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Never actually listened to this... It's good! The beats are awesome and 50 is creative and has good style to his presentation. There is a glorification of violence and pushing drugs which is a bit hack and sometimes bores me as far as taste in rap.
Pretty good stuff
The singles are absolute bangers, that's like saying the sun is shining and the sky is blue. But beyond that, thanks to the excellent beats and 50's charisma in full-force, the album is just really damn fun!
Absolute classic '00s NYC hip-hop. LOADED with catchy songs and killer beats. Has aged surprisingly well.
I feel like 50 Cent owned the early 2000s rap scene, especially on the radio. Heard so much In Da Club and Candy Shop growing up (could've sworn Candy Shop was on this, but it's on his following album). I've listened to about half of the songs on this album, but never did a start-to-finish listen before. What Up Gangsta is a great opener, while Patiently Waiting (even with the Eminem feature is just ok. The back-to-back of Many Men and In Da Club is unmatched. Baller songs. Some other favorites were If I Can't, P.I.M.P, and 21 Questions. For as much commercial success as 50 Cent has had, I've never thought of him as a top rapper or amongst the best of all time. He has some strong hits in his bag, especially on this album, but the other filler songs on this album feel like very generic rap. Overall, I would put this firmly as a 4 though.
4.5 stars. High school fucking jams. I was so close to giving this a 5 until that last quarter of the album. Heat is fucking great. other jams patiently waiting, many men, high all the time, 21 questions. these songs just go hard.
Anytime we get a rap album like this I'm always curious to know how much gangster stuff the rapper actually has been a part of. I know 50 Cent got shot, but I'm curious about rappers as a whole, especially after they have successful music careers. That being said this album was a good one. Solid beats with understandable lyrics is always good. Some of the beats felt like they got reused on the album though, not sure if that's intentional or not. It was entertaining that all of the songs were about guns and crime and cars and status and then there's "21 Questions" where all of the sudden he gets sappy, then it goes right back to the gun stuff.
High school brain unlocked. 3-4 of these songs were constantly on repeat at every party we would go to, and I don't hate that I was just able to relisten. 50 Cent is just so raw and hardcore. The backing beats too go so well and are all very original.
Man this is loaded with jams. Patiently Waiting, Many Men, In da Club, PIMP, 21 Questions, and my personal favorite Heat. All others are songs I haven't heard in a while but still all bang. Loved Back Down and the Ja Rule diss track that was a huge standout for me. Not enough to give it a 5 but this is a solidly firm 4 all day.
I’ve never liked in da club, but there’s plenty to enjoy here otherwise
fittyyy! 50 Cent is an OG artist and he has deep songs about his upbringing but also club bangers. I discovered some new bops. His backtracks are honestly simple but so catchy, and that’s probably what’s so great about them is it doesn’t need too much to be great.
Good vibes on this, lot of popular, recognisable tracks, just something to listen to in the background for a good time, essential rap album overall.
Dated but solid
Too long and lots of regrettable homophobia but the hits here are undeniable.
For better or worse, nothing offers more street cred than surviving being shot multiple times. With that as a leading narrative (emphasized as early as “What Up Gangsta”), 50 comes into the booth with a fire under his ass and a recognizable, 1-of-1 delivery. The beats on this record are sinister, bouncy, and state-of-the-art for their time. “Many Men” has basically become synonymous with surviving a situation you shouldn’t have, whether it’s as big as a shooting or as small as a car cutting you off in rush hour traffic. 50’s team knew what they had going, following up with “In Da Club”, an iconic single that enshrined him in the cultural lexicon thanks to a simple set of steel-drum hits syncopated to some crunchy club drums. What’s beyond this is more leaning into drive-by’s, pimped-out cars exhibitions of grit, and some signature 50 Cent hooks, proving that rappers can at least pass as singers every once in a while. Dr. Dre leads a team of producers in a memorable effort - all of these instrumentals are aged, but almost none of them aged *badly*. Shoutout to the VERY east-coast “Back Down” for its creeping, evil, repetitive beat. If you waved the flag for new school gangsta rap back in the day, you could point to “PIMP” to make a strong case for the shifting subgenre. This isn’t perfect front to back, “Poor Lil Rich” is a bit nasaly and repetitive. That repetition gets a pleasant break on “21 Questions” which is about as earnest and romantic as this record gets. 50 rides the album out from there, constantly aiming for crossover success, toeing the line between accessible radio cuts (even keeping the slurs and dated language to a relative minimum for it’s time) and ill-willed posturing for his G Unit. Tight flows wrap the bow on Curtis Jackson’s presentation of 50 Cent to the world. This is also the fourth 4 stars I’ll give in a row! That has to be a record for this list. Making up for the 1 star record from just before that.
Gangsta
Thanks for giving me a genre I actually liked. Great album, great consistency. I’m going to have to listen again to find specific songs to add. None really stood out
Solid bumpers on this album, a true rap classic.
Listening again, its actually quite well done
Classic rap album and one of the first I can remember listening to. It starts with the iconic coin dropping and includes classics like "Many Men", "In Da Club", and "21 Questions" with underrated hits like "What Up Gangsta" and "Heat". 50 Cent brings it on every song and a wide array of producers hit their marks production wise as well. It's crazy to think this was his solo debut and he made an album this highly-praised.
I didn't realize I had a soft spot for 50 Cent until listening to this, but it was pretty nostalgic for me. I'm not a big fan of rap but I liked quite a few of these songs.
This is top drawer Hip-Pop. Beats are great, flow is great and the lyrics are genuinely funny "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" still amuses me. Just sit back and enjoy! Best Tracks: In Da Club; P.I.M.P.; 21 Questions
50: "I love you baby girl" In the background: gun sounds.
This was a fantastic album. So many hits, and I didn't remember how much Eminem was on there.
