Mobb Deep ft. Big Noyd & Rakim - Hoodlum

From the 1997 Soundtrack to the movie "Hoodlum"
Mobb Deep was an American hip hop duo from the Queensbridge Houses in New York City. The group consisted of Havoc and Prodigy and was "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast Hip-Hop groups." They were known for their dark, hardcore delivery as exemplified in "Shook Ones (Part II)." Mobb Deep became one of the most successful rap duos in hip hop, having sold over three million records. Mobb Deep's net worth was estimated at $10 million USD. Prodigy passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada. He sucummbed to his long battle with sickle cell anemia.
Two of their albums have been critical successes; The Infamous (1995) and Hell on Earth (1996). The group briefly disbanded in 2012 but later reunited.
In 1992, before Mobb Deep was officially established, Havoc and Prodigy originally went by Poetical Prophets and released their first demo titled Flavor for the Nonbelievers which was promoted through the Unsigned Hype column of The Source magazine. 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.[9] Furthermore, the hit single "Shook Ones Pt. II", a remix to the hit Shook Ones, received critical acclaim.
Mobb Deep's third album, Hell on Earth was released in 1996 debuting at number six on the Billboard Album Chart; the album continued the duo's portrayal of harsh street life while further pushing them to the forefront of Hip Hop scene along with contemporary East Coast Rappers like The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, Big L and fellow Queensbridge rapper Nas. Nas as well as Method Man and Raekwon of the Wu Tang Clan appear on 'Hell on Earth'.
In 1996, they appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation CD, America is Dying Slowly alongside Biz Markie, Wu-Tang Clan and Fat Joe among many other prominent Hip Hop artists. This compilation was solely meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men and this compilation was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source Magazine, a Hip Hop publication. 1997 Mobb Deep was featured on Frankie Cutlass "Politics & Bullsh*t" album track title "Know Da Game" which also features Kool G Rap. In 1998, the duo collaborated with reggae dancehall artist Bounty Killer on the track "Deadly Zone" for the soundtrack to Blade. In 1999, they released the highly anticipated Murda Muzik album which, despite extensive bootlegging, had the majority of its songs unintentionally leaked. This resulted in delays in the official album release. When the album was officially released, it eventually debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and quickly received Platinum Certification and was further promoted by the popular single "Quiet Storm." Shortly afterward, Prodigy released his long-awaited solo album H.N.I.C in which he collaborated with fellow artists like (B.G., N.O.R.E.) and producers (including The Alchemist, Rockwilder and Just Blaze).
Mobb Deep released Infamy while in 2001 the song "Burn" (featuring Vita) was perceived as a response to Jay-Z's diss song "Takeover" on The Blueprint, as was "Crawlin'," in which Prodigy's two verses both mention Jay-Z. The album marked a major stylistic change in which the duo moved away from a raw, minimalist, stripped-down beat toward a commercial friendly in terms with such songs as "Hey Luv (Anything)." This transition fostered accusations of "selling out." In 2003, the group split with Loud Records and released Free Agents: The Murda Mix Tape, in which Havoc and Prodigy proclaimed themselves "free agents" and addressed the group's split with its old label and its search for a new label. Jive Records signed the duo later in the year through a deal with the group’s own imprint. Mobb Deep then released Amerikaz Nightmare in 2004. The record sold poorly and lead to the group’s departure from the label. Today, as a result of various mergers, all of Mobb Deep's studio albums from 1995 to 2004 are owned by Sony Music Entertainment.

[@uproxx]

Today we commemorate the passing of the legendary Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Rest in Peace P. (November 2, 1974 - June 20, 2017)

[@madfrankiefraser2234]

VintageHipHopSeattle ✌️P

[@cassiuscalrizzen2962]

HNIC Bigg Pee RIH

[@diggaz2006]

Respeto desde Chile!! Rip Prodigy.

[@gleon1602]

VintageHipHopSeattle Which album is this from?

[@vanhalen4life1]

May I ask how he died?

[@macid]

Havoc is one of illest producers ever. The way he use samples is unique.

[@meyou5789]

He plays alot od his shit out actually

[@elsonpatacas5807]

No doubt... Amazing!

[@rphanmurphy8385]

@@meyou5789 what?

[@ruban8135]

I agree, this was a dope beat.

[@joeeastman]

The illest

[@borne1]

Rakim flow is like a smooth sip of hard liquor.

