Amerikaz Nightmare

Amerikaz Nightmare
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 10, 2004 (2004-08-10)
Recorded2003–2004
Studio
GenreHip hop
Length61:27
Label
Producer
Mobb Deep chronology
Infamy
(2001)
Amerikaz Nightmare
(2004)
Blood Money
(2006)
Singles from Amerikaz Nightmare
  1. "Got It Twisted"
    Released: March 30, 2004
  2. "Real Gangstaz"
    Released: August 31, 2004

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.

  1. ^ "Simpson Stays Steady With No. 1 Album". Billboard. August 18, 2004. Retrieved August 10, 2024.