Reviews (page 7 of 8)
That was exhausting.
Lage verwachtingen, maar 50 wist me toch voor bijna half zijn plaatje te boeien met zijn onderkoelde stem, soepele beats en slechte praatjes! Had erger verwacht, maar veel te lang alleen wel.
Deze hype heb ik nooit begrepen...
Ik begon hier met wat tegenzin aan, maar betrapte mezelf erop dat ik heel regelmatig zat te grooven op die gelikte shizzle van Fiddycent. In zijn soort bovengemiddeld leuk.
This is a strange album. The gangsta rap revival aesthetic doesn’t quite work for 50 Cent though it is better than other commercial hip hop that was out at the time. He seems like he has an inferiority complex when he talks about Tupac. The beats were fine but I wasn’t a fan of 50 Cent’s flow. It felt a bit too lazy. His lyrics were full of bad rhymes as well and over the top depictions of violence. Overall there was just a lot of posturing that felt unnecessary. My favorite parts were the Eminem features which says a lot about how I felt about 50 Cent’s performance.
I’m sure if there were only 1,001 albums in the world I wouldn’t want to have this as one to listen to. Look, it’s not offensive. In places the music bounces along in quite a catchy way. But I’m not convinced the lyrics are either profound, clever or interesting. If The Wire had a soundtrack this would be it.
Every song sounds the same. In da club sounds slightly better than the rest. No thanks.
Just don’t
Great
Loud, bashful, energetic. I’m not a 50 cent fan by any measure but this was a fun listen, even for this one time. 2.9
This just kept going on and on and it was allot of the same beats and violent boasts. If it weren't for a few straight up bangers this would get a 1
Ain't no business like ho business but there is something disconcertingly ungangsta about adding a soprano inflection to the end of gangSTA. Five stars for me being 8 or 9 years old and buying the P.I.M.P single from Big W, only to find that when played on the PC it had a bonus uncut X-rated DVD of the original P.I.M.P music video on it. Tits and ass absolutely everywhere, Grade 4 Will didn't know where the fuck to look. Other undeniable tracks include Many Men, In Da Club and 21 Questions.
1/5. Gangster rap really has not aged well. It's ultimately a collection of songs talking about how tough/cool/great he is.
Better than a lot of rap but that’s not saying much
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
My favorite part of this album is Terrence Winter got his start writing a movie for 50 Cent titled after this album, propelling him to a career writing some of the best episodes of The Sopranos, The Wolf Of Wall Street, and creating Boardwalk Empire. You're probably asking, "But what does any of that have to do with the album?" Inspiration can come from anywhere kids.
Some classics in there. Overall enjoyed it.
Another one of those albums that isn't for me. There is nothing here for me to relate to, it's not aimed at me. I get it. But I like hip hop and I know really I don't like this. The main reason is that I don't think 50 is very good at his job. A rapper that isn't good at rapping. I'm not Eminem's biggest fan, but his appearance on 'Patiently Waiting' really stands out as the closest this thing has to a highlight. The production is meh, the themes are endless violence and excess ... which I could forgive but we're back to everything just not being very good. Millions of people lapped it up, so what do I know.
The great songs are classics, there is some filler though Many men remains one of the hardest songs of all time Best song: 2️⃣1️⃣❓ Worst song: Poor lil rich P.S: G-UNIT!!!
It's fairly entertaining. Idk, maybe it's his name. I'm more into the 90s vibes.
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 är ganska tråkig med undantag för enstaka riktigt bra låtar.
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.
Not a huge rap fan
Is this a joke?
Gangsta rap with sung choruses, 50 had both street cred and radio hits. A lot of it starts to sound the same though, and a little too slick in points.
Nothing stands out, feels derivative. Poor Lil Rich is just obnoxious.
Coming hard on to the national rap stage. It's enjoyable and I played the eff out of it back in the day. G-unit! There are some bangers that still hit twenty years later. I don't know if many modern hip hop artist will be able to say the same.
fun gangster rap album. nothing spectacular but a jam
Every time I started to enjoy it - which was pretty often - he took a little time out to be misogynistic and I stopped enjoying it.
Highlights: In Da Club, If I Can't, Many Me, P.I.M.P, 21 Questions, Wanksta Leave Em's: What Up Gangsta, Back Down Overall Thoughts: No doubt one of the biggest club rap albums of all time that I grew up dancing to at middle school dances. This album is so ladened with mega-hits that anything short of a hit gets forgotten. It is a pleasant listen for me since there is not a lot going on subliminally. Some of the songs take gangsta rap to an extreme which can get repetitive and tiring especially after a nearly 20 song album. Although, If you were going to listen to gangsta rap I'm not sure there is someone I'd prefer listening to more then 50. Score Breakdown: 4.267 & 5 -> 4.634
Absolute Classic 5/5
This album is very nostalgic for me. Every song is a banger and there’s so many classics on here. Easy 5.
\"Go shorty, it's your birthday\" is arguably one of the most iconic lyrics of the early 2000's and it's paired with what is one of the most recognizable beats of all time now. It certainly created a major thumbprint on our young and impressionable suburban brain grooves. And how many of us poor put upon millennials strained our optic nerves eye-rolling at every boomer joke about 50's name. Uncle pulls two quarters out of his pocket, \"I got the new 50 cents for you right here, hyuk hyuk.\" It has contributed to the cultural zeitgeist, there's no denying that. But was this my first choice of music growing up, or even now? Absolutely not! Is the rest of the album worth a damn? Absolutely not!
