Mobb Deep has salted the game once again with their latest album ‘Infinite. This is the first full-length album since 2014 and the first after Prodigy's passing. With a playing time of 51 minutes, made up of unused Prodigy verses and new Havoc material, ’Infinite‘ is a masterpiece that stays true to their roots without falling into nostalgia.
The album opens with ‘Against the World,’ a track that immediately sets the mood with eerie piano chords and a subtle jazz sample backed by dry, popping drums. Prodigy's voice comes in with authority-rugged, confident and casual. His delivery has that familiar chill, where every word comes down with weight. Havoc joins him with lines about loyalty and discipline, his tone weary but determined. The chorus-’It's Mobb Deep against the world’- sums up the mood: defiant without drama.
‘Gunfire,’ the first of four Alchemist productions, brings a looser rhythm. The drums slide under a filtered horn loop, giving the track a sense of movement without rushing. Prodigy's bars are short and direct-’King of all kings, Don of all dons, Chief of all chiefs, God of all gods’-while Havoc sharpens the visuals with lines about paranoia and retribution. The Alchemist's touch is unmistakable: grainy textures, open space and details that sound like they were dug out of a worn cassette.
‘Easy Bruh’ returns to Havoc's production. The drums are raw, the bass line thick, and the chorus repetitive in a way reminiscent of early 2000s street anthems. The track doesn't break any new ground, but maintains energy through attitude. Prodigy's verses carry casual menace, and Havoc's tone adds weight. It's one of the starkest cuts on the album, relying on rhythm and phrasing rather than melody.
The energy shifts on ‘Look at Me,’ featuring Clipse. Havoc and The Alchemist co-produce, which creates a hypnotic groove built from a descending bassline and tight percussion. Pusha T and Malice exchange verses that balance self-assurance with reflection, which easily fits Mobb Deep's worldview. Prodigy and Havoc provide the chorus and bridge, giving the record a sense of shared code among veterans. The chemistry is natural, the beat polished but still cold.
Big Noyd joins ‘The M. The O. The B. The B.,’ which plays like a reunion of Queensbridge comrades. The beat is sinister and minimal, anchored by a muted horn blast and a tight snare. Noyd's tone is animated, pushing against Prodigy's steady delivery. Havoc closes the track with a verse that reflects loyalty and legacy without getting sentimental. It's straightforward and effective, and a nice nod to a classic from Boogie Down Productions.
‘Down for You,’ featuring Nas and Jorja Smith, broadens the emotional range. Havoc builds the track around warm chords and a relaxed drum-pocket. Nas opens with reflective lines about commitment and reputation, while Jorja Smith adds a smooth, understated hook. Prodigy's voice appears in the middle, anchoring the song with its calm authority. The mix gives the vocals room to breathe, and the beat's restraint makes it one of the most melodic moments on the album.
‘Taj Mahal,’ another Alchemist production, reinterprets a Prodigy track that first leaked in 2011. The loop is psychedelic, a spiraling progression that feels hypnotic without excess. Prodigy recounts a nocturnal escapade through casinos and backrooms. His writing is visual, and the details carry rhythm-times, places, small gestures. Havoc adds a verse that matches the track's themes, giving the collaboration between the two a sense of mutual inspiration.
‘Infinite’ is a salty return to Mobb Deep's roots, with a modern twist. The album is a masterpiece that stays true to their roots without falling into nostalgia. With a mix of unused Prodigy verses and new Havoc material, ‘Infinite’ is a must-listen for any true hip-hop head.
So, if you're ready to treat your ears to a salty dose of Mobb Deep, put on ‘Infinite’ and get carried away by the raw energy and rock-hard flow this legendary duo has always had.
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