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'''''Hell on Earth''''' is the third studio album by American [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] duo [[Mobb Deep]], released in November 19, 1996 on [[Loud Records]], RCA Records and BMG Records. The album is largely a continuation of Mobb Deep's previous album, the critically acclaimed ''[[The Infamous]]''. The album is produced entirely by the duo and has a more atmospheric type of production, with many classic piano and soul samples utilised. It features guest appearances by rappers [[Nas]], [[Raekwon]], [[Method Man]] and frequent collaborator [[Big Noyd]].
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'''''Hell on Earth''''' is the third studio album by American [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] duo [[Mobb Deep]], It was released on November 19, 1996 on [[Loud Records]], RCA Records and BMG Records. It is a sequel to their previous effort, the critically acclaimed ''[[The Infamous]]''. Recording sessions took place at Platinum Island Recording Studios and Axis Recording Studios in New York City through July 1995 to March 1996. Production was handled entirely by group member [[Havoc]], with Schott Free, Matt Life and Mobb Deep themselves serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances by [[Illa Ghee]], [[Nas]], [[Raekwon]], [[Method Man]], [[Infamous Mobb]] members [[Big Twins]] and [[Ty Nitty]] and frequent collaborator [[Big Noyd]].
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Building on the sound of ''The Infamous'', Havoc experimented with an eerie, atmospheric style of production, sampling pianos, string sections and film scores. Like their two previous albums, the lyrics explore with the themes of crime and violence, with more of a focus on retribution and payback.
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It peaked at #6 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. ''Hell on Earth'' spawned the singles: "Drop a Gem On 'Em", "G.O.D. Part III" and "Front Lines (Hell on Earth). On April 9, 1997, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). ''Hell On Earth'' was met with widespread acclaim from music critics.
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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 towards [[2Pac]] and other [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast]] artists. The song "[[Drop a Gem on 'Em]]" is a response to 2Pac's diss track "[[Hit 'Em Up]]". 
  
   
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''Hell on Earth'' was met with positive reviews from music critics and is considered by many to be among the duo's best work. It peaked at #6 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1997.
  
 
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== Samples ==
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'''Animal Instinct'''
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* "Synthetic Substitution" by Melvin Bliss
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* "That's Where the Happy People Go" by The Trammps
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'''Drop a Gem On 'Em'''
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* "Ain't No Sunshine" by Michael Jackson
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* "Can't Help But Love You" by The Whispers
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* "You Are My Sunshine" by Aretha Franklin
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'''Extortion'''
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* "Can You Remember" by The Jackson 5
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'''Can't Get Enough It'''
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* "Las Vegas Tango" by Gary Burton
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* "Pretty Tony's Philosophy" from ''The Mack''
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'''G.O.D Part III'''
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* "Fool Yourself" by Little Feat
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* "Tony's Theme" by Giorgio Moroder
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'''Hell On Earth (Front Lines)'''
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* "October Ballade (Griffith Park Connection Live Version)" by Chick Corea
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'''Give It Up Fast'''
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* "Opening Theme" by Joe Delia
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'''Still Shinin''''
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* "Hospital Prelude of Love Theme" by Willie Hutch
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'''Apostle's Warning'''
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* "People Make the World Go Round" by Michael Jackson
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 16 August 2022

Hell on Earth
Hell on Earth
Studio album by Mobb Deep

Released

November 19, 1996

Recorded

July 1995 - March 1996

Studio

Platinum Island Recording Studios
(New York City)
Axis Recording Studios
(New York City)

Genre

East Coast hip hop, Hardcore hip hop, Conscious hip hop, Thug rap, Boom bap hip hop

Length

61:35

Label

Loud Records / RCA Records / BMG

Producer

Matt Life (exec.), Mobb Deep (also exec.), Schott Free (exec.), Havoc

Mobb Deep chronology

Previous

The Infamous (1995)

Next

Murda Muzik (1999)

Hell on Earth is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep, It was released on November 19, 1996 on Loud Records, RCA Records and BMG Records. It is a sequel to their previous effort, the critically acclaimed The Infamous. Recording sessions took place at Platinum Island Recording Studios and Axis Recording Studios in New York City through July 1995 to March 1996. Production was handled entirely by group member Havoc, with Schott Free, Matt Life and Mobb Deep themselves serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances by Illa Ghee, Nas, Raekwon, Method Man, Infamous Mobb members Big Twins and Ty Nitty and frequent collaborator Big Noyd.

Building on the sound of The Infamous, Havoc experimented with an eerie, atmospheric style of production, sampling pianos, string sections and film scores. Like their two previous albums, the lyrics explore with the themes of crime and violence, with more of a focus on retribution and payback.

It peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. Hell on Earth spawned the singles: "Drop a Gem On 'Em", "G.O.D. Part III" and "Front Lines (Hell on Earth). On April 9, 1997, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Hell On Earth was met with widespread acclaim from music critics.



Track listing[]

All songs produced by Havoc.

No. Title Performer(s) Writer(s) Time
1. "Animal Instinct" Havoc, Prodigy, Ty Knitty, Gambino Abdul Raheem, Chandler, Johnson, Muchita 3:31
2. "Drop a Gem on 'Em" Havoc, Prodigy Johnson, Muchita 4:18
3. "Bloodsport" Havoc, Prodigy Johnson, Muchita 3:35
4. "Extortion" Havoc, Prodigy, Method Man Johnson, Muchita, Smith 3:32
5. "More Trife Life" Havoc Muchita 3:45
6. "Man Down" Prodigy, Havoc, Big Noyd Johnson, Muchita, Perry 5:03
7. "Can't Get Enough of It" Havoc, General G, Prodigy Jackson, Johnson, Muchita 4:52
8. "Nighttime Vultures" Prodigy, Havoc, Raekwon Johnson, Muchita, Woods 4:30
9. "G.O.D. Pt. III" Prodigy, Havoc Johnson, Moroder, Muchita 5:17
10. "Get Dealt With" Prodigy, Havoc Johnson, Muchita 3:56
11. "Hell on Earth (Front Lines)" Prodigy, Havoc Johnson, Muchita 4:34
12. "Give It Up Fast" Nas, Havoc, Big Noyd, Prodigy Johnson, Jones, Muchita, Perry 4:01
13. "Still Shinin'" Prodigy, Havoc Johnson, Muchita 4:11
14. "Apostle's Warning" Havoc, Prodigy Johnson, Muchita 4:02



Samples[]

Animal Instinct

  • "Synthetic Substitution" by Melvin Bliss
  • "That's Where the Happy People Go" by The Trammps

Drop a Gem On 'Em

  • "Ain't No Sunshine" by Michael Jackson
  • "Can't Help But Love You" by The Whispers
  • "You Are My Sunshine" by Aretha Franklin

Extortion

  • "Can You Remember" by The Jackson 5

Can't Get Enough It

  • "Las Vegas Tango" by Gary Burton
  • "Pretty Tony's Philosophy" from The Mack

G.O.D Part III

  • "Fool Yourself" by Little Feat
  • "Tony's Theme" by Giorgio Moroder

Hell On Earth (Front Lines)

  • "October Ballade (Griffith Park Connection Live Version)" by Chick Corea

Give It Up Fast

  • "Opening Theme" by Joe Delia

Still Shinin'

  • "Hospital Prelude of Love Theme" by Willie Hutch

Apostle's Warning

  • "People Make the World Go Round" by Michael Jackson
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