The Infamous cover

The Infamous

Mobb Deep · 1995

66 min · 16 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

Dark, gritty beats intertwine with raw narratives of survival and street life in 90s New York.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty, narrative-driven storytelling
  • introspective late-night vibes
  • emotional resilience themes
  • immersive listening experience
  • steady, rhythmic pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1995, 'The Infamous' was Mobb Deep's second studio album, following their debut 'Juvenile Hell' (1993). At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their place within the East Coast hip-hop scene and gaining recognition for their unique sound and storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Nas· Raekwon· The Notorious B.I.G.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Start of Your Ending (41st Side) 4:24
  • 2 [The Infamous Prelude] 2:12
  • 3 Survival of the Fittest 3:44
  • 4 Eye for an Eye (Your Beef Is Mines) 4:48
  • 5 [Just Step Prelude] 1:06
  • 6 Give Up the Goods (Just Step) 4:03
  • 7 Temperature’s Rising 4:59
  • 8 Up North Trip 4:58
  • 9 Trife Life 5:20
  • 10 Q.U. – Hectic 4:46
  • 11 Right Back at You 4:52
  • 12 [The Grave Prelude] 0:50
  • 13 Cradle to the Grave 4:57
  • 14 Drink Away the Pain (Situations) 4:45
  • 15 Shook Ones, Part II 5:26
  • 16 Party Over 5:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata