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New Mobb Deep long play “Infinite” opens the door to a hip-hop resurgence

Last updated: 20th October 2025

Mobb Deep’s sound is as important to hip-hop as food is to survival. We’ve waited too long for this album and Havoc has been coy on what we can expect. Little was known about the project, except for its label — Mass Appeal Records — a seal of quality, now considered a hub of seminal music.

Their new and final album, Infinite, has united aficionados from across the sound spectrum, and it’s only right for those interested in the culture to engage with it.

They’ve gone from strength to strength since their iconic debut The Infamous. Both its producer, Hav, and rapper, Prodigy, have each maintained Hall of Fame status through a belligerent, fiery catalog. The genre would be amiss without their piercing presence on the New York scene. 

Infinite Album Review

Inspiration for the duo’s sound comes from Prodigy’s uncle’s record collection, which he credits their “dark” motif. Infinite is no different. It’s a battle-axe looping Havoc’s exceptional composition — this is instantly heard on Against The World. Signally the new release, it was recognised as a potential comeback opportunity.

This opening acts as a railroad for Gunfire, a production that will temper even the hardest of lyricists. Featuring a deep,-heavy production, it’s a return to a clack of beats unique to the Queensbridge crew.

Easy Bruh ups the ante to establish this album as a no skip long play, with a catchy hook and swift flow catalysed by Prodigy. Don’t discount Havoc — he is the man of this album. Put aside that he coordinated Infinite; his vivid metaphors easily stand alongside his colleague, in a gust of fire and smoke.

Likewise, his production efforts are flawless — every song is a potential Scorsese score. Look At Me is a testament to this, featuring Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) on a posse cut that will tear through the atlas of hip-hop. The same can be said for the next track, The M The O The B The B, a collaboration with unofficial member, Big Noyd, who once again stuns.

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This project is definitely the best of the Legend Has It series so far. Throughout its 52 minutes, it’s congruous — fitting of the duo’s sound, with enough versatility to act as an inclusive reader for all palates.

My Era is another such blend of insurmountable music, a track where Havoc and Prodigy pay tribute to a generation of rap icons. Pour The Henny and Down For You are outlets for anyone not fully sold on the boom-bap sound — but that isn’t exactly what this fifteen-track bonanza is. Part 2 titled, Love The Way features H.E.R. and includes an Easter egg for fans of their 1999 album, Murda Muzik.

Jorja Smith is an impressive addition, and adds to the idea that The Infamous are in it beyond the scope of the genre.

The Verdict

They’re plying their craft with a fluidity not heard for a some time, shaken with a meld of contemporary seasoning. They’re enjoying themselves — that’s the beauty of it.

Mobb Deep fully and comprehensively understand hip-hop and recognise the art of rap. Discontinued is the perfect metaphor to summarise the album, and as they assertively say, they’re the “last of a dying breed”.

Posthumous albums often miss the mark, with few exceptions. On Infinite, Havoc has maintained the stylistic integrity of not just Prodigy, but for himself too. His passing had fans wondering what might be next for the producer, but as this album showcases — he’s doing more than well. In fact, his new music proves he’s still the best producer.