Mobb Deep fans unite as the duo from Queens readies the release of a new album. While Prodigy and Havoc have worked on their own separate albums – with Prodigy currently working on The Hegelian Dialectic – this will make their ninth studio album together. The yet to be titled piece of work is tentatively slated for a 2016 release. Hit the jump for more.
(Photos + Video) Common, Mobb Deep, Skyzoo & More Perform At The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival!
The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival hosted several, unique events this past weekend, but nothing compared to the main show. The concert brought out some legendary artists as well as some new ones. While rising acts like Lion Babe and YC The Cynic took the stage during the day, major emcees like Mobb Deep, Skyzoo, Charles Hamilton, Freeway, Consequence, and Common rocked the mic until sundown. Check out some exclusive footage and photos from the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival after the jump!
(Video) NBA: Dope! Mobb Deep Remixes “Survival Of The Fittest” For Western Conference Playoffs On ESPN!
ESPN along with the NBA on ABC have definitely stepped up their music game the past few years. What the studio crew lacks in entertainment, the music between segments is enough to make you nod your head and forget about it. Last year ESPN used Mobb Deep’s “Survival of the fittest” record off the classic “The Infamous” album to promote their playoff baseball coverage and it was such a hit that this time they had the duo actually remix the song exclusively to be used during the network’s coverage of the Western Conference finals.
(Video) Fire Or Nah? Watch Mobb Deep Freestyle For Tim Westwood!
In the midst of the 20th anniversary of The Infamous, Mobb Deep has been doing the most to celebrate their breakthrough album. Prodigy and Havoc have been performing their classics off the album in New York City and beyond. Recently, the Queens duo took their talents overseas to continue the celebration with Tim Westwood. After they reflected on their glory days at the notorious Tunnel parties back in the day, Havoc and Prodigy spit a quick freestyle. Watch the video after the jump!
(Video) Mobb Deep Praises Q-Tip For His Work On “The Infamous”
It’s been 20 years since Mobb Deep released their breakthrough LP The Infamous. Since then, Havoc and Prodigy have become staples in New York hip-hop and has influenced nearly every artist that has emerged from the depths of Queensbridge. One veteran rapper in particular, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, became their mentor and influenced their work on the album. See what Mobb Deep had to say about Q-Tip after the jump!
(Video) Mobb Deep Planning On Album Produced Entirely by Alchemist
Say whaaaat??? The next few months are definitely heating up as just announced is Mobb Deep Planning On Album Produced Entirely by Alchemist, already in the works!
