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Scarface (born Brad Jordan, November 9, 1970) is a rapper from the South Acres neighborhood in Houston, Texas, originally known for his work as a member of the Geto Boys. He has been a solo artist since 1991, becoming one of the most popular southern rappers in the business although maintaining ties to the Geto Boys. He is known for his sometimes unique and exaggerated voice and rapping technique.
Recording as Akshen, he began his career recording solo for Rap-A-Lot Records, a local label in Houston, Texas. In the late 1980s, he joined the Geto Boys as they were forming and released We Can’t Be Stopped, a highly successful LP that garnered the Geto Boys a large fanbase, in spite of their ultra-violent lyrics keeping them far from radio and MTV. Akshen changed his name to Scarface (he even changed his flow from a rapid-fire Kool G Rap-like delivery to normal flow, this time with a darker tone), after the film Scarface, saying he felt that the main character of the movie was just like him in many ways. Scarface soon released his debut solo album, Mr. Scarface Is Back. The album was a success, and Scarface’s popularity soon overshadowed the other Geto Boys.
Scarface left the group and released a series of solo albums that kept him in the public view in spite of decreasing sales.
Recording as Akshen, he began his career recording solo for Rap-A-Lot Records, a local label in Houston, Texas. In the late 1980s, he joined the Geto Boys as they were forming and released We Can’t Be Stopped, a highly successful LP that garnered the Geto Boys a large fanbase, in spite of their ultra-violent lyrics keeping them far from radio and MTV. Akshen changed his name to Scarface (he even changed his flow from a rapid-fire Kool G Rap-like delivery to normal flow, this time with a darker tone), after the film Scarface, saying he felt that the main character of the movie was just like him in many ways. Scarface soon released his debut solo album, Mr. Scarface Is Back. The album was a success, and Scarface’s popularity soon overshadowed the other Geto Boys.
Scarface left the group and released a series of solo albums that kept him in the public view in spite of decreasing sales.
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iboudebo6te wrote:
Real King of the south...
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Ol_dirty_btard wrote:
Biggie swaga jacked scar
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Hanzo wrote:
made>emeritus
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Deluxolol wrote:
wheres the hardcore guy,
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RZA07 wrote:
Making her hit the high note
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Mann72 wrote:
The Socs one thing Face has over Rakim is staying power...they came out close to the same time...and where's Ra at...not sayin he wasn't nice on the mic , cos he was a beast....look at the body of work between the two....
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Gsus1984 wrote:
OnE oF ThE BeSt...AnD ThE FiX iS a MaStErPiEcE
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AlwaysBenji wrote:
False, E.S.G. is the REAL king of the south, but Face and Ro are up there.
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hiphopbaby76 wrote:
hands down the most over looked mc in the game!!!!!! he wrote rymes for bushwick n willie d from his ghetto boyz dayz, plus he can go head to head with jay-z,nas,king tee,ice cube,snoop dog. this is nothing to sneeze at cause he does rank up there with the likes of rakim,slick rick,drez(from black sheep) and gurantee lil wayne WOULD GET BLOWN OUT THE BOX if he ever got on a serious track with scarface.
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thority wrote:
but scarface is flawless when it comes to message, versatility, passion, charisma, storytellings. there are certain rappers that are not that technical but are heralded as great lyricists, face is one of them, so is krs, nas, chuck d etc.
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TheSocs wrote:
I would not say that Scarface is better then Rakim at all....wow...The man that is acclaimed to have written the book for mcing. Anyways, lyricism is alot about flexing your mcing ability in Hip Hop, its not just about what you are saying (bear with me). A Mc's lyrical abilities, in Hip Hop, are determined by internal rhyming, metaphors, rhyming couplets, vocabulary, message, concepts, versatility, and originality...Sorry that I don't think Face is the greatest because his ability to story tell.
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thisisnotjhall wrote:
Probably the deepest discography in all of rap.
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oriim wrote:
legend
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thority wrote:
yes, thats a valid statement.
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hasafienda wrote:
I just noticed I misspelled audience. I should overlook my typing before posting. :(........And of course Scarface is not better than all East Coast rappers. He is my personal pick for rappers outside of the East Coast though.
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kozzy420 wrote:
One of the best rappers ever from any coast imo. And definatly the real King Of The South
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thority wrote:
yes, lyricism is not necessarily connected with the usage of big words, and no, scarface is not better than all east coast rappers. i'd put him higher than jay-z, nas, rakim, daddy kane, but lower than krs, g rap, chuck d
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leathaface1 wrote:
though change gotta change, its sad to see scarface leave the game. he is one of realist rappers out there, much luv and respect 'face. realist southern nigga ever in the rap game.
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hasafienda wrote:
Lyricism has nothing to do with the ability to use a thesaurus. You can give complex ideas and emotions while staying within the bounds of basic English. What does have to do with lyricism is how the words are used and that a connection is met wtih the audienence.
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WodkaLover wrote:
ther'll be no witnesses to this homicide..
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Goodie Mob
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Jack5603 wrote about Scarface in The Ultimate H-Town Festival 2009. Friday morning
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Flesh-n-Bone wrote about Scarface – The Fix in Top 10 Hip Hop Albums by Year (1979-2004). October 2009
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Flesh-n-Bone wrote about Scarface – Mr. Scarface Is Back in Top 10 Hip Hop Albums by Year (1979-2004). October 2009
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Flesh-n-Bone wrote about Scarface – The World Is Yours in Top 10 Hip Hop Albums by Year (1979-2004). October 2009
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