1995: "Shook Ones, Pt. II" by Mobb Deep

50 Years of Hip-Hop
Hosted by Larry Mizell, Jr.

Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas revisit 1995 with the track “Shook Ones, Pt. II” by Mobb Deep, who we’ll hear from in this episode.

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Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas revisit 1995 with the track “Shook Ones, Pt. II” by Mobb Deep, who we’ll hear from in this episode. After shaking off the commercial flop of their first album, their DIY mentality set them up for success with their sophomore album, which features one of the most recognizable rap songs in history. 

Written by Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas. 

Audio production by Roddy Nikpour. 

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