Scarface
Birth name	Brad Terrence Jordan complete full name uncertain[1]
Born	November 9, 1970 (1970-11-09) (age 37)
Origin	Houston, Texas
Genre(s)	Rap, Hip-Hop
Occupation(s)	rapper
Years active	1988 - present
Label(s)	Rap-A-Lot Records
Associated acts	Geto Boys

Brad Terrence Jordan^[1] (born on November 9, 1970 in New Jersey), better known by his stage name Scarface (and formerly Akshen) is an American rapper originally known for his work as a member of The Geto Boys. He has been a solo artist since 1991, becoming one of the most popular southern (he moved to Houston, TX at an early age) rappers in the business, while maintaining ties to The Geto Boys. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Texas. ... Houston redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... RAP may mean: the IATA airport code for Rapid City Regional Airport Rassemblement pour lalternative progressiste, a Québecois political party. ... For other uses, see Hip hop (disambiguation). ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... ‹ The template below (Expand) is being considered for deletion. ... Geto Boys (intentionally misspelled, although sometimes also spelled Ghetto Boys) is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... A stage name, also called a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, comedians, musicians, djs, clowns, and professional wrestlers. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... The Geto Boys are a gangsta rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. ...

Career

Scarface began his career as Akshen (pronounced Action) recording solo for Lil' Troy's Short Stop Records, a local label in Houston. In the late 1980s, he would go on to sign with Rap-A-Lot Records and join a group who were collectively known as, Ghetto Boys, replacing one member who left, later respelled Geto Boys, and released Grip It! On That Other Level (1989), a highly successful LP that garnered the group a large fanbase, in spite of their violent lyrics keeping them far from radio and MTV. Lil Troy who featured in his songs many members of the Screwed Up Click managed to break out of Houstons thriving rap scene in the late 90s with Wanna Be a Baller, one of the few Houston-based songs to reach national audiences. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... ‹ The template below (Expand) is being considered for deletion. ... Grip It! On That Other Level is the sophomore album by Houston Hip Hop group the Geto Boys, then known as the Ghetto Boys. ...

Akshen changed his name to Scarface (he also 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 like him in many ways.^{[citation needed]} He then 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 remained in the group while releasing a series of solo albums that kept him in the public view with increasing sales. This peaked with 2000s The Last of a Dying Breed, which received overwhelmingly positive reviews and sales, and earned him Lyricist of the Year at the Source Awards.^{[citation needed]} Nathaniel Wilson (born July 20, 1968), known by stage name Kool G Rap, is an American hardcore rapper from the Corona section of Queens, New York. ... Scarface is a 1983 film directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone and starring Al Pacino as Antonio Tony Montana. ... is the solo debut from Geto Boys member Scarface. ... The Last Of A Dying Breed is the sixth solo album from rapper Scarface. ... The Source Magazine The Source is a U.S., monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture. ...