Hip-hop. Me ha gustado más que otros de ese estilo. Un 4, venga.
The pinnacle album of early 00s hip hop
This is so shit. A real nail in the coffin of hip hop. Tone - monotone, he sounds bored of himself, but then… occasional out of tune singing! Flow - generic and uninspired. Production - lazy and repetitive. Lyrics - complete gangster garbage. I hate that this was so popular.
Didn’t listen to the entire album because I didn’t want to and I remember when these songs were everywhere.
very ok for a rap album
This album was highly anticipated and did not let anyone down. It's a really good album full of hits and funny disses of other rappers (Ja Rule, specifically). Gangsta rap isn't for everyone and 50 probably didn't put another album as good as this, but this one needs to be heard. Saying that, much like many rap albums of this era, this album is overlong. A couple of the tracks with guest appearances could have been cut in the middle of the album. For that, I can't give it a five-star rating. I have always had an issue with 50 asking on "21 Questions" if she would hug him if he smelled bad. Put some deodorant on, 50. That's an option you have chosen to smell like shit.
I was hoping this was going to be something I liked but his voice is not as interesting as the lyrics and so I then hope musically it will hold me but the rhythms are flat and repetitive. A couple of songs are ok like Poor Lil Rich but I don't feel like I need to dig into this album again maybe other ones are better.
better than i expected, but the album does get repetitive after awhile. there are some cool tracks here, but listening to 50's one flow for over an hour makes this an album i wouldn't want to go back to. 2.5/5
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
The beats are generally decent, but the lyrics are the very worst of early 2000s homophobia and misogyny. 50 himself would never earn a place on a list of greatest rappers.
I am shocked that I don’t hate this album. When I saw the cover, I didn’t have much hope. I already hate hip hop and rap for the most part, and I was sure this would be no different. And yeah, I still don’t like the genres. But this album was surprisingly not terrible. In terms of hip hop, it’s quite good, but I just don’t like hip hop. The first three tracks were the best in my opinion, it stayed at about the same level afterwards but I think that’s where it peaked for me. I don’t like 50 Cent any more than I did before. Don’t plan on listening to him again. 7/10 Top 3: 1. Many Men (Wish Death) 2. What Up Gangsta 3. Patiently Waiting
This album was awesome when I was in HS. Now in my 30’s it’s still pretty awesome.
Didn't hate it, actually enjoyed a few songs. I could definitely hear eminem's influence in the production of several songs, but not really something I'd consider an essential album to listen to.
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.
trash
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.
Standard rap album - not great, not terrible
To add to my paranoia that my phone is listening to me...I am seeing Mr Cent tomorrow on the 25th anniversary of this album....so that's weird. I really love this album, it's encapsulates the era of early 2000 gangster rap and the beef between some of the biggest rapping names around, it has some great guests on it and the production value is immense, hence why you still hear in da club on radios still. Putting my objective hat on, it's slightly dated at points and 90% of his songs are him bragging about surviving being shot. I think I have to give it a 5, but will appreciate that it's likely a biased review
Tras escuchar 12 tengo que dejarlo. Me da angustia y desazón.
Good stuff on here, I’d forgot I like a bit o’ fiddy.
Why is this so catchy?
"Back Down" was the high spot for me on the album. Overall, there are some very solid tracks here and the collaborations are excellent. Eminem, Snoop, these are rap world heavy hitters and speak to how respected 50 was when he dropped this album. That said, it's a violent album with none of the humor of similar albums by these collaborators that could have helped to soften the harder lyrics. The album doesn't seem to have a lot of awareness beyond self-promotion and that makes it a little boring. The first time I heard this, I was working in the foster care business and one of the kids played it for me. They were very excited about it and I could see how for someone who was growing up in a very desperate situation this album had huge appeal.
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...
I’ve never heard so many gun shots used as sound effects in music. And it’s not just for that one sound either - there are even casings hitting the floor sometimes! 50 Cent really wants to make sure you know his gangsta background is legit. But from the start he kinda struck me as a caricature. The album cover says it all. This is a Curtis Jackson who has moved past a very colorful youth, and is cashing in on the image of the gangsta that was sold to America in the 90s. Other than the gun shots, the other thing I noticed most was the b****es. It is of course a big part of much of hip hop, but especially so from the late 90s onward. But b**** is a word that can have many different meanings. And they’ve all been used throughout the history of music (great article - https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2012/09/06/160672019/who-you-calling-a-b). But I think the way it’s used in modern hip hop takes it to a different level of aggressive misogyny. It makes it less fun to listen to when women are almost always reduced to conquests and sexual objects to be possessed. 50 Cent is hardly the worst offender here. Too many of songs are about shooting people to worry about women. But it’s still there to my discomfort. Except on “21 Questions.” That was so sweet! But maybe he needed to ask a 22nd question. “Is it ok if I angrily and aggressively call you a b****?”
Ultimately, this album is fine but there is little that makes 50 Cent innovative. He certainly wasn't breaking any new ground with his lyrics which don't have any of the vulnerability, humor, or introspection of some of the other hip hop artists on the 1001 album list and his delivery is nothing special. My favorite part of this album was Patiently Waiting which featured Eminem.
I can hear why Eminem decided to sign Mr. Cent. In Da Club is an elite track. The beats will make a white man dance while Mr. Cent’s delivery is on point. There are too many songs for which the music is lacking and/or the subject matters are a turnoff. But the one consistent positive feature is the vocals. Mr. Cent has a real knack for lyrical flow. He can stitch words and verses together in complex ways that sound natural. Eminem is the GOAT of this skill. I hear it in Mr. Cent’s delivery as well to some extent, which almost pulls this up to a 4.
