The World Is Yours (Scarface album)

The World Is Yours is the second studio album by American rapper Scarface. It was released on August 17, 1993, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Priority Records. The album was not as acclaimed as his debut, Mr. Scarface Is Back, but sold strongly, breaking into the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, and peaking at number 1 on the R&B/hip hop album chart. "Let Me Roll" became a Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1993. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on October 20, 1993.

The World Is Yours
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 17, 1993
GenreHip hop
Length69:48
Label
ProducerN.O. Joe, James Smith, John Bido
Scarface chronology
Mr. Scarface Is Back
(1991)
The World Is Yours
(1993)
The Diary
(1994)
Singles from The World Is Yours
  1. "Let Me Roll"
    Released: August 17, 1993
  2. "Now I Feel Ya"
    Released: 1993
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB[2]
Rolling Stone[3]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[4]
Vibe(favorable)[5]

Track listing edit

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro"N.O. Joe1:05
2."Lettin' 'Em Know"N.O. Joe5:16
3."Comin' Agg"N.O. Joe3:29
4."The Wall"N.O. Joe4:37
5."Let Me Roll" (featuring J. Prince)Scarface4:53
6."You Don't Hear Me Doe" (featuring DMG)N.O. Joe3:57
7."One Time (Interlude)"N.O. Joe1:27
8."Dying with Your Boots On"N.O. Joe2:34
9."I Need a Favor (Interlude)"
  • James Smith
  • John Bido
3:27
10."Still That Aggin"Scarface5:16
11."Strictly for the Funk Lovers"N.O. Joe6:09
12."Now I Feel Ya"
  • James Smith
  • John Bido
7:32
13."Funky Lil Aggin" (featuring 2 Low)N.O. Joe4:20
14."Mr. Scarface, Part III: The Final Chapter"
  • James Smith
  • John Bido
4:31
15."He's Dead"N.O. Joe5:21
16."I'm Black"N.O. Joe4:23
17."Outro"N.O. Joe1:18

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Jason Birchmeier (August 17, 1993). "The World Is Yours - Scarface | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  2. ^ "Scarface - World Is Yours CD Album". Cduniverse.com. April 25, 1995. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  3. ^ Scarface (December 9, 1993). "Scarface: The World Is Yours : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  4. ^ 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. rolling stone geto boys album guide.
  5. ^ "Vibe - Google Books". October 1993. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  6. ^ "Scarface Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  7. ^ "Scarface Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  8. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1993". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  10. ^ "American album certifications – Scarface – The World Is Yours". Recording Industry Association of America.