## In-Depth Review of *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* by 50 Cent Released on February 6, 2003, *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* marked the explosive debut of Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, a pivotal moment in hip-hop history. The album not only established 50 Cent as a major player in the music industry but also revitalized the gangster rap genre. This review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and its lasting influence, while also highlighting its pros and cons. ### Lyrics The lyrical content of *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* is a blend of bravado, survival stories, and introspection. 50 Cent's lyrics reflect his tumultuous life experiences, including his near-fatal shooting in 2000. This personal narrative adds depth to tracks like "Many Men (Wish Death)," where he confronts his adversaries with raw honesty and vulnerability. The chorus encapsulates the album's essence: a survivor's tale intertwined with themes of revenge and resilience. Other notable tracks include "21 Questions," which showcases a softer side of 50 Cent as he explores love and loyalty. The juxtaposition of tough street narratives with moments of emotional reflection demonstrates his versatility as a lyricist. Songs like "What Up Gangsta" and "Back Down" reinforce his tough persona while maintaining catchy hooks that appeal to mainstream audiences. ### Music and Production The production on *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* is primarily helmed by industry heavyweights Dr. Dre and Eminem, alongside other producers like Sha Money XL. This collaboration results in a polished sound characterized by hard-hitting beats, horror-movie synths, and melodic undertones. The album features a mix of club anthems and introspective tracks, creating a dynamic listening experience. Tracks like "In Da Club" exemplify this blend; it combines infectious hooks with a celebratory vibe that became an instant classic. Meanwhile, songs such as "Gotta Make It to Heaven" offer a more somber reflection on life’s struggles, showcasing 50 Cent's ability to traverse different musical landscapes seamlessly. ### Themes The overarching themes of *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* revolve around survival, ambition, and the duality of street life. 50 Cent paints a vivid picture of his upbringing in South Jamaica, Queens, where he faced violence and hardship. His lyrics often reflect a desire to escape this environment while simultaneously embracing the lifestyle that comes with it. The album also touches on themes of loyalty and betrayal, particularly in tracks like "Patiently Waiting," where he acknowledges the role of friends and foes in his journey to success. This complexity adds layers to his character, making him relatable to listeners who have faced similar struggles. ### Influence *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* had a profound impact on hip-hop and popular culture. It played a crucial role in re-establishing gangster rap during a time when the genre was perceived as waning. The album’s success paved the way for future artists who sought to blend commercial appeal with authentic street narratives. The influence of this album can be seen in the works of subsequent artists such as Rick Ross, The Game, and Jeezy, who adopted similar themes and stylistic elements. Furthermore, its commercial success—selling over nine million copies—set a benchmark for debut albums in hip-hop. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Authenticity**: 50 Cent’s real-life experiences resonate throughout the album, lending credibility to his persona. - **Production Quality**: The collaboration with Dr. Dre and Eminem ensures high-quality production that enhances the listening experience. - **Variety**: The album offers a diverse range of tracks that balance club hits with introspective songs. - **Cultural Impact**: It revitalized gangster rap and influenced countless artists who followed. #### Cons - **Predictability**: Some critics argue that certain themes and lyrical motifs can feel repetitive or formulaic. - **Lyrical Limitations**: While impactful, 50 Cent's lyrical prowess has been compared unfavorably to contemporaries like Nas or Jay-Z. - **Overproduction**: A few tracks may feel overproduced or polished compared to the rawness typically associated with gangster rap. ### Conclusion *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* remains a seminal work in hip-hop history that encapsulates the struggles and triumphs of its creator. Through its compelling lyrics, masterful production, and exploration of complex themes, the album not only launched 50 Cent's career but also left an indelible mark on the genre itself. Despite some criticisms regarding predictability and lyrical depth, its cultural significance is undeniable. As we reflect on its legacy two decades later, it stands as a testament to resilience and ambition in the face of adversity—a narrative that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Never listened to this through before and what an album! In da club, if I can’t, PIMP all cracking but holds its own throughout. Fiddy gives such a soft gangsta rap that he feel if he were to smash my face in, it would come from a good place
Not good
Way too much middle school nostalgia to be objective.
The end of the album had some great surprises. Sucker for 2003 hip hop
Never listened to the album or knew that much - it was a little after my gansta rap phase in life, and my favorites were already nailed down. But the story is pretty fascinating - wrote Ghetto Qu’ran, got shot 9 times, got blacklisted from the industry, got found by Eminem and Dre, sold this album at Beatles-level numbers (just with more Glock references).
Never listened to this past the singles. Better than expected.
Yessss!! 50!! I love 50. So many memories with his songs.
I give it 4 millennial stars. 4/5
Graduation >>>>>>>
Classic. 4.5 stars only because it’s a little too long
Has some of the best club bangers of all time.
Everything about this album is just a great time. Great songs, super vivid, catchy. Just a super solid album front to back.
I definitely know fifty. I know some of these songs and do know that this song is a classic. This just brings me right back to high school
Was never much of a 50 Cent fan, always thought he was a little soft. Listening to this now and giving it a proper run, I was wrong to doubt this album. Just the right mix of swagger and groove to be timeless, even though some aspects now sound dated, and In Da Club is kind of a miserably boring beat. Someone else said it, but 50’s greatest weapon is his singing voice, something that makes songs like Many Men and If I Can’t hold up decades later. It’s not a hall of fame rap record for me, but it’s not too many tiers down from the top.
Saved by Eminem and the hit songs
I’ve added a star for “I love you like a fat kid loves cake”
Classic hip hop album, can’t go wrong. No clue how this has a 3 on this site lol
As people have “grown up” and matured, the general public’s disdain towards gangster rap in hindsight of its popularity has only grown. Now granted, there were people during that time period as well who actively fought against it. I, for one, have never been opposed to it. And I don’t think it should be looked at as this sort of scornful thing in comparison to more notable and serious forms of expression in hip-hop. I will admit that the blatant bigotry and misogyny is off putting. And I shouldn’t be so quick to brush it aside, considering how prevalent it was back then. I will take the blame for that, but this was also two decades ago. So I would hope everyone has realized those things are harmful and not true. I was actually pretty excited to hear this for the first time. Because I was interested to see whether this had any good deep cuts beyond its biggest hits. And truthfully, it does have a few solid lesser known songs. But the biggest draw is really the four songs everyone knows. And still, to this day, I will defend the viewpoint that those songs are bangers. Especially Many Men and 21 Questions. Through my listen, I also found this contains some of the most impressive work I’ve heard from Dr. Dre. It’s impressive that he was still finding ways to sound modern and engaging this far into his career. I enjoy this a normal amount. But even I can admit that the “gangster” aspect of this is almost oppressively in your face. Maybe more so than any other record I’ve heard from the genre. Heat is a good track, but the way the gun sound effects are just worked directly into the beat cracks me up. And I can’t take the chorus of Poor Lil Rich seriously with his delivery, but that’s what makes it one of my favorites. I’m here for the goofiness. I’m here for 50 sounding half asleep and slightly incomprehensible at moments. Which is why I firmly believe this is just as consistent as the genre’s best known records. Rating: 7/10
Well known.
this album, the first rap record I've been assigned for this list, is one which I've learned a lot about despite never making the time to listen to it before today. my middle and high school years, the time of my life where I first got into hip hop, were in the early 2010s. so, while I was having my mind blown back then from fresh releases by Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, Death Grips and Kanye West (yes, I know), I was also catching up on the underground classics from the 90s and 2000s that were influencing a lot of my favorite new sounds (RIP DOOM). since my ears gravitated more towards the underground and "midstream" of the hip hop world, I missed out on a lot of the mainstream albums that have defined entire eras and subgenres of rap music over the years. I did a lot of further catching up during my 6 years in college, but here I am listening to a 50 Cent album from front to back for the first time at 27! I'm not too surprised by this site's ambivalence towards this album; it's certainly not reinventing the wheel or presenting a new paradigm for the genre. that being said, this is still a strong batch of tracks overall! 50's style as a rhymer is maybe a little rudimentary at times, but he's extremely believable as a character in the world his lyrics present to you as a listener. he's New York to his bones, but the comparison that first came to my mind when listening to this was actually California's 2Pac: that hard, gangster exterior that masks a lot of deep trauma. plus they both have Dr. Dre in the production credits! 50 handles a lot of his own hooks on this album, and actually holds his own as a singer decently well! there's some serious earworms to be found here if you're willing to surrender yourself to his admittedly repetitive subject matter. the stories of shootouts with cops, selling crack, escapades with women and weed smoking start to wear a bit thin by the end, especially through the bonus tracks. but, to me, there's not really a weak link in this tracklist! it's fairly even in quality from front to back; I just think it's a little long for it's own good. not helping matters is a couple beats here that don't quite feel as timeless as the rest, the synth strings on "Don't Push Me" being the most garish example. overall, though, I think the production is much like 50's own rapping style: simple, yet highly effective. I found this album worth the listen for the first four tracks alone, which I think may be one of the most exciting four-song runs on any album I've ever heard. "What Up Gangsta" makes me feel unstoppable! Eminem is two for two* on great features in this list, between "Patiently Waiting" and Kid Rock's "Fuck Off", the only redeemable moment from Devil Without a Cause! I think this was my first time listening to the explicit version of "In da Club", and the hook on this version is so much snappier with a more direct drug reference! it really elevated the entire track, to the point where it's become one of my favorite rap classics after having spent more time with this version, the jump-scare homophobic slur notwithstanding. "Many Men" was also a song that I immediately clicked with, and the moment where I felt the strongest connection with classic street albums like Me Against the World and Illmatic, with its vivid portrayal of the toll that a life of gang-banging can take on one's mind. probably my favorite song here, but it's close! I hope this album can get a bit of a reappraisal the more distance we get from its release. it may be a bit of a fluke; even as 50 Cent's follow-up album sold like gangbusters, he very quickly found himself outpaced by artists who were more on trend. but, as a time capsule into a world of hip hop that existed for only a brief sliver of its history, one which I was only dimly familiar with as a kid listening to the radio edit of "In da Club" in the car on the way to the doctor's office or wherever else, I found this album fascinating. light 8/10. *three for three if we count "Don't Push Me" as well.
