| A History of Violence | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Jedi Mind Tricks |
| Cover: | AHOV.jpg |
| Released: | November 11, 2008 |
| Recorded: | 2007 - 2008 |
| Genre: | Underground hip hop |
| Label: | Babygrande |
| Producer: | Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind |
| Prev Title: | Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell |
| Prev Year: | 2006 |
| Next Title: | Violence Begets Violence |
| Next Year: | 2011 |
A History of Violence is the sixth studio album by Philadelphia hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks, released on November 11, 2008 on Babygrande Records.[1] 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-executive 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.[2] The album's first single Monolith was released on October 2, 2008.[3] Their second single Godflesh was released on their website and it featured King Magnetic and Block McCloud. The album features former Jedi Mind Tricks member Jus Allah's return to the group.
The album sold 4,451 units in its first week out.[4]
All songs are produced by Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind
| Charts (2008)[5] | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 169 | |
| U.S. Top Heatseekers | 6 | |
| U.S. Independent Albums | 19 | |
| U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 49 |