Mind Playing Tricks on Me

About this song

The track samples Isaac Hayes' 1974 release "Hung Up On My Baby." It began as a solo record for Scarface's debut album, Mr. Scarface Is Back, before becoming a Geto Boys song on the group's sophomore album, We Can't Be Stopped, which brought them national attention. J. Prince encouraged the group members to rap on it, and Willie D wrote a verse after initially doubting the track would succeed.

What it's about

The song is a paranoia anthem about the mental stress of the gangsta lifestyle. Scarface has said his manic-depressive state and suicidal tendencies shaped the song's creation.

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Fun facts

• Samples “Hung Up On My Baby by Isaac Hayes” and “The Jam by Graham Central Station”.
• Sampled in 32 other songs, like “MVP by THS Cal”.
• Covered 3 times, including “Mind Playin' Tricks on Me by Insane Clown Posse (Ft. Anybody Killa & Lil Wyte)”.
• Written by Scarface, Willie D, Doug King and Isaac Hayes.
• Produced by Scarface.