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Mobb Deep

Hip-Hop·Music·iconic·United States
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Universally recognized and celebrated
LISTENERS
25K
YT SUBS
1.1M
CHAMPIONS
0

Mobb Deep is a prominent hip-hop duo from Queens, New York, consisting of Prodigy and Havoc. They are recognized for their significant impact on East Coast hip-hop and have released influential music, including their acclaimed album The Infamous and the hit single Shook Ones Pt. II.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Recent label deal with RED Distribution for Infamous Records
  • Influential album 'The Infamous' named the greatest rap album ever by Pitchfork
  • Influential album 'The Infamous' released in 1995
  • Hit single 'Shook Ones Pt. II'
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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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Mobb Deep underrated?

Mobb Deep has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including recent label deal with red distribution for infamous records.

Q:What genre is Mobb Deep?

Mobb Deep works in Hip-Hop originating from United States (New York). As a music artist at the "iconic" level, Mobb Deep has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Hip-Hop scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Mobb Deep have?

Mobb Deep has approximately 25K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 1.1M YouTube subscribers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.

Q:Who are similar artists to Mobb Deep?

Fans of Mobb Deep often also enjoy Nas, Notorious B.I.G., The LOX, Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill. These artists share common ground in the Hip-Hop space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Mobb Deep's approach to hip-hop, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Mobb Deep more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Mobb Deep's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (iconic). Contributing factors: with 25K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

Mobb Deep — ICON | WHYNOTFAMOUS