Mobb Deep Not Relying On 50 Cent For Blood Money

[Mr. Humonculous]

Mobb Deep's Blood Money Unveiled To Online Press In New York City

50 Cent was directly involved in signing Mobb Deep to G-Unit Records, but he didn't feel the need to overemphasize his presence on their album, Blood Money. The results -- vintage Infamous Mobb Deep.

"I told them do what y'all do and half of the album was done when I was doing the movie," 50 told a rather private group of online hip-hop press that gathered for an exclusive Blood Money listening session at G-Unit offices in New York City on Wednesday night (February 1). "That's why I'm hot now. I let them do their thing."

In effect, Mobb Deep delivered. On their heavily anticipated first album release on G-Unit Records, Havoc moves himself into hip-hop's elite group of producers, while Prodigy restores his aptitude of being one of the top street narrators of our time.

Perhaps the most stirring record on the album is a cut, entitled "Pearly Gates," which features 50 Cent. Prodigy writes and speaks from the view of an atheist over Exile's grim, throwback-styled production.

"What stood out to me about this record is that P is writing from the perspective of an atheist," 50 said. "It makes sense considering how many people don't believe in God."

The clever writing continues on, "In Love With The Moula," in which the M-O-B-B creatively express their affection for money.

"We're using money as a metaphor in this song," Prodigy explained to the press. "We're using money as a female in this record."

Tracks like "Stole Something," "Click Click," and "Creep," which Prodigy calls a Mobb personal favorite, solidify Havoc's skills as an upper echelon beatmaker, while P schools younger MCs with sharp, clever hard hitting lines.

"Flex, easy on the bomb, let the n----s hear the flow," Prodigy forewarns on the classic Mobb sounds of "Creep."

Prodigy does more convincing that he's still among the best today, with his complex acronym breakdowns on the enlightening synthetic sounds of "Capital P."

In addition to 50, Blood Money features fellow G-Unit MCs like Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks. The Queensbridge veterans also get an assist on the boards from long-time collaborator Alchemist on "The Infamous," while taking the legendary Dr. Dre through uncharted territory on "Nightmares."

"['Nightmares'] don't sound like a Dre record," said Prodigy about Dre's experimental, enthralling production.

If the aforementioned cuts don't make listeners believers, The Infamous have a special track up their sleeve.

"We have a Mary [J. Blige] record on the album too," Prodigy shared with the press. "We have no title for the song yet. We're finishing it up."

Mobb Deep's Blood Money hits stores March 21. "Put Em In Their Place" serves as the album's first single.

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[J Bananas]

thanks for the good word snitchy, lookin forward to this

[Meho]

Thanks.Nice article.I wonder if that Dre really is a Dre beat 

[Jip]

i wasnt even going to download this album, but they keep talking about that dre beat man

[Denial! Is Actively Joinin The Revolution]

Its a G unit release they all have dre records on them appartently  

other than the gunit album dre hasnt worked wit any member of G Unit

['EclipZe]

imma pick this up fo sure, only tony yayo 

[Eihtball]

I'm just surprised this album is even coming out in March at all.  I didn't believe that when I heard it the first time, now I'm amazed it's even happening.  As I've said, tho, it makes far more sense for Mobb Deep to get released first than any other act signed to G-Unit - unlike Spider Loc, M.O.P., or even Olivia, they've actually had one song that was a hit ("Outta Control" remix), so if 50's gonna put out anyone's shit, it might as well be theirs.

The fact they're not relying on 50 is definitely a good sign, and hearing that Dre track ought to be interesting.  P sounds like he's really proud of it.

[Ozir]

I'll cop the bootleg

I'll buy the Dre track on iTunes if it's good.

[wcsoldier]

More : Nothing major was moving me this week, until Wednesday night that is. Wednesday night, I was one of the members of online press that was invited to G-Unit offices in New York City for an exclusive Mobb Deep Blood Money listening session. Now, honestly speaking, when the M-O-B-B officially signed to G-Unit, I loved the move for its financial prospects. Without a doubt, the Infamous have paid their dues in hip-hop and I thought it was about time that they potentially cash in on their biggest pay day and move the most units of their career.
That said, on the other hand, I, like many other journalists and fans wondered how much 50 Cent was going to put his stamp on Mobb's sound. If you grew up in Queens, New York, you KNOW Mobb Deep's sound and to be honest, possible 50 and G-Unit overkill were definitely concerns of mine heading into this listening session. Not that, that would be a negative, but I wanted to hear Mobb Deep really shine. And shine they did. Mobb Deep's Blood Money is a damn near classic. Those that read the Blood Money headline story I penned for BallerStatus.net (see "Mobb Deep Not Relying On 50 Cent For Blood Money "), are already ahead of the game. However, for those slackers that didn't, to sum it all up, 50 let Mobb Deep be Mobb Deep. In return, the M-O-B-B turned in a gem.

