The World Is Yours
Scarface · 1993
69 min · 17 tracks · gangsta rap
A raw exploration of the struggles of urban life, blending gritty storytelling with soulful Southern beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Don't Hear Me Doe — This track features Scarface's signature blend of vivid narrative and laid-back flow, encapsulating his ability to convey deep emotion while tackling themes of struggle and resilience.
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Dying With Your Boots On — In this track, Scarface reflects on mortality and legacy, delivering poignant lyrics backed by haunting production that captures the weight of his message.
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I'm Black — Here, Scarface confronts racial identity with powerful imagery and introspection, making it a standout moment that resonates beyond the album’s core themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends storytelling with soulful beats, showcasing Scarface's lyrical depth and distinct Southern sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of slow to mid-tempo beats, with many tracks employing a laid-back groove that complements the storytelling.
- Several tracks incorporate samples from soul music, creating a contrast between the gritty lyrics and the smooth instrumentals.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- gritty narratives of street life
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- dynamic storytelling with resolution
- introspective moments for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Scarface released The World Is Yours in 1993, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in Southern hip-hop with his debut album, Mr. Scarface Is Back, released just two years earlier. This follow-up further solidified his reputation and showcased his evolution as an artist willing to tackle complex themes like mortality and identity within the gangsta rap genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Geto Boys· CeeLo Green· Killer Mike
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:05
- 2 Lettin' Em Know 5:16
- 3 Comin' Agg 3:29
- 4 The Wall 4:37
- 5 Let Me Roll 4:53
- 6 You Don't Hear Me Doe 3:57
- 7 One Time 1:27
- 8 Dying With Your Boots On 2:34
- 9 I Need a Favor 3:27
- 10 Still That Aggin 5:16
- 11 Strictly for the Funk Lovers 6:09
- 12 Now I Feel Ya 7:34
- 13 Funky Lil Aggin 4:20
- 14 Mr Scarface: Part III: The Final Chapter 4:31
- 15 He's Dead 5:21
- 16 I'm Black 4:23
- 17 Outro 1:18
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