[@tom_barker]

This is the perfect metaphor

[@mousdiouf577]

You damn right 👌

[@balwc147]

Well said 👌

[@dominijkikik]

Unless its Proper Twelve

[@jackstar6018]

Word

[@UncleJay27]

Prodigy's last album was on an ultra spiritual tip. He was about to hit a level unknown but died at his peak, believe it or not. R.I.P. Prodigy. Peace.

[@rhinseout]

Jay Cas One Love Man 🙏

[@jeremybear573]

Agreed. Is really stepping up his lyric game. I believe when he went to prison that really through his writing skills back and it took him a while to get back into form and he was really hitting that the year he died. Such a shame

[@keithwright9456]

The Hegelian Dialectic🔥🔥🔥

[@francescocanino3444]

What is his last album?

[@jfern777]

I believe he was murdered by industry vampires

[@manimal9871]

Big Noyd’s opening bars and overall energy was insane, Rakim is just literally too good he laced this beat Havoc made a real gem.

[@ocrbeats]

Nysheim Myrick from Bad Boy’s Hitmen production crew made this beat not Havoc.

[@denimiljak803]

@@ocrbeats doesn't even sound like a Havok beat

[@trz6952]

@@ocrbeats you're crazy, you're talking about Deadly Zone

[@palesasikwane2129]

the energy Noyd packs when he starts kicking his verse is unparalleled

[@balwc147]

True 🔥💯💥

[@PetsNLuv]

Fr

[@mike_t_007]

You only get 1 shot to spit with Rakim... What would you do! 😎

[@bp8300]

HipHop will never be the same

[@adamkecsmar6075]

Uno2000 it's true my friend 😞

[@anthonyali7309]

Mumble rappers whr yall at?

[@sk8alldamnday595]

@@anthonyali7309 they'll die off, the bom bap will blow up like a volcanic eruption

[@anthonyali7309]

@@sk8alldamnday595 🎤🎤🎤🆒️🎤🎤

[@McRemmyBaby]

Sad man

[@MikeSpexTV]

“The 18th Letter Forever “

[@Akira-10n]

Rakim murdered this! Straight fire from all the Emcs on this track!

[@Hakeem990]

Yes Rakim the God mc

[@Lolife86]

As usual.

[@BlackMan-lk6cz]

Prodigy and noyd killed this track

[@James.k1373]

Rakim Allah

[@jaymurderr]

That beat is so serious

[@willhaynes2190]

FIRE

[@la5081]

Their beats are crazy.

[@Mosdager]

Rakim absolutely killed it.

[@MrMosiah3000]

Big Noyd was always good for a fire 16. RIP Prodigy!

[@toffyx483]

Rakims part ... oh my god .... HipHop's finest!!!

[@toffyx483]

2:33

[@mico1664]

Butter flow. Untouchable

[@esconyc0101]

Rakim made this look like it was practice

[@dadome926]

The God MC

[@bostonred162]

Rakim> Nas > J Cole Who’s taking the torch now?

[@nineether3757]

​@@dadome92619th comment, 19 iykyk.

[@michaelmalapi4552]

Rakim is the Greatest rapper to ever graze this rap game...

[@matheajustinho1848]

Rakim. The 18th letter. 🔥🔥

[@itsabang3794]

Mathea Justinho care to explain mr Arsenal fan

[@tonyg3488]

@@itsabang3794 Gooner 4 life cuzzy

[@rockone3178]

Forever

[@meneersfeerbeheer]

@@itsabang3794 the 18th letter is R

[@QueenCraftsChannel]

Damn I never knew Rakim did a collab with Mobb. Dope!

[@efdrayton8207]

What are you like, 30? 👀

[@zamall37]

I gotta say it’s never too late

[@erichawkins7305]

@@efdrayton8207 I'm 43 and I never knew he did a song with them.

[@efdrayton8207]

@@erichawkins7305. You were probably not allowed to listen to rap or something then. That was the soundtrack jawn for the movie. And I'm almost 46 been listening to hip-hop since my uncles and aunts were hyped at the rise of it when Sugar and Kurtis Blow broke the door down for hip-hop to enter!!

[@erichawkins7305]

@@efdrayton8207 I grew up on too short nwa so me hearing rap isn't the case. I just didn't hear this one.

[@jameshoch9708]

Big NOYD doesn't get enough credit for being a really good Lyricist

[@dynamic9016]

Rip prodigy

[@bendervelosoc.r.f8456]

One year ago we lost a legend, R.I.P Prodigy, your music will live forever man this track is one of my favorites, rakim killed it as well!