Good enough.
Ok
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!
50 cent on huono räp päri. säkeistöt on kaikki tylssää muminaa jaksanut lyriikoita erityisesti edes kuunnella, äveriäisyydestä ja sutenöörin elämästä kertomuksia... albumia kantaa tarttuvat kertsit ja biitit jotka määrittelevät 2000-luku alun pop hip hopin esque äänen. ihan kivaa kuunneltavaa loppujenlopuksi. if i cant
Very pimp
Good album: Highlights: Many Men In Da Club If I Can’t P.I.M.P 21 Questions Negatives: A lot of DATED beats
This is not the kind of flow I enjoy with rap music. All of the features on the album were better than 50. Almost felt like early mumble rap. Lyrics were bad, flow was bad. Beats were pretty good on some songs, but too repetitive with the awful choruses. Fav tracks: P.I.M.P. - Snoop Dogg Remix, Poor Lil Rich, In Da Club
In da club
Banger of an album. Loved it in highschool.
Gangsta rap is a bit of a blind spot for me, so I have little to compare this to. I will say that I generally wasn’t impressed with 50 Cent’s lyrics or rapping—it wasn’t bad, but just kind of boring. In fact, my ears perked up and I got excited for the first time when Eminem showed up in “Patiently Waiting.” HIS parts were exciting, deep, and interesting. And then it goes back to 50 Cent and I start yawning again. Not great to be outshined on your own album… “In da Club” is fun and has a great beat (and is one of the few tracks on the album I had any familiarity with). I will acknowledge my own biases. I don’t really connect with these themes or this aesthetic, and I can respect that people who do probably really enjoy it. 50 Cent’s story is certainly compelling and the album is well produced. Track Picks: “Patiently Waiting,” “In da Club”
Best 50 cent's album when you are in Da Club, it is 2003 and you have to wake up early for school. 3 for nostalgia.
This was super popular when I was in high school. Remembered some things listening again I'd rather not have tbh (Like every 14 yo boy running around yelling G--U-Nit!) But a couple of tracks friends and I will still put on ironically when we get together so that redeemed it enough for 2 stars.
Yup, that’s 50 cent. Some classics on this album like “In Da Club”, “P.I.M.P”, and “21 Questions” that we all sang to when we were younger. I will be giving this a higher rating than I would normally rate this genre/ type of music because it’s 100% better than rap nowadays, gotta give credit where credit is due. 6/10
Finally a great rap album. I get hyped listening to 50 cent. All the beats are so clean, simple yet inventive. I’ve heard most of these songs because of how popular he became. I’ve nearly heard the entire album throughout my life without directly listening to it cover to cover. But even the songs I had not heard were 🔥. I had to switch to the explicit version because too much was lost in the censoring. Couple of songs were less than amazing but there were a lot of songs on this album so I’ll let it slide. 9/10
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
I like the song where he calls me a pussy and then a gay man tells me he is going to kick 50’s ass cus he ain’t no pussy. My favorite song is ‘21 Questions’. Trigger Warning. I can’t take this music serious. The beats and lyrics are borderline comical. I just don’t believe rap ages well. This is meant to be taken seriously but it just sounds like a joke. I appreciate that he carved his name in the industry and created a sound that is indistinguishably 50 cent, even if he has to tell you who he is every song like you have brain damage and forgot who you were listening to. The musical aspect is like 3 sounds per song so its really just rapping which he does have great flow and catchy choruses but its just not enough to win me over to genre. If I can’t relate to lyrics and the instrumentals don’t do anything for me theres not much left for me to enjoy. 4/10
Had a really similar reaction to James on this one. Irresistibly fun in a group setting, but from a more critical POV, the bar for rap has just been raised so high since this era that it feels a bit sophomoric, they really loved the F-slur in the 2000s huh. I enjoyed the tracks where he was joined by others the most, besides PIMP and In Da Club etc. At the end of the day, I do feel like a bit of a clown/poser listening to material that's speaking to experiences I'll never come into contact with or fantasies I don't share (violent interpersonal conflicts driven by poverty or wild parties) so it's hard for me to fully embrace it.
These are all songs I would be hype to hear at a party. They’re dirty and fun. As an album though I think this leaves a lot to be desired. It’s more a collection of singles. Not that everything has to be a concept album, but this felt very long and repetitive by the end. Would be better as an ep. Also, the beat in Back Down made me think something was wrong with my speakers.
While there are definitely more certified bangers on this album, I still can’t rate highly an album filled with violence/ misogyny etc. I probably would dance to these songs in a party context, but again, they don’t come close to albums made by modern folks like Kendrick
The antithesis of the Queen Latifah album we just heard. Misogynistic, violent and overly aggressive. Yes, there are good beats and the actual rapping itself is very good too, but that doesn't outweigh the content for me. Not something I will listen to again.
I remember in 2003 when "In Da Club" was massive, and as an 8 year old white boy who liked the Beatles I was not ready for it. Well I am now. This is excellent. I wrote yesterday about the beats on the Queen Latifah album not aging well, and this album validates my argument. 20 years later, these beats and songs still hit, indicating an amazing job by Dr. Dre. 50 Cent is obviously a worse technical rapper and has less to say, but his charisma is so strong here that it does not really matter. This was a lot of fun to hear. Fave songs: Patiently Waiting, Many Men, P.I.M.P.
good rap sound, surprised me with the quality of the sound.
