As the prevalent sounds of Hip Hop change frequently, long cemented veterans must come to grips with brutal hardships that risk shaming their legacies in efforts of keeping pace. One of New York’s most symbolic rap duos, Mobb Deep has maintained their devoted fandom in spite of 2006’s G-Unit affiliated Blood Money LP, attempting emulation of former boss 50 Cent’s blueprint. Prodigy is the group’s flagrant and disorderly half, an epicenter of controversy, whose signature deadpan bone-chilling braggadocio has been revered for a near two decades to date. “H.N.I.C. 3” is his second solo outing sponsored by Complex magazine since release from imprisonment a year ago.
Once a mid-’90s staple well renowned for cohesive releases and a trademark ominous nihilism, Prodigy’s latest incarnation seeks recognition amongst the legions championed by Hip Hop’s present popular blogosphere regime. While he has retained the menacing tone and conviction that have always made for the mightiest weapons in his arsenal, “H.N.I.C. 3” amounts to an unfocused hodgepodge stemming from somewhat shoddy inspiration. Formerly a perfect match for collaborations with East Coast demigods Nas, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah, Prodigy has now awkwardly sought out the likes of Cory Gunz (“Great Spitters” 
), Waka Flocka Flame (“They Scared” ) and French Montana (“Lay Low” & “I’m From The Trap”) in the presumable effort of career maintenance. Close followers will likely be left confounded at the intentional decision to excise much of the element responsible for his prior accolades.
Prodigy’s aforementioned shortcomings aside, “H.N.I.C. 3” has its moments that are to be lauded. “That’s Nasty” & “Extreme” are both produced by longtime rhyme partner Havoc, placing P in the venomous zone he most commonly identifies with. “Slaughterhouse” is another bright spot for established fans as his familiar bark sends vague threats to rappers he deems pissant, and the smoothed out “Look In My Life” (produced by and featuring Mr. Porter) details how far he’s come from the slums into prosperity. Unfortunately, these enjoyable moments are few and far between, as many snippets and incomplete songs place an even greater damper on the overall package. This go around presents a new spin on Prodigy’s long enamored macabre routine and ultimately lets down those holding him to higher standards, as many would agree his reputation is far too accomplished to experiment with new flows and tempos for the mere sake of modern relevance.
DX Consensus: “EP-worthy”
No. This is not EP-worthy. This tape absolutely sucked.
good mixtape. Waiting for the album
Garbage. Im getting sick of these fake thug rappers claiming they are gangster! Prodigy you are fake as fuck and getting arested for smoking weed or dumb shit doesnt make you a G. Get a life 38 years old and acting like a mafiadon.
dude you dont know wtf you’re talkin about.
go do your homework
probably ymcmb dickrider..
Do a proper search, before talking trash. They grow in their own hood, they are the qb finest along this nas and others. They have rep their hood from 92 clown. Who the fck holded NY in east coast west coast beef ? They have full rights to make whatever image they wanna make. Period.
@ the dumbasses trying to teach me
im not talking about the past im talking about P music now! He is wack now! Fuck off with these pussy. And i aint a cash money fan so fuck off.
so u do three years in jail now for a little weed? fuckin idiot…no point in arguin with a guy that doesnt know his facts
Prodigy’s voice has changed sooo much
@The fake …..Fuck you!!Diisin legends and dont know wtf you are talkin about!!REAL TALK!!!!
I’m really sick of DX reviewing all these wack mixtapes and skipping over important albums.
Pussy P might as well do a collabo with Tony Yayo and officially declare his career dead. He is done. This shit sucked more Yayo’s ElCrappo2 mixtape and thats sad atleast Yayo keep it true to his NY roots. Pussy P sold out and went with one of the wackest NY MC’s of all time,Bitch Montana……Just Pull the trigger and bang ya self.
Hate to say it, but i agree with the entire review.
Mobb Deep have maintained their fan base by sticking to their roots (Blood Money aside) and i just cant support Prodigy now havin new artists like Waka Flocka Flame on his LP.
BUT, i would say that Cory Gunz is talented and from a similarish mold. Don’t judge him based on his poor choice of record label.
idk why people didnt like blood money,there was some gutta mobb deep on theire,the song “The Infamous” gave me shivers
fuck what yall saying ma nigga p going hard ass fuck dunn
S#!T IS REAL
Yeah,Real bad….MOBB SLEEP’S Pussy P is still putting out bullshit.His career aint been the same since Jay aired that ass out…Just fade to black,nigga. You career is done.Stop with the wack shit
Please Pussy P stop rapping.
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Once again P. Stop giving these niggas free music. People don’t understand what free music is. They taking it to far by reviewing your shit. I mean i never had high expectations for free music because i look at it as this is some shit just to hold you over until the final product hits stores.
id understand if he didnt name it H.N.I.C 3,which was a big mistake
wack as hell
dope
Previous mixtape was MUUCH more dope. I can’t say this mixtape is fully wack, but.. I’m agree with this review
Prodigy is the only muthafucka who can make a good mix tape.
yeah before 2001
Hell On Earth 2k12 was dope. Why only 45 seconds? I have to get thru this whole mixtape before I can rate it but there is some wackness on here.
Dope Ass Mixtape ! All the haters get the fuck outta here
Go fuck yourself…..This shit is weak.
shut up lil bitch
all you hating cunts are speaking about a fuckin’ LEGEND, and I assume all the haters have dowloaded the whole mixtape and listened to the whole fuckin’ tape? (2 faced bastards)… go listen to some Jizz Khalifa
Word Up!
Nice Mixtape , looking out for the album
This mixtape is the hottest mixtape I listened to in a long time…. If you a fan of Mobb Deep than you need to cop this fasssst! Prodigy is the truth GOD!
less and less music for me to get. has a bunch people i dont like…Styles P did the same thing even Nas i’m like damn im stuck listening to old shit cause the few good ones left trying to hold on and the ones that suck are trying to get approval by doing songs with some vets Game all jacked….
Ol weiner lickin nigga, straight homo.