[@TheDream96]

Bender Veloso C.R.F RAKIM 🔥

[@kierankelly288]

Bender Veloso C.R.F kzbin.info/www/bejne/aau2dGNvhbyHntE

[@90s_Deep-Records_]

Havoc's Instrumentals are unmatched 🎶

[@oldschoolhiphop2275]

Just the sight of Rakim incites deep thought. R.i.p. Don P. Legendary Mobb Deep forever!!!.

[@Sizwetoovlogs]

The 18th letter...forever 😌

[@illm8434]

The goat Rakim owned this

[@NaikmeansTruy]

Respect from Argrntina to a legend that will never die.

[@NaikmeansTruy]

Max Power si hermano aguante

[@dnyce8224]

Tyller Smalls A.K.A Tortu .... Peace to all from the US.

[@hxjjcddjsghsbs7038]

esaaa los reales estamos aca

[@PLBoogie]

Rakim & The Infamous 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥ain't nobody stopping this 👐💯

[@Nate01_]

AIN'T NOBODY STOPPING THIS, RAKIM AND INFAMOUS !!!

[@Mocha69A]

How many times have I pressed the replay. 100 million

[@Westmillftg]

Damn Rakim killed this

[@Kplattjr1]

Rakim verse woooooooo! Legend 18th Letter!🔥

[@lucadcolella]

Btw this isn’t talked about enough, 90s black movies OST compilations were fire. Soul in the hole, Hoodlum, MIB, He got game, Belly etc. too many to name!

[@danieluda7498]

I love how they gave Rakim props in this video. Mad respect to mobb deep, big noyd, and tha god Rakim. I love Rakim he is the best rapper on earth. Pls release an album produced by pete rock, DJ premier, large professor, Q Tip and havoc. Take it back new york boom bap with heavier kicks, snares and wicked newyork turnel sound. Pls Rakim just one more. #Rakim must read this.

[@il5322]

I second that

[@JayDeeDonuts]

I third that

[@fall3718]

I 4th that. One last time for the love of hip hop

[@thaslk1beats]

Rakim is just to dope....RIP Prodigy..

[@kevin23mora]

Legends never die 🙏🏽

[@il5322]

The goat - Rakim blessed this classic

[@maskedsports2354]

Greatest hip hop group of all time. Infamous and Hell On Earth album are both Super Classics.

[@SyedAli-xm1yq]

Noyd, killed it.. damn I wish Noyd and P would have done an album together

[@hanisofa589]

They got maaad songs together. Noyd’s first album ”episodes of a hustla” is basically a prodigy noyd joint album with havoc producing 90% of it

[@frankarroyo3614]

Prodigy was always official with his bars. One of the best ever. Peace from East NY Brooklyn.

[@ean-yb1uo]

To have Rakim on your beat and rap on it OMG This is Dream

[@Sincere4Eva]

Rakim undoubtedly has the illest flow ever.. God MC 💯🫡

[@adrianmadrigal702]

For real son back in the days when music was real, that beat is in another level

[@TheDream96]

RAKIM 🔥🔥

[@kierankelly288]

TheDream kzbin.info/www/bejne/aau2dGNvhbyHntE

[@bnkdsociety4382]

Rakim killed this song

[@Type5ive]

One of the best Havoc beats I ever heard. Takes me back to my teen years in the 90s

[@davekelly1719]

RAKIM and MOBB that's what we call LYRICAL GOD LEVEL

[@rayalley6676]

Rakim tore this down

[@RonVichar]

Nobody's stopping this, Rakim & Infamous. R.I.P Prodigy. Mad respect for Mobb Deep QBC's finest. 💯 2024

[@zombymandyas9637]

big noyd is mad underrated

[@abdullahmuslim8894]

Prodigy spoke about some real issues about the industry, secret societies and all that

[@TheBlackghost989]

I suspect him speaking the way he did is why he's dead. My favorite group of all time

[@joahansolis6183]

If there was secret societies you wouldn’t know about em

[@efdrayton8207]

Prodigy took shots at them on LL's "I shot ya" (remix). Telling what they doing to him.

[@godlikearjun2043]

@@joahansolis6183 thats right the maffia doesnt exist right

[@kumailmurtaza802]

@@TheBlackghost989 Same

[@romantisch7364]

Classic Track. Never gets old.

[@Citygbb]

Songs like this are the reason why I love hip hop THIS IS REAL RAP everyone delivered and the production is amazing too💯💯💯

[@goalboy19]

Back then when hip hops was REAL hip hop, and New York ...was REAL New York.

[@azizr1508]

RIP to the H.N.I.C! Gangsters don’t die we just turn to legends. 👑 ❤️

[@edgargutierrez137]

A pure hip hop classic.

