore rapping for the east […]
Brooklyn Bodega, Inc. and The Bodega Agency held the The 13th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival finale concert on July 16th 2017 in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information There were performances by Denzil Porter, Malik The Drummer, Oswin Benjamin, Oshun, Bobbito Garcia, DJ Mr Cee and more. The LOX also hit the stage and […]
While Mobb Deep’s Prodigy did a great sure at securing his legacy through song, the late rapper’s memory will now live on visually as two artist have come together to create a mural in his honor. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It was Thursday [July 6] that artists Jeff Henriquez and Eli Lazar also known as […]
The entire Hip-Hop community was impacted when the news broke that Prodigy died due to complications caused by sickle cell anemia. His loved ones are still coping with the loss of a beloved friend and family member. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Prodigy’s daughter took to Instagram to share a home video of her dad […]
The 2017 BET Awards will reportedly honor Prodigy during tomorrow’s short, after the Mobb Deep emcee died earlier this week. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TMZ reported: “The BET Awards will pay tribute to Prodigy, but it won’t be a major spectacle—instead, his rap partner Havoc and Lil Kim will do the honors on their own.” Mobb […]
