The Best of Scarface
Scarface · 2008
78 min · 37 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty compilation of Southern hip-hop that encapsulates Scarface's raw storytelling and haunting beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mind Playin Tricks 94 — This track exemplifies Scarface's introspective storytelling, addressing themes of paranoia and psychological struggle within the context of street life.
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Smile — Featuring a poignant narrative about overcoming adversity, this track showcases Scarface’s ability to blend personal reflection with social commentary.
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Mr. Scarface, Part II — This song is emblematic of the mafioso rap style that Scarface helped pioneer, combining a cinematic narrative with a gritty soundscape.
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Diary of a Madman — In this track, Scarface reveals his inner demons through vivid imagery and emotional depth, making it a standout in his discography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation highlights Scarface's storytelling but suffers from pacing issues due to numerous interludes.
What we noticed
- The compilation features 37 tracks, with several interludes that break up the flow of the main songs.
- Many tracks feature haunting beats and a consistent lyrical theme centered around street life and personal struggles.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
- reflective late-night moods
- haunting narrative explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A retrospective compilation that gathers career highlights but does not mark a new phase or studio statement.
- Career context
- Released in 2008, The Best of Scarface arrives during a period when Scarface was solidifying his status as a key figure in Southern hip-hop. This compilation follows his influential 2002 album The Fix and showcases his extensive catalog, featuring tracks from over a decade of impactful music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Geto Boys· CeeLo Green· Killer Mike
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:18
- 2 Mr. Scarface, Part II 1:48
- 3 Murder by Reason of Insanity 2:13
- 4 Body Snatcher 1:38
- 5 Diary of a Madman 2:58
- 6 Interlude 0:05
- 7 Money and the Power 1:09
- 8 Good Girl Gone Bad 3:10
- 9 Lettin Em Know 2:16
- 10 The Wall 2:03
- 11 You Don't Hear Me Though 2:42
- 12 Dying With Your Boots On 1:21
- 13 Now I Feel Ya 2:18
- 14 Mr. Scarface, Part III 4:07
- 15 Interlude 0:11
- 16 White Sheet 1:00
- 17 Jessie James 2:00
- 18 Seen a Man Die 2:46
- 19 Hand of the Dead Body 4:15
- 20 Interlude 0:18
- 21 Mind Playin Tricks 94 2:04
- 22 No Warning 2:04
- 23 Interlude 0:06
- 24 Sunshine 2:18
- 25 Mary Jane 3:13
- 26 Smile 4:19
- 27 Game Over 3:36
- 28 Interlude 0:10
- 29 Homies and Thugs (remix) 4:48
- 30 F*Ck Faces 2:40
- 31 You Owe Me 1:36
- 32 Interlude 0:04
- 33 It Ain't, Part II 1:56
- 34 Get Out 2:34
- 35 Guess Who's Back 2:16
- 36 My Block 1:11
- 37 In Between Us 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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