Deeply Rooted
2015 studio album by Scarface
Deeply Rooted is the eleventh solo studio album by American rapper Scarface. It was released on September 4, 2015, via Facemob Music.
The album was produced by N.O. Joe, Ervin "EP" Pope, Spuf Don, Mike Dean, Chuck Heat, J. Baum, KEY, Luke Walker, M. Mac, and Nottz. It features guest appearances from Papa Reu, Z-Ro, Avant, CeeLo Green, G.I., Jack Freeman, John Legend, Nas, Rich Andruws, Rick Ross, and Rush Davis.
In the United States, the album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, number 3 on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and the Independent Albums, and number 2 on the Top Rap Albums, selling 22,180 copies in its first week.
01Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllHipHop | 9/10 |
| AllMusic | |
| Exclaim! | 7/10 |
| HipHopDX | 4/5 |
| RapReviews | 8/10 |
Deeply Rooted was met with generally favourable reviews from music critics. AllHipHop reviewer praised the album, calling it "one of the better albums by one of the game's best emcees, and so that still makes for one of dopest hip-hop albums in recent years". Aaron McKrell of HipHopDX found "musically, Deeply Rooted is low-key, superbly playing to Scarface's strengths. Piano loops and thick drums draw in the listener while allowing Scarface to take center stage on several tracks, providing the album with a cohesive feel without sounding repetitive". Matt Jost of RapReviews praised N.O. Joe's production and called it "a vintage Scarface album". AllMusic's David Jeffries called it "an album that touches upon the man's beliefs with the key cut being 'God'". Erin Lowers of Exclaim! concluded: "although Deeply Rooted may not hold up to previous albums in the grand scheme of his discography, the veteran once again planted seeds for his legacy to grow".
Accolades
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HipHopDX | The Top 25 Albums of 2015 | , N/a |
02Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Mike Dean | 0:59 | |
| 2. | "Rooted" (featuring Papa Reu) | N.O. Joe | 3:37 | |
| 3. | "The Hot Seat" (featuring Jack Freeman) |
| N.O. Joe | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Dope Man Pushin'" (featuring Papa Reu) |
|
| 3:17 |
| 5. | "Fuck You Too" (featuring Z-Ro) |
|
| 3:52 |
| 6. | "Steer" (featuring Rush Davis) |
| Luke Walker | 4:28 |
| 7. | "Anything" (featuring Rich Andruws) |
|
| 4:21 |
| 8. | "Do What I Do" (featuring Nas, Rick Ross and Z-Ro) |
|
| 4:25 |
| 9. | "God" (featuring John Legend) |
|
| 4:52 |
| 10. | "Keep It Movin'" (featuring Avant) |
|
| 4:49 |
| 11. | "You" (featuring CeeLo Green) |
|
| 3:04 |
| 12. | "All Bad" (featuring G.I.) |
|
| 4:38 |
| 13. | "Voices" |
|
| 4:15 |
| 14. | "No Problem" |
| Key | 2:55 |
| 15. | "Outro" |
| Mike Dean | 0:58 |
| Total length: | 54:43 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Exit Plan" (featuring Akon) | Cardiak | 4:33 | |
| 17. | "Mental Exorcism" (featuring Alex Isley) |
|
| 3:36 |
| 18. | "I Don't Know" |
| DJ Buddha | 4:28 |
03Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Sources and credits
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