50 of the Greatest Mobb Deep Songs
Editor's Note: This story was revised on June 20, 2017 from its original publication in 2012 to reflect Prodigy's untimely passing.
June 20, 2017 will forever be remembered as another devastating day in hip-hop, being that the passing of Queensbridge rep and New York legend Prodigy was announced just a few hours ago. As a solo artist and member of the infamous Mobb Deep with Havoc, Prodigy has inspired hundreds of rappers wishing to follow in his footsteps. Now he leaves behind an incredibly indelible catalog containing some of the best verses in hip-hop to date.
Though Havoc and Prodigy's had a few bumps along the road, thankfully, their hiatus was short winded. As of late, the two had been touring together for the majority of 2017 as they hit the 20th anniversary of the duo's classic Hell on Earth album, which provided gems like "Extortion," "Animal Instinct" and "Man Down." Most recently, Mobb Deep had performed with one another at the Art of Rap Fest alongside collaborator Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and KRS-One less than a week ago.
Havoc, who had known Prodigy since their teenage years, posted two photos when news broke of his death, captioning "Forever" underneath the image of the two in their youth. Nas, Vince Staples, Conway and dozens of other rap artists have joined in as well, reciting some of Prodigy's memorable lyrics on social media as they pay tribute to him, proving that this has truly been a painful loss for everyone in the hip-hop community.
As we remember one of the city's best lyricists today, XXL has compiled a list of 50 Mobb Deep songs that will forever go down in history.
Rest in Power, Prodigy.
"Shook Ones (Part II)"
Mobb Deep"Quiet Storm (Remix)"
Mobb Deep featuring Lil Kim"Survival of the Fittest"
Mobb Deep"Give Up the Goods (Just Step)"
Mobb Deep featuring Big Noyd"Eye for an Eye (Your Beef Is Mine)"
Mobb Deep featuring Nas and Rakim"Hell On Earth (Front Lines)"
Mobb Deep"Drink Away the Pain"
Mobb Deep featuring Q-Tip"It's Mine"
Mobb Deep featuring Nas"Drop a Gem on 'Em"
Mobb Deep"The Learning (Burn)"
Mobb Deep featuring Vita and Big Noyd"Quiet Storm"
Mobb Deep"G.O.D. Pt. III"
Mobb Deep"Right Back at You"
Mobb Deep featuring Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Big Noyd"Temparature's Rising"
Mobb Deep"The Realest"
Mobb Deep featuring Kool G Rap"Up North Trip"
Mobb Deep"What's Ya Poison"
Mobb Deep featuring Cormega"Trife Life"
Mobb Deep"The Start of Your Ending (41st Side)"
Mobb Deep"Q.U. Hectic"
Mobb Deep"Back at You"
Mobb Deep"Cobra"
Mobb Deep"Extortion"
Mobb Deep featuring Method Man"Animal Instinct"
Mobb Deep"Murda Muzik"
Mobb Deep"Pearly Gates"
Mobb Deep featuring 50 Cent"Get Away"
Mobb Deep"Where Ya Heart At"
Mobb Deep"Get Dealt With"
Mobb Deep"Got It Twisted"
Mobb Deep"Allustrious"
Mobb Deep"Thug Muzik"
Mobb Deep featuring Infamous Mobb and Chinky"U.S.A. (Aiight Then)"
Mobb Deep"Adrenaline"
Mobb Deep"Crawlin"
Mobb Deep"Win or Lose"
Mobb Deep"Get At Me"
Mobb Deep"Clap"
Mobb Deep"Double Shots"
Mobb Deep"Nighttime Vultures"
Mobb Deep featuring Raekwon"Put 'Em in Their Place"
Mobb Deep"Water Boarding"
Mobb Deep"Everyday Gun Play"
Mobb Deep"Nobody Likes Me"
Mobb Deep"Man Down"
Mobb Deep"Backwards"
Mobb Deep"Where Ya From"
Mobb Deep"Throw Your Hands (In the Air)"
Mobb Deep"Dog Shit"
Mobb Deep featuring Nas"Street Life"
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