Arch Nemesis is the third solo album by Boston, Massachusetts rapper Benzino

Benzino

Raymond Scott from Boston Massachusetts, better known by hisstage name Benzino is an American hip hop media executive, and record producer....

, released February 22, 2005 on ZNO Records.

Background

Arch Nemesis was released during the aftermath of Benzino's feud with rapper Eminem

Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...

. It was released independently on ZNO Records. The first single was the Scott Storch

Scott Storch

Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...

 produced “Bottles & Up”. Followed by the single “Look into My Eyes

Look into My Eyes (Benzino song)

"Look Into My Eyes" is a 2005 single by Benzino off the album Arch Nemesis and a response to Eminem's Like Toy Soldiers. In the song it shows Eminem calling Jimmy Iovine, telling him he wants to quit, after his friend Proof is killed by Benzino. Coincidently, Proof died in an unrelated shooting...

” which is famous for its music video which responds to Eminem’s video “Like Toy Soldiers

Like Toy Soldiers

"Like Toy Soldiers" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fifth album Encore. The song samples 1989 song "Toy Soldiers" by Martika and the title theme from 1972 film The Hot Rock...

”. Other singles include “Wide Body”. This album brought us the long lost Tupac

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...

 verse on “Trying To Make It Through”. It was taken from a song Benzino and Tupac together recorded with Freddie Foxxx

Freddie Foxxx

Freddie Foxxx, also known as Bumpy Knuckles, is an American rapper and music producer from Long Island, New York.- Biography :...

 previously in 1994 before Tupac’s untimely death. The original version of the song was "Don't Fuck Wit A Killa", and was supposed to appear on Freddie Foxxx's album, which eventually got shelved. http://www.hqhiphop.net/2009/10/freddie-foxxx-feat-2pac-ray-dogg-dont.html Over a decade later it was remixed and released on Arch Nemesis. The song caused more rumors about Tupac being alive.. The song "Noche de Estrellas" uses the same beat from "Hoola Hoop" from Redemption.
Production on this album is by Scott Storch, Reefa

Reefa

Reefa, real name Sharif Slater, is a hip-hop producer active in the mid 2000s. He was raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.-Production Work/Involvement:...

 (Fambase), L.E.S.

L.E.S. (producer)

Leshan David Lewis, better known as L.E.S., is a hip hop producer commonly associated with Nas. His first production credit was for Nas' popular song "Life's a Bitch" from the Illmatic album in 1994. He soon produced a single, "Sugar Hill", for AZ's album Doe Or Die...

, Street Runners, D Moel, Beat Brokers and Hangmen 3. Guest Appearance by The Untouchables, 2Pac, Scarface

Scarface (rapper)

Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...

, Lil Jon

Lil Jon

Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...

, Freddie Foxxx , Daney Foxxwoodz and Yaga & Mackie

Yaga & Mackie

Yaga & Mackie are musicians, known for their collaborative work as a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. They are signed to Full Records.-Discography:* Sonando Diferente * Clase Aparte * La Moda * La Reunión...

. The album also features "Last Days Calling", a Heavy Metal song. It sold 10,000 copies on its first week on shelves.

Chart history

Arch Nemesis peaked at #12 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and #39 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...

 chart. On the Billboard 200

Billboard 200

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...

 chart, the album reached #117.

Track listing

1. "Intro"
2. "It's Nuthin'"
3. "On My Mind" (featuring Untouchables)
4. "Bottles & Up (Thug da Club)"
5. "U Can't Handle It"
6. "Numb (Skit)"
7. "Look into My Eyes
   Look into My Eyes (Benzino song)
   "Look Into My Eyes" is a 2005 single by Benzino off the album Arch Nemesis and a response to Eminem's Like Toy Soldiers. In the song it shows Eminem calling Jimmy Iovine, telling him he wants to quit, after his friend Proof is killed by Benzino. Coincidently, Proof died in an unrelated shooting...
   
   " (featuring Troy Bell)
8. "News Flash (Skit)"
9. "Arch Nemesis (Wish a N***a Would)"
10. "What's Really Good" (featuring Scarface
    Scarface (rapper)
    Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
    
     & Young Hardy)
11. "Wide Body" (featuring Faheim)
12. "Dat's How It Goes" (featuring Lil Jon
    Lil Jon
    Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
    
     & Young Hardy)
13. "2Pac (Skit)"
14. "Trying to Make It Through" (featuring 2Pac & Freddie Foxxx
    Freddie Foxxx
    Freddie Foxxx, also known as Bumpy Knuckles, is an American rapper and music producer from Long Island, New York.- Biography :...
    
    )
15. "Ride (Skit)"
16. "Front Back (Side to Side)" (featuring Huddy 6 & Young L.O.)
17. "Sorry (Skit)"
18. "Not Me" (featuring Miss Lilli)
19. "Noche de Estrellas" (featuring Yaga & Mackie
    Yaga & Mackie
    Yaga & Mackie are musicians, known for their collaborative work as a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. They are signed to Full Records.-Discography:* Sonando Diferente * Clase Aparte * La Moda * La Reunión...
    
    )
20. "Diamond Girl"
21. "JB Floatin' (Skit)"
22. "World Famous" (featuring 3 Down)
23. "Killa" (featuring Untouchables)
24. "Last Days Calling" (*)
    Bonus track
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External links

• Arch Nemesis at Discogs
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• Arch Nemesis at MusicBrainz
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