Iconic and hold a strong place in music history. Consistently catchy songs throughout
Gangsta
Honestly I only really got in 50 recently, despite the fact that he is a legend. Anyways, tons of bangers here even if it's a bit on the long side. 7/10
4.5
3.78
Lovely fusion of gangsta rap and r&b, Dre and Em do well with the production, and the classics still sound great many years later. 50's lyricism isn't the best, but his delivery give the album its signature grit and fun style. Overall I'd give the album a 8/10.
Very solid and enjoyable with some good guest stars.
Well I’ve listened to 50s popular songs, but this exposed me to a lot more. I think I like it. He is certainly very… cocky? I guess. Not terrible. I like his voice
Classic.
azt hittem, hogy nem ismerek róla semmit, aztán elkezdődött a P.I.M.P., holy shit! idegen terep a rap nekem még mindig, de ezt nagyon jó volt hallgatni. és még én is hallom hogy egy álom a production. 😎 sokáig hármast akartam adni, mert "nem olyan jó mint a Marshall Mathers", aztán arra jutottam, hogy de, olyan jó. :D
Don’t have to listen. Already heard it a million times. Got busted selling bootlegs of this shit in 7th grade
Finally something I can relate to (I'm white and sheltered)
A hip hop classic. I liked it a lot, it reminded me of the GTA soundtrack.
for real classic lol
I don’t really know, but I do know I had a hell of a good time listening to this. The best of gangsta rap meets some of the catchiest pop rap ever. The Dr. Dre-led production is damn-near immaculate. Perfectly crafted beats, absolute ear worms
its got the trump song
hood classic
Alot of the songs r a bit repetitive for me but some of these slap. 8/10
Many men and in the club slap, the rest was fine
At the time this came out, I wasn't keen on 50 cent one bit. He felt a bit like a manufactured product who came along ten years too late. Looking back now, it's actually not that bad after all. You can taste his hunger for success and the production is as good as you might expect. Yes, the "pop" songs are a little annoying as they were overplayed to death, but they actually fit here and aren't as jarring as I might of expected.
Love
Erstaunlich vielfältig und mit ordentlicher Hitdichte.
An incredibly influential hip hop album. Strong songs, unique style, original feel. There’s a lack of range here and also a little substance lacking, but still a very fun album. 4/5
I think this was one of the first rap albums I owned. Granted, it was edited. I was, what, 11 when it came out? That being said, I still think songs like "In Da Club" hold up. Fifty has an inescapable swagger, which helps cover for the fact that he doesn't have much variety in terms of flow. It's also a little bit long, at 16 songs, when some of it could've been trimmed and made a much tighter record. As always, anything Dr. Dre has a hand in still sounds fresh as hell. Call it a 3.5. Favorite tracks: "In Da Club", "What Up Gangsta", "If I Can't", "21 Questions"
Just a classic
Definitely 20 mins too long but the highs are so high.
so many of these flows have held up it's UNREAL
4.0
This was full of bangers. A fun hour.
Quite good!
So groovy. A great mashup of a lot of different area sounds of the time. A super fun listen with a decent amount of depth
I thought I knew this album really well but apparently not as well as I thought. I find a lot of it to be really great, but there are definitely some duds too IMO. 4.5
Banger!
I enjoyed this album way more than I thought I was going to. Rap from this era doesn't often hold up well, but this album is really solid. Lots of club hits, but the rest of the songs don't fall off very hard. I did accidentally listen to a censored version of the album, but that honestly didn't end up impacting my enjoyment much. Really solid rhymes, and the music doesn't sound very dated either 4/5
The longer this generator roles, and the more reviews I read, I begin to gather the demographic of the people I’m here with and while that isn’t necessarily a problem, I do expect that ratings are skewed. This album is substantial evidence for that. People point out the misogyny, general demographic phobias, so on, but ignore that many white counterparts have been guilty of the same. Putting that to rest, this album is objectively brilliant. The production value of the mixes is substantial, and the flows are brilliant. 50 is a street-raised, urban, rapper who raps about what he knows. The point is that we get to feel like we live it for the length of the album, and that is possible with his appealing rap style and lyricism. Is he the best rapper? Not by a mile, but he has an excellent flair and made some great songs, most of them on this packed album.
Den helt gode 00’er gangstereap, fyldt med bangers
50 said if i gave him less than 4 he was gon light my ass up
First half is loaded and had heard most of them growing up. Still not something I’d listen to on my own but still so many huge songs. Rating: 3.7
9/10
Admittedly there is quite a few filler songs here, yet we still have a handful of VERY popular 2000’s hip hop on here as well. Do people not understand this was a DEBUT record? Yeah some of this sounds very dated at this point, but to me- this was the golden era of hip-hop and I hold this album in a very high regard. Popularity rot with a lot of those bangers, but patently waiting will never fail to slap. And for the love of god radio head fans stfu about him talking about guns. This man literally should’ve been dead 3 times over and survived. Plus points for being a very influential hip-hop album.
peak 2000s hip hop. another kind of album that'll make you want to blast it in your car driving down the avenue. every single track, you WILL bump your head. you will get yourself comfortable and bump the FUCK out of this song. perfect club music honestly.
Hip-hop. Me ha gustado más que otros de ese estilo. Un 4, venga.
I was Patiently Waiting for this album to show up here and when it did I said, “What Up Gangsta?”
50 cent was never really relvant to me but i knew he was an undeniable boss. with this album i can see why. not sure of he went on to make equally good album through his career but this thing is HEAT
Kind of long, but I finally understand why people wanted to shoot him. Great guests, vicious lyrics. Beats weren't great but clearly some Eminem at work there. Entertaining all the way through.
Net positive experience but a bit out of taste for me. Definitely on the longer end of where it should be. I'm a big fan of the production on a bunch of these tracks. Favorites were In Da Club, Heat, Blood Hound, and P.I.M.P.
I used to listen to this and The Massacre while playing Neopets. It still holds up and is a great time capsule of that era in music and culture. I feel like it should be shorter, and some tracks could be trimmed. A leaner version would be 5 stars. 8/10 A+ album cover. What a classic.
21 Questions was a high school banger for me. I really like 50's rapping and all of the production.
Ahh, the wholesome music of my childhood. A real blast from the past, and a good snapshot in time of music from that era. I feel so naughty listening to this at work now, so I guess it's good I was too young to understand the lyrics as a kid!
B+ Intro 3 What Up Gangsta 3 Patiently Waiting 4 Many Men (Wish Death) 5 In Da Club 4 High All The Time 3 Heat 4 If I Can't 3 Blood Hound 4 Back Down 4 P.I.M.P. 4 Like My Style 4 Poor Lil Rich 3 21 Questions 5 Don't Push Me 3 Gotta Make It To Heaven 3 I did not expect to give this a four, but I could not stop bobbing my head.
Tried it, Got rich
3.5
Liked it but didn’t love it. There’s some all time great songs in PIMP and In Da Club.
Classic Album. Good listen.
Longer side but fucken hits
I love the beats on this one, and the hooks are catchy af! The album has a cinematic quality to it that I really like. 50's rapping is passable... the Eminem features both highlight 50's flaws and elevate the album. 50 delivers some very interesting, vivid violent imagery on his bars though! This album could've been a 5 if Blood Hound. Back Down, and Poor Little Rich were cut out - it's just such a fun listen.