In 2002, he released The Fix, the follow up to The Last of a Dying Breed and returned to the studio with the Geto Boys for their album, The Foundation. He has collaborated with such artists as Jay-Z, Freeway, Master P, Jadakiss, Faith Evans, Chamillionaire, 2Pac, Nas, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Lloyd Banks, Beanie Sigel, Young Jeezy, Too Short, Anthony Hamilton, Bun B, Raekwon, Z-Ro, and Gang Starr. He is known for his sometimes unique and exaggerated voice and rapping technique. He was also featured on The Biggie Duets alongside Big Gee and Akon. He guest-appeared on Ray Cash's debut single "Bumpin' my Music". Also see: 2002 (number). ... The Fix is the Def Jam debut from veteran rapper Scarface. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... For specific systems, such as the Autobahns of Germany, see list of highway systems with full control of access and no cross traffic. ... Percy Robert Miller (born April 29, 1967), better known as Master P, is an American rapper. ... Jayson T. Phillips (born May 27, 1975), also known by his stage name Jadakiss, is an American rapper. ... Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B singer, songwriter and producer. ... Hakeem Seriki (born November 28, 1979)better known by his stage name Chamillionaire (pronounced Ka-MIL-yin-air, IPA: , a portmanteau of chameleon and millionaire) is an American rapper (and often singer) and the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. ... Years after his death, Tupac Shakur is still considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. ... For other uses, see Nas (disambiguation). ... OShea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name, Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor and film director. ... For the New York radio and television presenter, see Doctor Dre. ... Christopher Charles Lloyd (born April 30, 1982 in Baltimore, Maryland), better known as Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and is a member of G-Unit. ... This article refers to the rapper Beanie Sigel. For the gangster, see Bugsy Siegel. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) formerly known as Lil J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. ... Too Short, or Too $hort, (born Todd Anthony Shaw on April 28, 1966) is a rapper who started his career in his hometown of Oakland, California. ... Anthony Hamilton (born January 28, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an American R&B, soul, and neo soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his Platinum-selling second studio album Comin from Where Im From (2003), which featured the singles Comin from Where I... Bun B (born Bernard Freeman March 19, 1973) is a rapper of one half (with Pimp C) Southern hip hop act UGK from Port Arthur, Texas. ... Raekwon (born Corey Woods, January 12, 1970, Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American East Coast rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. ... For the 1950s television show, see Captain Z-Ro. ... Gang Starr is an influential hip hop group that consists of Guru and DJ Premier from Brooklyn, New York. ... Big Gee (born Miguel Scott) is a member of the rap group Boyz n da Hood. ... Kishan Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Badara Akon Thiam,[1][2] often going by the shorter Aliaune Thiam[3] (born October 14, 1981),[4] and better known by his stage name Akon, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. ... Ray Cash (born Wardell Raymond Cheeks in 1980) is an American hip-hop and hardcore rapper from Cleveland, Ohio. ...

In addition to his career as a lyricist, Scarface has also been the coordinator and president of Def Jam South since 2000, where he has fostered the career of popular rapper Ludacris, whom he originally signed to the label.^[2] Def Jam Recordings is an American based hip-hop record label that operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group, which is owned by Universal Music Group. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Luda redirects here. ...

In an interview, Scarface said that he would never record solo material again, due to creative differences with Rap-A-Lot.^{[citation needed]} He has stated that his last official album was The Fix which was released in 2002, and anything released afterwards has nothing to do with him--however, he has also admitted in a recent interview with XXL that he is releasing another solo album, M.A.D.E., for which a single has already been released. He did not rule out being featured on other artist's albums, as he has appeared on Freeway's album Free At Last and will appear on Beanie Sigel's album, The Solution. Scarface is currently planning production; he has recently produced three tracks on UGK's Underground Kingz: "Life In 2009," "Still Ridin' Dirty," and "Candy." Leslie Pridgen (born July 8, 1979 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) better known as Freeway is an American rapper signed to Jay-Zs Roc-A-Fella imprint under Def Jam Recordings. ... This article refers to the rapper Beanie Sigel. For the gangster, see Bugsy Siegel. ... For the album by Mannafest, see The Solution (Mannafest album). ...

Some of Scarface's early music videos ("A Minute to Pray, A Second To Die") featured community activist Quanell X in supporting roles. Quanell X (born Quanell Abdul Muhammad on December 7, 1970 in Los Angeles, California) is a member of the New Black Panther Party and a community activist in Houston, Texas. ...

Has appeared in two video games: Def Jam Vendetta and its sequel Def Jam: Fight For NY. Def Jam Vendetta is a professional wrestling video game that combined hip hop with pro wrestling. ...

Appeared in Mike Judge's Idiocracy as a pimp named Upgrayedd. Judge also used the Scarface track "No Tears" and Geto Boys tracks "Still" and "Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta" in his 1999 movie Office Space. Michael Craig Judge (born 17 October 1962 in Guayaquil, Ecuador) is an American animator, actor, voice actor, writer, director, and producer, best-known as the creator and star of the hit animated television series Beavis and Butt-head and King of the Hill. ... Idiocracy is a 2006 American dark comedy directed by Mike Judge, and starring Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph. ... Geto Boys (intentionally misspelled, although sometimes also spelled Ghetto Boys) is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. ... Office Space is an American comedy film written and directed by Mike Judge. ...

Discography