I guess I get why this was included, it was massive when it came out and is solid, but really hasn't aged well as a "classic album." The cheesy gun sound FX sprinkled throughout don't help. Definitely some great tracks like "P.I.M.P" "Many Men" and "21 Questions," but most of the songs follow a similar "minor scale synth riff" format over the entire track, so it all starts to blend together over the 70+ minutes. There are just soooo many better hip hop talents, minds, and albums that are more deserving. Eminem guesting on some tracks is cool, though the side by side comparison really highlights the deficiencies in 50 Cent's slurred, off-the-beat flow style. 3 (will probably listen again)
Nr. 24/1001 What Up Gangsta 3/5 Patiently Waiting 2/5 Many Men 2/5 In Da Club 3/5 High All The Time 2/5 Heat 1/5 If I Can't 2/5 Blood Hound 1/5 Back Down 2/5 P.I.M.P. 3/5 Like My Style 2/5 Poor Lil Rich 1/5 21 Questions 3/5 Don't Push Me 2/5 Gotta Make It To Heaven 1/5 Wanksta 1/5 U Not Like Me 2/5 Lifes On The Line 2/5 Average: 1,94 The lyrics are objectively so bad and arrogant. Can't believe this made it on the list, there are many hip hop albums out there, which are way better and didn't make it onto the list
Much better than I thought it would be 2/5
Ok
in da club
The album that made 50 Cent. "In Da Club" is still a banger, even 20 years later.the album is solid through and through but doesn't hit the heights of other rappers, such as Kanye, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Wu Tang.
such good memories with this
Overall an ok album, definitely has some classics to bring out when hanging out or driving around. Not what I would pick for just casual listening.
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
stereotypical gangsta-wannabe. It's not as catchy as early Eminem album, not as funky as 90s west coast rap (Snoop, DRE, Nate Dogg etc.). Overall im not suprised his career was relatively shortlived compared to mentioned rappers. This album and 50 Cent brings nothing new to the table, just rides the hype build from his predecessors. Just listen to DMX from this era...
I can see why he became popular, but I am not a fan.
This is classic and well deserving of being included. It is a bit samey, both production wise and (shockingly) in terms of lyrical content. Still, it’s fun stuff. Strong 3
... bangers är spridda genom tracklisten. Typ 1/3 är inte så crazy bra men de uppvägs av bra vibat
Good Rap album
Good
Amazing
Felt like 2002 all over again... When I was 8
I'm not a fan of hip hop or rap, but I have to say I kind of dug this. It just had a good energy, and it had more musicality than most rap I've heard. Still not something I'll probably listen to again but I'm glad I listened to it once at least. 3 stars.
2/10 bro, this shits unbelievably weak like how can a dude write this and think it sounds hard in any way it’s just hilariously bad, like oh my god
I've been familiar with this album's reputation for decades now, but I think this was my first full listen. I sure haven't been missing out. Just more arrogant raps about guns, drugs, and misogyny. It sounds like a Grand Theft Auto soundtrack, and 50 isn't even that technically skilled to my ears, mumbling half the time. He sure seems proud of his willingness to kill, but he certainly isn't a killer in the studio. The production helps, though -- Dr. Dre producing a number of tracks brings some genuine pop-rap production cred to the album, helping to get this a half-step above being the most basic shit I've heard.
The music is good as a whole. But I struggle to like it because of the ethos of the artist the misogynistic and violent lyrics.
Nah
I knew some of the songs, but I’ve never been big on rap
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
The homophobic slurs haven’t aged well
Only hits in this album.
Dit album laat me volkomen koud. Minpuntje erbij voor het gescheld en we zijn weer op het vertrouwde aantal sterren voor dit soort artiesten.
Deze man heeft blijkbaar een voorliefde voor het samplen van vuurwapens... Als je bij meerdere nummers het zelfde grapje uithaalt, heb je blijkbaar een idee, maar weinig verdere inspiratie. Die inspiratie is ook niet in de standaard onderwerpen gaan zitten, maar dat zagen we al aan de hoes. Met zijn stem onderscheidt hij zich niet echt. Wat biedt het dan wel? Af en toe een catchy muziekje voor in de club en af en toe een leuke samenwerking met een collegarapper. Eigenlijk een schande om het in deze lijst te presenteren, maar omdat ik er een prima autorit mee heb gehad: 3 sterren.
Dat ten tijde van verschijnen van dit 1001 boekje, dit album erin stond, zou je nog enigszins kunnen snappen. Want de beste man had best succes destijds. Maar als je nu dit album luistert, is het best wel gedateerd. De beatjes en samples zijn nog wel enigszins om aan te horen, maar je kan gewoon niet om de teksten heen. Die zijn echt enorm kinderachtig. En dan die gunshots de hele tijd, man man man. Had lekker in die ghetto gebleven.
Man, I don't know what to say. This certainly has a vibe but it's not great. Fiddy's got that one drum and he just bangs it over and over. Is it classic gangsta? Sure. Is it good? Not really.
3.5/5. Honestly thought this was not going to be great. Turns out that's not the case. A lot of the songs on here are actually pretty good (for this type of music). Also, the album is kind of funny.
This album got no place in the 1001 albums you have to listen to. There's some enjoyable tracks like In Da Club, P.I.M.P and 21 Questions. I would say that there's way better, and way worse, hip hop out there.
Some bangers....but a lot of filler too. In Da Club is just too good to keep it that low though. 3.5/5
Very monotonous mostly thanks to boring beats. Sound vaguely expensive but slow, doesn't have much substance in the lyrics. Nah! Not made for me.
