Infamous Mobb
Encyclopedia
Infamous Mobb, also known as IM3, is a hip hop
group from Queensbridge
in Queens, New York, composed of members Ty Nitty, Twin Gambino and Godfather Pt.III. They are an integral part of the Queensbridge hip hop scene, which includes rappers like Nas
, Cormega
and Mobb Deep
, and began with the Juice Crew
. Friends since childhood, the Infamous Mobb members all grew up on Queensbridge's 41st side 21st Street. Gambino and Scarface were twin brothers; Twin Scarface died in a car crash in late 1996.
Infamous Mobb first appeared in 1994 on Mobb Deep's Demo Cuts mixtape for their 1995 album, The Infamous, although they were only included in the prelude skits on the final album.
They next appeared rapping on Mobb Deep's following 1996 album Hell on Earth. They also appeared on Murda Muzik
and Infamy
, as well as many mixtapes. The group also appeared on Nas
' QB Finest compilation album as well as DJ Muggs
's first Soul Assassins
album.
Their debut album, Special Edition, was not released until 2002; it features extensive production by The Alchemist
. The album was released on Infamous Mobb's own IM3 label and distributed by Landspeed Records.
In 2004, the group released Blood Thicker Than Water Vol. 1. This album was also released on the IM3 label, but this time through Monopolee Records. A second version of the album was released which included a bonus DVD. The DVD includes Infamous Mobb music videos as well as in-depth interviews with some of the group's Queensbridge affiliates.
There is some confusion among fans and media about the similar names of Infamous Mobb and Mobb Deep. Both groups are from Queensbridge; Mobb Deep released an album in 1995 titled The Infamous
, and Infamous Mobb debuted on Mobb Deep's following album, Hell on Earth.
In 2007 Infamous Mobb split to work on their solo careers. In 2008 Twin Gambino changed his stage name to Big Twins.
In 2009 they did a collaboration track with the Italian rap group Club Dogo on their album Dogocrazia. The track was called "Infamous Gang".
In 2011, Ty Nitty left the group (and cut ties with Mobb Deep) and launched his own label 'Love and Loyalty' records. A public dispute between him and Prodigy of Mobb deep erupted after Prodigy included Ty Nitty in the account of a confrontation between Mobb Deep, Infamous Mobb and Capone-N-Noreaga in P's autobiography 'My Infamous Life.'
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
group from Queensbridge
Queensbridge, Queens
Queensbridge Houses is the largest public housing development in North America. It is located in Long Island City in Queens, and opened in 1939. The 3,142-unit complex is owned by the New York City Housing Authority. The complex is located in Community Board 1...
in Queens, New York, composed of members Ty Nitty, Twin Gambino and Godfather Pt.III. They are an integral part of the Queensbridge hip hop scene, which includes rappers like Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
, Cormega
Cormega
Cory Mckay , better known as Cormega, is an American emcee best known for his vivid and poignant narratives about inner-city life.- Early life :...
and Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...
, and began with the Juice Crew
Juice Crew
The Juice Crew was a hip hop collective of largely Queensbridge-based artists in the mid- to late-1980s. Founded by producer Marley Marl and radio DJ Mr. Magic and housed by Tyrone William's Cold Chillin' Records, the Juice Crew would introduce New School artists Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie,...
. Friends since childhood, the Infamous Mobb members all grew up on Queensbridge's 41st side 21st Street. Gambino and Scarface were twin brothers; Twin Scarface died in a car crash in late 1996.
Infamous Mobb first appeared in 1994 on Mobb Deep's Demo Cuts mixtape for their 1995 album, The Infamous, although they were only included in the prelude skits on the final album.
They next appeared rapping on Mobb Deep's following 1996 album Hell on Earth. They also appeared on Murda Muzik
Murda Muzik
Murda Muzik is Mobb Deep's fourth album, which was released in 1999. It features one of the group's best-known and most acclaimed songs, "Quiet Storm." It is also the duo's most commercially successful album to date, for shipping over 1 million copies and was certified Platinum by the RIAA,...
and Infamy
Infamy (album)
Infamy is hip-hop duo Mobb Deep's fifth album. Infamy was released after Jay-Z dissed Prodigy and Nas on his song "Takeover," from Jay-Z's 2001 album, The Blueprint, which caused Prodigy to strike back on the Track "Crawlin'," in which he calls Jay a "female-ass nigga homo emcee." "H to the you...
, as well as many mixtapes. The group also appeared on Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
' QB Finest compilation album as well as DJ Muggs
DJ Muggs
Lawrence Muggerud , better known as DJ Muggs, is Cypress Hill's DJ and producer. He also produced tracks for Funkdoobiest on the albums Which Doobie U B? and Brothas Doobie.-Cypress Hill :...
's first Soul Assassins
Chapter 1 (Soul Assassins album)
Soul Assassins, Chapter 1 is the first album by Soul Assassins, group of rappers led by DJ Muggs.-Track listing:...
album.
Their debut album, Special Edition, was not released until 2002; it features extensive production by The Alchemist
The Alchemist (producer)
Alan Daniel Maman , better known as The Alchemist, is an American hip hop producer, DJ and rapper. He hails from Beverly Hills, California...
. The album was released on Infamous Mobb's own IM3 label and distributed by Landspeed Records.
In 2004, the group released Blood Thicker Than Water Vol. 1. This album was also released on the IM3 label, but this time through Monopolee Records. A second version of the album was released which included a bonus DVD. The DVD includes Infamous Mobb music videos as well as in-depth interviews with some of the group's Queensbridge affiliates.
There is some confusion among fans and media about the similar names of Infamous Mobb and Mobb Deep. Both groups are from Queensbridge; Mobb Deep released an album in 1995 titled The Infamous
The Infamous
Upon its release, The Infamous earned critical acclaim and was widely considered to be a cornerstone album of New York hardcore rap. Rolling Stone magazine originally rated the album 3½ out of 5 stars, and called it "a darkly nihilistic masterpiece". It, however, gave it a 5 out of 5 star rating in...
, and Infamous Mobb debuted on Mobb Deep's following album, Hell on Earth.
In 2007 Infamous Mobb split to work on their solo careers. In 2008 Twin Gambino changed his stage name to Big Twins.
In 2009 they did a collaboration track with the Italian rap group Club Dogo on their album Dogocrazia. The track was called "Infamous Gang".
In 2011, Ty Nitty left the group (and cut ties with Mobb Deep) and launched his own label 'Love and Loyalty' records. A public dispute between him and Prodigy of Mobb deep erupted after Prodigy included Ty Nitty in the account of a confrontation between Mobb Deep, Infamous Mobb and Capone-N-Noreaga in P's autobiography 'My Infamous Life.'
Discography
- 2002: Special Edition
- 2004: Blood Thicker Than Water
- 2007: Reality RapReality Rap (album)Reality Rap is third studio album by Queensbridge hip hop trio Infamous Mobb. Production by Alchemist, Sid Roams, Erick Sermon, Havoc, Evidence, and others.-Tracklisting:-Samples:...
- Fourth Studio Album (TBA)
Solo albums
- 2005: G.O.D. Pt.III - God's Advocate
- 2006: Ty Nitty - Anthrax Music Vol. 1
- 2006: Big Twins - The Grimey One Vol. 1
- 2008: Big Twins - The Grimey Collection
- 2008: Ty Nitty - Tsunami
- 2008: G.O.D. Pt.III & Shuteye - Creeperz Pt. 1
- 2009: Big Twins - The Project Kid
- 2011: Ty Nitty - My Loyal Life
- 2011: G.O.D. Pt.III - Medicine Man
- (TBA): Big Twins - The Infamous QB