The Infamous Life: Havoc on Meeting Prodigy, Creating Shook Ones and Mobb Deep's Legacy
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024
- Ever since the tragic passing of Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, the MASS APPEAL family has tried to walk the line between paying tribute to his legacy and respecting the privacy of his close associates.
After seeing Havoc’s surprise appearance at the recent Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest where he performed three classics from Mobb Deep’s catalog, we thought he might be ready to speak on his recently deceased friend and rhyme partner, Prodigy.
Earlier this week, Havoc stopped by MASS APPEAL HQ to reflect on meeting Prodigy when they were teenage classmates. Prodigy made an impression on Havoc even before he saw him, because he could hear P’s jewelry clinking as he walked down the hall.
“I was more careful, he was more of a risk taker,” Havoc recalls. “I was the voice of reason sometimes in his head.”
Havoc also shared his feelings about all the tributes to Mobb Deep that have been shared following Prodigy’s death, despite the group being underrated while both members were alive. “To be honest, the outpouring of support due to this event felt bittersweet,” Havoc says. “Sometimes we wanted to get a feature from a certain artist, and we couldn’t get a phone call or a text message back.”
He also spoke on the defacing of Prodigy’s memorial wall. “It’s very, very selfish at the end of the day. But I’m over it for the simple fact that I’m not gonna let them win and have me walking around here hurt.”
Check out the full interview up top.
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Havoc really don't get enough credit as an emcee. He spits! Him and P were a deadly combination.
His solo albums have some serious bangers. Top drawer rapper as well as producer.
Jam Starr He is one of the most underrated producer of all time...
Dude havoc wuants to keep his head up and continue wid the mobb deep legacy
Havoc is just a laid back dude with mad talent!
Not in a rude way but havoc was more of a producer than a rapper knamsayin?
RIP Prodigy 🙏
Havoc is right. We need to appreciate our favourite artists here and now while they're still around. Not wait until they die
J Chanel guys like drake tory lames and migos or w.e. should've fucking reached out its real shit. HOW DA FUCK U COME IN THE GAME AND NOT WANNA DO A SONG WIT PRODIGY AFTER U MADE IT LIKE DRAKE? FUNNY
shows us all that these new kids aint know shit about hip hop
Sharp Shooter Exactly! It's a piss take right?
J Chanel why dont all em 90s artists get on a joint together? Imo they should look at putting a project together before its too late,theres awhole lot of collabs alot of us would be interested in seeing,anywho #RIP P...LOVE&RESPECT From NEW ZEALAND
What do you mean "we" ???
We appreciate you havoc for dealing with this press run after P died . I can’t imagine. I know he’s giving you strength.
Love Mobb Deep
Havoc seems & sounds like a dude with a lot of wisdom.
One of the best producers ever, doesnt get enough respect but Havoc is a genius. RIP Prodigy
You can tell Havoc is still feelin it. Damnnnn. Still too sureal for me, imagine what his righthand HAV is feeling. REST IN POWER PRODIGY!!! INFAMOUS MOBB DEEP FOREVER!
Damn, you can tell Havoc is really shook by Prodigys death. I got chills when he said "Prodigy is always with me in the spiritual essence." Keep ya head up, Hav. Prodigy loved you like a brother and said he always admired you and looked up to you. Mobb Deep Forever.
Alex Stafonis his daughter and the close ones to hear haven't said shit about that nigga at all he's a fuckin agent shut up with the dumb shit and pay attention
Shala B The fuck you talking about, dude? Just cause his daughter hasn't spoken about Havoc makes him an agent? Some of you idiots need to get a fucking life forreal. All that conspiracy bullshit, get the fuck outta here with that. Prodigy repped Havoc until the day he died. Even when Havoc was dissing Prodigy and calling him a faggot Prodigy said, "It ain't nothing he my brother. Shout out to Havoc, word." What you're going to say the Illuminati got P? Shut your ass up.
+Alex Stafonis 100
R.i.P Prodigy !!
Havoc sounds like a cool ass dude.
I was bumping prodigy and havoc solo work all day at work today.. I'm the same age as these dudes so a lot of rappers died in my lifetime but this is the first time I truly felt a sense of sadness.
My thoughts and well wishes go out to this nigga.. salute
Appreciate them while they're here...they can be taken away so easily. RIP P. I appreciate you Hav! Mobb Deep forever
R.I.P Prodigy........He will definitely be missed....salute to Havoc.....#MobbDeep #Legends
how da fuck you got the nerve to dislike such a genuine interview
Nice Stuff haters hate everything bro.
Terrill Maxwell haters shuck dont bring them here
Shala B "I feel sorry for your mother" Asian voice
lmaooo
“It’s a weird feeling, it hurts. But I gotta be vocal for him”. I can only imagine the feeling when the crowd would back him up singing Ps verses with him
I Fucking love Havoc, The Mobb , Infamous Mobb, the whole Dunn Swagger, Queensbridge, and of course the HNIC King P, im gonna miss that dunny he had an influential persona. Hav stay up homie ..keep that IMD legacy popping for ya man !
Condolences to P and his family and Prayers for Havoc's strength bc he lost a brother.. Rest in Paradise P he up there with Killer Black and Twin. Keeping it Thoro...
RIP TO THE LEGENDARY PRODIGY.
Stay blessed HAVOC
im still in disbelief over his death. mobb deep was 1 of my influences coming up. RIP Prodigy
I can't believe he's gone. Rest in peace P.
You have to be strong Havoc.
Rip Prodigy, Havoc underrated himself, his production is top notch
It would've been so ill to see them perform shook ones one more time and Havoc doing Ps verse and P doing Hav verse..RIP Dunn
One gotta love havocs reverb on snares
my man havoc! "sometimes i wonder, do i deserve to live? or am i gonna burn in hell for all the things i did.." peace god
Real talk, i'ts so easy pay tribute to a fallen soldier but how much support we give to the live ones? people says that are real hip hop heads and neglects so many legends that still living and working hard... Rest in Peace P.
Peace to Prodigy & His Family. One Love To Havoc Keep The Name Here
Rise In Power Prodigy Hav hold your head. My heart goes out to Prodigy's family. Salute my G.
Rest in peace King P 👑🙏🏾
and thanks Mass Appeal for uploading this 🙏🏾
R.I.P "P", hold ya head Hav!!
The Shook Ones line really had me tearing up. R.I.P Prodigy. Much Respect to Havoc 🙏
Glad i met the brother in Bmore recently promoting his book.. He was at a restaurant getting some food... He was top 5 my opinion in the 90s from the east coast
I get where people are coming from but it is VERY easy to take things for granted. Many people, like myself, always kept Mobb Deep in our playlists but death always puts things into perspective. That's not to say that we didn't appreciate them while they were living.
Legendary
Man... what a loss... It's hard, man!
R.i.P P
RIP legend
Havoc made the greatest beat of all time when he made shook ones an I thank him a lot for that because I ride to it daily
It warms my to see him smile. You can still tell he takes prodigy passing hard. I can't remember the last time i saw havoc wear glasses everywhere.
You nobody until somebody kill you... p was nice more recognition in the rap game
That last bit was very sad.
RIP P
Those shades anit been put down since P pass
John Bana facts
John Bana u noticed too fam.
John Bana I was just about to say the same thing bruh. You can kinda get the vibe that he hasn't properly grieved yet...
John Bana I Was Thinkin Dat I Swear !!!!
John Bana Thank you the weak minded dummies don't even see through the bullshit!! shit sad
RIP Prodigy. Can't believe he's gone. These health problems aren't to be taken lightly.
Oh, and the MPC 60 x Ensoniq EPS-16+ was actually my first literal production setup back in '02-'03. Thanks to my pop, and my ex gf Marilyn aka Tiny. Havoc, you know who Tiny is. A bad ass Rican/Black chick, and Akon's baby moms. She used to hang with you back at your old crib like about 10yrs ago, and that's when I first met Havoc and Prodigy as a youngin' (18yo or so). Excuse my off topic ranting lol. 😎
Marvelous Beats you met Hav and P? thats a blessing and a dream of mines
Johnnie Blaze No doubt!
Word, I fuck with the EPS 16+ heavy. Using a Boss 303 with it and I'm looking forward to getting an MPC60.
👑👑RIP Prodigy👑👑
💪💪Havoc be Strong💪💪
❤️🎤❤️INFAMOUS MOBB DEEP FOREVER!❤️🎤❤️
Much respect to Havoc!!! Keep it going for Prodigy!!!
Damn, this shit is still surreal for me. I still can't believe Prodigy is gone. R.I.P. H.N.I.C.
