Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1992.
- Profession
- Rapper, Producer, Hip-hop duo
- Years active
- 1992–2017
Early life
Formed in the Queensbridge Houses, the duo of Prodigy and Havoc met at Manhattan's High School of Art and Design and built a sound steeped in the bleakness of New York project life.
Career
Their 1995 album "The Infamous," with Havoc's grimy production and Prodigy's vivid menace, became an East Coast classic, followed by "Hell on Earth" and a later run with G-Unit.
Major achievements
They are regarded as architects of the mid-1990s hardcore New York sound; Prodigy died in 2017.
Legacy
Mobb Deep defined the grimy, cinematic Queensbridge aesthetic that influenced decades of street-oriented hip-hop.
References
Frequently asked questions about Mobb Deep
- What is Mobb Deep known for?
- Mobb Deep is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1992. Mobb Deep is recognized as a rapper, producer, and hip-hop duo.
- Where is Mobb Deep from?
- Mobb Deep is from New York City, New York.
- What kind of music does Mobb Deep make?
- Mobb Deep's music spans Hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop, and Hardcore hip-hop.
- Is Mobb Deep still active?
- Mobb Deep was professionally active from 1992 to 2017.
- What record labels has Mobb Deep been associated with?
- Mobb Deep has been associated with Loud, Jive, and G-Unit.
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