[@oldirtydasher]

Rest in Hip Hop Prodigy

[@sulaymansillah5256]

Mobb Deep really the greatest Duo man.

[@Jspore-ip5rk]

Rakim slaughtered this beat damn...

[@ApexLevelGaming]

It's crazy how 23 years went by so fast. I remember this kind of hip hop music back in the day.

[@horaceoli72]

80s 90s hip hop 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Golden Era

[@TreBeez_FromThe_Sindacate]

This to me is the pure essence of hip hop. Checked off all boxes. Legendary shit 🙌

[@deltahomicide9300]

Havoc's beats always sounds organic. Can't explain it but all I know is it's hard af to do

[@delopera6044]

"I got dreams.... raising my little queen. And Nobodys going to stop that, in fact black, if you come at me, dont come sloppy. All my baby girl got is her poppy. To guide her through this world of hatred, And I'd die to see that she make it. And I'd die than to see the next man take it. Is you stupid?" 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Real men do real things. #DangerZone

[@novisoprano1420]

Noyd Nice

[@BrileyGabriel]

How is it that I missed this the first time around??? Respect to the God MC! The G.O.A.T.

[@blueeagle4661]

DJ Clue: "New Mobb Deep!" 👍👍👍👍👍

[@chillp1409]

Really glad I found this so early and really glad to see old school Hiphop fans from around the world. Everyone I know in real life, me is only one who’s still listening to old school. I know, nobody around me feeling this, but that’s fine, I’ll just bumping this alone. At least I know there are people out there still listen to this. (I’m 20) RIP Prodigy.

[@codymorrow3429]

Chill P I still listen to old school hip hop, I love it so much more than this new music that’s out now. This is one of my favorite tracks.

[@elsonpatacas5807]

Mobb Deep Forever 2019

[@liquidgeorge]

Prodigy is in my Top 5 D.O.A. R.I.P. Prodigy

[@jeremybear573]

Agreed!

[@hiphoptvwhy]

My childhood hit

[@davida.miranda2593]

its so crazy how havoc produced this crazy ass beat and you have 4 legends on the SAME TRACK. Bless up P!!!! That intro where havoc come in sooooooo fire

[@user-je8iw6gz4l]

Какой же отличный рэп!! Эти треки мою душу с девяностых достают💪😎

[@yuvithedope]

RIP prodigy one of the hardest East coast rapper 🕊️

[@BrooklynRival7718]

Noyd’s best verse of all time

[@upinsmoketour2385]

One year ago already.. RIP P!

[@natejackson8213]

By the way, RIP Prodigy. Legends will never die. As Always, like I said I always like the song.

[@yassinematties3939]

Rakim is beast love ya all. ❤️ Old is gold.

[@stollinroned5090]

Prodigy flows like water

[@NevaSellmySoul]

Noyd killed it

[@righteousone8454]

I can only imagine someone like Big Noyd who was not popular, but a street dude from Queensbridge to have Rakim on the same track as him, back in the 90s mind you. Shit must have been REAL SPECIAL for him, I can only imagine. I would have been ecstatic to know I am featured with Rakim on same track and video.

[@newyorkrican11]

Rip bandana P... 3 years ago today he passed on...Miss that feeling he gave you when he rapped

[@redmondisaiah16]

Havoc is a top 5 producer of alll-time

[@frankwhite2400]

I love that 90s feeling from rap nody

[@90sskateboarder27]

Today's so called "hip-pop" CAN'T compare...."ain't nobody stopin this, Rakim and infamous" !!!

[@kajm13]

Sick beat by HAVOC 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wolfcat1774]

if you still bumping this, then mad respect. absolute tune 🔥

[@nobz11]

Rest in peace Prodigy & Keith flint (prodigy)

[@7USARMoorish]

Damn 1 year anniversary of the great mic P passed away but his music still lives on my brother

[@robertbehringer4787]

When it comes to dark, heavy violence everything about the hood, the hustle, the fight, the guns.. Mobb deep is absolutely unbeatable... It's like when the hood speaks for itself.. Dare or die..

[@JoseRivera-fe5uc]

Joint is still mad fyre 20 plus years later.....

[@TheUncannyOne]

UNDERRATED CLASSIC! REST IN PARADISE PRODIGY! RAKIM THE 🐐! THEY ALL KILLED IT!

[@furious-vengeance]

💎 A rare gem of a collaboration between *God's & Titans.* ★★★★★ • Such a slept on track.

[@teixeira.antonio]

HIP HOP will never be the same. RIP REAL HIP HOP

[@druhye]

This was the best on the hoodlum soundtrack other then wow time flys over 20 years R.I.P. Pee HNIC

[@jayskicksnfits9372]

druhye *_*flies_*

[@MrSotaPhonk]

RIP Prodigy..Taken away from us FAR too soon. Painfully abrupt like tearing off a bandage that also happens to be the only thing holding in a vital organ. Hip-Hop will never function the same nor will it ever fully recover 🙏✊️✌️

[@bagley232]

RIP Prodigy

[@704sounds4]

Always will be remembered as GOAT!!! R.I.P Prodigy 🙏

[@dricebera3514]

The God RAKIM!! My favorite of all time!

[@muhammadarsalan2686]

[Verse 1: Havoc] Sometimes it feels like the whole world's against me But is it the Henny that bent me? I be in the zone Gazin' at the walls, depressed, iggin' the phone They take it personal But only a minor few can understand what this nigga feelin' 41st 'til I die, motherfucka (No doubt) I'm still breathin' You a mutt, son, we full bred, you ain't my dog Tryin' to infiltrate my clique, is you? I get wit' you Handle that on a later note We o'er-dose, every day the death is so close I'm tryin' to tell these cats, but I let 'em do they thing Ready for the bad news 'til the phone ring Son is dead, now I'm in way over my head, seekin' revenge, son Bent, son, on your behalf tryin' to laugh [Verse 2: Prodigy] Check out the drill, dunn, conceal guns, play the hum For real, son's leanin' back, checkin' out the action On the benches, we drinkin' Xs Yo, twirl dat shit, while I spark this chocolate Burn it down like an arsonist Pull out the miz 'cause its time to bring the biz to kids And blow all hell fire out ya empire Your livest wire couldn't make my Mobb expire or retire I'm lettin' off 'til my arms tire I sit quiet wit' my head full of riot Our buyers, it's clear for your ear to hear I declared only live niggas rap this year '96 - I lost my dun, '97 - It got worse Fuck it, somebody out the team gotta get murked And sat down, you play the background when shots sound off Flashin' back on how my mans is gone K.B. forever in my memory I spill some Henny then I keep it movin' [Chorus: Havoc] Yo, do our thing, hold it down, we got this, lockin' this Ain't nobody stoppin' this, Rakim and Infamous Rep the hood for you and yours, no doubt, crash the boards And you don't really wanna go against the source [Verse 3: Big Noyd] Surprise, open your eyes, peep the foulness, the wildness It's bugged, niggas thugs in the projects, you holiday thugs Ease up, all that illin' and grillin', get ya melon lit up Y'all niggas is butt, you want me? I'm right in QB, what? Where you find me at, sippin' Cognac from a cup With my heat next to my nuts Never afraid to pull it and bust Slug rushes to your head like dust, but that wasn't enough This one was kind of tough, he squeezed back Better believe he no longer breathe, black Fuckin' with these Queens cats I got dreams raisin' my little queen And nobody gonna stop that In fact, black, if you come at me, don't come sloppy All my baby girl got is a papi To guide her through this world of hatred And I'd die to see that she make it And die to let the next man take it? Is you stupid? Verse 4: Rakim Yo, you wanna come test? Son, it's massive stress Penalties of death, pay your last respects We harass your rep if you slept or half-step We adapt to see what we can master next After sex, pass the bless for after effects Relax the stress, do math and set mad connects Cash the check, to get assets we blast TECs Dealin' with the mental aspects of chess So retreat your troops, if you dunns come to shoot Get greeted by a twenty-one gun salute I keep 'em leery of the deadly '7 MC' theory Soon as they hear me, I release "Lyrics of Fury" And quick to say a poem that ricochet in your dome My clique made me leave the nickel-plated at home So I can get the cheddar and be the better trendsetter The 18th Letter forever, what! [Chorus x2: Havoc] Do our thing, hold it down, we got this, lockin' this Ain't nobody stoppin' this, Rakim and Infamous Rep the hood for you and yours, no doubt, crash the boards And you don't really wanna go against the source

[@michaeljackson7481]

HAVOC IN MY TOP 5 PRODUCER!

[@kevinestrella5002]

Christmas eve 2023 im still bumpin this 90s golden era forever the best era miss it wish i can go back

[@TheHumanBallsack]

The God MC over a vintage Havoc beat is just too ill. This was that Hell On Earth vibe... just look at the blood red shirt Havoc was rockin' as usual around this era