Back from Hell
Back from Hell is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on October 16, 1990, by Profile Records. The album was produced by the group members themselves.
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| Studio album by Run-D.M.C. | ||||
| Released | October 16, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
| Studio | Chung King House of Metal, Studio 900 | |||
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| Length | 54:29 | |||
| Label | Profile Arista (reissue of the album since 1999) | |||
| Producer | Run-D.M.C., Jam Master Jay | |||
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| Singles from Back from Hell | ||||
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| "Pause" on YouTube | ||||
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| "What's It All About" on YouTube | ||||
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| "Faces" on YouTube | ||||
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| "The Ave." on YouTube | ||||
The album is notable for adopting more of a street attitude than their previous albums as well as using more curse words. The songs "Faces" and "Pause" introduce a new musical style: new jack swing. This album features vocals from Aaron Hall ("Don't Stop") and also Jam Master Jay rapping for the first time ("Faces", "Not Just Another Groove" and "Pause").
The album has sold over 300,000 copies in the United States. Back from Hell peaked at number 81 on the US Billboard 200, and number 16 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.
The album features three the Billboard singles: "Pause", "What's It All About" and "Faces". "What's It All About" also hit the UK Singles Chart
The album was reissued by Arista Records in 1999, 2003 and 2018.