NEW YORK, May 1 -- For the third time as a solo performer
and the 7th time as part of the platinum-selling duo Mobb Deep, Prodigy has
released an album which has debuted into the Billboard Top 40 Album Sales
Chart. While "The Life," the first commercial single from H.N.I.C. Pt. 2
maintains its position as the #1 song on Billboard's HOT Singles & Sales
Chart for the second week in a row, the album debuted on the Top 40 Album
Sales Chart (#36) and made its "Hot Shot Entry" at #3 on the R&B/hip-hop
charts. This achievement marks Prodigy's highest chart appearance on
Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Album Charts in his decade long career. He shares
the Top 40 ranking with such star-studded artists as Mariah Carey, Ashlee
Simpson, Alan Jackson, Michael Buble among others.
Always thought provoking and entertaining, when given news of album's
debut on the charts Prodigy had this to say,
"I'm on a mission with this album to mix head bangers with the type of
lyrics that would bless your dome at the same time. I put my heart into
this album, told the truth, knowing that I wasn't gonna be around to hear
your thoughts. So far, the fans have spoken and I appreciate them for
holding me down."
In a joint statement Peter Kuys, chairman of AAO Music and Arie
Deutsch, President of Voxonic stated, "The chart entries are a stunning
indication that we're on the right track! The list of artists who have
achieved 10 home runs in a row is an exclusive one and we're extremely
proud to be representing such a legend." Produced by The Alchemist and
Havoc and released by AAO Music in association with Voxonic, the critically
acclaimed album has already been placed on many "Best Of The Year," lists.
The song, "Dirty New Yorker," originally on H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 will be
featured prominently on the Grand Theft Auto IV game and soundtrack. The
video to "Dirty New Yorker" is also a bonus on the album. A full DVD video
version of H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 including Grand Theft Auto IV's "Dirty New
Yorker," will be released on June 16th.
