The Fix (album) explained

The Fix
Type:Album
Artist:Scarface
Cover:Thefix.jpg
Released:August 6, 2002
Recorded:2001–2002
Genre:Hip hop
Length:47:16
Prev Title:The Last of a Dying Breed
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Balls and My Word
Next Year:2003

The Fix is the seventh studio album by American rapper Scarface. The album was released on August 6, 2002. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, with well over 160,000 copies sold in its 1st week. Guest artists on the album include Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Nas, Faith Evans, and WC. Producers include Mike Dean, Kanye West, Tony Pizarro, Nottz, and The Neptunes. Upon release, The Fix was met with critical acclaim.

The Fix was Scarface's first release on Def Jam Recordings; he became the president of Def Jam South in 2000. Three singles were released from The Fix. The first was the song "Guess Who's Back" featuring Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel. The second was "My Block", with a music video directed by Marc Klasfeld. The third single "Someday" contained a music video that was directed by former 10cc member Kevin Godley. The track "In Cold Blood" was featured on the video game Def Jam Vendetta, where Scarface is also included as a playable fighter.

In 2010, it was reported by HipHopDX Scarface would be making a sequel to The Fix called The Habit.[1]

Reception

In 2009, Pitchfork ranked the album at #185 on their Top 200 Albums of the 2000s list.[2]

Chart positions

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)! scope="col"
Position
Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[3] 122
Canadian Rap Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[4] 66
US Billboard 200[5] 150
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 33

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arnold . Paul W . Scarface To Remake Criminal Minded Album, Talks Gang Starr | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales . HipHop DX . April 23, 2010 . February 16, 2012.
  2. Web site: Staff Lists: The Top 200 Albums of the 2000s: 200-151 | Features . Pitchfork . September 28, 2009 . February 16, 2012.
  3. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20040906184204/http://www.jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicCharts/2002_r&b2.html. September 6, 2004. Canada's Top 200 R&B; albums of 2001. Jam!. March 25, 2022.
  4. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20031012032336/http://www.jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicCharts/2002_rap.html. October 12, 2003. Top 100 rap albums of 2002 in Canada. Jam!. March 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2002. Billboard. September 2, 2020.
  6. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2002. Billboard. September 2, 2020.