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10 tracks to remember the legendary talent of Prodigy

By Laurane

June 21, 2017

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Hip-Hop is grieving today. Prodigy, member of the Mobb Deep duo, died Tuesday (June 20) in Las Vegas at the age of 42.

Hospitalized for several days after a performance, Albert Johnson was suffering from sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease, since his birth. “It is with extreme sadness and disbelief that we confirm the death of our dear friend Albert Johnson, better known to millions of fans as Prodigy of legendary NY rap duo Mobb Deep,” says a press release.

Let’s never forget the artist, and to do so, we compiled a list of our 10 favorite tracks from the legendary Mobb Deep’s MC.

Mobb Deep – Got It Twisted

Alchemist Ft. Prodigy, Illa Ghee & Nina Sky – Hold You Down

Prodigy – Keep It Thoro

Capone-N-Noreaga – L.A., L.A. (Kuwait mix) (feat. Mobb Deep y Tragedy Khadafi)

LL Cool J – I Shot Ya Remix

Mobb Deep – Shook Ones

Mobb Deep – Survival Of The Fittest

Nas, Raekwon & Mobb Deep – Eye For An Eye (Your Beef Is Mine)

Prodigy – Mac 10 Handle

Mobb Deep – Hell On Earth