Martin Douglas revisits 1991 with the track “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” by Geto Boys.
Martin Douglas revisits 1991 with the track “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” by Geto Boys. The rise of Scarface isn’t just a tale about a legendary rapper. It’s also a tale of how he (and so many other rappers) relied on hip-hop to find solidarity and confront a traumatic way of life.
Written by Martin Douglas.
Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.
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