Mobb Deep

Influential New York hip-hop duo

Mobb Deep was an influential hip-hop duo from Queensbridge, New York, consisting of rappers Prodigy (Albert Johnson) and Havoc (Kejuan Muchita). They emerged as a force in the East Coast hip-hop scene with their raw and uncompromising sound that often depicted the harsh realities of street life. The duo's second album, "The Infamous," released in 1995, is widely regarded as a classic in the genre, featuring gritty narratives and atmospheric beats that captured the essence of New York's urban landscape. Mobb Deep continued to build on their success with subsequent albums such as "Hell on Earth" (1996) and "Murda Muzik" (1999), which included hits like "Quiet Storm." Throughout their career, they were known for their dark, hardcore delivery and for contributing to the lexicon of East Coast gangsta rap. Despite Prodigy's untimely death in 2017, Mobb Deep's legacy endures as one of the most respected acts in hip-hop history.