IM A P I M P
It's kind of the quintessential early 2000s rap sound. The early aughts royalty of the hip hop world - Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nate Dogg - are all here. This was a difficult album to listen to with an open mind. I've never really warmed to 50 Cent, and it's especially hard to disassociate from the absolute clown he's become, but honestly, for what it is, it's a damn good album. This is the best selling album to come out of the Aftermath imprint (by anyone not named Eminem). It's hard to say where to put this album. I don't *adore* it, but that's because I don't *adore* this artist. That said, the beats kept me nodding my head and, if I'm honest, 50 Cent is a pretty damn good storyteller. I think I'd give it a 3.5 stars if I could, but it's undeniable that it is a massive album -- not only one of the biggest of its time, but one of the biggest in its genre of all time. And the diss track about Ja Rule is an excellent reason to bump it to 4.
GOOD
Intro & What Up Gangsta — pretty slow Patiently Waiting — picks up more, Eminem feature helps Many Men — isn’t too bad, melody a little repetitive. Starts off good. Very macho. Needs more of a connection at the end into In Da Club. In Da Club, 10/10 — nostalgic fav. Still holds up, no notes. High all the Time — pretty good, easy background listening. A little derivative. Heat — meh, gimmicky. If I Can’t — folds into the album well Blood Hound — filler Back Down — fine PIMP — another radio/nostalgia classic Like My Style — a bit more lively for another filler track Poor Lil Rich — meh 21 Questions — still good Don’t Push Me — so many silly gun sounds throughout this album, getting old! Gotta Make it To Heaven — meh Wanksta — clearly a soundtrack background song U Not Like Me — meh Life on the Line — weak ending
Ah, classic east coast hiphop. Nothing like me, a white boy in an office bumping to this as I send emails.
Enjoyable 3.9/5
Very fun
2/22/24. Admittedly have never listened to this whole album but of course have heard the classic tracks. It does run a little long and feels slightly repetitive, but still a strong record by 50.
naknadnoo 🔥
4/5 well that was good!
Still stands up, consistent throughout and 50s slightly lazy flow continues to be super listenable. The mega budget production bangs and In Da Club is an all-timer. Limited subject matter but you know what you're walking into with this, better than I feared
Much of my exposure to this album is the hits played in supermarkets and college parties. It deserves that recognition. It's clean, upbeat, and cool. You can understand what he's saying, typical gangster subject matter in a forward confident tone, and it's catchy to sing along to with simple yet memorable beats and effects. Sometimes lush and atmospheric to make the record feel lively. Almost all of it is excellent. A few duds that could be cut, especially the second half and considering it's over an hour, but it's a very easy listen with how many catchy pop hits there are. Not much of it felt forced or uninspired.
Never listened to Gangster rap before, but this was an enjoyable introduction. Songs were bangers but lyrical content is very questionable. Its a product of its time but it holds up surprisingly well.
Did not think I would like it, but I did. I was quite enjoying this album but the f-slur was unpleasant :/ Wish I could say I was surprised that it has not been recorded over yet, especially since it is his most well-known song, but rappers dgaf. Gotta Make It To Heaven is funny. Lyrical contents are tired, but it is a catchy album.
Gangsta rap, let's goooo! G unit! Du grrooooooos stock. Je pensais pas mettre un 5, mais huge note pour le style. Tous ses classiques sont là-dessus.
Gangster, rap, hot beats, Dray works magic and 50 has dynamic voice and flow. One of my favorite of this era of rap, we’re track still had a van sounds but not many changes in a given song. In da club still a banger. Hard to objectively judge any of my high school era albums that I had on rotation, but I’m still digging this..
I would have never thought I would give 50 cent such a high rating. I saw the tracklist and figured that the album would be carried by Eminem and the two tracks we all know. I never liked his voice, he sounds a little like Mario Casas to me. However, I enjoyed the album a lot. A lot of lesser known tracks are great Gangsta Rap executions. Pleasant surprise for me in this case.
50 Cent is a really charismatic performer and knows how to entertain. He sounds like he's having fun. He's got the swagger and confidence of someone who can command a stage. His rapping is excellent on a technical level and the performances are full of personality. He talks a little shit about Jay-Z on this album but he definitely sounds influenced by Jay-Z. The beats on the album are great. Lots of head-bopping with hard drums and catchy piano snippets. I'm seeing Dr. Dre and Eminem's names a lot in the production credits, which makes sense. They're both great at making hard rap feel like accessible, catchy music. The beat on “Like My Style” is cool. I like that siren sound. And whoa the beat on “Poor Lil Rich”! Obviously the hits on this album as insane — “In Da Club” and “P.I.M.P.” — but there’s no obvious filler tracks and a lot of album cuts are nearly as strong as the singles. Some great Eminem features on this too. Man, I’m always just so blown away by him. Really good album and I bet it would be in classic territory for me if I’d grown up with it. This is my first time hearing it aside from the singles and I was really impressed and very entertained. Looking forward to playing it more.
I love that this album is here. When I think of 2000's rap, I think of 50 Cent maybe more than any other rapper (okay maybe Eminem). I really like 50's flow on this album. "Patiently Waiting" is a good example of this; he takes his time and slithers around the instrumental, which itself has this same snakelike slow movement to it. Great beats too, it's so easy to listen to. Like every facet is inviting- the lyrics, the flow, the beats, the production is super tight. Nothing stands out that makes you want to say "I like everything except for X". It's all good. I think this is close to being a modern classic. Great rap album cover without overdoing it (see most 90's rap album covers). It's hard. I think I heard once that 50 Cent would be broke if it wasn't for his investments in vitamin water. Little pop-up video for you there.
Totally a sucker for old school rap. It was pretty solid, but for this era, it wasn't my favorite.
Didn’t expect this on the list, but it was better than I remembered, and I actually enjoyed some of the songs!
not bad, many men was the highlight for me
Nostalgia album as this was incredibly popular while I was in high school. A lot of classics.
Catchy. I like the parts with Eminem.
Je ne sais pas si j'ai tort d'y voir de l'autodérision, mais c'était beaucoup plus léger et entraînant que je ne m'y attendais, malgré les sujets abordés
Some classics in there. Overall enjoyed it.
Rap lyssnar jag i princip enbart på i gymmet när jag behöver tända till. Jag låtsats att jag är en motherfuckin P.I.M.P och lyfter då (marginellt) tyngre. Utifrån den preferensen är denna skiva i princip perfekt och åker därför på med jämna mellanrum. Lyxigt sound och 50 Cent:s kropp är en bra målbild. Kan inte riktigt uttala mig om kvaliteten på själva rappen men för mig är detta fullt tillräckligt.
Det här är en mycket välproducerad skiva. Väldigt många bra låtar och inga som är direkt dåliga. Bortser från att jag tycker gangsterrap känns lite cringe att lyssna på numera.
Kuken. Det jag skrev och postade försvann. Hur som helst. Svårt. Fyra klassiker. Många stabila låtar. Fyra. Det förra jag skrev förklarade bättre.
50 Cent är långt ifrån den bästa rapparen - rätt dålig tekniskt, lite stolpigt flow och ingen stor textförfattare. Dock har han ett rätt unikt uttryck som jag ändå gillar och hela skivan är väldigt välproducerad med många bra låtar/klassiker. Tycker inte att de stora hitsen är bäst dock utan gillar mer t ex Back down och If I can’t.
Hip-hop. Me ha gustado más que otros de ese estilo. Un 4, venga.
