Smile (Scarface song)

"Smile"
File:Smile Scarface.jpg
Single by Scarface featuring 2Pac, Johnny P. and GTA
from the album The Untouchable
B-side	"Untouchable"
Released	February 3, 1997
Format	Vinyl, CD
Recorded	August 1996
Genre	Hip hop, R&B
Length	5:23
Label	Rap-a-Lot
Writer(s)	Brad Jordan, Tupac Shakur, Mike Dean, Thomas Anderson, Maximilian Smith
Producer(s)	Scarface, Mike Dean, Tone Capone
Certification	Gold (RIAA)
Scarface Singles chronology
"Among the Walking Dead" (1995) "Smile" (1997) "Mary Jane" (1997)

"Smile" is the lead single released from Scarface's fourth album, The Untouchable. It was produced by Scarface, Mike Dean and Tone Capone and featured an appearance from 2Pac, as well as R&B singer Johnny P. "Smile" was a huge success, becoming Scarface's biggest charting and most successful single to date, making it to 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Smile" was one of the last songs 2Pac recorded before his death. Near the end of the song, Scarface recites a prayer in memory of 2Pac.

Music video

The video was released in May 1997, shortly after the death of The Notorious B.I.G.. The music video has had its fair share of controversy; it was released after the death of rapper 2Pac. However, he is pictured in the video on a cross, as to symbolize being crucified. Scarface and his label claim it to be a double; though no one can be sure as his whole face is never in view.

Also seen in the beginning of the music video are a 1996 BMW 750iL and a 1997 GMC Suburban, both vehicles which ferried 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. respectively at the time of their murders.

Commercial performance

On August 8, 1997, the RIAA certified "Smile" gold, making it the only Scarface single to achieve a certification.

Single track listing

B-Side

1. "Untouchable" (Radio Edit)- 3:38
2. "Untouchable" (Instrumental)- 3:59

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100	12
US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	4
US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)	2
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)	31

Certifications

Region	Certification	Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)	Gold	500,000

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics