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Mobb Deep

Mobb Deep

East Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

United States Est. 1992

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Sound in a sentence: "Mobb Deep’s music is marked by deep bass lines and sparse beats that create a tense atmosphere, punctuated by sharp lyrical delivery that emphasizes urgency and confrontation."
Mobb Deep holds a significant place in the landscape of hip-hop, shaping the sound and narrative of East Coast rap during a pivotal era. Their music resonates with the harsh realities of urban life, acting as a visceral lens into the struggles, violence, and resilience of their environment.
Mobb Deep holds a significant place in the landscape of hip-hop, shaping the sound and narrative of East Coast rap during a pivotal era. Their music resonates with the harsh realities of urban life, acting as a visceral lens into the struggles, violence, and resilience of their environment. By articulating these experiences with raw authenticity, they not only influenced a generation of artists but also expanded the thematic depth of hip-hop, making it a vehicle for social commentary and personal reflection. Their approach to songwriting is marked by a gritty realism that captures both individual and collective experiences, often characterized by stark storytelling techniques. They employ vivid imagery and unflinching honesty, creating a world that feels immediate and immersive. This narrative style is wrapped in a tone that oscillates between aggression and introspection, highlighting the complexities of life in the streets while maintaining an air of hardened bravado. Lyrically, Mobb Deep often explores themes of survival, loyalty, betrayal, and the impact of violence on community dynamics. Their voice strikes a balance between sincerity and irony, allowing listeners to grapple with both the weight of their words and the starkness of their environments. Ultimately, their work serves as both testament and warning about the realities they depict.

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Discography

37 releases • 17 studio • 1992–2014
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EPs ()

Black Cocaine

Black Cocaine

2011

Singles ()

Put Em In Their Place

Put Em In Their Place

2006

Have a Party

Have a Party

2006

Give It to Me

Give It to Me

2006

Got It Twisted

Got It Twisted

2004

Win or Lose

Win or Lose

2004

Throw Your Hands (In the Air)

Throw Your Hands (In the Air)

2004

Get Away

Get Away

2002

Hey Luv

Hey Luv

2002

U.S.A. (Aiight Then)

U.S.A. (Aiight Then)

2000

Quiet Storm

Quiet Storm

1999

It's Mine

It's Mine

1999

G.O.D. Pt. III

G.O.D. Pt. III

1997

Front Lines (Hell on Earth)

Front Lines (Hell on Earth)

1996

Drop a Gem on 'em

Drop a Gem on 'em

1996

Still Shinin'

Still Shinin'

1996

Temperature's Rising

Temperature's Rising

1995

Survival of the Fittest

Survival of the Fittest

1995

Shook Ones

Shook Ones

1995

Hit It from the Back

Hit It from the Back

1993

Peer Pressure

Peer Pressure

1992

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