The pinnacle album of early 00s hip hop
Can tell there is hunger and dedication behind the music, with the captivating production and cohesive story elements and personality throughout. I listened years ago and continue to enjoy the ones I've become familiar with since, but the rest of the songs don't seem to rise above what I expect from a generic 2000s hip hop album. The record feels sure of itself, and the melodic elements present in every song are very strong and catchy while mixing well with the harder themes. I could easily find myself liking every song if I got more into 50 Cent. 8/10
What Up Gangsta - okay this 50 Cent is fun. (5/5 honestly a bop) Patiently Waiting - Emernem? (3/5 the song was okay not crazy for it tho) Many Men - i get that a lot of early (especially) rap is influenced by the culture of the 90s crime rates and economic disparity giving way for gangs to thrive. it is very sad. however, what is the point of including a shoot-out skit before or in between songs? (5/5 genuinely. i don't think it adds or takes away much but,,) In Da Club - go shorty its your birthday (4/5 its a funny song. -1 for gay slur) High All the Time - "i was gonna ____ but then I got high" the 50 Cent version. (4/5 i get it. imagine how good the high is on modern weed) Heat - i really vibed to this. very driving song. (5/5 i enjoyed this) If I Can't - okay, i see you 50 Cent. (5/5 good rhymes honestly + the flow) Blood Hound - it's giving very DMX. i like the electronic beat. (5/5 honestly it slaps) Back Down - this really slowed and it's kind of a let down. the energy felt really high, then came to a halt. (2/5 :/) P.I.M.P. - oh i didn't know i knew this song. (3/5 not what i thought i guess. but it was alright) Like My Style - the fuckin toddler piano in the background (4/5 the energy is back.) Poor Lil Rich - why does he love going up like a smug question. it's so funny (5/5 just for that) 21 Questions - it's low key giving the "what about my hug" guy vibe. big butt (2/5 eh. it's a love song) Don't Punch Me - the bat is the vocal setting on a keyboard that also does punch sounds. (2/5 again the energy is too low. why does Eminem keep showing up) Gotta Make It To Heaven - the vocals sound like Tyler the Creator. same voice. (2/5 that's all i could think about. i don't really feel anything about this song) Waknsta - a what. (3/5 a background song) U Not Like Me - the energy went back up. man, inconsistent. (3/5) Lifes On The Line - you could mix this song with My Mom by Eminem. (3/5 hard but not great) i think i have to give this a 4/5 just because the inconsistency. it's really just getting down to the smaller details, but i did enjoy most of it which is why it's getting a 4. the lower energy songs dragged it away from a 5.
Just a solid rap album. It's cool to learn about the familial lineage of rappers, like how this original 50 cent album was influenced by both Dre and Eminem. A few good bangers and some notable lyrics and guests. Instrumentation and the beats really stand out especially the marimba in P.I.M.P.
Impressively muscular and pretty consistenly high-quality, but a bit obvious and perhaps slighly one-note, tonally, it seems now. Also, there's something baroque about the content and overall production. Like this was the last – and fully highfalutin – blast of a certain strain of the gangsta generation. It's mostly credible, one supposes, certainly by hip-hop standards. But no questioning the presence of a bunch of top-shelf cuts.
Good stuff on here, I’d forgot I like a bit o’ fiddy.
Why is this so catchy?
ishyabirfday. Somewhere there's a planet where this album exists and I love it; and as much as I don't want to like this here on Earth, regrettably I do. But then I listen to the lyrics and roll my eyes... and keep listening and partying like, well you know...
One of the great brag rap albums of the early ‘00’s. 50’s flow was solid, Dre’s music for the backing tracks slammed. Great album. Not one I listen too often anymore, but definitely a 4/5!
Banger of an album. Loved it in highschool.
An all time rap album by 50 cent. Insane hits on here like Many Men, PIMP, In DA Club and other songs are also great. He came out with this album after being shot 9 times and is one of those rappers that you can't argue was actually gangster. Not much more to say but there are some songs that are just meh at best but this was a common thing with rap albums during this time. Some of these songs are already on a Playlist of mine. 8/10
good rap sound, surprised me with the quality of the sound.
Doesn't hold up completely but the songs are all catchy. Gets a little repetitive and the lyrics are nothing special but the head-bobbing is pretty consistent. 3.75 stars
... bangers är spridda genom tracklisten. Typ 1/3 är inte så crazy bra men de uppvägs av bra vibat
Good Rap album
Good
Felt like 2002 all over again... When I was 8
I can't believe how I slept on this for so many years! Of course I heard the singles, but aside from that, I went in blank. And it lit me up, very catchy songs, good features, clever flows and lyricism. I'll check out more of 50 Cent! 8 out of 10
Some bangers....but a lot of filler too. In Da Club is just too good to keep it that low though. 3.5/5
While gangsta rap is definitely dated, this album throws out hut after hit with fantastic layered production and a lot of talent involved. 4.5
IMO: "fi'ty" is underrated. This album is the apex of the bling era. It has all the flash and shine, with unapologetically performative bars. And of course Dre puts together some beauties to back it: see ‘if I can’t’ Extra star for doing the upside down hang at the super bowl a couple years back. and remember: y'aint bring no money, you ain't smokin in my benzo.
I never listened to the whole album til now. As a whole, I can see how this hit the scene hard and made fifty a big deal. Lots of very good tracks with a couple standout. Very consistent.
Banger
Trying step 1) (get rich)
GGGGGG-G-Unit. Crazy debut that he unfortunately never topped. It’s crazy that 21 questions isn’t produced by Dre even though his fingerprints are all over this.
This is a blast from my past? It’s been 20 years since I last listened to this, and you know what? I love it!
When 50’s good, he’s incredible. I want it to be more of the time on this album. If you’re going to have Eminem hype you, you have to outdo him on the next verse. That being said, “party like it’s your birthday” is fully ensconced in the culture, possibly worldwide. You can’t ignore a feat like that.
SICK: Listening to this made me feel like were part of the underground hip-hop scene vibing away in the corner of a room whilst this was being produced. Samples sounded pretty sick but I feel the album was a little imbalanced in number of memorable songs. Still really enjoyed it.
7.5/10 fave: many men
Big and baroque, almost rococo, and certainly garish throughout. But there are quality cuts and hooks throughout. It's not hard to see why this moved so many units (to put it in terms Fitty would likely understand).
Some great gangsta rap, the runtime was pushing it however
What a hoot this was! This was my soundtrack round Sainsbury's and I felt almost cheeky listening to gansta drama. Such catchy tunes you can't deny it
This was surprisingly good. I've always thought of 50 Cent as a bit of a joke but obviously he is very good and well known for a reason. Maybe he became worse over time as he got bigger? He did also have a PS2 game called 50 Cent: Bulletproof, but weirdly you could die from being shot...
In da club is a classic. This album had a huge effect on rap and hip-hop for years.
Own on Vinyl
This was actually quite a bit better than I expected. I figured it would have the hits and not much else but most of the tracks are decent to good. I think the production does a lot of the work but 50 has songs quality lyrics/flows throughout. 7/10
Thuggish in a good way. Maybe it's nostalgia talking but i still quite enjoy this and think it holds up well. 50 Cent is an average rapper but the beats are solid and the songs are catchy. The second half of the album unfortunately is not as strong as the first. FS: Patiently Waiting, Da Club, Many Men, 21 Questions
Damn, this is a good album. I listened to 50 Cent's hits on the radio but I never listened to his album. There are a lot of great beats and solid lyrical styling on this album. Patiently Waiting is maybe the best song on this album - smart lyrics and a wicked beat. And that's saying something because In da Club is one of the best (at least catchiest) rap songs of the 2000's. P.I.M.P was also a damn catchy single. He definitely goes full gangsta most of the time, and I can't really connect with that (sometimes it's too much). But it's raw and honest, and not as studio-polished as some of the other artists of the time (ahem, Ja Rule who he constantly calls out, though tying it in with being gay in Back Down is shameful). I can't tell if he's pretentious or just confident - probably a bit of both and I'm not sure I believe he's as gangsta as he professes to be (he seems to admit that in the bonus track Wangsta). There's some stuff I don't care for, but again, this album is solid.
