Hell on Earth (Mobb Deep album)

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Hell on Earth
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Studio album by Mobb Deep
Released November 19, 1996
Recorded 1995-1996
Genre East Coast hip hop
Length 61:35 (North America)
65:47 (international)
Label Loud, RCA
07863-66992 (North America)
74321-42558 (international)
Producer Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep chronology
The Infamous
(1995)The Infamous1995		 Hell on Earth
(1996)		 Murda Muzik
(1999)Murda Muzik1999
Singles from Hell On Earth
  1. "Drop a Gem on 'Em"
    Released: August 25, 1996
  2. "Front Lines (Hell on Earth)"
    Released: October 4, 1996
  3. "G.O.D. Pt. III"
    Released: April 15, 1997
  4. "Still Shinin'"
    Released: 1996

Hell on Earth is the third studio album by East Coast hip hop group Mobb Deep, which was first released on November 19, 1996, on Loud/RCA/BMG Records. The album is largely a continuation of Mobb Deep's previous album, the critically acclaimed The Infamous. The album is produced by Havoc and Prodigy and also features guest appearances by emcees Nas, Raekwon, Method Man, and frequent collaborator Big Noyd. The album stands out for its acclaimed singles "G.O.D. Pt. III" and "Hell on Earth (Front Lines)," as well as “Drop a Gem on 'Em," a response to 2Pac's diss track "Hit 'Em Up." The album, one of the earliest enhanced CDs, also contains an additional track (“In the Long Run”) that at the time, had to be unlocked with the use of a computer.

Background

Since most of the album was recorded during the height of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry, many fans considered the darker songs to be subliminal disses toward 2Pac and other West Coast emcees, but Prodigy sends shout-outs to a list of west coasts artists such as Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, and Xzibit in the liner notes.

Music

Havoc experiments with a more atmospheric type of production, using more classic piano and soul samples.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4.5/5 stars[1]
Los Angeles Times 3/4 stars[2]
RapReviews 8.5/10[3]
Sputnikmusic 3/5 stars[4]

Hell on Earth was met with positive reviews from music critics and is considered by many to be among the duo's best work. The album was included in Q Magazine's 50 Heaviest Albums of All Time. The album was certified Gold on April 9, 1997, by the RIAA.

Track listing

No. Title Producer(s) Length
1. "Animal Instinct" (featuring Twin Gambino & Ty Nitty) Mobb Deep 3:30
2. "Drop a Gem on 'Em"   Mobb Deep 4:17
3. "Bloodsport"   Mobb Deep 3:35
4. "Extortion" (featuring Method Man) Mobb Deep 3:31
5. "More Trife Life"   Mobb Deep 3:45
6. "Man Down" (featuring Big Noyd) Mobb Deep 5:03
7. "Can't Get Enough Of It" (featuring Illa Ghee) Mobb Deep 4:51
8. "Nighttime Vultures" (featuring Raekwon) Mobb Deep 4:30
9. "G.O.D. Pt. III"   Mobb Deep 5:17
10. "Get Dealt With"   Mobb Deep 3:56
11. "Front Lines (Hell on Earth)"   Mobb Deep 4:34
12. "Give It Up Fast" (featuring Big Noyd & Nas) Mobb Deep 3:58
13. "Still Shinin'"   Mobb Deep 4:11
14. "Apostle's Warning"   Mobb Deep 4:07

Album chart positions

Year Chart positions
Billboard 200 Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
1996 6 1

Singles chart positions

Year Song Chart positions
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Hot Rap Singles Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales
1996 "Front Lines (Hell on Earth)" 57 13 4
"G.O.D. Pt. III" 64 18 8

See also

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ Los Angeles Times review
  3. ↑ link
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External links

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