Survival of the Fittest

Mobb Deep, Sick of It All

About Survival of the Fittest

"Survival of the Fittest" is a song by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep from their 2nd studio album, The Infamous (1995). It was released as the second single from the aforementioned album on May 29, 1995 by Loud. The song was produced by Havoc, using a sample of 1976's song "Skylark" by The Barry Harris Trio and Al Cohn. The single had mainstream success, it peaked at no. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and hit the Top 10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The song received acclaim from music critics and is widely considered a classic of 1990s New York hip hop, along with the lead single from the album, "Shook Ones Pt. II". 


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And here we go again
why'all callin in reinforcements
The Mobb come through, stop up the shit
P'll come through and shot up your vest
Shoot at your head, not-a-leg eh?
Nigga I will kill your bitch
Then f*ck her and make you watch
We do thangs, like raid spots
Probably catch you on the Hummer, just give you my glock
(Here) Or most likely in the club, we gon' give you them knots
This is what gangsters dance to, or turn to a thug party
Once we step foot in the bitch, it's on again
Outside we got them boxy trucks
Hoes want to jump, cause of that Benz emblem
The hoe say she want to ride in the shit with the horse logo
I got her out of her panties and boom boom
And I done left bitches out in the boonies
Frontin on that pussy, leave bodies wherever
Niggaz tryin to kill me?

Yo, we livin this 'til the day that we die
Survival of the fit - nigga we still alive
We livin this 'til the day that we die
Survival of the fittest nigga, and we still alive
We livin this 'til the day that we die
Survival of the fit - nigga we still alive
We livin this 'til the day that we die
Survival of the fit only the strong..

No doubt, my niggaz hold me down whenever in beef
Talkin all that bullshit but it's the hammer that roast
If your shit ain't clappin off then you sure to lose
Aiyyo the streets don't give a f*ck about you
For you ain't bendin the rules
Come around lookin icey then you runnin the jewels
Nigga you ain't gotta like me, homey get your food ate
The whole plate, rip a fella ear to ear I'm talkin his whole face
And scream my name, cause it hold weight
You cowards are jealous
Glass slipper wearin niggaz we call 'em Cinderellas
Gonna be a slug shower and there ain't a umbrella
that can help you protect that ass from gettin wet
I can see it in your eyes, your bitch ass is pet
Home team I'ma promise and you cowards ain't a threat
Introduce a fella to death, in the form of chrome
Nigga, now you in the danger zone

Aiyyo thug life we still livin it

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Mobb Deep

Mobb Deep is an American Hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consisted of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast Hip-Hop groups". The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones Pt. II". Mobb Deep have become one of the most successful rap duos in Hip Hop having sold over three million records. The majority of their albums have been critically acclaimed, in particular The Infamous, which is considered to be classic among avid Hip-Hop listeners and general fans. They are partially credited for the resurgence of East Coast rap in the early to mid-'90s. Havoc and Prodigy were also judges for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards to support … more »

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Written by: KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, ALBERT JOHNSON

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Survival of the Fittest" is a song by the American hip hop duo Mobb Deep from their second studio album, "The Infamous".
Chart Performance
Upon its release in 1995, the song reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Survival of the Fittest" was directed by Hype Williams and features the duo performing the song in various locations in Queens, New York.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Survival of the Fittest" reflect Mobb Deep's experiences of growing up in the tough neighborhood of Queensbridge Houses, with themes of violence, poverty, and the struggle for survival.
Sample Usage
The song is notable for its sample of a song called "Skylark" by the Barry Harris Trio and Al Cohn.
Pop Culture Reference
"Survival of the Fittest" has appeared in multiple media, including the soundtracks of video games like "Grand Theft Auto IV" and for the TV series "Luke Cage".
Re-release
In 2015, in honor of the song's 20th anniversary, Mobb Deep released a remix of "Survival of the Fittest" via a partnership with ESPN.
Critical Acclaim
Widely acknowledged as a hip hop classic, "Survival of the Fittest" has been praised for its dark, gritty realism and the duo's stoic delivery.
Legacy
The song's title has become a common phrase in hip-hop, often used metaphorically to signify hardship and the struggle to succeed against odds.
Key Members
The song features Prodigy and Havoc, the two members of Mobb Deep. Prodigy is the lead vocalist on the track.

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