The Infamous Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep · 2014
109 min · 27 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty exploration of urban life, layered with dark beats and raw lyrical storytelling reflecting the struggles of survival.
Top tracks — play these first
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Taking You Off Here Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Survival of the Fittest — This track epitomizes Mobb Deep's signature sound, blending haunting production with incisive lyrics that detail the harsh realities of street life.
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Temperature's Rising — With its urgent beat and intense delivery, this track captures the sense of impending conflict that characterizes much of Mobb Deep's narrative style.
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Gimme All That — This song delivers a powerful message about ambition and desire, showcasing the duo's lyrical prowess and ability to weave intricate stories.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- gritty introspection for late nights
- wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
- urban struggle themes throughout
- immersive experience for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a significant return and reaffirms Mobb Deep's status in hip-hop culture.
- Themes
- street survival· New York struggle
- Career context
- Released in 2014, The Infamous Mobb Deep marked a significant return for the duo after years of hiatus since their earlier albums. This album came nearly two decades after their classic The Infamous (1995), showcasing their enduring influence in East Coast hip-hop while adapting to contemporary sounds and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Raekwon· The Notorious B.I.G.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Survival of the Fittest
The lyrics shift from personal narrative to broader societal commentary on survival in an unforgiving environment.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Taking You Off Here Start here 3:23
- 2 Say Something 4:00
- 3 Get Down 3:19
- 4 Dirt 2:52
- 5 Timeless 4:25
- 6 All a Dream 2:50
- 7 Low 3:27
- 8 Murdera 3:25
- 9 Check the Credits 3:06
- 10 Gimme All That 3:31
- 11 Legendary 4:01
- 12 Lifetime 3:06
- 13 My Block 2:07
Disc 2
- 1 Eye for an Eye 6:47
- 2 Skit 2:30
- 3 Get It in Blood 5:32
- 4 Gimme the Goods 5:20
- 5 If It's Alright 5:12
- 6 Skit Mobb 1995 1:26
- 7 Survival of the Fittest 5:15
- 8 Temperature's Rising 5:19
- 9 The Bridge 5:35
- 10 Skit 1:52
- 11 The Money 7:16
- 12 The Money (version 2) 4:33
- 13 We About to Get Hectic 4:47
- 14 The Infamous 4:05
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
B4.Da.$$
Joey Bada$$
Shares gritty storytelling and East Coast vibes, reflecting urban struggles with a modern twist.
Life Is Good
Nas
Continues themes of survival and introspection with a rich, layered production style reminiscent of Mobb Deep.
Mr. Wonderful
Action Bronson
Combines raw lyricism and vivid imagery about street life, set against dark, lush beats.
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