Long live bandana p, mobb deep forever. Last of a dyin breed
Much love to you Hav. And my condolences to you. I know what it's like to lose your partner in crime. Your brother. R.I.P Prodigy
I'm glad he touched briefly (at least) on the fakeness from other artists/peers. Especially during the G-Unit era, people were maaaaad sleep on the Mobb. P spoke on that in his book too. Long live P AND Hav, whenever his time passes. 💜
RIP PRODIGY. helped me thru a lot of fucked up times... ill forever have that grimeyness embedded in me
Cant watch anymore Havoc interviews for a while just too painful, like a part of him is gone! these dudes were unstoppable together in their prime like a two headed monster BOTH beasts lyrically, niggaz need reminding
Check out prodigy's new album
Fck Da System HEGELIAN DIALECTIC
Well that fucked me up at the end there.
grover sands It was so heartfelt!
😊😊😊😊😊 Havoc right tho, ppl shud be doin as much music as posibble weather ur a new artist or old cos one of these days?
- it could just be, your day.
salute to Havoc and sharing his piece and RIL to Prodigy
you can see he still having a hard time remebring the days with P, Rest easy Prod.
Salute to Havoc, his beats are underrated
Can't even come close to what Havoc is goin thru smh...I only knew P from their music as a rap group and his individual projects and it still hurts. Such a waste of talent and a life cut way too fuckin short. Stay strong & keep ur head up Havoc, we got u, real talk! One Love! #mobbdeepfan4lyfe
Mizz Dee black prole are mad dumb this nigga is wild fake hasn't taken the glasses off since that man was murdered
Dope interview🔥 It still seem so unreal P is no longer here. He was definitely one of the best to do it. I'm a Mobb Deep Fan Forever and Always. Continue to Hold Ya Head Havoc the Real Mobb Deep Fans got you. R.I.P. Prodigy you are definitely missed🙏
The Mobb Is Forever, R.I.P. Prodigy
RIP to the legend P
This teared me up
Great interview
Them Boys was Original nobody can never do what Havoc & Prodigy did! 💯💯💯💪🏽
I have a best friend for 30 years and if he ever passed i'd be devastated
RIP P. Mobb Deep is still dope.
R.I.P THE H.N.I.C !!!
In all honesty man. Don't mourn P. Because we will all see hin again one day.
MO BB
This man speakin straight FACTS
We blew the 15s out on playing animal instinct
Awwwready son bump that shyt !! These are true hood beats forever !
amazing stuff
RIP PRODIGY #MOBBDEEP #PRODIGY #P #INFAMOUS
I’m Mobb Deep number 1 fan. Anything Mobb made I heard it. A lot of people don’t know about “killers theme” by Cormega feat. Mobb Deep. Dangerous beat. Hard beat. Turn it up loud and listen to every instrument involve.
How is that footage 1993? They put out Juvenile Hell that year and they didn’t even make Shook Ones part 1 until 1994 after they were trying to comeback with the Infamous. Part 2 is definitely 94/95
I was just wondering that. Probably an error
Amazing
my big brother gone. all love on my end crying bra
I was good til' 9:34 then teared up for the rest. R.I.P. Prodigy🙏
RIP Prodigy.
Shook Ones, one of the best beats in music history.. period! Made possible only with legendary Ensoniq, fuck the MPC
He used the MPC as well dumbass lol
good interview
Havoc is one real level-headed dude. That is some real spit how he mention some artists wanted nothing to do with them when they reached out while P was alive, then he pass and the same dudes are paying respects on how they miss him. A bunch of fake punk ass bitches. I bet the 5 dislikes were the perpetrators themselves. We've all come across fakes like this in our life. Something is better than nothing, but still... Havoc is a real OG. Respect.
J B shut the fuck up read prodigys book and you'll take that dumbass comment back !
Word.....
*Gangsters don't die, we just turn to legends*
R.I.P. Prodigy
“The room was smaller than the room we be probably sitting in right now ya know humble beginnings” Havoc
The pain I get is extreme I wake up in cold sweats and I can't move my body I cry all the time I have been to the doctor four times and he said it is positive I will not live much longer
RIP to the legend
great interview thanks for the upload. one of havocs ppl shoulda told him to push down his glasses 😎 - RIP Prodigy rest in peace
RIP P
9:40 didn't expect to start crying during this interview but here we are
So touching
That London was pretty dope too
Mob deep forever
Mobb deep 💯
Still cant believe P gone. Smh
My man still hurting...
ripPsmh still cant believe it
Peace to Hav! hold ya head
Hav got mad flow him @ P jus fit together
That flic had to have been from 1994 not 93'
Rip p
Mobb Deep!