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Mobb Deep

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Mobb Deep was an American hip-hop duo formed in 1990 in Queens, New York. The group consisted of rappers, songwriters, and record producers Prodigy and Havoc. They were associated with East Coast hip-hop and are known for their influence within the genre. The duo sold over three million records and released several successful albums, including "The Infamous" (1995), "Hell on Earth" (1996), and "Murda Muzik" (1999). Their best-known songs include "Shook Ones, Part II" and "Survival of the Fittest". Their music was noted for its dark production style and lyrical themes depicting urban life. Havoc and Prodigy met while attending the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. In 1990 they formed a duo under the name Poetical Prophets and began recording demo material. They promoted their music independently and eventually attracted the attention of Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, who introduced them to music industry figures including Chris Lighty. During this period Prodigy also recorded an uncredited appearance on the song "Too Young" by Hi-Five. In 1991, Poetical Prophets were featured in The Source magazine’s "Unsigned Hype" column, which helped raise their profile. The duo later changed their name to Mobb Deep. In 1992, Mobb Deep signed with 4th & B’way Records. They released the single "Peer Pressure" ahead of their debut album "Juvenile Hell", which was released in 1993 and included production from DJ Premier, Large Professor, and Kerwin Young. The following year Havoc appeared on the album "Enta da Stage" by Black Moon on the track "U da Man". The duo achieved wider recognition with their second album, "The Infamous", released in 1995. The album featured production primarily by Havoc with contributions from Q-Tip and included the single "Shook Ones, Part II".

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