I mean track after track, Prodigy is sounding hungry again and Havoc is destroying the boards. If it wasn't evident before, it will be now -– Havoc is one of hip-hop's best producers, period. The album intro to outro plays crazy and I'm saying that without even listening to an additional record that the Mobb did with Mary J. Blige, which is scheduled to be added in time for the March 21st release. Me, personally, I know an album is hot when someone asks me, "What's the craziest joint on there?" and I have to think about my answer for a minute because there's not just one and it's hard to decide. That's the case with Blood Money.

The album has tracks like "Pearly Gates," which features 50 Cent and has Prodigy writing and speaking from the perspective of an atheist. "It makes sense considering how many people don't believe in God," 50 said. Later, "In Love With the Moula" has P and Havoc using money as a metaphor for a female. Very clever, not to mention, hood. What's real important to mention here is Mobb Deep sounds extra hungry again, especially Prodigy. P really silences all critics with his rhymes on this album. If you're from NYC, especially in Queens, you're going to love this album. It's vintage Mobb Deep. If you're from anywhere else across the nation, you should love this album. (Moving mouse up) Damn, I hyped the album that much.

Listen, with me having this platform, I feel it's my duty to say when something is so on point. Blood Money is on point. 50 told us himself, just how key of an acquisition Mobb Deep was for G-Unit, especially for his own artistry. "They're from Queensbridge projects and I'm from Southside," 50 said. "Those worlds are not that far apart. It makes sense creatively and the hunger is there. Sparring with them is what's taking me back to the way I'm supposed to be rapping. It's going to be a great year." Sure it is by looking like it Fif. Hey, I guess, f---in' with 50 does makes cents. Mobb Deep is poised to do their biggest numbers to date. I don't see how this album can fail. ...

[Bigg $amo]

^^goddamn!! i cant wait for blood money

fuck you haters!

[wcsoldier]

^^goddamn!! i cant wait for blood money

fuck you haters!

yep it seems pretty accurate, objective when you read the beginning of the article, the author doesn't seems to be a 50 dickrider

[Eihtball]

We've still gotta be really careful we don't get our expectations up too much, tho.  I'll never forget how much "Infamy" got hyped before its release and how much P and Hav insisted it was back to their roots, and then it turned out to be their most radio-friendly, pop-crossover album yet.  "Put Em In Their Place" was aiight, but it's not exactly a new classic like "Shook Ones, Part II" or "Quiet Storm".  Besides, even tho G-Unit isn't gonna be appearing that much on this album, I remember hearing in the last interview that 50 himself picked out half the beats (the Dre track was obviously one of them)...hopefully 50 didn't get Scott Storch on there, because he's the one who fucked up "Infamy".  I'm happy to hear Hav is doing a lot of the work himself, tho, and that Alchemist is also back.

[Meho]

^^goddamn!! i cant wait for blood money

fuck you haters!

yep it seems pretty accurate, objective when you read the beginning of the article, the author doesn't seems to be a 50 dickrider

[wcsoldier]

We've still gotta be really careful we don't get our expectations up too much, tho.  I'll never forget how much "Infamy" got hyped before its release and how much P and Hav insisted it was back to their roots, and then it turned out to be their most radio-friendly, pop-crossover album yet.  "Put Em In Their Place" was aiight, but it's not exactly a new classic like "Shook Ones, Part II" or "Quiet Storm".  Besides, even tho G-Unit isn't gonna be appearing that much on this album, I remember hearing in the last interview that 50 himself picked out half the beats (the Dre track was obviously one of them)...hopefully 50 didn't get Scott Storch on there, because he's the one who fucked up "Infamy".  I'm happy to hear Hav is doing a lot of the work himself, tho, and that Alchemist is also back.

of course it's just a personal review, so nothing it's guaranteed but it doesn't seem like the worst Mobb album a lot said (wanted ? for the haters) it will be

[Eihtball]

of course it's just a personal review, so nothing it's guaranteed but it doesn't seem like the worst Mobb album a lot said (wanted ? for the haters) it will be

Well, those cats ain't even worth listening to in the first place...the new album would have to cure cancer and AIDS to satisfy them.  When I heard Mobb was on G-Unit, I knew that at least they'd get some great production, but P and Hav have a lot to prove when it comes to lyrics.  At least it seems like they're trying to satisfy their fans, for what that counts.