Prodigy…Mobb Deep

Prodigy put his lifetime in between the papers’ lines. He’s the quiet storm nigga who fight rhymes. P, yeah, you heard of him, the haunting lead vocalist who, along with partner-n-rhyme, Havoc, propelled Mobb Deep to platinum heights. On his solo releases,  Prodigy of Mobb Deep unveils a slew of gems that takes listeners on a journey through life, death and the pains of living in this cruel world. Prodigy’s distinct off-beat/on-beat rhyme style has effectively made him one of the most prolific emcees in hip-hop. “When I write rhymes I think about who is poppin’ right now. I try to come with some other sh*t that nobody is saying or if they did I twist my sh*t, so it sounds different.”

Delmos and Prodigy in the studio in Queens…

Exile

Exile, is a legend waiting to be acknowledged as one. With continuos creativity pushing him to the edge every time , he consistantly shows us that he is a true musician looking for the bliss of that next track!

His first record appearances came as a member of hip hop duo Emanon alongside rapper Aloe Blacc. They released various singles beginning with 1998’s “P.S.I.” before releasing their debut album, Anon & On. After 2002, Exile went on to release one more Emanon album well as a solo album, 2006’s Dirty Science, and another collaborative effort, 2007’s Below the Heavens. The latter album was critically acclaimed for Exile’s productions and raps by new artist Blu. Exile’s guest production work with artists including Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Kardinal Offishall and Jurassic 5 is also renowned. He claims his influences to be contemporary producers J Dilla, Jon Brion and Madlib. He is known for “coarsely chopped beats” that give off “laid back soulful vibes.”

Discography

Solo

• Dirty Science (2006)
• Radio (2009)

Emanon

• “Stretch Marx” (1995) cassette
• “Imaginary Friends” (1996) cassette
• “PSI, Outside looking in” (1997)
• “Dawns Second Coming” (1998) cassette
• “Acid 9” (1998)
• “Mc’s Like Me” (1999)
• Anon & On (2002)
• The Waiting Room (2004)

With Blu

• Below the Heavens (2007)

With Fashawn

• Boy Meets World (2009)

With Blame One

• Days Chasing Days (March 2009)