(Yes, there was a time when wearing overalls was gangster - shout out to Nas)
In a lot of ways, Mobb Deep is the archetypal east coast street rap crew. Capable of absolute classics (I see you "The Infamous"), they were also incredibly inconsistent, due no doubt in part to the fact that Havoc and/or Prodigy were constantly in and out of jail. Hopefully now that Prodigy's no longer behind bars they'll have the stability to starting making uncut, raw hip-hop again like new single "Dog Shit" featuring Nas.
While "Dog Shit"s beat won't blow anyone away, the power of Alchemist's production is always in it's stripped down feel, and on the mic both Havoc and Prodigy are solid. Most notably, Nas, marking his first time with the Mobb since '99's "It's Mine", does pretty well too - I'd love to know when that verse was recorded. I wouldn't be remotely surprised if it's been in the vaults for at least five years.
Anyway, the track's good enough that it actually manages to overcome the fact that its titled "Dog Shit", no easy feat. Enjoy.
(I'm contractually obligated to play "Shook Ones Pt. II in every Mobb Deep post. Download link below the video.)
That's funny 'cause I'm contractually obligated to listen every time Shook Ones pt 2 is posted. That and berate anyone who refers to it as the 8 Mile song. lol
Posted on Apr 04, 2011
Selorm
Nas went in...I like this beat, shit is hot..."you came out the same age you went in..."bars....
Posted on Apr 04, 2011
Nathan S.
Seems like we're in agreement. Solid east coast hip-hop from some of the best to ever do it.
Posted on Apr 05, 2011
NYsportsGUY
I'm kinda feeling this beat actually and it is one of the better Alch beats I have heard recently. Its tough to compare ANY beat when Shook Ones 2 is in the same post ya dig
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