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Violent by Design

January 01, 1970

For the professional wrestling stable, see Violent By Design (professional wrestling).

Violent by Design is the second album by underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. Despite never reaching any Billboard album chart, the album sold 50,000 copies in its first week on shelves.[6] The album was originally released on JMT's self-run Superegular Records on October 3, 2000. JMT's previous label, Babygrande Records, re-released the album on May 25, 2004. The original vinyl release featured twenty tracks,[7] while the original CD release featured two extra tracks: the "Heavenly Divine Remix", originally released on the B-Side to JMT's "Heavenly Divine" single, and "War Ensemble", originally released as the B-Side of the Army of the Pharaohs Five Perfect Exertions EP.[8] Babygrande's Deluxe Edition featured three more bonus tracks: "Untitled", "Retaliation Remix" and "Blood Runs Cold", the latter two originally featured on the "Retaliation" single.[9] The Deluxe Edition also included a bonus DVD, featuring a video scrapbook from their Visions of Gandhi tour, and the music video for the group's 1997 track "I Who Have Nothing".

Violent by Design
Studio album by
Jedi Mind Tricks
ReleasedOctober 3, 2000
Recorded1998-2000
GenreEast Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop
Length76:08
LabelSuperegular Records
ProducerStoupe the Enemy of Mankind, Mr. Len
Jedi Mind Tricks chronology
The Psycho-Social CD
(1997) 		Violent by Design
(2000) 		Visions of Gandhi
(2003)
Singles from Violent by Design
  1. "Heavenly Divine"
    Released: 1999
  2. "Genghis Khan"
    Released: 2000
  3. "Retaliation"
    Released: 2001
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
AllHipHop.com[2]
RapReviews.com[3]
cosmikC+[4]
Salacious Sound(favorable)[5]

Vinnie Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind recruited Camden, New Jersey rapper Jus Allah to join them on the album, and while he was never officially inducted into the group, it can be assumed he became JMT's third member on the release, as his contributions were not marked as "featuring Jus Allah", while other close group affiliates such as Army of the Pharaohs members Chief Kamachi, Esoteric and Virtuoso were marked as featured guests. He was also featured in the album's photography.

The album was recorded and mixed in Stoupe's bedroom for nine months, and because Stoupe was still living at his parents' house, they recorded every Friday for three hours.[10]

Photograph of a U.S. soldier calling for a medic during the Battle of Dak To (1967)
Execution of Nguyễn Văn Lém (1968)

The cover art is from a photograph by Joel D. Meyerson, taken during the Battle of Dak To. The execution of Nguyễn Văn Lém is printed on the inside of the digipak.

History edit

The group began recording their second album, originally titled Polymatrix: Reincarnation of the Hologramic Christ,[11] after the release of their 1997 debut, The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness, and the group's side project with the Army of the Pharaohs, 1998's Five Perfect Exertions EP. In the summer of 1999, the group released the "Heavenly Divine" single to hype their second album. The single has been recognized as the group's trademark song, and was described as "a perfect blend of Jedi Mind's metaphysical, spiritual and street influences". The following year, JMT released the single "Genghis Khan", featuring underground veteran Tragedy Khadafi, to further hype their upcoming album. After two years of recording, Violent by Design was released, featuring guest verses from AOTP members Esoteric, Virtuoso, Chief Kamachi and Bahamadia, OuterSpace member Planetary, Killa Sha, Mr. Lif, DiamondBack, Louis Logic, B.A. Barakus, L-Fudge, and J-Treds, as well as two interludes performed by Company Flow member Mr. Len.

