The Diary cover

The Diary

Scarface · 1994

43 min · 13 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · Southern hip-hop

A haunting blend of gritty storytelling and soulful melodies, reflecting the harsh realities of urban life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • haunting storytelling experiences
  • contemplative listening moments
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1994, Scarface had established himself as a prominent figure in Southern hip-hop following his breakthrough album 'The World Is Yours' in 1993. 'The Diary' serves as his third studio album, showcasing his evolution into a more introspective and complex artist amid the rising popularity of gangsta rap.
Stylistic neighbors
Geto Boys· CeeLo Green· Killer Mike

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 1:07
  • 2 The White Sheet 3:53
  • 3 No Tears 2:26
  • 4 Jesse James 4:13
  • 5 G’s 4:39
  • 6 I Seen a Man Die 4:32
  • 7 One 4:43
  • 8 Goin’ Down 4:28
  • 9 One Time 0:57
  • 10 Hand of the Dead Body 4:38
  • 11 Mind Playin’ Tricks 94 3:40
  • 12 The Diary 2:23
  • 13 Outro 1:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata