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The “Shook Ones (Part II)” instrumental owns the ability mingle in multiple climates, despite the place and time. Khadafi’s 2003 track “The Truth” featuring Christ Castro merges Havoc’s standout “25 to life” line along with his boasting “Queensbridge and we don’t play” bar, to capture the neighborhood’s tribalistic vibe. The Infamous is noted for its core residence in New York City, Queensbridge, a place where the greatest hip-hop MCs and DJs reigned, with Tragedy Khadafi being one of them. Havoc’s boom bapping line, “For every rhyme I write it’s 25 to life,” was sampled throughout Rawkus Records 1999 Soundbombing II gem, Shabaam Sahdeeq and Cocoa Brovaz’s “Every Rhyme I Write.”ĥ. Just because he is crafting the background melody does not mean he is exempt from the mic. Shabaam Sahdeeq & Cocoa Brovaz “Every Rhyme I Write” Underground hip-hop notable, Edo G’s 1996 track “Dedicated” samples a part of the classic’s gritty intro, “…to all the killers and a hundred dollar billers.”Ĥ.

The classic track set such a standard, two years after its release, “Shook Ones (Part II)” was already in line for sampling. Sampled amidst the chorus infused with a Big L sample, Prodigy’s “…speak the wrong words, man, and you will get touched,” line gets busy. Masta Ace & Guru “Conflict” RemixĪ posthumous release a year after his death, Guru was featured on the 2011 Paul Nice mastered “Conflict” remix, along with Crooklyn Dodger MC, Masta Ace. Prodigy’s “Now take these words home and think it through…” line is sampled throughout Brother Ali’s “Think It Through.”Ģ. In honor of the late Prodigy’s 43rd birthday, here is a list of ten hip-hop songs that have sampled the classic Mobb Deep gem. “Shook Ones (Part II)” is undisputedly one of Mobb Deep’s most iconic songs, making The Infamous one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. His representation of the angry, violent New York City teenager put the masses in awe by his obvious matureness and poetic display, causing the track to become a staple in the 90’s hip-hop phenomenon. The Queensbridge-bound MC was unapologetic about the deeds of his crew, expressing their ways with “cowards” and “featherweights”, an action that makes “the realness” of the Mobb, evident. Prodigy’s performance showcased his ability to paint a brutally vivid picture with the use of astute wordplay. “I’m only 19 but my mind is old/And when the things get for real, my warm heart turns cold.”