The observe reunites Havoc and the late Prodigy with Alchemist for a Queensbridge-rooted story over moody manufacturing.

Mobb Deep continues their legacy with “Taj Mahal,” the second single from their upcoming album, Infinite, dropping October 10 through Mass Attraction. The observe hit streaming platforms Friday (September 26) and finds Alchemist again on the beat.

The track paints a vivid image of a day journey to Atlantic Metropolis with the Queensbridge crew. Over a murky, hypnotic beat, Havoc and the late Prodigy commerce verses that really feel like a throwback to the duo’s cinematic storytelling and streetwise lyricism. The observe serves as a continuation of the chemistry the group constructed with Alchemist over many years.

Alchemist’s connection to Mobb Deep stretches again many years. He first linked with the duo within the late ’90s, contributing to their platinum-certified Murda Muzik album and later turning into a trusted artistic companion. That bond is entrance and heart on “Taj Mahal,” which looks like a seamless extension of their traditional sound.

“Taj Mahal” follows the discharge of “In opposition to The World,” the group’s first posthumous observe since Prodigy’s passing. Produced by Havoc, the track drew fast reward from critics.

Infinite is a part of Mass Attraction’s Legend Has It marketing campaign, which celebrates seven legendary Hip-Hop acts releasing new music. Alongside Mobb Deep, the lineup contains Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Large L, De La Soul and Nas with DJ Premier.

Mobb Deep, shaped in Queensbridge, helped outline East Coast Hip-Hop with their uncooked lyricism and darkish manufacturing. Their 1995 album, The Notorious, went gold and launched classics like “Shook Ones Pt. II,” whereas Murda Muzik hit platinum and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with tracks like “Quiet Storm.” With hundreds of thousands of information bought and a legacy that spans generations, the duo’s affect stays a cornerstone of New York rap.

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