No offence to 50 but gangsta rap feels so bland compared to conscious and alternative hip hop.
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.
I thought 50 Cent was overrated back when I was 14 when the album was released, and I still think he’s overrated to this day. “Many Men” is the best track on the album which is the main reason I am giving it two stars.
Banger
No
Correct decision to remove from the book. It was shit then, and it's shit now. I didn't bail on this one, the only one I couldn't get through was Cee Lo Green. But, this is rubbish from start to finish, and seems to have only got mediocre critical praise at the time. Being a huge commercial success does not make an album an essential listen, it just doesn't. Also, just like Eminem and all this millennium era rap, it's aged fucking terribly. Basically forgot this guy existed, noone talks about him anymore. For someone who was so huge at this time that's quite an achievement.
Trying step 1) (get rich)
Not big on this and probably more critical since the album before this was Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
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.
At the time, I remember thinking somehow that 50 Cent was kind of the pop hip-hop guy? Despite his street credentials, his party anthem hits just seemed to be more happy and silly than some of the other rappers at the time. Listening back to this, I still feel this way. But it's clear that 50 did not think of himself like that. I think this record is "meh". It contains all of the misogyny of hip-hop from the time, which is a real bummer. And I was bored for quite a bit of this despite the smooth flow of 50 himself.
Could have been a 4 if they would have trim some of the fat. Did not need to be that long.
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.
i basically have the same sentiments for all 90s/early 2000s rap albums i get on here. they’re fine. not bad by any means but really never anything special. rather just listen to TPAB again
Not exactly a hip hop masterpiece, but certainly THE rap blockbuster album of 2005. Some fillers, but mostly a long string of cuts that slap hard, thank to Dre's production and 50 Cent's distinct flow. I will always prefer more conscious strands of hip hop rather than this gangsta rap thing (and oddly, enough, also favor *some* of the sonic explorations of the recent trap subgenre, even if the lyrics are mostly dumb). That said, this album is culturally relevant as a whole. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums, translating to a 8/10 grade for more general purposes (5+3). Number of albums left to review: 470 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 252. Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 122 (including this one) Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 157
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).
Really.? Bullshit boring rap album that does nothing new. Even the beats are dull. Ememem can't save it Unfathomable.
Some great gangsta rap, the runtime was pushing it however
Ah a classic from my youth!! 😂
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...
Gangster Rap with some singing "Patiently Waiting" (with Eminem) "In Da Club" "P.I.M.P."
Didn’t dislike but just not my thing.
Meh never been a huge 50 cent fan, not sure why this is on the list. Wonder if it’s dropped off on more recent versions of the book. I see it’s credited with reviving gangster rap. Come 2003 I don’t think gangster rap was needing to come back.
Hip-Hop meets Gansta Rap. Not for me.
No
I think the one thing is that this album was way too long. Rather than being satisfied with what I heard and willing to hear it again, I heard over an hour of very similar sounding music. I didn’t despise it but I think after awhile I just didn’t get what was great about it.
.... currently sitting on a plane after midnight listening and realizing I'd much rather watch 50 Cent throw out another first pitch than listen to any more of this. Monotoned spitting of often too many lyrics and lyrics I don't care about... and crucially: repetitive music without much in the way of hooks... hard pass. 2/10 1 star
I can't be objective.
Shitty Scent.
overcompensating much?
Rap just ain't my thing.
Bangers, but also not bangers
In da club is a classic. This album had a huge effect on rap and hip-hop for years.
Another album off my probably least favourite genre eschewing values I despise the most.
Initially thought this one would be a complete disaster, but it's even listenable partially
Own on Vinyl
whatever
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
OK rap album, some catchy songs, but way, way too long. score: 6/10
It flows quite ok, with some ear catching tunes like PIMP.
One good song. Some interesting music backing the raps, as compared to others. But still, too many F Bombs, N Bombs for my liking.
Holds up surprisingly well. Really creative stuff, got so fed up with ice-cube and wu-tang that I forgot that hip-hop could be good.
This doesn’t really do anything for me, but it’s fine.
Patiently Waiting, Many Men, In da Club, If I Can’t, Back Down, P.I.M.P. (Best song) and 21 Questions. Eminem has the best two versus. Half the songs are eh but some great ones. 50’s voice is not that great to me. The beginning of mumble rap. 🤡
way too long. i like his individualism. its nonthreatening. better vocals, instrumentals and message than 90s rap. it sounds like he has less ego than them too. in da club (like me 24/7), 21 questions
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
I was so close to taking a pass but my son told me some cool stories about the guy so I gave it a go. No real comment on the album or reasons for my rating.
So many white people are gonna listen to this and say "Oh this Mr. Cent person is quite vulgar talking about shooting down people, talking about getting with woman, and being braggadocious in general" as if they didn't grow up listening to Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and other popular artist from their times that sang this exact same stuff. Time's change and what people find good changes. I like all these artist (except AC/DC) But don't deny that 50 Cent is a terrible artist because of the stuff he talks about whether it's beats to his songs, the imagery of his songs like Many Men, or even his hit songs that you can't deny will forever stay in the minds of the public like In The Club. Overall I think a lot of people should be more open to hip-hop, but really any genre, it's just i'm tired of these people who criticize this genre but then listen to the artist previously mentioned who talk about the same thing. If Kid Rock can go Diamond (sell 10 million copies) for his garbage album Devil Without a Cause say the exact same things as 50 Cent and get no flack from those same white folks, they can at least tolerate 50 for his arguably better album and best Mr. Rock for the fact that he didn't brag about wanting to sleep with an underage girl.
