Mobb Deep

Blood Money marks the 7th release by Mobb Deep. This doesnt include solo efforts like Prodigys critically acclaimed solo effort, H.N.I.C, in 2002 or their made-for-the-streets mix-tape album. It does however signal a new chapter in Havoc and Prodigys rise from New York City mainstays to international rap delegates.

Hip-Hop music has been good to Mobb Deep since both, Havoc and Prodigy, first met at New York Citys Arts and Graphics High School in Manhattan. Influenced by the golden era sounds of Run DMC, Rakim and The Juice Crew, Havoc and Prodigy put pen to pad under the name the Poetical Profits, but soon changed their name to reflect their reputation on the streets. Rolling deep with a mob of trouble makers, the duos style of music reflected the harsh climate that was New York City in the early late 80s/early 90s and Mobb Deep was born.

What originally started out as a group soon became a movement; furthermore a sound. The movement started in 1993 with the release of their debut, Juvenile Hell. Powered by the single Hit it from the Back, a then-teenage Havoc and Prodigy stood apart from their more conscious counterparts by addressing a more aggressive style of hip-hop that echoed their tough upbringing on New York notorious Queens Bridge Houses. But it was their 1994 classic, The Infamous, which secured Mobb Deeps stature as one of the most important acts in hip hop. Guided by classic records like Shook One Pt.2and Survival Of The Fittest, the album is perceived by many till this day, as the 1st album and established Havoc and Prodigy as the premier duo of the 90s hip-hop scene. Two years later brought fourth, Hell on Earth, a million plus seller that placed Prodigy as one of the most influential emcees of his generation and Havoc as one of its most promising producers.

Contrary to popular belief, the Mobb sound will not be changing as they aim to take their music towards a wider audience. This is not a new Mobb Deep. declares Havoc. For us to look at it is a re-introduction would mean that were erasing our past and erasing our history and thats too important. Weve built something that shows what it takes to be here for the long run. Some of our fans are aspiring artists. Mobb Deep is here for a reason: to show that you can be here for a long time.