Released 20 years ago
One Hunid
Scarface · 2006
53 min · 13 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop rhythms and raw, introspective lyrics reflecting life's struggles and triumphs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Out — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgency and confessional lyrics about survival and resilience in tough environments.
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Real — This track captures Scarface's authenticity as he delves into themes of loyalty and betrayal, showcasing his storytelling ability.
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Pride — Pride reflects on personal reflection and growth, offering a poignant exploration of success and its burdens through Scarface's introspective lens.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Scarface blends introspective lyrics with strong production, creating a distinctive Southern hip-hop sound that resonates over time.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a gritty tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a similar pace before introducing slower, more introspective pieces.
- Scarface's verses often feature complex rhyme schemes and vivid storytelling, with multiple tracks addressing personal struggles and societal issues in detail.
- Several tracks incorporate live instrumentation alongside traditional hip-hop beats, adding depth to the production and enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 journey
- introspective storytelling moments
- gritty street life reflections
- focused listening during commutes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2006, Scarface released One Hunid as his seventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed The Fix from 2002. This project came during a time when Scarface was solidifying his legacy in hip-hop, transitioning from a rising star to an established figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Geto Boys· CeeLo Green· Killer Mike
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Out 3:07
- 2 Real 4:26
- 3 In the Hood 4:25
- 4 Read 4:08
- 5 Hustle 4:37
- 6 G Type 4:22
- 7 Not a Word 3:44
- 8 I'm a 3:59
- 9 Pride 4:27
- 10 The Love of Money 3:46
- 11 Dead Broke 4:12
- 12 Don't Matter 3:57
- 13 Life's Been Good 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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