Can’t lie. I had a good time. This was also status symbol if you saw this in someone’s car in 2003 they were a dirtbag hahahah
Classic fitty. The production was all over the place but I think overall the feel of the album was excellet
I kinda hate how much I liked this album. He really is about as close to 2Pac (style and content-wise) as you can get. Mix in some hints of Eminem and Jay-Z, I mean - it's good.
A one note album, but an absolute banger of a note.
4.0 - He's not the most intellectual rapper and his vocabulary is limited. But his flow is undeniable, and for this moment in time 50 was a hit machine. I also find his POV somehow refreshing - he's an unabashed street thug who loves guns and money. Simple and direct. Some amazing cameos by Eminem on here. In addition to the hits, I enjoyed "Heat", "Don't Push Me."
A classic for a reason. The hits on this album are absolute hits—Many Men, In da Club, 21 Questions, etc. are consistently amazing despite how overplayed they can get. Despite some obviously dated songs and pitfalls into the conventions of the times, the good on this more than makes up for it. Definitely recommend this to anyone at all interested in the development of hip hop, since its an essential step and major influence on other (better) albums to come.
Singles: ------------------ In da Club (#1 USA, #3 UK) 21 Questions (#1 USA, #6, UK) P.I.M.P. (#3 USA, #5 UK) If I Can't (#76 USA, #10 UK) Other good tracks: What Up Gangsta, Many Men, Patiently Waiting, High All The Time, If He Can't, Back Down, Wanksta (Bonus) 4.5/5
They say the music you spent your teens listening too, define you. Well call me a gangster then. Hahaha! I can find no faults with this album, 50 was epic! Pound this in your car down the street and feel 16 again. 💰 Listen again: for sure! Purchase for my collection: Already own it of course! Favourite Song: High All The Time Worst Song: Many Men (too repetitive)
This was more nostalgic than a good album. This list continues to be perplexing
An album that's so good, they named a movie after it 2 years later. Nuff said. Favorite track (besides the obvious ones): Lifes on the Line
memeworthy, crass, and a worthy album for summing up the flavor of hiphop of this era. braggadocio and chauvinism abound alongside some dated mixing but idk these are still fun club bangers
When I first looked at the production credits for this album I thought it'd be a bit of mess, but actually the production helps provide variety to the named artists limited range. I also got some good laughs out of this.
More of a 4.5. In da club and pimp are certified alltimer bangers. Couple more songs of that caliber and it would've been an easy 5.
Cool stuff
So many classics on this album. A couple of songs don't hit, but Many Men, 21 Questions, In Da Club, Patiently Waiting, and PIMP are still amazing tracks. 8/10
Is this the best rap album of all time? No, but there’s no denying this album is full of absolute BANGERS! ‘In Da Club’ & ‘P.I.M.P.’ are obviously the most famous songs off this album, but some lesser known songs like ‘Back Down’ & ‘Many Men’ go just as hard. 4.5/5
One of New Yorks gangster rap pinnacle albums. This is an album that is long but doesn’t feel long. It has high energy. It has some great hits that even today are great tunes. 50 cent had some good features with Eminem and other G unit members. This is one of the better rap album from the 00s and probably 50s best album. 8.3/10
Fun!
I liked this more than I thought I did - I loved it back in the day, but had even erased it from my collection as I thought it was something I wouldn't listen to again. However, production is better than I thought it was, style was more enjoyable than I remembered. Plus I went back and listened to the jarule duets 2 skit that came shortly after this album, and it still cracks me up, so +1* for that.
Joo! Voiko olla laulamatta mukana? Snadi miinus siitä, että Eminem on kahdella biisillä.
1. What Up Gangsta - loved, 10/10 2. Patiently Waiting - 9/10 3. Many Men (Wish Death) - 6.5/10 4. In Da Club - Obviously already knew this one. 7.5/10 5. High All The Time - 8.5/10 6. Heat - 5/10 7. If I Can’t - 5/10 8. Blood Hound - 5/10 9. Back Down - 6/10 10. P.I.M.P. - Know this one already. 7/10 11. Like My Style - 6/10 12. Poor Lil Rich - 5/10 13. 21 Questions - 8/10 14. Don’t Push Me - 7/10 15. Gotta Make It To Heaven - 6/10 16. Wanksta - 7/10 17. U Not Like Me - 7/10 18. Lifes On The Line - 8/10 19. P.I.M.P. (Snoop Dogg Remix) - How is the remix so much better? Knew this one already. 9/10 Could have done without some of the misogyny, but some of the songs are truly great. Lost momentum in the middle but recovered. 3.5/5, rounded up to 4
Il se trouve que j'avais plutôt apprécié cet album à sa sortie, je vous joins d'ailleurs la conversation que j'avais eu avec 50 cent à son sujet : "50 Cent: Salut Robsoupière, comment vas-tu ? Robsoupière: Bonjour 50 Cent, ça va. J'ai écouté ton album "Get Rich or Die Tryin" récemment, et je dois dire que j'ai été agréablement surpris. C'est pas mal. 50 Cent: Merci, je suis content que tu aimes. Robsoupière: Mais ne crois pas que ça te donne le droit de prétendre que tu es un artiste accompli. Tu as encore beaucoup à apprendre. 50 Cent: Bien sûr, je suis toujours en train d'apprendre et de grandir en tant qu'artiste. Robsoupière: J'espère bien. Et si tu veux apprendre de moi, tu devrais écouter attentivement ce que j'ai à dire. 50 Cent: Bien sûr, je suis tout ouïe. Robsoupière: Tu devrais être reconnaissant que je prenne le temps de t'écouter. Après tout, tu n'es qu'un rappeur de seconde zone. 50 Cent: Je suis désolé si j'ai offensé qui que ce soit. Je suis juste là pour faire de la musique et divertir les gens. Robsoupière: Tu ne sais même pas ce que tu veux dire. Écoute, j'ai une proposition pour toi. Mon père avait un magasin de béquilles qui a fait faillite. Je peux te vendre une béquille à moitié prix si tu veux. 50 Cent: Euh, je ne suis pas sûr d'avoir besoin d'une béquille, mais merci quand même. Robsoupière: Ne sois pas timide. Tout le monde a besoin d'une béquille à un moment donné. Et puis, tu pourrais en avoir besoin pour ta prochaine vidéo musicale. 50 Cent: C'est une idée intéressante, je vais y réfléchir. Robsoupière: Parfait. Et pour te remercier d'avoir discuté avec moi, je vais te donner une petite tape amicale sur la joue. (Le son de petites tapes se fait entendre) 50 Cent: (souriant) Merci, Robsoupière. C'était une expérience intéressante. Robsoupière: Tout le plaisir est pour moi, 50 Cent. Rappelle-toi, je suis là si tu as besoin de conseils musicaux."
Un album de qualité de la part de 50 Cent, qui se démarque clairement du style ice cup hip hop omniprésent au sein du générateur. Sans mauvais jeu de mot, ça fait chaud au coeur.
I didn't know I had so much in common with 50 Cent. I also love Purple Haze and Guinness.
This is actually a really good album. Listen to this on the background while doing house chores, felt like I am cleaning up a crime scene. I will listen to this again.
I enjoyed it! My favorite song is What Up Gangsta
This was a lot of fun to listen to.
