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title: Mobb Deep's Hell on Earth Was Released 20 Years Ago
description: 20 years ago Queensbridge rap duo Prodigy and Havoc aka Mobb Deep released Hell on Earth, their third studio album and follow up to The Infamous (1995).
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# [Mobb Deep's Hell on Earth Was Released 20 Years Ago](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/mobb-deeps-hell-on-earth-was-released-20-years-ago)

 Written by [Allison Hazel](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/allison-hazel) | Jul 19

Ready for some hip hop nostalgia?

20 years ago Queensbridge rap duo Prodigy and Havoc aka Mobb Deep released *Hell on Earth*, their third studio album and follow up to *The Infamous (1995).*

*Hell on Earth* featured modern-day G.O.A.T’s such as Nas, Raekwon, Method Man and other emcees. The project peaked at No.1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop charts in 1996 and was [certified Gold by the RIAA](http://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=mobb+deep#search_section) the following year.The self-produced classic also includes notable singles like “Drop a Gem on Em” and "Still Shinin" 

Many hip-hop heads and music enthusiasts consider 1996 as a [golden-area](http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2016/07/hip-hops-best-year-ever-just-turned-20/)—mainly because of the many debuts (Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Busta Rhymes, etc.) and legendary albums (2Pac, Jay z, Nas, Fugees, etc.)

Furthermore, it was a time when gangster rap (and rap music in general) was uber mainstream in a way that dominated charts and sold records.

Earlier this year, Prodigy and Havoc went on a [38-city tour ](http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6866989/mobb-deep-hell-on-earth-20th-anniversary-tour)in celebration of the albums’ 20th anniversary. The duo also plans on releasing a special edition of Hell on Earth featuring un-released tracks from 1996. Currently, Prodigy and Havoc are [performing at venues oversees](https://twitter.com/MobbDeep).

Photo Credit: Microphone Bully

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