Infamy
Mobb Deep · 2001
71 min · 16 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and raw narratives that define East Coast street life.
Why this album works
Despite mixed reviews, 'Infamy' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Mobb Deep's continued commercial viability in the early 2000s hip-hop landscape. The album includes tracks like 'Hey Luv (Anything)', which received notable airplay and further solidified their influence within the genre.
- Best for
- gritty narratives of street life wave-like pacing with climactic moments late-night urban reflections
- Context
- Released on December 11, 2001, 'Infamy' is Mobb Deep's fifth studio album and their first after the tragic passing of their close friend and collaborator, Prodigy. This record came during a time when the duo was transitioning into a more mature sound while still maintaining their hardcore roots established in earlier works like 'The Infamous' and 'Hell on Earth'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 50 Cent· Wu-Tang Clan· Nas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pray for Me Standout 3:22
- 2 Get Away Standout 3:40
- 3 Bounce 4:13
- 4 Clap 4:53
- 5 Kill That Nigga 3:47
- 6 My Gats Spitting 4:34
- 7 Handcuffs 3:34
- 8 Hey Luv (Anything) Standout 4:04
- 9 The Learning (Burn) 4:17
- 10 Live Foul 4:24
- 11 Hurt Niggas 3:30
- 12 Get at Me 3:33
- 13 I Won’t Fall 4:20
- 14 Crawlin 4:07
- 15 Nothing Like Home 4:27
- 16 There I Go Again / So Long 10:17
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