H.N.I.C. Pt. 2
| H.N.I.C. Pt 2 | ||||
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| Studio album by Prodigy | ||||
| Released |
April 22, 2008 (Standard) November 4, 2008 (Collector's) | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop, Gangsta Rap, Political hip hop, Hardcore Hip Hop | |||
| Length |
52:08 (Standard) 1:11:31 (Collector's) | |||
| Label | Voxonic | |||
| Producer | The Alchemist, Sid Roams Apex, Havoc | |||
| Prodigy chronology | ||||
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| Singles from H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 75/100 [1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    link |
| DJBooth.net | link |
| Spin | link |
| Pitchfork Media | (7.8/10) link |
| HipHopDx.com | |
| RapReviews.com | link |
| XXL | (XL) |
H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 is the second solo album by Queens rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep. It was released on April 22, 2008.
Background
The album was released on April 22nd, 2008 under Voxonic Music. It is a sequel to H.N.I.C., released in 2000. H.N.I.C. is an abbreviation for, Head Nigga In Charge.
Music
Production
The album features production by The Alchemist, Sid Roams, Havoc and Apex.
Guests
The album features guest appearances from artists that frequently work with Prodigy, including Havoc, Un Pacino, Nyce, Big Noyd, Twin Gambino and Cormega.[2]
Bonus tracks
The track "Dirty New Yorker", which is in Grand Theft Auto IV, is listed as a bonus track. The Voxonic Spanish mix of "ABC" is also listed as a bonus track. The Circuit City version contains three bonus tracks, "Represent Me", "Get Trapped" & "Sleep When I'm Dead."
H.N.I.C. 2 "The Video Collection"
The song's video can be found on H.N.I.C. 2 "The Video Collection", along with a video for every song on the H.N.I.C. 2. Before his incarceration Prodigy made a music video for every song on the album, including one which is digitally animated most likely because Prodigy ran out of time to finish shooting videos for every song. H.N.I.C. 2 The Video Collection was released on July 8, 2008.
Leftovers
The only leftover that is known is the song titled "Represent Me", which is sampled from the Montclairs' song "Baby (You Know I'm Gonna Miss You)". The reason for the track not making it on the album is more than likely, a sample clearance problem.
Track list
Standard Edition
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real Power Is People" | Sid Roams | 3:36 | |
| 2. | "The Life" | The Alchemist | 2:47 | |
| 3. | "Young Veterans" | The Alchemist | 5:34 | |
| 4. | "Illuminati" | The Alchemist | 3:30 | |
| 5. | "New Yitty" | Sid Roams | 2:38 | |
| 6. | "ABC" | Sid Roams | 3:40 | |
| 7. | "Click Clack" (Feat. Big Twins) | Sid Roams | 2:55 | |
| 8. | "Veterans Memorial Pt. 2" | The Alchemist | 4:29 | |
| 9. | "Field Marshal P" (Feat. Un Pacino) | Havoc | 4:27 | |
| 10. | "3 Stacks" (Feat. Big Twins) | Sid Roams | 4:00 | |
| 11. | "When I See You" | Apex | 3:11 | |
| 12. | "It's Nothing" (Feat. Big Noyd) | Apex | 3:51 | |
| 13. | "I Want Out" (Feat. Havoc & Un Pacino) | Havoc | 5:11 | |
| 14. | "ABC" (Vox Spanish Remix Teaser) (Bonus Track) | Sid Roams | 2:21 |
| Circuit City Bonus Tracks | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length | |||||||
| 15. | "Represent Me" | The Alchemist | 3:31 | |||||||
| 16. | "Get Trapped" (Feat. Nyce & Un Pacino) | Havoc | 4:20 | |||||||
| 17. | "Sleep When I'm Dead" | Sid Roams | 3:25 | |||||||
Collector's Edition
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real Power Is People" | Sid Roams | 3:36 | |
| 2. | "The Life" | The Alchemist | 2:47 | |
| 3. | "Young Veterans" | The Alchemist | 5:34 | |
| 4. | "Illuminati" | The Alchemist | 3:30 | |
| 5. | "New Yitty" | Sid Roams | 2:38 | |
| 6. | "ABC" | Sid Roams | 3:40 | |
| 7. | "Click Clack" (Feat. Big Twins) | Sid Roams | 2:55 | |
| 8. | "Veterans Memorial Pt. 2" | The Alchemist | 4:29 | |
| 9. | "Field Marshal P" (Feat. Un Pacino) | Havoc | 4:27 | |
| 10. | "3 Stacks" (Feat. Big Twins) | Sid Roams | 4:00 | |
| 11. | "It's Nothing" (Feat. Big Noyd) | Apex | 3:51 | |
| 12. | "I Want Out" (Feat. Havoc & Un Pacino) | Havoc | 5:07 | |
| 13. | "ABC" (Vox Spanish Remix Teaser) | Sid Roams | 2:21 | |
| 14. | "Get Trapped" (Feat. Nyce & Un Pacino) | Havoc | 4:20 | |
| 15. | "When I See You" (Remix) (Feat. Cormega) | Apex | 4:06 | |
| 16. | "The Dough" | The Alchemist | 3:11 | |
| 17. | "Represent Me" | The Alchemist | 3:31 | |
| 18. | "Sleep When I'm Dead" | Sid Roams | 3:25 | |
| 19. | "Dirty New Yorker" (Feat. Havoc) | The Alchemist | 4:06 |
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" | US Billboard 200[3] | 36 |
| scope="row" | US Independent Albums (Billboard)[4] | 4 |
| scope="row" | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 3 |
| scope="row" | US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
References
- ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/music/hnic-pt-2/prodigy-of-mobb-deep
- ↑ "Prodigy Speaks; Talks Koch Mixtape; Upcoming "H.N.I.C.2" Album and Film". Billboard Publicity Wire. 2007-04-12. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
- ↑ "Prodigy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard 200 for Prodigy. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Prodigy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Independent Albums for Prodigy. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Prodigy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Prodigy. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Prodigy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top Rap Albums for Prodigy. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
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