Return of the Mac is the second studio album by rapper Prodigy

Prodigy (rapper)

Lance Albert Johnson Banks, better known as Prodigy, is an American rapper and one half of the hip-hop and rap duo Mobb Deep....

, released on March 27, 2007 through E1 Music. The album was intended to be a mixtape serving as a prequel to Prodigy's next album, H.N.I.C. Pt. 2

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2

-Collector's Edition:...

, but was released as a traditional album due to the unexpected level of quality of the record. The album was produced by The Alchemist

The Alchemist (producer)

Alan Daniel Maman , better known as The Alchemist, is an American hip hop producer, DJ and rapper. He hails from Beverly Hills, California...

 (who is featured on the cover) and it features songs sampled from the Blaxploitation

Blaxploitation

Blaxploitation or blacksploitation is a film genre which emerged in the United States circa 1970. It is considered an ethnic sub-genre of the general category of exploitation films. Blaxploitation films were originally made specifically for an urban black audience, although the genre's audience...

 era. The album is concidered as an album by The Alchemist too (Prodigy and Alchemist collaboration).

Return of the Mac debuted at number thirty-two on the Billboard 200

Billboard 200

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...

, selling 27,000 copies in its first week. As of December 2007, the album has sold 130,000 copies. The album received notable critical acclaim, and is considered somewhat of a return to form for Prodigy, as many considered him to have "fallen off" after the 2001 Mobb Deep release Infamy

Infamy (album)

Infamy is hip-hop duo Mobb Deep's fifth album. Infamy was released after Jay-Z dissed Prodigy and Nas on his song "Takeover," from Jay-Z's 2001 album, The Blueprint, which caused Prodigy to strike back on the Track "Crawlin'," in which he calls Jay a "female-ass nigga homo emcee." "H to the you...

. Return of the Mac has been very successful, as Prodigy's upcoming LP, H.N.I.C. Pt. 2

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2

-Collector's Edition:...

, became one of the more anticipated hip hop albums of 2008.

Return of the Mac has three singles with music videos directed by DanTheMan; "Mac 10 Handle", "New York Shit", and "Stuck on You".

Track listing

• All songs produced by The Alchemist
  The Alchemist (producer)
  Alan Daniel Maman , better known as The Alchemist, is an American hip hop producer, DJ and rapper. He hails from Beverly Hills, California...
  
  . Tracks #1 and #8 co-produced by DJ Muro
  DJ Muro
  , known better as MURO, is an active Japanese hip hop producer and DJ. In 1987 DJ Krush, Microphone Pager, TWIGY and others formed the "KRUSH POSSE", a crew of rappers and Dj's. During this time he excelled at DJing hip-hop and began producing hip-hop beats. His solo debut appeared 1993...
  
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  #	Title	Samples	Length
  1	"The Mac Is Back"	"Kamen Rider" by Shunsuke Kikuchi Shunsuke Kikuchi is a prolific Japanese composer from Hirosaki. He specializes in incidental music for media such as television and film.Active since the early 60s, he has been one of Japan's most highly demanded film and TV composers, working principally on tokusatsu and anime productions for children, as well as... "The Start of Your Ending (41st Side)" by Mobb Deep Mobb Deep Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists 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...	1:53
  2	"Return of the Mac"	"Blacula Strikes" by Gene Page "Nothing to Lose" by Tupac Shakur Tupac Shakur Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...	2:59
  3	"Stuck on You"	"I'm Hooked on You" by Jeannie Reynolds	4:29
  4	"Mac 10 Handle"	"Easin' In" by Edwin Starr Edwin Starr Edwin Starr was an American soul music singer. Starr is most famous for his Norman Whitfield produced singles of the 1970s, most notably the number one hit "War".-Biography:...	4:15
  5	"Down & Out in New York City"	"Down and out in New York City" by James Brown James Brown James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...	0:33
  6	"The Rotten Apple"	"Down and Out In New York City" by James Brown James Brown James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...	3:06
  7	"Madge Speaks" (feat. Majesty Majesty Majesty is an English word derived ultimately from the Latin maiestas, meaning "greatness".- Origin :Originally, during the Roman republic, the word maiestas was the legal term for the supreme status and dignity of the state, to be respected above everything else... )		1:16
  8	"Take It to the Top"	"Mighty Gents" by Mighty Gents	3:22
  9	"P. Speaks"	"The Start of Your Ending (41st Side)" by Mobb Deep Mobb Deep Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists 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... "Get in My Car" by 50 Cent 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...	1:05
  10	"7th Heaven" (feat. Un Pacino)		2:44
  11	"Bang on 'Em"	"Do I Stand a Chance" by The Montclairs	3:39
  12	"Nickel and a Nail"	"A Nickel and a Nail" by O.V. Wright O.V. Wright Overton Vertis "O. V." Wright was an American singer who is regarded as one of Southern soul's most authoritative and individual artists...	2:57
  13	"Legends"	"Touch Me Take Me" by Syreeta Wright Syreeta Wright Syreeta Wright , who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter most notably known for her work with Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston.-Early life and career:... "Love Sounds" by Intimate Strangers	3:58
  14	"Stop Fronting"	"Playing Your Game Baby" by Barry White Barry White Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter , was an American composer and singer-songwriter.A five-time Grammy Award-winner known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White's greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring... "Cry Together" by The O'Jays The O'Jays The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1963 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert , Walter Williams , William Powell , Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005... "In the Rain" by The Dramatics The Dramatics The Dramatics are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1962. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs "In the Rain" and "Whatcha See is Whatcha Get", both of which were #1 R&B and Top 10 Pop hits.-Career:The Dramatics originally formed in 1962 recording as the...	3:06
  15	"My Priorities" (Bonus Track)		3:24
  16	"That's That" (Bonus Track) (feat. The Alchemist and Havoc)		4:01
  17	"Last Words" (Bonus Track) (feat. Kokane)		2:41

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