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. He turned this around with 2000's Last of a Dying Breed, which received overwhelmingly positive reviews and sales, and earned him Lyricist of the Year at the Source Awards. In 2002 he released The Fix, the critically acclaimed follow up to Last of a Dying Breed. In 2007 he released Made which overall recieved very positive reviews.
Discography
1991 - Mr. Scarface Is Back (Rap-A-Lot)
1993 - The World Is Yours (Rap-A-Lot/Priority)
1994 - The Diary (Rap-A-Lot/Noo Trybe)
1997 - The Untouchable (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
1998 - My Homies (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
2000 - The Last Of A Dying Breed (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
2002 - The Fix (Def Jam South)
2003 - Balls And My Word (Rap-A-Lot)
2006 - The Product: One Hunid (Koch)
2006 - My Homies Pt. 2 (Rap-A-Lot Records)
2007 - Made
2008 - Emeritus
Hustle
Scarface Lyrics
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Trey is for the video, what the fuck is fo'?
Fo' is for the hoes, and 5 to stay alive
That shoulda been number 1, cause I don't wanna die
Add 6 when I begin to flip the big Benz
With the candy-coated paint, plus the 20" rims
And what they hittin fo', I roll 7 out the do'
Took his bankroll, plus his diamond and his gold
Got Nines for trick niggas in the game player-hatin
10's is for my niggas locked down in the pen
And my niggas dead and gone, until we meet again
11 is for my poppy up in heaven
Tell God send me a blessing, cause I'm down here stressin
12 is for the records we sell, we're goin platinum
There's no turnin back now, so let's make it happen
All I ever wanted to do in my life was be a hustler
Some don't get it, but feel me when I spit it
It's all about the dollar
It goes one for the money, two for the show
Everybody in the game know how it go
It's a whole lotta hoes, a whole lotta dough
Keeps me watchin on toes out my back window
Creep slow by the ghetto, we never go without the .44
For urban travel, watch the scandal
You petty rivals can't handle
Hit your block, increase props as we dismantle
Channel my vengeance through this sentence, I'm relentless
You bitches wanna spend this, then get pimped
We're never said to beat any listener senseless
Heavyweighters livin major, pumpin this here, no circumference
Who is this? O.C. The Sinister
Navigatin, now we're raidin all over your area
I'm darin ya to static with this Rap-A-Lot shit
The Camorra make hits, tag licks, like movin bricks
The lyricist full of canabis, livin extravagant
With elegant bitches, plottin riches
On quick-to-get-rich niggas full of liquor
C'll shine one time livin bigger
Now everybody in the game know how it goes
Players like us do shows and pimp hoes
Oh-oh, it's the Sinister and Lo-Lo comin through
Them niggas playa-hatin, what the fuck they wanna do?
I want peace, but if them niggas want beef
We gon' have to take the heat to the streets
Knawmean? They tryin to stop dreams and block creams
It seems like what? They hate to see us havin lavish things
Pictures in magazines, nice cars and diamond rings
Ah-ah, ah-ah, we can't have no fake niggas on our team
Now you watch my back, nigga, and I watch yours
One's for the dough, two's for the shows, hoes, and tours
The lyrics to Scarface's song "Hustle" are about the life of a hustler and the different aspects of the hustle, from making money to dealing with enemies to losing loved ones. These different aspects are represented by the numbers 1 through 12, each with its own significance. Uno (1) is for the money, deuce (2) is for the show, trey (3) is for the video, fo' (4) is for the hoes, and so on. The chorus repeats the first two lines of the verse, emphasizing the importance of making money and putting on a show in the world of hustling.
Throughout the song, Scarface describes the challenges and risks of the hustle, including dealing with enemies and staying alive. He talks about taking risks and reaping rewards, but also acknowledges the toll that the hustle takes on a person's mental and emotional state. The lyrics are filled with complex wordplay and metaphors, as Scarface paints a vivid picture of the life of a hustler.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the realities of the hustle, both the good and the bad. It shows the allure of making money and living large, but also the danger and unpredictability of that lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Uno is for the money, deuce is for the show
The first priority is earning money and the second is putting on a show
Trey is for the video, what the fuck is fo'?
