Scarface claimed Emeritus would be his final album. Even at the time, I thought it was bullshit. A lot of rappers claim to retire only to return to the game. Scarface isn’t the first and probably won’t be the last. Still, while I would’ve much preferred a Geto Boys reunion, it’s good to hear him back.

When not in menace mode, shooting death threats at snitches and “crackers”, which makes him as racist as the racists he stands against, his lyrics can be poignant. The best songs include God, Keep It Movin and two others I can’t factor in because they’re only included as Best Buy bonus tracks.

my rating : 3 of 5

2015