Members
Liam Howlett1990current
Maximbackground vocals, lead vocals · 1990current
Keith Flintbackground vocals, lead vocals · 1990–2019- Leeroy Thornhillkeyboard · 1990–2000
The Prodigy is a UK electronic group known for their energetic performances and innovative sound.
The Prodigy was formed on October 5, 1990, by Liam Howlett, Keith Flint, and Leeroy Thornhill.
Their debut album, "Experience," released in 1992, included hits like "Charly" and "Everybody in the Place."
Biography
Formation
The Prodigy, an English electronic dance music group, was formed in Braintree, Essex, on October 5, 1990, by producer and songwriter Liam Howlett. Howlett, who had been a DJ in the hip-hop group Cut 2 Kill, began creating his own music in the late 1980s, initially focusing on hip-hop and house before gravitating towards the burgeoning rave scene. He met dancers Keith Flint and Leeroy Thornhill at a local gig, where Flint requested a mix tape. Howlett obliged, and after receiving positive feedback, the trio decided to form a group, naming themselves The Prodigy after the Moog Prodigy synthesizer used in their music.
Breakthrough
The Prodigy quickly gained recognition in the early 1990s with their energetic performances and innovative sound. Their debut album, "Experience," released in 1992, featured hits like "Charly" and "Everybody in the Place," establishing them as a leading act in the rave scene. The follow-up album, "Music for the Jilted Generation," further solidified their status, showcasing their ability to blend various genres, including techno, big beat, and breakbeat hardcore. The release of "The Fat of the Land" in 1997 marked their commercial peak, featuring iconic tracks such as "Firestarter" and "Breathe."
Legacy
Throughout their career, The Prodigy have been recognized as pioneers of the big beat genre and have influenced countless artists across various musical styles. The group has undergone lineup changes, with Howlett remaining the constant driving force. Keith Flint, known for his distinctive vocals and stage presence, was a key member until his passing in 2019. Despite the challenges, The Prodigy continue to be celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions to electronic music, leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.
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Discography
Invaders Must Die Remixes +2023
- 1.Omen (PENGSHUI remix)
- 2.Invaders Must Die (Chase & Status remix)
- 3.Mescaline
- 4.Wild West
- 5.Take Me to the Hospital (live at Alexandra Palace, May 2015)
- 6.Warrior’s Dance (Benga remix)
- 7.Take Me to the Hospital (Josh Homme & Liam H’s Wreckage mix)
- 8.The Big Gundown
- 9.Invaders Must Die (Yuksek remix)
- 10.Thunder (Arveene & Misk’s Storm‐Warning remix)
No Tourists2018
- 1.Need Some12:44
- 2.Light Up the Sky3:20
- 3.We Live Forever3:44
- 4.No Tourists4:18
- 5.Fight Fire With Fire3:29
- 6.Timebomb Zone3:25
- 7.Champions of London4:49
- 8.Boom Boom Tap4:06
- 9.Resonate3:51
- 10.Give Me a Signal4:03
The Day Is My Enemy2015
- 1.The Day Is My Enemy4:26
- 2.Nasty4:03
- 3.Rebel Radio3:52
- 4.Ibiza2:46
- 5.Destroy4:29
- 6.Wild Frontier4:28
- 7.Rok-Weiler3:51
- 8.Beyond the Deathray3:09
- 9.Rhythm Bomb4:12
- 10.Roadblox5:01
- 11.Get Your Fight On3:39
- 12.Medicine3:56
- 13.Invisible Sun4:16
- 14.Wall of Death4:04
The Day Is My Enemy – Remixed/Bonus Tracks2015
- 1.The Day Is My Enemy (Liam H remix)2:54
- 2.Shut ’Em Up4:14
- 3.Get Your Fight On (live at Alexandra Palace 2015)3:49
