The Untouchable (Scarface album)

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The Untouchable
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 11, 1997
RecordedMay 1996 – February 1997
Studio
  • Hippie House (
    Houston, Texas
    )
  • The Atomic Dog (Houston, Texas)
  • The Enterprise (Burbank, California)
Mike Dean
  • N.O. Joe
  • Tone Capone
  • John Bido
  • Jo Jo
  • Domo
  • Dr. Dre
  • Scarface chronology
    The Diary
    (1994)
    The Untouchable
    (1997)
    My Homies
    (1998)
    Singles from The Untouchable
    1. "Smile"
      Released: February 13, 1997
    2. "Mary Jane"
      Released: 1997
    3. "Game Over"
      Released: 1997
    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    The Source
    [9]
    Vibe(favorable)[9]

    The Untouchable is the fourth

    studio album by American rapper Scarface, released by Rap-A-Lot Records and Noo Trybe Records
    on March 11, 1997.

    Commercial performance

    The album debuted at number one on the

    RIAA on May 16, 1997.[11]

    The album's lead single "

    2Pac, reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is Scarface's only single to go Gold.[12]

    Track listing

    No.TitleProducer(s)Length
    1."Intro" 0:57
    2."Untouchable" (featuring
    Mike Dean
    4:05
    3."No Warning"
    • Scarface
    • N.O. Joe
    • Mike Dean
    • John Bido
    2:37
    4."Southside"
    • Scarface
    • Mike Dean
    • Tone Capone
    2:13
    5."Sunshine" (featuring Lisa Crawford)
    • Scarface
    • N.O. Joe
    3:54
    6."Money Makes the World Go 'Round" (featuring Daz Dillinger, Devin the Dude, and K.B.)
    • Scarface
    • Mike Dean
    • Tone Capone
    4:30
    7."For Real"
    • Scarface
    • N.O. Joe
    • Mike Dean
    4:32
    8."Ya Money or Ya Life"
    • Scarface
    • N.O. Joe
    • Jo Jo
    5:18
    9."Mary Jane"
    • Scarface
    • Mike Dean
    • Tone Capone
    4:41
    10."Smile" (featuring 2Pac and Johnny P.)
    • Scarface
    • Mike Dean
    • Tone Capone
    5:00
    11."Smartz" (featuring Devin the Dude)
    • Scarface
    • Mike Dean
    • Tone Capone
    5:05
    12."Faith"
    • Scarface
    • Mike Dean
    • Tone Capone
    • Domo
    5:55
    13."Game Over" (featuring Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Too Short)Dr. Dre4:51
    14."Outro" 1:49
    Total length:55:45

    Charts

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    United States (RIAA)[17] Platinum 1,000,000^

    ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

    See also

    • List of number-one albums of 1997 (U.S.)
    • List of number-one R&B albums of 1997 (U.S.)

    References

    1. ^ Allah, Sha Be (2021-03-11). "Scarface Dropped His Fourth LP 'The Untouchable' 24 Years Ago". The Source. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
    2. ^ Madden, Sidney (March 11, 2016). "Scarface Drops 'The Untouchable' Album 22 Years Ago Today". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
    3. ^ Leo Stanley (March 11, 1997). "The Untouchable - Scarface | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
    4. ^ Diehl, Matt (March 28, 1997). "The Untouchable". EW.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
    5. ^ "Scarface, "The Untouchable... - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. March 9, 1997. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
    6. ^ Ashon, Will (April 1997). "Scarface: The Untouchable" (PDF). Muzik. No. 23. p. 123. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
    7. ^ "Scarface :: The Untouchable :: Rap-A-Lot/Noo Trybe". Rapreviews.com. April 19, 1997. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
    8. . rolling stone geto boys album guide.
    9. ^ a b "Scarface - Untouchable CD Album". Cduniverse.com. June 8, 2004. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
    10. ^ "U2'S BUBBLE POPS; SCARFACE TAKES OVER". MTV. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
    11. ^ "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - August 14, 2015". RIAA. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
    12. ^ "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - August 14, 2015". RIAA. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
    13. ^ "Scarface Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
    14. ^ "Scarface Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
    15. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
    16. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
    17. ^ "American album certifications – Scarface – The Untouchable". Recording Industry Association of America.