Balls and My Word

Balls and My Word
Compilation album by
Scarface
ReleasedApril 8, 2003
Recorded2002–2003
GenreGangsta rap, Southern hip hop
LabelRap-A-Lot
ProducerEnsayne Wayne, T. Mix, Mike Dean, N.O. Joe, Tone Capone, 7 Aurealis, Sam Sneed, Mr. Lee
Scarface chronology
The Fix
(2002) 		Balls and My Word
(2003) 		My Homies Part 2
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB [5]
HipHopDX[2]
RapReviews(8/10) [3]
Rolling Stone [4]

Balls and My Word is a compilation album by American rapper Scarface. The album was released on April 8, 2003, through Rap-A-Lot Records. Rap-A-Lot CEO, James Prince organized a studio album of unreleased songs recorded by Scarface that were outtakes from previous albums. The album failed to match the success of Scarface's previous album, becoming only a minor success, having peaked at 20 on the Billboard 200.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Balls & My Word (Intro)"B. Jordan, C. LeysathDJ Ready Red1:43
2."Recognize"B. Jordan, F. MilesEnsayne Wayne4:40
3."On My Grind" (featuring Z-Ro)B. Jordan, J. McVey, T. JonesT-Mix4:21
4."Bitch Nigga" (featuring Dirt Bomb, Bun B, and Z-Ro)B. Jordan, B. Freeman, J. McVeyMike Dean4:35
5."Stuck at a Standstill"B. Jordan, J. JohnsonN.O. Joe3:46
6."Strapped (Interlude)"  0:51
7."Only Your Mother" (featuring Devin the Dude and Tela)B. Jordan, D. Copeland, T. Jones, W. RogersT-Mix4:37
8."Make Your Peace"B. Jordan, A. GilmourMike Dean, Tone Capone4:41
9."Spend the Night"B. Jordan, S. Aurelius7 Aurelius3:46
10."Mary II"B. Jordan, A. GilmourMike Dean, Tone Capone4:45
11."Dirty Money" (featuring Tanya Herron)B. JordanMike Dean4:48
12."Fuck'n with Face"B. Jordan, S. AndersonSam Sneed4:09
13."Invincible"B. Jordan, J. Johnson, L. WilliamsMr. Lee, N.O. Joe3:28
14."Real Nigga Blues"B. JordanMike Dean5:06

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Chart (2003) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 20
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 3

Year-end charts

Chart (2003) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 72

References

  1. ^ Jason Birchmeier (2003-03-25). "Balls and My Word - Scarface | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
  2. ^ jacintah (2003-04-28). "Scarface - Balls & My Word". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
  3. ^ "Scarface :: Balls and My Word :: Rap-A-Lot Records". Rapreviews.com. 2003-04-15. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
  4. ^ Scarface (2003-05-20). "Scarface: Balls And My Word : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Web.archive.org. Archived from the original on December 8, 2007. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
  5. ^ Weiner, Jonah (2003-04-25). "Balls and My Word Review". Entertainment Weekly (706–707): 150. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  6. ^ "Scarface Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  7. ^ "Scarface Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  8. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2020.