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BACKGROUND
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8.9

#5

9.1

Mobb Deep

Real Name

Albert Johnson

Years Active

1989–2017

Born

1974 (November 02)
Hempstead, New York, United States

Deceased

Associated Labels

Loud, Columbia, Infamous, E1, G-Unit, RBC

Main Genre

Hip hop, East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop
Ain’t no such thing as halfway crooks
Shook Ones, Pt. II

Prodigy

aka Prodigy, P, H.N.I.C., P Double
Albert Johnson known professionally as Prodigy was an American rapper and author best known as half of the influential duo Mobb Deep. Emerging in Queensbridge’s early 1990s scene he delivered gritty street narratives that helped shape hardcore East Coast hip hop. His solo debut H.N.I.C. hit the Billboard top 20. Throughout his career he collaborated widely and penned books while battling sickle cell anemia until his death in 2017.
Shook Ones, Pt. II
  • Hit Single
Ranked #59 in charts
  • Hit Album
Ranked #18 in charts

8.9

Score

#7

Rank

UG Rapper Score

The UG Rapper score is a dynamic score calculated based on multiple variables ranking a  rapper.

Lyricism 93/100
Complexity, wordplay, storytelling, punchlines
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Weak Strong Elite
Flow & Delivery 90/100
Rhythm, cadence, breath control, versatility
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Off-beat Solid Mastery
Production Selection 80/100
Beat choice, sample quality, boom bap feel
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Generic On-brand Iconic
Originality 86/100
Style, voice, creative identity
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Derivative Distinct Unique
Cultural Impact 90/100
Influence, peer respect, legacy potential
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Low Respected Era-defining
Consistency 85/100
Quality across releases
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Spotty Steady Rock-solid
Authenticity 95/100
True to craft and culture
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Questionable Credible Unquestioned
Replay Value 93/100
Return listens
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Low Good Addictive

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UG Rapper Score

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