Straying from the science fiction and conspiracy theory topics that dominated their debut, JMT adopted a more rugged, hardcore style with Violent by Design, mixing their past metaphysical content with violent lyrics. Their new unrelenting style gained them a large new underground following, but at the same time drew significant criticism, largely due to the album's intense violence, and controversial anti-Christian and homophobic[12] lyrical content. Due to this, Allmusic writer Dean Carlson stated that the group was "well-versed in contradictions", but also praised the group's unique style, stating, "They know how to intimidate without gangsta pretensions and they know how to create menace without losing sight of humor or clarity."[1] While Carlson had mixed feelings on the album, AMG writer Joshua Glazer referred to it as a classic.[citation needed] RapReviews.com writer Steve 'Flash' Juon said that the album's graphic lyrics would "turn some people off", and like Carlson, went on to compliment the rapper's style, stating, "Paz and Jus can definitely flow, and they have essentially invented a new rapping style." Juon ultimately praised the album, saying:

"By adding another emcee and evolving their sound, JMT created a completely unique work with their sophomore epic... Courtesy of Stoupe, each song is brimming with random vocal snippets and string-laden, moody samples. The two emcees rap with unfettered fire, attacking everything from Catholicism to the American Government. This LP is a trip, in every sense of the word. Without a doubt, JMT's work is something to explore deeply, especially for the wonderful harmonies that Stoupe manifests. For those with patience and a sense of superior hip-hop, "Violent By Design" cannot be ignored. It is simply too remarkable."[13]

To date, the most acclaimed aspect of the album has been the dark, atmospheric production work by Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. Featuring a variety of vague samples, largely taken from movie scores and various tracks from Latin artists, matched with random vocals taken from numerous films and selections of poems by British poet Wilfred Owen, Stoupe's work on Violent by Design helped to establish him as one of underground hip hop's preeminent producers. In his album review, Steve Juon praises Stoupe's work on the album, calling it "absolutely riveting", and even going so far as to say that his production on "Sacrifice" was "one of the greatest single-song productions I have ever heard in hip-hop." He goes on to state:

"The glue that holds "Violent By Design" together is clearly Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. The soundscapes he crafts on this album are complex, moody, and quite exceptional... All of these works, despite being completely distinctive, fall well within the range of the musical themes that Stoupe brings to the record... He practically invents a new method of hip-hop artistry."[13]

Track listing edit

No.TitleProducerLength
1."Intro"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0:43
2."Retaliation"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:44
3."Contra" (featuring Killasha)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind, DJ Kwestion (scratches)3:18
4."Speech Cobras" (featuring Mr. Lif)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind, Drew Dollars (scratches)4:22
5."Breath of God Interlude"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0:37
6."Death March" (featuring Esoteric and Virtuoso)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:34
7."Words from Mr. Len Part One"Mr. Len0:58
8."I Against I" (featuring Planetary)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:49
9."Exertions (Remix)" (featuring Bahamadia, Esoteric and Virtuoso)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:14
10."The Prophecy Interlude"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0:36
11."Heavenly Divine"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind4:34
12."Sacrifice"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:20
13."Permanent Night Interlude"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0:39
14."The Deer Hunter" (featuring Chief Kamachi)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:41
15."Blood Reign" (featuring B.A. Barakus, Diamondback and Louis Logic)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:37
16."Words from Mr. Len Part Two"Mr. Len0:29
17."Genghis Khan" (featuring Tragedy Khadafi)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:50
18."Trinity" (featuring L-Fudge, Louis Logic)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:36
19."The Executioner’s Dream" (featuring J-Treds)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:52
20."Muerte"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:57
21."Heavenly Divine (Remix) (hidden track)"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:21
22."War Ensemble (hidden track)" (performed by Army of the Pharaohs featuring Esoteric and Virtuoso)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind4:07
Total length:64:12
2004 Deluxe Edition
No.TitleProducerLength
23."Untitled"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:38
24."Retaliation (Remix)"Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind4:23
25."Blood Runs Cold" (featuring Sean Price)Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3:55
Total length:76:08

Sample credits edit

Album singles edit

Single information
"Heavenly Divine"
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Superegular Records
  • B-Side: "Trinity", "Heavenly Divine (Remix)"
"Genghis Khan"
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Superegular Records
  • B-Side:
"Retaliation"/"Retaliation Remix"
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Superegular Records
  • B-Side: "Blood Runs Cold"

