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Released | August 10, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003–2004 | |||
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Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 61:27 | |||
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Amerikaz Nightmare is the sixth studio album by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep. It was released on August 10, 2004, via Infamous/Jive Records. The recording sessions took place at Battery Studios, Chung King Studios, Dunn Deal Studios and The Lab, in New York City, and at Ocean Way Studios in California, The Hit Factory Criteria in Miami, Powerhouse Studios in Yonkers, Record Plant in Hollywood, and DSL Studios in Louisville. The album was produced by member Havoc, as well as the Alchemist, Kanye West, Lil' Jon, and Red Spyda. It features guest appearances from Big Noyd, Jadakiss, Lil' Jon, Littles, Nate Dogg and Twista.
In the United States, the album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 with 109,000 copies sold in its first week.[1] It also made it to No. 33 in France, No. 50 in Switzerland, No. 68 on the UK Albums Chart, and No. 95 in Germany.
The album was supported with two singles: "Got It Twisted" and "Real Gangstaz". Its lead single, "Got It Twisted", reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in the United States. The second single off of the album, "Real Gangstaz", only peaked at No. 49 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Accompanying music videos for both singles were directed by Benny Boom.