- 4.Roadblox (live at Sonicmania Japan 2015)4:17
- 5.Roadblox (The Jaguar Skills Ninja Terminator remix)4:19
- 6.Roadblox (Reso remix)4:31
- 7.Medicine (South Central remix)4:42
- 8.AWOL (Strike One)2:56
- 9.Nasty (Spor remix)5:09
- 10.Wild Frontier (KillSonik remix)5:22
- 11.Wild Frontier (Jessie and the Wolf remix)3:39
- 12.Wild Frontier (Wilkinson remix)4:08
- 13.Rebel Radio (Proxy remix)5:15
- 14.Rebel Radio (René LaVice’s Start a Fucking Riot remix)5:07
- 15.Ibiza (instrumental)2:47
- 16.The Day Is My Enemy (Chris Avantgarde remix)3:53
- 17.The Day Is My Enemy (instrumental Liam H remix)2:53
- 18.The Day Is My Enemy (LH edit)3:36
World’s on Fire2010
- 1.Intro0:32
- 2.Breathe5:03
- 3.Omen3:49
- 4.Colours4:06
- 5.Thunder2:52
- 6.Warrior’s Dance4:57
- 7.Firestarter4:40
- 8.Run With the Wolves4:24
- 9.Weather Experience3:58
- 10.Voodoo People3:46
- 11.Omen (reprise)1:22
- 12.Invaders Must Die3:46
- 13.Smack My Bitch Up5:04
- 14.Take Me to the Hospital4:08
- 15.Everybody in the Place3:17
- 16.Their Law5:29
- 17.Out of Space4:32
Invaders Must Die2009
- 1.Invaders Must Die4:55
- 2.Omen3:36
- 3.Thunder4:09
- 4.Colours3:28
- 5.Take Me to the Hospital3:40
- 6.Warrior’s Dance5:13
- 7.Run With the Wolves4:25
- 8.Omen (reprise)2:14
- 9.World’s on Fire4:50
- 10.Piranha4:05
- 11.Stand Up5:30
- 12.Black Smoke3:28
- 13.Fighter Beat3:34
Their Law: The Singles 1990–20052005
- 1.Smack My Bitch Up5:39
- 2.Voodoo People2:43
- 3.Voodoo Beats4:11
- 4.Their Law5:05
- 5.Funky Shit5:15
- 6.Breathe6:06
- 7.Serial Thrilla5:33
- 8.Mindfields5:47
- 9.Fuel My Fire3:45
- 10.Firestarter5:29
- 11.Firestarter3:47
- 12.Poison4:00
- 13.No Good (Start the Dance)3:57
- 14.Breathe3:58
- 15.Out of Space3:42
- 16.Smack My Bitch Up4:35
- 17.Charly3:38
- 18.Spitfire3:24
- 19.Voodoo People5:08
- 20.Girls3:49
- 21.Everybody in the Place3:50
- 22.Baby’s Got a Temper4:25
- 23.Wind It Up (Rewound)3:29
- 24.One Love3:55
- 25.Voodoo People (Pendulum remix)3:15
- 26.Spitfire (live at Pinkpop 2005)3:53
- 27.Their Law (live at Red Square 1997)5:11
- 28.Break and Enter (live at Glastonbury 1995)6:04
- 29.Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned (demo mix)2:17
- 30.Firestarter11:01
- 31.Out of Space2:47
- 32.Voodoo People2:44
- 33.Poison6:37
Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned2004
- 1.Spitfire5:08
- 2.Girls4:07
- 3.Memphis Bells4:29
- 4.Get Up Get Off4:19
- 5.Hotride4:36
- 6.Wake Up Call4:56
- 7.Action Radar5:33
- 8.Medusa’s Path6:09
- 9.Phoenix4:39
- 10.You’ll Be Under My Wheels3:57
- 11.The Way It Is5:46
- 12.Shoot Down4:33
- 13.More Girls4:26
Prodigy Present: The Dirtchamber Sessions, Volume One1999
- 1.Section 1: Intro Beats / Punk Shock / Untitled / Chemical Beats / Kool Keith Housing Things / Sport / Give the Drummer Some / Wildstyle7:18
- 2.Section 2: Bug Powder Dust / Pump Me Up / How High / Poison / Been Caught Stealing / I Get Wrecked6:45
- 3.Section 3: The Mexican / Rock the House / The Best Part of Breaking Up / King Kut6:04
- 4.Section 4: Hey Can You Relate / What Time Is Love / Funky Acid Makossa / Shafted Off / And the Break Goes Again / Radio Babylon / Rockit / 900 Number / Spybreak / It’s the New Style7:52
- 5.Section 5: New York / Punk to Funk / I’m Sick4:57
- 6.Section 6: The Home of Hip-Hop / Strong Island / Kowalski / Time to Get Ill / I’m Gonna Love You a Little More Baby / Public Enemy Number One / Blow Your Head / Breakin’ Bells5:49
- 7.Section 7: Get Down / Humpty Dance / Dope On Plastic / Beats and Pieces4:00