Hard to believe this 20 years old. And I'm sure this was cutting edge when this came out. Now, it just seems too... braggadocious. Of course the songs with Eminem are elevated and seem up another level. 50 Cent's delivery just never seems very impassioned in comparison to rappers like Eminem. He has some flow, but it just feels like it's all a game to him, like he's not taking it seriously and giving it his all. The songs that have the gun cocking noise are just... yawn, particularly the one that does it OVER and OVER. It got really annoying. I liked the steel drums in "P.I.M.P." that was cool. The album didn't need to be over 70 minutes though. That was just... way too much. So shorten the album up, and sound like you're giving more effort, I guess?
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.
Some definite bangers on this album, and it's hard not to bop your head along to those great songs that helped define a decade. But overall, I'm not sure this is a great album, and the misogyny and violence just grow wearing after a while. Oh, for some Kendrick Lamar on this list ... 3/5 in recognition of impact and a few great songs
DiD yOu KnOw He WaS sHoT nInE tImEs? I don’t know if Spotify just ripped a poor quality version of this or something but it sounds like the kick drums are peaking throughout a lot of the album? Very strange In Da Club and P.I.M.P are both great and there are some other pretty decent songs on here as well - I actually really enjoyed the bonus tracks and they were better than quite a lot of the rest of the album. This record really had the industry in a chokehold 20 years ago and I get the hype around it - it’s a great story, the singles are massive, and 50’s flow is super confident and easy to listen to. That being said, it’s a very inconsistent album, some of the beats are mid, and where he does try to switch up his flow (Like My Style for example) it sounds very awkward
One thing I've learned from this site is that I like rap more than I thought. Still not much of a fan. Before, I'dve said I disliked 90%. Now, I'd say more like 75%. This album was kind of enjoyable. Don't know that I'd listen again, but I kind of got in the groove.
Lotta bangers.
3,5
blood hound is fucked. I wonder if 50 did the bark himself. not unlistenable, but there are def better. many men is my fav. "I love you like a fat kid love cake", poetry. 3 star album but it's sooo long and repetetive, could've cut a few tracks.
Great debut album, loved most of it
Alls ekkert alslæmt, en ég tengi nákvæmlega ekkert við þetta.
eh
Few songs a catchy but the album get's redundant pretty quickly and not my style of music to begin with.
So that’s where the “party like it’s your birthday” thing came from! Otherwise, it’s… a rap album.
I guess the singles were ok for a bit of nostalgia. But this record just felt disposable. After the summer these songs were out, i didn't think about them at all. Nothing on the rest of the record stood out and was either boring or skipable.
It's just boring. No message that I care about. Fades into the background as if it's not even there. The singles I can get how they got popular but the rest just exists and no better than that.
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.
So many hooks.Such a good album.I really like 50 cents delivery,his says every word with such venom it’s crazy.In da club,21 questions p.i.m.p,many men,back down,gotta make it to heaven all great songs.The only problem with the album is that its quite long with some filler songs that dont need to be there.But overall this album is great
A surprisingly enjoyable album with great rhymes, head-bobber beats and some great guest appearances.
I liked this more than I expected, at least in the beginning. But lots of bloat and duds dragged it down for sure.
A one note album, but an absolute banger of a note.
Didn’t expect much but this is brilliant - wit, humour and Dre’s production. Heat is an absolute banger.
Such a hit back in the day but never will be a classic
¿Why would I listen to this album? I did. The backing music made it bearable, as long as I didn't pay much attention to the lyrics. I don't need to hear someone brag about being someone I probably wouldn't like anyway.
10th May 2023 Listened mainly on the Thursday while working from home, writing Sav’s best man speech and living room cabinets fitted. Few bangers on here (in da club, PIMP, 21 questions) but it is overly long with some repetitive beats.
This record /sounded/ good and I appreciate it sold a lot of copies - wasn't my thing at all though.
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."
Not my thing but solid
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.
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I entered yet another hip hop album with trepidation. It's not my genre and so many of them are just about the words. This though felt a bit more musical, interesting, listenable. I like his rapping style and it has momentum. Look, all rap is of its time and time has moved on, but I enjoyed this.
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
meh... ill die trying to listen to this album again I think
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)
Yeah, I can't get into this one. I love good rap and hip hop, but to me this represents the worst elements of the bling era. Every damn song is about drugs, making money or shooting people. I definitely understand the appeal, and i can see how this was insanely of its time, but I feel that hip hop has grown since then, and the themes just seem so one note to me. That all said, the production is decent enough, and the couple of Eminem features shine, but there ain't much reason for me to come back to this one.
Nostalgia gives it an extra star for me.
some good production and beats from Dre, some decent lyrics, buried in an avalanche of gangsterism, homophobia and misogyny
This was more nostalgic than a good album. This list continues to be perplexing
Not my genre. However I found this particularly well done. Instrumentals were right on point with the lyrics. Lyrics were well stated and 'vulgar' words were appropriate to the storyline, not added gratuitously
Makes me regret staying in school.
Ooh, you're hard. 53 minutes of self adulation. Rating: 1.5/5 Playlist track: In Da Club Date listened: 06/04/23
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
Am I wrong in thinking this is super bland? I don't often call rap flat out BORING, but... The songs don't really have much differentiation from each other. Just a blur of dated and silly gangster machismo. Don't feel like this needs to be on the list.
Not for me
Feeling the melody underneath the gangsta pose.
