13 (Havoc album)
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 7, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012-2013 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 46:52 | |||
Label | Nature Sounds | |||
Producer | Havoc (also exec.), Andrew Lloyd, FMG, Royce Music Group, Statik Selektah, Team Green Productions | |||
Havoc chronology | ||||
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Singles from 13 | ||||
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13 is the third solo
Background
During 2012
Havoc chose the title because 13 is his lucky number.[6] He describes the album as being characterized by his own unique sound, with some coloration added from music of the 1990s. "I wasn’t trying to go crazy just to sound different to get radio spins. People will hear some of that classic Mobb Deep sound and the features I have on the album pretty much sums that up," he commented.[7]
Guests and production
In January 2013 Havoc confirmed
Release and promotion
On February 7, 2013 Havoc released an instrumental EP titled Beats Collection.[6][11] On February 16, 2013 Havoc announced a release date for the album as May 7, 2013.[12]
Following the album's release, starting May 9 through June 9, 2013 Mobb Deep toured the United States on their 20th Anniversary tour.[13] Then they toured Europe from mid-June to the end of August 2013.[14]
Singles
In January 2013 Havoc announced the first single to be, "Tell Me to My Face" which features fellow rapper
On April 16, 2013, the third single "Life We Chose" featuring Lloyd Banks was released.[19] On May 2, 2013, the music video was released for "Life We Chose" featuring Lloyd Banks.[20] The remix was released on May 7, featuring the reunited Mobb Deep.[21] On September 16, 2013, the music video was released for "Eyes Open" featuring Twista.[22]
Critical response
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [23] |
Exclaim! | (6/10)[24] |
HipHopDX | [25] |
XXL | (L)[26] |
Upon release 13 received generally positive reviews from
Luke Fox of Exclaim! gave the album a six out of ten, saying "Even if you appreciate Havoc's reliability, you'll miss Prodigy's unpredictable diction. But as Hav and P (who also has a new disc on deck) squash their beef and celebrate the 20th anniversary of their '93 debut, Juvenile Hell, it's comforting to know a Mobb member can still churn out solid, steely-eyed murda music."[24] Reed Jackson of XXL gave the album an L, saying "The project is another solid effort to add to the impressive Mobb Deep catalogue, even though it’s the first that doesn’t feature contributions from both MCs. Unfortunately, Hav never really digs that deep here, and the elephant in the room prevents him from taking that next step forward."[26]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) Ryan Montgomery Havoc, FMG (co.) | 3:57 | |
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8. | "This World" (featuring Masspike Miles) | Muchita, Wheeler | Royce Music Group | 3:44 | |
9. | "Already Tomorrow" | Muchita | Havoc | 3:35 | |
10. | "Hear Dat" | Muchita | Havoc | 3:16 | |
11. | "Gettin' Mines" | Muchita | Havoc, Andrew Lloyd, Team Green Productions | 3:11 | |
12. | "Long Road" (Outro) | Muchita | Havoc | 1:23 | |
13. | "Can't Sleep" (Bonus Track) | Muchita, Patrick Baril | Statik Selektah | 3:09 | |
Total length: | 46:52 |
Chart history
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[29] | 44 |
References
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- ^ Gipson, Brooklyne. "Report: Mobb Deep Beef Is Real". BET. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Havoc - Separated (Real From The Fake) - Listen & Download". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Mobb Deep reunite, plan international anniversary tour". Factmag.com. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ McGovern, Kyle (2013-03-07). "Mobb Deep Settle Beef in Time for 20th Anniversary Tour". Spin. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ a b c Burgess, Omar (2013-02-18). "Havoc Recalls Almost Losing Notorious B.I.G.'s "Last Day," Explains His "13" Album | Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef & Old School Hip Hop". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Havoc Talks Mobb Deep Reunion; Stays True With '13' Album". Vibe. 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ a b "Mobb Deep Member Havoc Announces '13′ Album, Reveals Lead Single". The Versed. 2013-01-24. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ Meara, Paul (2013-04-03). "Havoc Announces "13" Release Date". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Havoc of Mobb Deep Unveils '13′ Album Tracklist". The Versed. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Beats Collection by Havoc". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Havoc Announces Release Date For "13"". Hotnewhiphop.com. 16 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ a b "Listen to Havoc's Latest Single "Gone" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Mobb Deep's Havoc Discusses His New Album And Producing For Biggie - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-05-07. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Tell Me to My Face - Single by Havoc". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-03-05. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Havoc f. Royce Da 5'9 - Tell Me To My Face | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011". HipHop DX. 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Havoc - "Gone" | New Music". SoulCulture. 2013-03-08. Archived from the original on 2013-06-28. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Video: Havoc - Gone". Worldstarhiphop.com. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Life We Chose (feat. Lloyd Banks) - Single by Havoc". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "New Video: Havoc x Lloyd Banks "Life We Chose"". Rap Radar. May 2, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ^ "Listen: Mobb Deep "Life We Chose (Remix)"". Complex. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "New Video: Havoc x Twista "Eyes Open"". Rap Radar. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ^ a b Jeffries, David (2013-05-07). "13 - Havoc : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ a b Fox, Luke (2013-05-07). "Havoc - 13 • Hip-Hop Reviews •". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ a b Grant, Ronald (2013-05-07). "Havoc - 13 | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ a b "Album Review: Havoc, 13 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "13 Reviews". Metacritic. 2013-05-07. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
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