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.