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Jedi Mind Tricks - Violent by Design Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  2. ^ "AllHipHop review". Allhiphop.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Jedi Mind Tricks :: Violent by Design :: Superregular Recordings". Rapreviews.com.
  4. ^ "Cosmik review". Cosmik.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  5. ^ Aras. . Archived from the original on 2022-11-29.
  6. ^ . Archived from the original on 2007-02-21. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
  7. ^ . Archived from the original on 2007-02-22. Retrieved 2007-02-03.
  8. ^ . Archived from the original on 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
  9. ^ . Archived from the original on 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2007-02-03.
  10. ^ . 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 22 June 2017.
  11. ^ . Archived from the original on 2003-05-02.
  12. ^ e.g. "That's unnatural, like love between faggots" from "The Deerhunter"
  13. ^ a b "Jedi Mind Tricks :: Violent by Design :: Superregular Recordings". Rapreviews.com.

January 01, 1970
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For the professional wrestling stable see Violent By Design professional wrestling Violent by Design is the second album by underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks Despite never reaching any Billboard album chart the album sold 50 000 copies in its first week on shelves 6 The album was originally released on JMT s self run Superegular Records on October 3 2000 JMT s previous label Babygrande Records re released the album on May 25 2004 The original vinyl release featured twenty tracks 7 while the original CD release featured two extra tracks the Heavenly Divine Remix originally released on the B Side to JMT s Heavenly Divine single and War Ensemble originally released as the B Side of the Army of the Pharaohs Five Perfect Exertions EP 8 Babygrande s Deluxe Edition featured three more bonus tracks Untitled Retaliation Remix and Blood Runs Cold the latter two originally featured on the Retaliation single 9 The Deluxe Edition also included a bonus DVD featuring a video scrapbook from their Visions of Gandhi tour and the music video for the group s 1997 track I Who Have Nothing Violent by DesignStudio album by Jedi Mind TricksReleasedOctober 3 2000Recorded1998 2000GenreEast Coast hip hop hardcore hip hopLength76 08LabelSuperegular RecordsProducerStoupe the Enemy of Mankind Mr LenJedi Mind Tricks chronologyThe Psycho Social CD 1997 Violent by Design 2000 Visions of Gandhi 2003 Singles from Violent by Design Heavenly Divine Released 1999 Genghis Khan Released 2000 Retaliation Released 2001 Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic 1 AllHipHop com 2 RapReviews com 3 cosmikC 4 Salacious Sound favorable 5 Vinnie Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind recruited Camden New Jersey rapper Jus Allah to join them on the album and while he was never officially inducted into the group it can be assumed he became JMT s third member on the release as his contributions were not marked as featuring Jus Allah while other close group affiliates such as Army of the Pharaohs members Chief Kamachi Esoteric and Virtuoso were marked as featured guests He was also featured in the album s photography The album was recorded and mixed in Stoupe s bedroom for nine months and because Stoupe was still living at his parents house they recorded every Friday for three hours 10 Photograph of a U S soldier calling for a medic during the Battle of Dak To 1967 Execution of Nguyễn Văn Lem 1968 The cover art is from a photograph by Joel D Meyerson taken during the Battle of Dak To The execution of Nguyễn Văn Lem is printed on the inside of the digipak Contents 1 History 2 Track listing 2 1 Sample credits 3 Album singles 4 ReferencesHistory editThe group began recording their second album originally titled Polymatrix Reincarnation of the Hologramic Christ 11 after the release of their 1997 debut The Psycho Social Chemical Biological amp Electro Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness and the group s side project with the Army of the Pharaohs 1998 s Five Perfect Exertions EP In the summer of 1999 the group released the Heavenly Divine single to hype their second album The single has been recognized as the group s trademark song and was described as a perfect blend of Jedi Mind s metaphysical spiritual and street influences The following year JMT released the single Genghis Khan featuring underground veteran Tragedy Khadafi to further hype their upcoming album After two years of recording Violent