
Scarface "Mr. Scarface is Back"
"Mr. Scarface is Back" is the debut studio album by American rapper Scarface, released on October 22, 1991, by Rap-A-Lot Records. The album is a classic of the southern hip hop genre and is known for its gritty, street-oriented lyrics and Scarface's powerful and emotive delivery.
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"Mr. Scarface is Back" is the debut studio album by American rapper Scarface, released on October 22, 1991, by Rap-A-Lot Records. The album is a classic of the southern hip hop genre and is known for its gritty, street-oriented lyrics and Scarface's powerful and emotive delivery.
The album features production from John Bido, N.O. Joe, and others, and includes guest appearances from Bushwick Bill, Geto Boys member Willie D, and Ice Cube. Upon its release, "Mr. Scarface is Back" was met with widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its production, lyrics, and Scarface's performance. It debuted at #75 on the Billboard 200 chart and was eventually certified gold by the RIAA.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Mind Playing Tricks on Me," which was released as the lead single, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. The album's second single, "I Seen a Man Die," helped to establish Scarface as a rising star in the hip hop world.
In the years since its release, "Mr. Scarface is Back" has gone on to become a classic of the southern hip hop genre and is often considered one of the best albums of the 1990s. It has been included on numerous lists of the greatest hip hop albums of all time, and has been cited as a major influence on a generation of southern hip hop artists.
If you're a fan of southern hip hop and haven't heard "Mr. Scarface is Back," I highly recommend giving it a listen.