The Untouchable (Scarface album)

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.

The Untouchable
Studio album by
Scarface
ReleasedMarch 11, 1997
RecordedMay 1996 – February 1997
Studio
Genre
Length55:19
Label
Producer
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
AllMusic[3]
Entertainment WeeklyC+[4]
Los Angeles Times[5]
Muzik6/10[6]
RapReviews7/10[7]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[8]
The Source[9]
Vibe(favorable)[9]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming Scarface's sole album to reach that position; it also peaked atop the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for two weeks, giving him his second number one album on that chart. The album sold 169,000 copies in its first week,[10] and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on May 16, 1997.[11]

The album's lead single "Smile", featuring 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 Roger Troutman)
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 CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[17] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

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. 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.
  9. "Scarface - Untouchable CD Album". Cduniverse.com. June 8, 2004. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  10. "U2'S BUBBLE POPS; SCARFACE TAKES OVER". MTV. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022. 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.



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