by Design was released featuring guest verses from AOTP members Esoteric Virtuoso Chief Kamachi and Bahamadia OuterSpace member Planetary Killa Sha Mr Lif DiamondBack Louis Logic B A Barakus L Fudge and J Treds as well as two interludes performed by Company Flow member Mr Len Straying from the science fiction and conspiracy theory topics that dominated their debut JMT adopted a more rugged hardcore style with Violent by Design mixing their past metaphysical content with violent lyrics Their new unrelenting style gained them a large new underground following but at the same time drew significant criticism largely due to the album s intense violence and controversial anti Christian and homophobic 12 lyrical content Due to this Allmusic writer Dean Carlson stated that the group was well versed in contradictions but also praised the group s unique style stating They know how to intimidate without gangsta pretensions and they know how to create menace without losing sight of humor or clarity 1 While Carlson had mixed feelings on the album AMG writer Joshua Glazer referred to it as a classic citation needed RapReviews com writer Steve Flash Juon said that the album s graphic lyrics would turn some people off and like Carlson went on to compliment the rapper s style stating Paz and Jus can definitely flow and they have essentially invented a new rapping style Juon ultimately praised the album saying By adding another emcee and evolving their sound JMT created a completely unique work with their sophomore epic Courtesy of Stoupe each song is brimming with random vocal snippets and string laden moody samples The two emcees rap with unfettered fire attacking everything from Catholicism to the American Government This LP is a trip in every sense of the word Without a doubt JMT s work is something to explore deeply especially for the wonderful harmonies that Stoupe manifests For those with patience and a sense of superior hip hop Violent By Design cannot be ignored It is simply too remarkable 13 To date the most acclaimed aspect of the album has been the dark atmospheric production work by Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind Featuring a variety of vague samples largely taken from movie scores and various tracks from Latin artists matched with random vocals taken from numerous films and selections of poems by British poet Wilfred Owen Stoupe s work on Violent by Design helped to establish him as one of underground hip hop s preeminent producers In his album review Steve Juon praises Stoupe s work on the album calling it absolutely riveting and even going so far as to say that his production on Sacrifice was one of the greatest single song productions I have ever heard in hip hop He goes on to state The glue that holds Violent By Design together is clearly Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind The soundscapes he crafts on this album are complex moody and quite exceptional All of these works despite being completely distinctive fall well within the range of the musical themes that Stoupe brings to the record He practically invents a new method of hip hop artistry 13 Track listing editNo TitleProducerLength1 Intro Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0 432 Retaliation Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 443 Contra featuring Killasha Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind DJ Kwestion scratches 3 184 Speech Cobras featuring Mr Lif Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind Drew Dollars scratches 4 225 Breath of God Interlude Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0 376 Death March featuring Esoteric and Virtuoso Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 347 Words from Mr Len Part One Mr Len0 588 I Against I featuring Planetary Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 499 Exertions Remix featuring Bahamadia Esoteric and Virtuoso Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 1410 The Prophecy Interlude Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0 3611 Heavenly Divine Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind4 3412 Sacrifice Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 2013 Permanent Night Interlude Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind0 3914 The Deer Hunter featuring Chief Kamachi Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 4115 Blood Reign featuring B A Barakus Diamondback and Louis Logic Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 3716 Words from Mr Len Part Two Mr Len0 2917 Genghis Khan featuring Tragedy Khadafi Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 5018 Trinity featuring L Fudge Louis