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Mobb Deep

East Coast hardcore hip-hop·Music·established·United States
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Mobb Deep is an American hip-hop duo formed in 1990 in Queensbridge, Queens, New York, consisting of rappers Prodigy and Havoc. They are recognized as pioneers of East Coast hardcore hip-hop, best known for their 1995 album The Infamous and the single 'Shook Ones, Part II'.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • Released influential 1995 album The Infamous
  • Influential album 'The Infamous' released in 1995
  • Created the iconic single 'Shook Ones, Part II'
  • Recognized as pioneers of East Coast hardcore hip-hop
  • Signed to G-Unit Records in 2005
  • Signed to Loud Records/Jive via Violator Management
  • Featured in Apple Music's 'Mobb Deep Essentials' curated playlist alongside Nas and A Tribe Called Quest
  • Influential album 'The Infamous' named the greatest rap album ever by Pitchfork
WHAT FANS SAY (2)

It's Mobb Deep against the world

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Infinite” is the best example of what a posthumous album should sound like.

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Mobb Deep underrated?

Mobb Deep has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 6 out of 100. they have notable achievements including released influential 1995 album the infamous.

Q:What genre is Mobb Deep?

Mobb Deep works in East Coast hardcore hip-hop originating from United States (Queensbridge, Queens, New York). As a music artist at the "established" level, Mobb Deep has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader East Coast hardcore hip-hop scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Mobb Deep have?

Mobb Deep has approximately 55 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 1.1M YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Mobb Deep?

Fans of Mobb Deep often also enjoy Nas, Gang Starr, The LOX, Notorious B.I.G., The Notorious B.I.G.. These artists share common ground in the East Coast hardcore hip-hop space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Mobb Deep's approach to east coast hardcore hip-hop, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Mobb Deep more famous?

With a Gap Score of 6/100, Mobb Deep's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: with 55 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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