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A History of Violence (album)

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A History of Violence
Studio album by
Jedi Mind Tricks
ReleasedNovember 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)
Recorded2007–2008
StudioFound Sound Recording (Philadelphia, PA)
GenreUnderground hip-hop
Length45:15
LabelBabygrande
ProducerStoupe the Enemy of Mankind
Jedi Mind Tricks chronology
Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell
(2006) 		A History of Violence
(2008) 		Violence Begets Violence
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Chart Attack4.5/5[1]
HipHopDX4/5[2]
PopMatters6/10[3]
RapReviews8.5/10[4]
Spin[5]

A History of Violence is the sixth studio album by American hip-hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. It was released on November 11, 2008 via Babygrande Records. Recording sessions took place at Found Sound Recording in Philadelphia. Production was handled by member Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. It features guest appearances from Block McCloud, Demoz, Doap Nixon, King Magnetic and OuterSpace.

In the United States, the album debuted at number 169 on the Billboard 200, number 49 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 21 on the Top Rap Albums, number 19 on the Independent Albums, number 12 on the Tastemakers Albums and number 6 on the Heatseekers Albums charts, selling 4,168 copies in its first week out.[6]

Background

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The album followed multiple summer releases from the Jedi Mind Tricks camp, including the group's first DVD, titled Divine Fire: The Story of Jedi Mind Tricks, and the Vinnie Paz-executively produced projects Jedi Mind Tricks presents Doap Nixon: Sour Diesel, Jedi Mind Tricks presents King Syze: The Labor Union, and Jedi Mind Tricks presents OuterSpace: God's Fury.[7] The album's first single "Monolith" was released on October 2, 2008.[8] Their second single "Godflesh" was released on their website. The album marks the return of former Jedi Mind Tricks member Jus Allah.[9]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Intro"Kevin Baldwin1:06
2."Deathbed Doctrine"
4:23
3."Deadly Melody" (featuring Block McCloud and Demoz)
4:33
4."Monolith"
  • Luviner
  • Bostick
  • Baldwin
3:38
5."Those with No Eyes" (Interlude)Baldwin1:21
6."Trail of Lies"
  • Luviner
  • Baldwin
4:27
7."Heavy Artillery"
  • Luviner
  • Bostick
  • Baldwin
3:41
8."Seance of Shamans" (featuring OuterSpace and Doap Nixon)
4:09
9."Geometry in Static" (Interlude)Baldwin0:50
10."Godflesh" (featuring Block McCloud and King Magnetic)
4:08
11."Terror" (featuring Demoz)
  • Luviner
  • Bostick
  • Vargas
  • Baldwin
4:02
12."Butcher Knife Bloodbath"
  • Luviner
  • Bostick
  • Baldwin
3:55
13."The Sixth Gate Shines No More" (Interlude)Baldwin0:48
14."Death Messiah"
  • Luviner
  • Baldwin
4:14
Total length:45:15

Personnel

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  • Vincenzo "Vinnie Paz" Luvineri – vocals
  • James "Jus Allah" Bostick – vocals
  • Ismael "Block McCloud" Diaz, Jr. – vocals (tracks: 3, 10)
  • Jose "Demoz" Vargas – vocals (tracks: 3, 11)
  • Marcus "Crypt the Warchild" Albaladejo – vocals (track 8)
  • Mario "Planetary" Collazo – vocals (track 8)
  • Kenneth "Doap Nixon" Greene – vocals (track 8)
  • Jason "King Magnetic" Faust – vocals (track 10)
  • Liz Fullerton – additional vocals (track 14)
  • Dave "DJ Kwestion" Klein – scratches (tracks: 1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 12)
  • Christopher "Fat Albert Einstein" Vagnoni – guitar & bass (tracks: 4, 12)
  • Craig Maguire – guitar (track 14)
  • Kevin "Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind" Baldwin – producer
  • Scott "Supe" Stallone – recording, engineering, mixing
  • Mark B. Christensen – mastering
  • Charles "Chuck" Wilson, Jr. – executive producer
  • Dan Bradley – design, layout
  • Mike McRath – photography

Charts

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Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 169
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 49
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[12] 21
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[13] 19
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[14] 6

References

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  1. ^ Broger, Logan (November 28, 2008). "Jedi Mind Tricks | CHARTattack". Chart Attack. Retrieved June 7, 2011 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ Ryce, Jeff (November 13, 2008). "Jedi Mind Tricks - A History Of Violence". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  3. ^ Stewart, Bill (May 5, 2009). "Jedi Mind Tricks: A History of Violence | PopMatters". PopMatters. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  4. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (November 18, 2008). "Jedi Mind Tricks :: A History of Violence :: Babygrande Records". RapReviews. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  5. ^ Reeves, Mosi (December 18, 2008). "Jedi Mind Tricks, 'A History of Violence' (Babygrande)". Spin. Vol. 25, no. 1. SPIN Media LLC (published January 2009). p. 88. ISSN 0886-3032.
  6. ^ Paine, Jake (November 19, 2008). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/17/08". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  7. ^ "Jedi Mind Tricks and Babygrande Records unveil Jedi Mind Tricks 2008 Release Schedule". Archived from the original on July 11, 2008.
  8. ^ "Babygrande Home". Archived from the original on June 8, 2008.
  9. ^ "Indie Sensation Jedi Mind Tricks Unveil 1st Single & Album Cover For Their Forthcoming LP "A History of Violence - In Stores November 11th". Archived from the original on October 6, 2008.
  10. ^ "The Billboard 200". Billboard. Vol. 120, no. 48. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 29, 2008. p. 47. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  11. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Vol. 120, no. 48. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 29, 2008. p. 54. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  12. ^ "Top Rap Albums". Billboard. November 29, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  13. ^ "Independent Albums". Billboard. Vol. 120, no. 48. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 29, 2008. p. 48. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  14. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Vol. 120, no. 48. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 29, 2008. p. 49. ISSN 0006-2510.
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