Logic Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 3619 The Executioner s Dream featuring J Treds Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 5220 Muerte Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 5721 Heavenly Divine Remix hidden track Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 2122 War Ensemble hidden track performed by Army of the Pharaohs featuring Esoteric and Virtuoso Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind4 07Total length 64 12 2004 Deluxe EditionNo TitleProducerLength23 Untitled Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 3824 Retaliation Remix Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind4 2325 Blood Runs Cold featuring Sean Price Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind3 55Total length 76 08 Sample credits edit Intro Elegia al Che Guevara by Quilapayun Excerpt from Roddy McDowall s dialogue from the film Planet of the Apes Retaliation El Rio y las Rosas by Rosita Peru Get Out of My Life Woman by Lee Dorsey Cross My Heart by Killah Priest featuring GZA and Inspectah Deck Money in the Bank by Kool G Rap amp DJ Polo Contra Port Authority Terminal and A Song That Never Comes by Cashman Pistilli amp West Gotta Get Over Taking Loot by Gang Starr Def Rhymes by 7L amp Esoteric Up Against the Wall Low Budget Mix by Group Home Speech Cobras Excerpt from Sean Gullette s monologue from the film Pi Ginseng Woman by Eric Gale Hom Many MC s by Black Moon Di Goldene Pave by The Klezmatics and Chava Alberstein Death March Excerpt from the speech by The Undertaker from the episode of WWE Raw aired on January 18 1999 The Monster Materializes by Richard Band Words from Mr Len Part One Friday s Child by Nancy Sinatra I Against I What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life by Cal Tjader Jazz We ve Got Re Recording by A Tribe Called Quest Exertions Remix Estabamos Juntos by Sonia Silvestre Excerpt from the CBS radio broadcast of Adolf Hitler s speech to the Reichstag on September 1 1939 Excerpt from Ralph Bunche s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech The Prophecy Interlude Your Love Is Mine by Holly Golightly Excerpt from Eric Stoltz s monologue from the film The Prophecy Heavenly Divine Yo Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin s rendition of Antonio Vivaldi s Andante from Concerto in D Minor for 2 Mandolins Excerpts from the English translated broadcast of Pope John Paul II s Pontificate inauguration Mass Sacrifice Apathy by Gene Cotton Excerpts from Gene Hackman s dialogue from the film Antz 9th Wonder Blackitolism by Digable Planets You Ain t a Killer by Big Pun Permanent Midnight Interlude Lotus by The Rainbow Band The Pope of Fools by Alec R Costandinos and The Syncophonic Orchestra The Deer Hunter Too Much by Mathilde Santing Excerpt from Burt Lancaster s dialogue from the film Judgment at Nuremberg Excerpt from Marshall Applewhite s tape Do s Final Exit Blood Reign Section by The Roots Bloodshed and War by Da Youngsta s featuring Mobb Deep Your Cranium s Cracked by The Singing MC Breeze Genghis Khan Downloading by Harald Kloser Trinity Pierre Pierlot I Solisti Veneti and Claudio Scimone s rendition of Tomaso Albinoni s Concerto in D Minor for Oboe Strings and Continuo Op 9 No 2 Allegro The Executioner s Dream Excerpt from Harvey Keitel s monologue from the film Mean Streets Lullaby Part 1 by Krzysztof Komeda Triangular Warfare by Mr Lif Worst Enemy by Buc Fifty Muerte De Que Te Quiero Te Quiero by Gilberto Valenzuela Adieu a la Nuit Adieu to the Night by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra Doggone by Love Richard Burton reading of Wilfred Owen s poem Greater Love Heavenly Divine Remix Uninvited by Alanis Morissette Richard Burton reading of Wilfred Owen s poems Apologia Pro Poemate Meo The Show and Arms and the Boy War Ensemble Excerpts from Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando s dialogues from the film Apocalypse Now All in Love Is Fair by Stevie Wonder Chinese Water Torture by Jedi Mind Tricks Untitled Palomino by Jon Boyes Richard Burton reading of Wilfred Owen s poem Sonnet On Seeing a Piece of our Heavy Artillery Brought into Action Retaliation Remix De Los Amores by Susana Baca Blood Runs Cold Septiembre y Usted by Wilkins Keep It Thoro by ProdigyAlbum singles editSingle information Heavenly Divine Released 1999 Label Superegular Records B Side Trinity Heavenly Divine Remix Genghis Khan Released 2000 Label Superegular Records B Side Retaliation Retaliation Remix Released 2001 Label Superegular Records B Side Blood Runs Cold References edit a b Jedi Mind Tricks Violent by Design 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