When ‘Face signed to Rap-a-Lot records, which was located on the North side, he tells the Cipher host how angry his family was when they found out the news, but the signing eventually bridged the gap between the two sides of the city. (14:00) The next subject they cover is how serious the division is between the North side and the South side of H-Town, and the tensions that were created at the time when Scarface was a teenager.

‘Face does cite KISS’ 1977 classic Love Gunas his favorite work of Gene Simmons’ and Paul Stanley’s band. He spends a lot of time sharing his memories of younger days admiring the band’s sound and look, but says he lost his interest (as did many die-hards) after KISS shed their makeup and some of their founding members. (8:00) The Rap-A-Lot Records MC’s range of his love for all music goes from Nirvana to ’70s band KISS. He sets the tone by reminiscing on some of his favorite Rock classics, and tells the host how he played the bass to Boston’s “More Than A Feeling” for his own show in the band’s namesake city. (3:00) The 104th episode of Shawn Setaro’s The Cipher Show starts off as very unorthodox, where Scarface discusses his eclectic taste for different Rock & Roll songs.

During his most recent interviews for the promotion of his book, Heads have seen a very personal side of Brad Jordan, and on The Cipher Show podcast, no topics are off limits. The Harper Collins book covers topics from his early life, influences that made him the man he is in music, and some strong beliefs on everyday life. With plans of releasing a new album, the Houston, Texas native has recently written a memoir called Diary of a Madman: The Geto Boys, Life, Death, and the Roots of Southern Rap. From the release of his first solo album, in 1991, Mr Scarface Is Back, this Geto Boy’s storytelling has influenced and captivated entire generations, which puts him on a pedestal of his own when it comes to longevity.

After 29 years, he is still actively engaged in the Rap community. Brad “Scarface” Jordan has emerged as an uncontested legend in Hip-Hop and one of the pioneers of the Southern sound.

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