Scarface Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs

Scarface is the definition of an O.G. The Houston rapper put his city on the map in the late ’80s and early ’90s with the Geto Boys and went on to become an acclaimed solo act, too. Today, he isn’t as active as he once was, but last year he teamed up with Nas and DJ Khaled for excellent Kiss The Ring cut titled Hip Hop —proving he’s still one of the most powerful voices in rap.

He also spoke about the darkness that haunted him, the heavy drug use that fueled his songs, and a childhood of manic depression and multiple suicide attempts. Continue reading to see what happens when Scarface Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs via complex.