As one half of the duo Mobb Deep, Havoc quickly established himself as arguably the East Coast's premier gangsta rap producer, crafting beats capable of evoking some of the darkest emotions in the human soul. Long affiliated with nihilism and an ominous air, Havoc's beats traditionally employ deep, distorted bass beats and a heavy dose of haunting ambience -- strings, piano, synth stabs -- in addition to an overall murky elegance. It's a disturbing sound that only RZA and Muggs can even approach. With this trademark sound, Havoc has crafted several successful albums for himself and Prodigy as Mobb Deep, in addition to work for numerous hardcore rappers such as Nas. Along with his revered production style, Havoc has garnered respect for his rapping, a skill he has also made a style all his own thanks to his languid, almost murmuring flow. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide