Skarface was formed in 1991 in France. It is one of the most popular and commercially successful French bands in the history of music. The band specialized in alternative music style. Its name was borrowed from a famous film Scarface (1930).
Skarface debuted having rehearsed a lot, and, of course, it wasn’t in vein: the band was a success. In three months the band issued their debut self-produced EP. The band was extremely popular both in England and in France. The band didn’t want to sign any contracts with any of labels-they decided to release their albums by themselves.
Skarface released a full-length CD just by themselves. In September of 1992 they issued Cheap Pounk Skaaaaaa! which was considered to be one of the most selling albums in France, and several thousand copies were sold. The success of their self-released album made the band think over founding of their own label and allowed other singers to release their songs on it.
Skarface founded a recording company of their own. Though the members of the band were not sophisticated enough in making labels, but many beginning musicians signed contracts with them keeping in mind their previous success with releasing albums.
Skarface’ effort to create a label of their own had been the chief topic for discussion for a long time. Critics claimed that the band didn’t have enough experience to fulfill such a kind of job. However they couldn’t deny that their label was really successful.
Skarface’s stuff wasn’t permanent. Every now and then some of the members of the band left the band and were replaced by others. For example, while the band existed five lead guitarists replaced each other. But nevertheless the band worked at its label, released hits and made tours, being on the top of their success all the time.