Honestly, I am surprised this album is on this list and even still after listening to it. That being said, it was better than I was expecting. Several bangers. Several good guest performances. The songs didn't all sound the same. But not a whole lot of substance other than the overarching message that you shouldn't really fuck with Fiddy and then expect to continue on with your day.
Lol. No
Classic 2000s hip hop album with two huge bangers in "Many Men", "In Da Club", "P.I.M.P.", and "21 Questions". A bit too long for my taste but went by surprisingly quick; great album. Reviewers leaving poor reviews are indirectly telling everyone their age IMHO. 8/10.
First time listener. I just don't know what to think, clearly judging from the number of plays he's huge but I don't get it. Take In Da Club what is so good about that? It is a ye standard hip hop track, utterly predictable and ordinary lyrics, a little bit of rhythm and yet its huge. Why? What's going on here, this is so, so seriously ordinary. I mean it's not bad, it's not rubbish on a Stephen Stills level of rubbish, it just is. It's there. Nothing, and I mean nothing, made me want to put it back on, no need to rewind. Don't believe the hype.
Maybe this album should be called Get Rich or Kill Trying. I can’t even filter out the lyrics and half-enjoy the beats, for all the gunshots and tinkling cartridges.
Sorry, just does not grab me. I persevered with it, waiting for the penny to drop. Still waiting.
I don't like gangsta rap. Never did. This album is credited with reviving the genre, but is not a strong example of the form. I don't generally rate Dr Dre's production, and there is not much on this album (except In Da Club and possibly P.I.M.P) to change that impression. The album is over-long, monotonous, and self-obsessed. Fiddy is certainly no Tupac, Biggie or Snoop, the rappers he most clearly idolizes. It's cliched and hollow and generally unpleasant. Exception: In Da Club is a bangin' track, but once you've heard Beyonce do it, you'll never need to listen to Fiddy again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvSnSd2-DKY
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
The 00s wouldn’t be the same without 50
Let’s admit it - this is a fun album
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.
184 forint does not disappoint.
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.
Bad but not the worst
50 Cent is a steaming pile of garbage.
Cool stuff
só fadao de mil
9/10
3/10. Bleh. A whole lot of the same shit. Not much for me to like
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
Great album
I went in to this with really low expectations, but I came away with a mild appreciation for this album. I don't think 50 Cent is a particularly great rapper, but I thought a lot of the songs on here were catchy and decent to listen to. I think of gangsta rap as being a bit on the niche side of things, so I find it impressive that 50 Cent was able to have some songs like "In Da Club" and "P.I.M.P." that are really well known across popular culture. I thought "Heat" and "If I Can't" were really good and catchy as well. My biggest complaint, other than the fact that 50 Cent just isn't that great of a rapper, is that the songs were really self-aggrandizing. Granted, that might just be a facet of gangsta rap that comes with the territory. Overall, this was a pretty good album, and I think it's a good representation of what gangsta rap was like in the aughts, but it's not something I'm keen to listen to again.
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
I couldn't seem to access anything but a radio friendly edit type version of this album on YouTube music, which degrades the rapping a lot. Some outstanding moments, but overall a little flat, particularly as regards the music which is largely generic and repetitive beats.
Enjoyed the nostalgia of In Da Club but otherwise the album crawled through pretty unremarkable tracks
The year is 2008 and I have recently joined the Lake Steven’s Select basketball program. My private school, virgin-Christian ears had barely ever heard rap. But my new teammates blast 50 cent all the time. I was scared, horrified and a little confused. 15 years later, I return to this album. It is honestly better than I remember! It’s interesting having nostalgia for something I didn’t like at the time.
This genre of music is not for me. I can tell that as far as hip hop albums go, this is probably as good a specimen as you'll get. But as far as listenability goes, that's a low bar. Scale: 5 - My absolute favorites. 4 - Albums I like. 3 - It was ok to listen to but I wouldn't seek it out. 2 - Didn't like. 1 - Absolute shit.
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
Many man, I wish many men many many many men. Shot nine times. Many men
There are some club/radio hits with catchy hooks (i.e. 'In Da Club' and 'P.I.M.P') so credit where credit is due. And where that credit is due is with the people/teams that made the backing tracks and the hooks. If that was Fifty, then kudos to him! If not, then, again, credit where credit is due. As an album, I don't see why this is something that people should put on a pedestal. The subject matter is repetitive and paints an exaggerated caricature of a lifestyle, that really isn't appropriate to romanticize. The rhymes and rhyming techniques are basic; made all the plainer by Eminem's collaboration on 'Patiently Waiting', where he completely runs circles around Fifty's contrastingly lethargic contribution. By the 7th track I just got bored and it felt like a task to push through anymore. Let's trade this one out for MF Doom's 'Madvillainy'. People need to hear that!
One of the absolute pillars of the golden age of rap. Aftermath can't be touched. There are tracks on this album that are crazy dated, but I just don't care. Best track: In Da Club
Production is mostly bland and repetitive, and when it's decent it leans way too bubblegum to compliment the tough guy image. 50's flow is alright, but when he sings on the hooks, it's just painful. A few punchlines and quotables ("I love you like a fat kid love cake" is an all-timer), but not enough to counter the barrage of lame, childish rhymes. Eminem in true Eminem fashion had the best verse on the album (Patiently Waiting) and also the worst (Don't Push Me). The frustrating thing is 50 completely lost his sense of humor since "How to Rob". Busta Rhymes, DMX, Mobb Deep, Wayne are all more worthy of inclusion here than 50. I'll still give him 2 Jesus pieces, because at the very least most of his boasting is based on real shit that he went through. Won't be listening to this again though. ♱♱
Fun!