- 8.Section 8: Sure Shot / Breakdance Electric Boogie / Doomsday of Rap / Ozone Breakdown / Funky Nassau / It’s Just Begun8:41
The Fat of the Land1997
- 1.Smack My Bitch Up5:43
- 2.Breathe5:35
- 3.Diesel Power4:18
- 4.Funky Shit5:17
- 5.Serial Thrilla5:11
- 6.Mindfields5:40
- 7.Narayan9:06
- 8.Firestarter4:41
- 9.Climbatize6:37
- 10.Fuel My Fire4:19
Selected Mixes for the Jilted Generation1995
- 1.One Love (Jonny L remix)5:03
- 2.No Good (Start the Dance) (Bad for You mix)6:50
- 3.No Good (Start the Dance) (CJ Bollands Museum mix)5:13
- 4.Voodoo People (Dust Brothers remix)5:57
- 5.Voodoo People (Haiti Island mix)5:24
- 6.Goa (The Heat the Energy Part 2)6:04
- 7.Poison (Environmental Science dub mix)6:19
- 8.Rat Poison (Monkey Boy remix)5:32
- 9.Scienide5:50
Music for the Jilted Generation1994
- 1.Intro0:46
- 2.Break & Enter8:24
- 3.Their Law6:41
- 4.Full Throttle5:03
- 5.Voodoo People6:27
- 6.Speedway (Theme From Fastlane)8:56
- 7.The Heat (The Energy)4:28
- 8.Poison6:42
- 9.No Good (Start the Dance)6:18
- 10.One Love (edit)3:53
- 11.The Narcotic Suite: 3 Kilos7:26
- 12.The Narcotic Suite: Skylined5:58
- 13.The Narcotic Suite: Claustrophobic Sting7:12
Experience1992
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Charly / Everybody in the Place1992
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Fire / Jericho1992
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Out of Space1992
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Charly1991
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Everybody in the Place1991
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The Fat of the Land 25th Anniversary – Remixes2023
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The Night Is My Friend EP2015
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HMV Exclusive Remix EP2015
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The Added Fat EP2012
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Voodoo People1994
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What Evil Lurks1991
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The Lost Beats EP
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- Elektra
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- Ragged Flag
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- XL Recordings
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- Beggars Banquet Records
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- Mute Records
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- Maverick
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- Warner Music Group
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- BRIT Award for Best British Dance Act
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Also known as: Prodigy, The Prodigy vs
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music band formed in Braintree in 1990 by producer, keyboardist, and songwriter Liam Howlett, dancer and occasional vocalist Keith Flint and dancer and occasional live keyboardist Leeroy Thornhill, who were joined by MC and lead vocalist Maxim. AllMusic described the Prodigy as "the premiere dance act for the alternative masses" and "the Godfathers of Rave". They are considered to be pioneers of big beat and in a number of breakbeat led musical genres including breaks and breakbeat hardcore. Liam Howlett describes their style as electronic punk.
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