The third is for producing a music video and fourth isn't as important as the others
Fo' is for the hoes, and 5 to stay alive
The fourth priority is being with women, but the fifth priority is staying alive
That shoulda been number 1, cause I don't wanna die
Staying alive should have been the first priority because nothing matters if you aren't alive
Add 6 when I begin to flip the big Benz
The sixth priority is making money flipping cars like a Benz
With the candy-coated paint, plus the 20" rims
The car has candy-coated paint and 20-inch rims
And what they hittin fo', I roll 7 out the do'
Rolling a seven ensures a win instead of a loss when gambling
Took his bankroll, plus his diamond and his gold
Robbed someone for their money, diamonds, and gold
8: 'Don't be late' is for my niggas paper-chasin
The eighth priority is telling people to hurry up because they are chasing money
Got Nines for trick niggas in the game player-hatin
The ninth priority is using guns to intimidate haters in the game
10's is for my niggas locked down in the pen
The tenth priority is for those in jail and those who have passed away
And my niggas dead and gone, until we meet again
Remembering those who have passed away
11 is for my poppy up in heaven
Thinking of a lost loved one in heaven and asking for a blessing
Tell God send me a blessing, cause I'm down here stressin
Asking God for help because of the stress and struggles in life
12 is for the records we sell, we're goin platinum
The twelfth priority is selling records and going platinum
There's no turnin back now, so let's make it happen
Cannot turn back now and must make it happen
All I ever wanted to do in my life was be a hustler
The ultimate goal in life is to be a successful hustler
Some don't get it, but feel me when I spit it
Some do not understand but pay attention when I speak because I know what I'm talking about
It's all about the dollar
The end goal of hustling is to make money
It goes one for the money, two for the show
The first priority is making money and the second is putting on a performance
Everybody in the game know how it go
Everyone in the game knows how it works
It's a whole lotta hoes, a whole lotta dough
There are many women and much money involved in the game
Keeps me watchin on toes out my back window
Always keeping an eye out for danger behind me
Creep slow by the ghetto, we never go without the .44
Be cautious when crossing through the ghetto and always carry a gun
For urban travel, watch the scandal
Watch out for shady people when travelling through urban areas
You petty rivals can't handle
Rivals cannot compete and are not a concern
Hit your block, increase props as we dismantle
Invading rivals' territory and gaining more respect as we take them down
Channel my vengeance through this sentence, I'm relentless
Using music to express anger and being relentless
You bitches wanna spend this, then get pimped
Women that want to use or spend money can be lured and used
We're never said to beat any listener senseless
We are not trying to send harmful messages to our listeners
Heavyweighters livin major, pumpin this here, no circumference
Living a luxurious life and promoting our music everywhere
Who is this? O.C. The Sinister
Introducing himself as O.C. The Sinister
Navigatin, now we're raidin all over your area
Navigating and invading rival areas
I'm darin ya to static with this Rap-A-Lot shit
Challenging anyone to try to interfere with Rap-A-Lot
The Camorra make hits, tag licks, like movin bricks
OC and his crew make hits, tag walls with graffiti, and move drugs like bricks
The lyricist full of canabis, livin extravagant
As a rapper, he is full of talent and drugs and living a luxurious life
With elegant bitches, plottin riches
Being with high-class women while plotting to make more money
On quick-to-get-rich niggas full of liquor
Targeting those who are quick to try and get rich while drunk
C'll shine one time livin bigger
Living large and in the spotlight
Now everybody in the game know how it goes
Everyone in the game knows the hustle
Players like us do shows and pimp hoes
People like him put on performances and use women for personal gain
Oh-oh, it's the Sinister and Lo-Lo comin through
OC and Lo-Lo are on their way
Them niggas playa-hatin, what the fuck they wanna do?
Others are talking bad about them, what are they going to do about it?
I want peace, but if them niggas want beef
OC wants peace but is ready for conflict if someone tries to start problems
We gon' have to take the heat to the streets
If necessary, they will settle the issue with violence
Knawmean? They tryin to stop dreams and block creams
People are trying to stop their success and money-making abilities
It seems like what? They hate to see us havin lavish things
Others are jealous of their expensive and luxurious items
Pictures in magazines, nice cars and diamond rings
Being featured in magazines with expensive cars and jewelry
Ah-ah, ah-ah, we can't have no fake niggas on our team
They cannot have fake or phony people in their crew
Now you watch my back, nigga, and I watch yours
They need to have each other's backs
One's for the dough, two's for the shows, hoes, and tours
Making money, putting on shows, being with women, and touring are the priorities
Writer(s): Anthony Douglas Gilmour, Willie Henderson, Rodney Sutton, Brad Jordan
Contributed by Austin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tarikbuds8692
I never heard this album. Once i heard face was on it i had to check it out. Glad I got put on. The Product had some heat! This is Fiyah!!!... FYI My favorite part of Cali is The Bay. Love that part of the world... As a Harlem dude I definitely appreciate that vibe. SALUTE
@RealFuckingReviews
Scarface is the greatest of all time.
@wize1100
The whole album cranks
@terronisaac2098
This album is so underrated
@brandonweber450
Still coolin to this 2020!!
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