UNCUT: Scarface - The Diary
Added 2024-01-22 19:44:31 +0000 UTCTIMESTAMPS: Intro 08:33 | The White Sheet 09:24 | No Tears 16:00 | Jesse James 25:05 | G's 32:15 | I Seen a Man Die 39:42 | One 49:12 | Goin Down 56:16 | One Time 1:03:36 | Hand of the Dead Body 1:06:29 | Mind Playin' Tricks 94 1:17:01 | The Diary 1:27:20 | Outro 1:32:55
Comments
So happy you guys did this album!!! Scarface is one of my top 3 favorite artists of all time. He’s often described as “your favorite rappers favorite rapper.” His entire discography is immaculate. The level of story telling in addition to the lyricism just makes him something special. I also want to note that in “I see an a man die” his lyric “and the life you used to live will reflect in your mothers face” struck me in a way I don’t think any other lyric has before. Just such a beautifully tragic way to put it and adds to the overall heaviness already felt in that song. Would love to see you guys react to more of his music!! Especially his song “suicide note.”
Izzy
2024-02-12 05:05:51 +0000 UTCDoggystyles 🐶 Please 🙏✌🏼💪🏼
sebastien cottier blanchette
2024-02-02 22:50:37 +0000 UTCThe "Goin down@ melody really reminds me of the 99 luftballoons by Nena, haha.
Theo Holmgren
2024-01-28 16:31:10 +0000 UTCQuick fact about Scarface’s name. His original name when he started with the Geto Boys was DJ Akshun (action). He recorded a song called Scarface and at the end of each verse, Akshun says “just call me Scarface” which was a nod to the Al Pacino played character from the movie of the same name. Scarface. After that song, and because the Geto Boys were fairly new, people started assuming DJ Akshun’s name was Scarface and the name stuck. Also, the strings in the intro and outro of The Diary are a remake of the same strings from the opening credits of the movie Scarface. The drums are different and more dramatic in The Diary’s intro/outro and the piano was added for dramatic effect as well.
Mega
2024-01-27 04:09:56 +0000 UTCN never seen a man cry until you see a man die means to me that as a man you think you can beat or outlast everything but death it’s inevitable
Christopher
2024-01-26 23:24:05 +0000 UTCMe again..lol Going Down samples NENA | 99 Red Balloons [1984]. That's why it sounds familiar.
ProRenae
2024-01-25 20:41:18 +0000 UTCYou should check out this panel. You'll learn all you need to know about Mike Dean & N.O. Joe. - Houston's Hip Hop 50 (The 90's): Lil Keke, Mike Dean, D-Reck, J Prince, N.O. Joe + More https://youtu.be/8B5aOz-loN0?si=UiAMS6ekkKRqMbth
ProRenae
2024-01-25 20:12:30 +0000 UTCI'd recommend UGKs Ridin Dirty over Supertight & DJ Screw's 3 N The Mornin Part 2 Blue over All Screwed Up. 3 N The Mornin' has Pimpin Pens, which is essential to DJ Screw & Houston rap in the 90s.
ProRenae
2024-01-25 18:01:14 +0000 UTCglad to know we aren't alone haha!
The FrontRoom
2024-01-25 06:35:45 +0000 UTCThanks so much Adrian!
The FrontRoom
2024-01-25 06:35:23 +0000 UTCI knew you would be very happy about that Seen A Man reaction!!! Thanks Tnulb.
The FrontRoom
2024-01-25 06:35:10 +0000 UTCYes i must - another track i have not heard somehow... - Kai
The FrontRoom
2024-01-25 06:33:11 +0000 UTCNever heard that one either! Would love to do it sometime.
The FrontRoom
2024-01-25 06:32:57 +0000 UTCgreat to hear it helps, will continue to keep doing it Edgar, thanks for watching
The FrontRoom
2024-01-25 06:32:45 +0000 UTCI felt the same way about ‘Goin down’ it reminded me a lot of Kanye’s ‘Hey Mama,’ of course Scarface coming before that. Great catch!
Jordan Richardson
2024-01-23 17:06:09 +0000 UTCI gotta be honest alot of hip hop is inspired by the original class . Slick Rick , and Rakim just to name a few these dudes are considered legendary in Hip Jop it’s way more to hip hop then 2000s rap
Camren Triplett
2024-01-23 05:31:24 +0000 UTCMy Philosophy by KRS One is 🤌🏾 *chefs kiss* Also gets my vote!
Jen M
2024-01-23 02:50:53 +0000 UTCHe attended Willowridge High School , my alma mater. We love Face. He is number 4 on my Top 5 MCs... ❤️ not because he's from where I'm from but because of his storytelling and captivating groove.
Tee Dot
2024-01-23 01:21:29 +0000 UTCI have been listening to rap music my whole life as my main genre and it amazes me to hear the input of both of you! You guys both catch things in the music that I’ve never noticed and I know these songs word for word Also love that your father can enjoy some pretty aggressive rap songs and actually be enjoying and looking for more from groups like Ghetto Boys and UGK
Adrian Vera
2024-01-23 00:52:26 +0000 UTCI am OBVIOUSLY so happy that you guys finally reacted to this one. Also...I got my "Seen a Man reaction that I've been asking for since day 1. SO glad you liked it! Face was a head of his time and his lyrics on all of his songs but especially that one is so cerebral. It's like a story, unlike no other in which he taps into this deeper mystery of life and death that we all know is there but find difficulty articulating. The imagery is brilliant. I also agree with dad. It seems like Face came at a time where people weren't necessarily checking for the south as much and this album, this masterpiece, kind of slipped through the cracks somehow. It's almost, unfairly, an underground classic but at the same time I could see how this could be your favorite rapper's album. Face had a preacher's voice that commands attention but gangsta at the same time...at the same time, he is self aware and has substance to his content. I could go on but I digress. I just really appreciate ya'll covering this one and so so pleased that you guys dug it.
Tnulb
2024-01-22 22:29:31 +0000 UTCI was 17-18 when this came out. I remember about a 2 month period where this was the only thing my friend would play in his car.
jeff baker
2024-01-22 22:12:35 +0000 UTCAs an older 90s hip hop woman, I didn't stream this later in life because it appeals to me less. In my opinion, the graphic violence makes it a tougher listen. I listened to gangsta rap as a teen & 20 something but tuned it out after awhile because I was looking for different substance, less misogynistic. I got a chance to listen to the musicality this time around and it sounds so crispy 🤗. Excellent album... my favs were The White Sheet & Hand of the Dead Body. Kai, I hope you get the chance to play "My Philosophy" by Boogie Down Productions. I think Dad would enjoy some edutainment hip hop. Are there any plans to listen to an Ice Cube album "Death Certificate" or "Amerikkkaz Most Wanted" 🤔
Lady.LaRoux
2024-01-22 21:44:42 +0000 UTCGreat album and reaction, thanks guys :) A song suggestion: Run The Jewels - Early
André Monteiro
2024-01-22 21:30:50 +0000 UTCNow you have to react to smile with 2pac !
Kelsey Lewis
2024-01-22 21:13:10 +0000 UTCAs a Houston native, you have no idea how happy this makes me that y'all are recognizing this city! <3
Brandi
2024-01-22 20:15:21 +0000 UTCI appreciate the reaction AND the timestamps. Thanks for that. Makes it easy when I want to rewatch this for a specific track.
Edgar Ibarra
2024-01-22 20:14:37 +0000 UTCGreat reaction, I really hope you guy do " The fix" album
Jimmgrant8000
2024-01-22 20:05:57 +0000 UTC