I didn’t enjoy this album much when I first listened to it. Since then, my opinion has improved from below average to… just average. It’s a fine rap album, but it doesn’t even come close to being the best.
actually amazing!!!!
“In da club” is a banger. The beats hit. The guests are great. But on the whole, I feel this is less than the sum of its parts.
Nice good stuff pleasant surprise
Couldn't even finish.
Not all 5s are created equal. Is this really as good as To Pimp a Butterfly? Should this really be in the same category as Bringing It All Back Home? 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. Is 50 the greatest lyrical talent? No, but he doesn’t need to be. His street stories, bravado, and charisma make him an unbeatable rapper for this era of hip-hop. And the hooks! This thing is an hour long and I kept waiting for a bad song. Never came. Every song here is good to great. An all-timer for hip-hop. The influence of this record still echoes throughout hip-hop today.
i didn't hate this which was a big surprise. i mean there is far too many skits and liberal usage of the n word thrown about and its about 5 hours long so there is still a lot to hate about it. it's also heavily linked to the shitty nightclubs i used to frequent in my teens so there must be some weird sympathy towards it.
Feels just like a jellyfish on my genitals. It's so bad that I've fucked my nan to death in a violent rage. She said that she hated it too.
50 Cent got shot 9 times and survived. Always take that tenth shot, kids.
Carn fidy, do you even buy what you're pedaling?
The rhythm is pumping (yeah!) and the music is pretty okay (woah!!) but I just can't get past the attitudes that inform the album (uh-huh!)
Some classic hiphop, some decent tracks on here.
Interesting beats; average texts and delivery.
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.
I want to say that the last 20 years haven’t been kind to this but then I’d be saying it was good 20 years ago. The hits are mostly memes by now.
there are definitely some good songs here but Im not sure why this album was an immediate hit 3.5
The great debut album in hip hop history. If you didn’t know 50 before this album, you know everything about him after it. From the title of the album which like an opera gives you a theme, to the storytelling that establishes his entire brand and image, to how he seemingly manages to turn everything into a proper song and not just rapping, which is rare in hip hop. Catchy choruses, massive songs, cool features, a mix of Eminem and Dr.Dre production, this album is legendary and among the best in the genre’s history.
What a great throwback to my youth. Greatest thing is, this album still holds up. 50 is at his best here with great flow, cool beats, good lyrics and best of all, all the songs have a somewhat catchy feeling to themselves since they have a proper chorus
Completely not my thing but I will grant that In Da Club is a tune
2-3 Gute Beats, aber nerviges dicke Hosen Gehabe.
Joo! Voiko olla laulamatta mukana? Snadi miinus siitä, että Eminem on kahdella biisillä.
50 Cent kunnioittaa koukkuja, mikä on myös kuuntelijan kunnioittamista. Silloinkin kun hyvä teoria ei ihan toimi käytännössä, tai sanoitusten aihepiiri rupeaa väsyttämään, voi olla varma, että pian korviin osuu taas jokin loistava poppibiitti, jota täytyy itsekin kunnioittaa, vaikka olisi kuinka hapoilla.
Wasn't expecting this to be a 5 star for me, but even throughout 18 tracks, this album kept me engaged, fun to listen to, lyrics not corny, beats interesting. Wish 50 would've stayed on top longer
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
Not a fan of gangsta rap at all, a lot of it just feels the same and I don’t particularly care for the lyrics (when I’m trying to listen to them) Saved tracks: What Up Gangsta, In Da Club, Heat, P.I.M.P.
Better than I expected. Surprised there is nothing mentioning that the song "Back Down" just uses Goblin's "Suspira" as a backing track.
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.
I can't think of anything redeeming about this album. It's an hour that I will never get back.
Hard to listen to the gratuitous violence that defines many of these songs, but the radio hits still sound pretty good, which surprised me. The samples and the groove in 'P.I.M.P.' is absolutely irresistible. I found myself admiring the beats in lots of these songs.
Not something I'd put on myself but this works. Holds up surprisingly well - the beats moreso than the lyrics. Peak CD era length is exhausting though.
Feels so very much of the time. A lot of "hits" that seemingly persist to this day. Definitely an odd feel for gansta-rap and pretty much a strong debut. But, it's all bravado and no substance for me.
It's deft, clean, and polished, but that just runs counter to the whole mood it's trying to conjure. I want Danny Brown's style of musical polish and lyrical grime instead of this sanitized gangsta stuff.
This was a really good album. I am not sure I had actually listened to the album from beginning to end previously but I had heard many of the songs. The beats are great as are the lyrics. I would definitely listen to it again.
Uninspiring.
Eh
Classic 50
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.
This Is a Certified Hood Classic. No Skips.
Aside from the hits which are a real bop, nothing special. 3/5
First of all, this is a good album. Its got a TON of other social and racial factors tied up in how its perceived and who the artist who made it is, but in the end its a damn good album and it represents something that everyone should at least make an effort to understand. 5/5
Yes, (music of) PIMP and In Da Club is good to hear, but a full hour of the same music and all tough talk how 'fucking' good/strong/dangerous he is, became tiring and utterly boring.
I enjoyed it! My favorite song is What Up Gangsta
Pretty good, though most of my favorite tracks were the big singles. Though this is probably my first time ever hearing the songs uncensored lol 50 is pretty fierce with his delivery, he sounds hungry and determined throughout. Production is good, too.
This was a lot of fun to listen to.
GO SHAWTY ITS YA BIRTHDAY
6/10