Infamous Mobb
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| Infamous Mobb | |
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| Origin | Queensbridge, New York City |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1996–2007 |
| Label(s) | IM3 |
| Members | |
| Ty Nitty, Twin Gambino, Godfather, Pt. III | |
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.[1] Friends since childhood, Infamous Mobb members G.O.D. Father, Ty Nitty, and Twin Gambino all grew up on Queensbridge's 41st side 21st Street.
Infamous Mobb first appeared on Mobb Deep's 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, 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.
Known for their streetwise reality raps and close affiliation with Mobb Deep, the Queensbridge trio have been making moves for a while now, tantalizing listeners with raw crime tales laid over hard-knocking beats. They first appeared on the 1996 Mobb Deep classic Hell on Earth, followed by Murda Muzik and compilations like QB's Finest and Muggs' Soul Assassins, Chapter 1. In 2002 they released their debut album Special Edition, solidifying their rep as true-blue QB thug storytellers.
Infamous Mobb has since released two more studio albums, Blood Thicker Than Water, Vol. 1 in 2004 and Reality Rap in 2007.
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.
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| Special Edition |
| Blood Thicker Than Water, Vol. 1 |
Reality Rap
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