Mr. Scarface Is Back
Mr. Scarface Is Back is the debut studio album by American rapper Scarface. It was released on October 8, 1991, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Priority Records. The album was supported by two singles: "Mr. Scarface" and "A Minute to Pray and a Second to Die". Both of these singles attained minor success on the charts.
| Mr. Scarface Is Back | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 8, 1991 | |||
| Genre | Gangsta rap | |||
| Length | 45:31 | |||
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| Producer | Crazy C, Scarface | |||
| Scarface chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Mr. Scarface Is Back | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+[2] |
| RapReviews | 8/10[3] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide |  |
| The Source | |
The album peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard 200 on November 9, 1991. On April 23, 1993, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mr. Scarface" | 5:52 |
| 2. | "The Pimp" | 3:08 |
| 3. | "Born Killer" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Murder By Reason of Insanity" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Your Ass Got Took" | 3:44 |
| 6. | "Diary of a Madman" | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Body Snatchers" | 3:12 |
| 8. | "Money and The Power" | 3:49 |
| 9. | "P D Roll 'Em" | 3:47 |
| 10. | "Good Girl Gone Bad" | 4:17 |
| 11. | "A Minute to Pray and a Second to Die" | 4:44 |
| 12. | "I'm Dead" | 2:27 |
| Total length: | 45:29 | |
Notes
- The tracks "The Pimp" and "Your Ass Got Took" were omitted from the clean version of the album.
Chart positions
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 51 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 13 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
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References
- Jason Birchmeier (1991-10-03). "Scarface - Mr. Scarface Is Back". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
- Bernard, James (1991-11-22). "Mr. Scarface Is Back". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
- One Line (2005-05-24). "Scarface: Mr. Scarface is Back: Rap-A-Lot Records". RapReviews. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
- Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 329. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
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- Reef. "Review: Mr. Scarface Is Back". The Source: 56. December 1991.
- "Scarface Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- "Scarface Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- "Scarface Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- "American album certifications – Scarface – Mr. Scarface Is Back". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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