Emeritus
Scarface · 2008
50 min · 14 tracks · gangsta rap
Scarface weaves gritty narratives with soulful melodies, creating a raw yet introspective exploration of street life and personal struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forgot About Me — This track encapsulates Scarface's reflections on his legacy and the feeling of being overlooked, blending sharp lyricism with a haunting beat.
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Soldier Story — A poignant narrative about resilience and survival, this song showcases Scarface's ability to convey deep emotion through storytelling.
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We Need You — The track serves as a call for unity and support within the community, highlighting Scarface's role as a voice for the marginalized.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Scarface's narratives are compelling, supported by strong production, though some pacing issues affect cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that blend storytelling with soulful instrumentals.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and melodic hooks, contrasting Scarface's gritty delivery with smoother musical elements.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for deeper introspection and emotional resonance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- gritty narratives of resilience
- focused listening for introspection
- layers of emotional storytelling
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer short standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in late 2008, Emeritus marked Scarface's seventh studio album and was his first after a prolonged hiatus since 2000's The Last of a Dyin' Breed. By this time, Scarface had established himself as a pillar of Southern hip-hop, known for his lyrical depth and storytelling prowess. The album reflects on his legacy while addressing contemporary issues in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Geto Boys· CeeLo Green· Killer Mike
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 3:58
- 2 High Powered 3:03
- 3 Forgot About Me 3:36
- 4 Can’t Get Right 4:04
- 5 Still Here 3:53
- 6 It’s Not a Game 3:47
- 7 Who Are They 3:57
- 8 Soldier Story 4:25
- 9 Redemption 3:15
- 10 High Note 3:54
- 11 We Need You 3:28
- 12 Unexpected 4:11
- 13 Emeritus 3:31
- 14 Outro 1:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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