On this date in 1996, the “notorious” crew from Mobb Deep dropped album quantity three entitled Hell On Earth. The Mobb-produced venture was launched below the epic Loud/RCA imprint launched lots of the prolonged QB/Mobb household together with raspy-voiced Twin Gambino, Large Noyd, and some others. Hav and P enlisted among the recreation’s prime canine of the time for this album together with their QB brethren Nas, Wu’s Raekwon the Chef, and Methodology Man.
This licensed gold traditional was unquestionably part of the East Coast arsenal towards the West Coast throughout the peak of the rivalry, with tracks such because the title observe, “Nonetheless Shinin’”, and naturally, “Drop A Gem On ‘Em”, sending overt threats at Tupac Shakur and his cohorts. Different standout joints embody “G.O.D. Pt.III”, the place Prodigy drops some avenue data, “Blood Sport”, and “Give It Up Quick” that includes Noyd and Nas.
This album was additionally the venture that confirmed Havoc’s abilities as a producer, which led to a number of different initiatives outdoors of the Mobb.
Salute to P, Hav, Noyd, Gotti, Twin, Ty Nitty, Nas, Rae, Meth, Steve Rifkind, and everybody else concerned with this traditional album!