Utterly cynical hip hop - as manufactured as boy bands, Dre and Eminem show their hand in the video for In Da Club as they train 50 Cent to become the ultimate hip hop star. Take Reasonably charismatic guy with chiseled bod, throw down some heavy Dre beats, write rhymes for him about drugs and drink and hoes and slinging cocaine and partying and getting shot and threatening murder and boasting and bragging, package that up and sell to the masses. Boy, did it work. And as if evidence were needed that here was a guy of limited talent, totally made by others, each successive album sold worse than before as his star waned and the beats just weren't there and Eminem and Dre moved on to other things. 50 got rich, god bless him, and didn't need to die in the process. and yet... and yet, here I am bumping the album, rolling my eyes, thinking there are 1,001 better HIP HIP albums alone better than this, but there I am, joining in with the lyrics and nodding my head and remembering when this was all over the airwaves, playing all the time, and yes in the club and thinking... ...my god but the formula was GOOD.
What a throwback. They don’t make rap albums like this anymore.
Are you illiterate nigga, you can't read between the lines?
Really liked this album, some songs I knew and didn’t know belonged to the album and some new tracks that would play again during my walks. Loved the intro
Hip hop. Bastante bien.
I appreciate 50 Cent's story and the beats that back him. Although, I don't appreciate the non-explicit version at all...where are all the words???? ;)
Wasn't sure how this was going to go because gangster rap doesn't always like me, but was surprised that this went down pretty good. Several songs I really liked. A few I didn't. In Da Club is an incredible classic, and I found a few new faves including High All The Time, Blood Hound, and 21 Questions.
I know like half of these songs through cultural osmosis, but never listened to the whole thing. Pretty good, but definitely a product of mid-00’s rap. B
I'm surprised how much I liked this and I not much of a rap listener.
Listening to it now, it sounds like satire with all the gun sounds, car noises and most lyrics about how much of a badass 50 cent is. But some of the songs on here are absolute anthems for the early 2000's
Another classic this week! I remember hearing people listen to this in class. We weren’t allowed to and back then we couldn’t stream it or anything. I know Stevie loved this album and there are some fantastic bangers on here that defined a generation and pushed rap into a new dimension. I’m not a fan of every song but will acknowledge the impact this album had on so many future projects.
You know, better than I thought.
One of the first albums I pirated on bear share
50 Cent and his debut album market a pivotal point for hip hop as a genre. For as long as it was a part of the public consciousness, hip hop was sequestered away from pop music, never shall the two mingle (perhaps with the exception of MC Hammer or The Fresh Prince). After the death of grunge in the 90's, an empty throne laid dormant for music, and it would be hip hop that would take over. As such, 50 Cent was primed to take over Billboard with gansta rap, a genre that was often ostracized for it's violent themes. Eminem and Dr. Dre would be backing this project, giving 50 Cent the much-needed boost to become an influential figure in both pop and hip hop. The mythos of 50 Cent would also be leveraged thanks to his tough-as-nails story wherein he was shot 9 times at close range. Combined with his look and 50 Cent was a guaranteed unit-mover. He was so good, in fact, that the album released one week ahead of schedule to capitalize before internet piracy killed his heat. As a result, Get Rich Or Die Tryin' debuted at number 1, backed by two singles that would also hit number 1. So how is the album? Good. Dre production continues to be worth it's salt, though none of the tracks quite top In Da Club. 50's MC skills are undeniable though. His presence is palpable on almost every track, proving that there's a good reason behind his fame. His rapping style blends the swagger of southern hip hop with the toughness of east coast hip hop to bring new life to the gasnta rap genre. I normally have grievances with albums that break 60 minutes, but I struggle to point out any songs here that I would consider to be "filler". Get Rich Or Die Tryin' holds significant importance on multiple levels, but the hard truth is that buyers were getting their money's worth when they bought this back in 2003. It might not be for you but it was for a lot of people, and that's a bigger deal than you think it is.
Good
Un classique dans le gente. 4.5
Great album! Listened a lot to it when it came out in the early 00's. Still know a lot of the lyrics :) 'Patiently Waiting' with a great contribution from Eminem. 'Many Men' is a good track, 'In Da Club' a classic. 'If I Can't' great beat. 'Wanksta'. 4/5
Very good
go shawty its your birthday
A NY CLASSIC
5* in a mood
I like this one a lot. One of the best in this genre. 4/5
it was good just started to drag on during the second half
long but good, will also continue with this one
Det var förvånandsvärt bra. har bara hört the bangers men många var ju superbra.
I remember working at Moorhead Country Club when this album came out and it was everywhere. I liked Wanksta and In Da Club. I was more of a Kanye fan so I never gave this full album a listen. Sometimes I forget how huge 50 Cent was though, this album is a lot better than I remember. I dismissed it is pop rap back in the day but a few of the songs have that New York sound that has just kind of gone away. I liked it a lot more than I was expecting to, even though I'm very familiar with hip hop!
superstar gangsta rap. good album, not so much filled with skits and with a nice flow. I'm reading Dre didn't want 21 questions on the record, glad he was ignored on that one.
A Classic
honestly surprisingly tight album with tons of amazing tracks and energy, not much to say besides i’m definitely going to revisit it again!
Didn't hate it, which I thought I would.
Definitely nostalgic. A great gangsta rap album. Far less offensive than I remember.
Hit after hit.
OK, not bad.
Love expanding my rap and gangster rap knowledge using this list. Like a lot of rap albums I think this is a hair too long, but otherwise is excellent. More 50 please.
Never really listened to this at the time, but familiar with a lot of the tracks. Love the simplicity of the production/backing tracks - gives more space to focus on the lyrics. Would definitely consider listening again!
Really great album (as much as I hate to admit it). :) Standouts: In da Club, Man Men, PIMP, 21 Questions, Wankster, If I Can't The rest of the songs are pretty good too. 4/5
If I didn’t smell so good, would you still hug me?
2.5
Very typical gangsta rap of its time, but the hits are really cool, and overall a good enough album. 3.5 stars
Ymmärrän miksi herra on niin hypetetty niin kuin myös tämä albumi. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
3.5 - Never really been a 50 cent fan
50 cent is such a one trick pony. But the highs on this album are too high to ignore. Some of the catchiest rap songs of all time.
Highs were real high, but it felt too bloated for my taste and the middle is a drag. Highlights-What Up Gangsta, Patiently Waiting, Many Men(Wish Death), High All the Time, Heat, P.I.M.P., Poor Lil' Rich, 21 Questions, and Gotta Make It To Heaven.
50 sounded like he couldn’t stay on beat
I'm by no means a rap fan but I'd be lying if I said I didn't get any enjoyment out of this
This is a fun one. Some of these songs were on repeat for me in high school
Still not sure why hiphop albums are so long, this could've been two pop albums, and both would've been pretty solid. I imagine it might be a little too pop for a lot of hiphop fans, and too hiphop for white Americans, but it bops, and is remarkably consistent.
this was a lot more melodic and poppy than i was expecting (if not in genre, in accessibility and catchiness). i enjoyed it more than i thought! feels more like a 3.5 for me personally. some classics on here for sure. also the way everyone shits their pants and goes full-mask off racist when they have to listen to a rap album is actually insane holy shit
Started strong but I was getting bored with it mid-way through the album.
é 50cent, eu realmente vou morrer tentando ficar rica nessa vida!!!
Mr 50 Cent, congratulations on making a rap album with some nice musics in the background and even trying out some singing! Unfortunately Eminem did appear, which isn't good, but I shall give you a passing grade because it was better than I expected x
It has a solid rhythmic flow that is somewhat entrancing and the lyrics flow but I'm tired of the gangsta spiel and wish it would go away.
Pretty solid. dude has great flow.
