Amerikaz Nightmare
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Amerikaz Nightmare is a 2004 album by hip-hop duo Mobb Deep
. It is the duo’s sixth studio album and its only on Jive Records
, through a deal with the group’s own imprint. It features the singles "Got It Twisted
" and "Real Gangstaz
". The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200
with approximately 109,000 copies sold in its first week released.
Got It Twisted
Win Or Lose
Neva Change
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...
. It is the duo’s sixth studio album and its only on Jive Records
Jive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
, through a deal with the group’s own imprint. It features the singles "Got It Twisted
Got It Twisted
"Got It Twisted" is the first single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, produced by The Alchemist. It samples the 1980s hit "She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby....
" and "Real Gangstaz
Real Gangstaz
"Real Gangstaz" is the second single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, and is produced by and features Lil Jon. The video is a sequel to Got It Twisted, the first single off the album-Track listing:Side A#"Real Gangstaz" [Dirty Version]...
". The album debuted at #4 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...
with approximately 109,000 copies sold in its first week released.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featured guest(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Amerikaz Nightmare" | Havoc | |
| 2 | "Win or Lose Win or Lose (Mobb Deep song) "Win or Lose" is the fourth and final single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album. It is produced by The Alchemist. The song samples "Here I Go Again" by Jean Plum.- Tracklisting :Side A#"Win or Lose" [Clean Version]#"Win or Lose" [Instrumental]... " |
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... |
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| 3 | "Flood the Block" | Havoc | |
| 4 | "Dump" | Havoc | Nate Dogg Nate Dogg Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk... |
| 5 | "Got It Twisted Got It Twisted "Got It Twisted" is the first single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, produced by The Alchemist. It samples the 1980s hit "She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby.... " |
Alchemist | |
| 6 | "When U Hear The" | Alchemist | |
| 7 | "Real Niggaz" | Red Spyda Red Spyda Andy "Red Spyda" Thelusma is an American Hip Hop producer who has worked on many songs for artists such as 50 Cent. He is also known for producing songs for D-Block, Mobb Deep, Amerie, D-12, and G-Unit. Other notable works by Red Spyda have included his contributions to the in-game soundtrack of... |
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| 8 | "Shorty Wop" | Havoc | |
| 9 | "Real Gangstaz Real Gangstaz "Real Gangstaz" is the second single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, and is produced by and features Lil Jon. The video is a sequel to Got It Twisted, the first single off the album-Track listing:Side A#"Real Gangstaz" [Dirty Version]... " |
Lil Jon Lil Jon Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004... |
Lil Jon Lil Jon Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004... |
| 10 | "One of Ours Part 2" | Havoc | Jadakiss Jadakiss Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle... |
| 11 | "On the Run" | Havoc | |
| 12 | "Throw Your Hands (In the Air) Throw Your Hands (In the Air) "Throw Your Hands " is the third single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, and is produced by Kanye West.-Tracklisting:Side A#"Throw Your Hands " [Clean Version]#"Throw Your Hands " [Instrumental]Side B... " |
Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and... |
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| 13 | "Get Me" | Havoc | Big Noyd Big Noyd TaJuan Perry, better known as Big Noyd, is an American emcee from the Queensbridge projects in the New York City borough of Queens. He is closely affiliated with Mobb Deep, and he is featured on all of their albums... , Littles |
| 14 | "We Up" | Havoc | |
| 15 | "Neva Change" | Havoc | |
| 16 | "Got It Twisted (Remix)" | Alchemist | Twista Twista Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds... |
Samples
Throw Your Hands (In the Air)- "Live In Connecticut" by Cold Crush Brothers
- "Doggone" by Love
Got It Twisted
- "She Blinded Me With ScienceShe Blinded Me with Science"She Blinded Me With Science" is a New Wave song by British musician Thomas Dolby, released in 1982. It was first released as a single in the UK in October 1982 and was subsequently included on the EP Blinded by Science and the second edition of Dolby's debut album The Golden Age of Wireless. It is...
" by Thomas DolbyThomas DolbyThomas Dolby is an English musician and producer. Best known for his 1982 hit "She Blinded Me with Science", and 1984 single "Hyperactive!", he has also worked extensively in production and as a session musician.-Early life:Dolby was born in London, England, contrary to information in early 1980s... - "Saturday Night Style" by Mikey DreadMikey DreadMichael George Campbell , better known as Mikey Dread, was a Jamaican singer, producer, and broadcaster. He was one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music...
Win Or Lose
- "Here I Go Again" by Jean Plum
Neva Change
- "Time For A Change" by The Eight Minutes
Album Singles
| Single information |
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| "Got It Twisted Got It Twisted "Got It Twisted" is the first single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, produced by The Alchemist. It samples the 1980s hit "She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby.... "
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| "Real Gangstaz Real Gangstaz "Real Gangstaz" is the second single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, and is produced by and features Lil Jon. The video is a sequel to Got It Twisted, the first single off the album-Track listing:Side A#"Real Gangstaz" [Dirty Version]... " |
| "Throw Your Hands (In the Air) Throw Your Hands (In the Air) "Throw Your Hands " is the third single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, and is produced by Kanye West.-Tracklisting:Side A#"Throw Your Hands " [Clean Version]#"Throw Your Hands " [Instrumental]Side B... " |
| "Win or Lose Win or Lose (Mobb Deep song) "Win or Lose" is the fourth and final single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album. It is produced by The Alchemist. The song samples "Here I Go Again" by Jean Plum.- Tracklisting :Side A#"Win or Lose" [Clean Version]#"Win or Lose" [Instrumental]... " |
| "Got It Twisted (Remix)"
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Album chart positions
| Year | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |
| 2004 | 4 | 2 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Tracks Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
Rhythmic Top 40 | ||
| 2004 | "Got It Twisted" | 64 | 23 | 18 | 39 |
| "Real Gangstaz" | - | 49 | - | - |