The track’s "sinister" and "eerie" atmosphere is a masterclass in creative sampling by Havoc, who produced the beat in his bedroom using an Akai MPC60 and Ensoniq EPS-16 Plus.
"Shook Ones, Pt. II" is widely considered one of the most significant tracks in hip-hop history. Released in by the Queensbridge duo Mobb Deep (Havoc and Prodigy), it served as the lead single for their landmark second album, The Infamous . Production & Technical Composition Mobb Deep - Shook Ones, Pt. II (