There are a few great tracks on here, but the majority of this album is just ok. 3.5
This album has a really fun sound, but it is way too long. I feel like this is kind of a transitional record between 90's hip hop and today's pop music. It's a catchy album and the guest artists are all pretty good here, but the album gets a little old by the time it is over. Favorite track: "Many Men (Wish Death)"
Always enjoyed this album. It's not a masterwork or anything but it's got a lot of fun hits.
Bein' In da Club with Fitty sounds like fun, but pretty much like this album, the expectation and reality are not the same.
Good but too long
You could probably make an amazing 30-40 minute album out of this.
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ура снова реп! уважаю 50 сента, он молодец) треки с эминемом на альбом и очень хорошие
Surprisingly quite good. Flows very well, some rap albums can be a bit repetitive/grating but this one was rather 'listenable'.
Classic Dre sound. I think I expected a little more to jump out at me lyrically -- a lot of the songs blur together in my mind.
Feels more like a cultural artifact than one of the best albums of all time. The biggest hits were absolutely everywhere at the time but the rest of the album is just fine.
Solid 3+. His delivery seems a bit detached or stilted even but it kind of works. Some good hooks. Many Men (Wish Death) my highlight. A bit bloated - the album not me. Could give this another spin - better than expected. Good to hear Scooby Doo on Bloodhound.
Just my $0.02 but not really too into $0.50's delivery and production here.
Like the singles a lot, the rest is largely consistent but less interesting to me than some of his contemporary rap acts. G-life? Not cool.
--Patiently Waiting...great when Eminem is spitting. outside of that, meh --In da Club...still hits --Heat...ultraviolence --Blood Hound…fun --PIMP…pan drums are also fun --Poor Lil Rich…nice computer rock sample --21 Questions…a waste of Nate Dogg --Don't Push Me...Eminem can't save this one --Gotta Make It to Heaven...booty shaker
Not a bad album, but much more poppy hip-hop than what I like really. I did enjoy it though, and most of his hits on this.
How the fuck have I not listened to this before???
Gangsta rap works best when it has an edge of threat or desperation to power it through, and between his mumbled delivery and pop production 50 Cent can't muster that. The pop beat stylings do, however, make this a fine party album for everyone to nod along to.
I enjoyed this more than I expected and got off to a good start. Some of the singles are overplayed, particularly In Da Club, though it is a good song. The Shady/Aftermath production is very evident here and that somehow feels like a strength and a weakness for me. Ultimately, it’s too long and doesn’t hold my attention.
Surprisingly good. It’s well produced and clean. I only knew 2-3songs from before, and discovered some new songs that were quite nice. It’s quite impressive how Eminem featuring on a couple of songs raises the quality instantly as well. I know others are negative to the lyrics, about drugs and guns. It doesn’t improve the quality of the songs, but it doesn’t really bother me too much either. Favourites: In Da Club, P.I.M.P., Patiently Waiting, 21 Questions
6/10
3 de 5 Álbum debut de 50 y producido por Dr. Dre junto con Eminem, que redefinió el gangsta rap con un sonido agresivo, una potente producción, ganchos comerciales y una narrativa cruda de violencia y supervivencia, llegando a convertirse en un éxito comercial masivo e instantáneo. A destacar: Track 2 - What Up Gangsta Track 4 - Many Men (Wish Death Track 5 - In da Club Track 10 - Back Down Track 11 - P.I.M.P Track 13 - Poor Lil Rich Track 15 - Don't Push Me (feat. Lloyd Banks & Eminem
There was a time when "In da Club" was everywhere. 50 Cent was the new face of hip hop, co-signed by Eminem and Dr. Dre, and now, I finally get the hype. 50's flow is good, his vice is smooth, but deep enough to carry malice or sound threatening, and the production is great. Get Rich Or Die Tryin' is more than just a 2000's hip hop album, and 50 Cent makes almost every track as a challenge to prove that. He's mostly successful. There are a few tracks that cause the album to drag, but the energy and song quality is generally high. Falls just shy of a 4. Highlights: "Many Men (Wish Death)", "In da Club", "Blood Hound", "21 Questions"
I can’t even really articulate why this is great. 50 Cent isn’t reinventing the wheel; he’s just being 50 Cent. In Da Club is still a banger. 3⭐️
50 cent isn't my favorite rapper but this album was fun to listen to. Good beats for the most part, good themes woven throughout. Fave song: P.I.M.P
Not bad but really not my thing
Mid hip hop. 2.9/5
Solid rap album.
I was not prepared to like this as much as I did. Gets one star more than my usual rating for rap of this era.
Brings me back to my middle schools days. The dirty version of In Da Club came on at my 8th grade class and the DJ got immediately escorted out by the principal. There is some fun production, but as far as late 90s/ early 2000s rap goes, I’d rather listen to Jay-Z, Eminem, or DMX
Well, the album that broke my streak. I had a headache the entire day I was supposed to listen to this album and from the first track I knew I was really not in the mood for near enough 58 minutes of bling era gangsta rap; especially knowing this was influenced by Eminems first few albums which I already listened to as part of this project and really didn't like. Anyway, giving it a shot now it's infinitely more tolerable than those. 50 Cent is much more charismatic and his voice is much more palatable and while the album is a bit dated, it still holds up in a nostalgic way. It loses some of its intended edge cause realistically even when this came out it was department store music- I don't imagine this really existing in a world that didn't allow for commercial gangsta rap, the kind that scrubs bad words from the lyrics to allow for radio play. This isn't really a knock against the music as much as it is the environment that encompassed it, but it still bears to say. Worth a listen and a spot on the 1001 albums list just due to how persistent it is all these years later, but best enjoyed one or two songs at a time once in a while.
50 Cent. Well this is going to be fun… Oh, man over an hour. That right there is an issue. But it’s fun. It really is. I’d give it 4 stars, but there is no way I’m just going to throw this on - any possibility was killed by its length. So 3. But the Boolean is: yes, I actually am glad I heard this before I die.
2,5
Pretty good gangster rap, maybe a bit overlong
Holds up well, largely because it's a bunch of accessible, catchy songs that are well produced - nothing new but a solid listen
A handful of bangers.
Another day of rap.....some Hip/Hop. I was a little surprised that some of the songs actually had a different sound with different rhythms and instruments. I was surprised I didn't hate it, but it wasn't an album that I would listen to again.
Best Song: 21 Questions. Nate Dogg just has the smoothest, coolest goddamn voice in all of hip-hop. Worst Song: Wanksta. This kind of overly staccato, chopper-style flow doesn't suit 50 Cent's best features. Overall: This was certainly a game changer in the rap world, and there's absolutely some solid tracks here. That said, the unrelenting bravado starts to sound a little silly by the end of the hour, enough that I felt like I'd received a reminder of why this era of gangsta rap has run its course.
Vähän ehkä yllättävä levy tälle listalle, en odottanut. Onhan tällä pari klassikkoa, mutta muuten taso ei oo mitään erikoista. Tällw ajalle uskolliset biitit. Parhaat: In Da Club, P.I.M.P.,
Nope
Some bangers, but too uneven for more.
Has a couple of highlights but is still ultimately a pretty generic gangsta rap album. Can’t say I didn’t like it, but it gets repetitive and doesn’t stay engaging for its over an hour of runtime.
Not bad, but the production is pretty rough. For this genre I would say it’s on the better side for me. I like it more than other rap records on the list.
tbh i dont like ts
Love the big 3 singles, the rest could take or leave. Great debut album by Mr 247,87 Bolívares
*The singles are great but a lot of the album tracks are just OK
For rap not that bad
Ts tuff fr fr (incomprehensible zoomer babble)
Great line: "I love you like a fat kid love cake".
Some big hits on here tbf. It gets a bonus point for having a song called wanksta