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Rating:  - The Beginning of a new Era......
From the clanging of change in the ominous introductory track to the final fade of the third bonus track, 50 Cent's major label debut has certainly lived up to its gargantuan hype. Here's a quick review for each track on the album.1.) Intro - (N/A) 2.) What Up Gangsta (10/10) - An excellent song to start off the album with. Catchy hook, well-produced beat. Possible future single. 3.) Patiently Waiting (8/10) - A quality song featuring Eminem, who comes through with a rather tight verse. 4.) Many Men (Wish Death) (9.5/10) - Another amazing hook and beat. One of the best songs on the album. 5.) In Da Club (8/10) - Second single off the cd. Better than "Wanksta," but not by much. 6.) High All The Time (9/10) - One of the best ode's to marijuana in many a year. Twirl your green up for this joint. 7.) Heat (8/10) - Another good song. 8.) If I Can't (7/10) - Decent song, 50's done better. 9.) Blood Hound (10/10) - Oh man...... I can listen to this song all night. Instant classic. 10.) Back Down (10/10) WHAT?! TWO CLASSICS IN A ROW?!?!?! Anyone who insults Ja Rule this maliciously deserves respect in my book. Add in stinging lyrics and a hardcore beat, and you get Back Down. 11.) P.I.M.P. (7.5/10) - Misogynistic as hell, but any and every pimp can ride out to this one. 12.) Like My Style (8/10) - A hot song. Would've scored higher, but the track didn't showcase Tony Yayo's talent as it should have. 13.) Poor Lil Rich (9.5/10) - An older track given a facelift by amazing new production. Killer beat. 14.) 21 Questions (8/10) - Nate Dogg blessed this track. Good song. 15.) Don't Push Me (10/10) - Wow..... Another one of my favorites. Lloyd Banks is amazing, Eminem is even better in this track than in 'Patiently Waiting,' and 50 is on point ONCE AGAIN. 16.) Gotta Make It To Heaven (8/10) - A good track to end off on.... BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! 17*.) Wanksta (8/10) - First single off the cd. Oddly enough, it's only a bonus track. A good track, but there's better on the cd. 18*.) U Not Like Me (10/10) - A street classic, was first released just after 50's last incident being shot. Incredible track. 19*.) Life's On The Line (10/10) - The true final song on the cd, yet another street classic. Old 50 cannot be beat. * = bonus track
Rating:  - This joint is bangin'
Whoa! an album that lived up to its hype, 50 is tha future fareal, this entire album is hot from front to back it has every aspect of a good hood banga from street joints (what up gangsta), to comercial club bangas (In da club) it even has a joint fa da ladies (21 questions). Lyrically 50 isn't that impressive but his delivery is intoxicating that southern drawl of his makes for very catchy hooks and drops and his flow is solid he's like a mix of 2pac and mase with that vicious but lazy way he spits his rhymes. the production on the album is off the charts Eminem (patiently waiting) and dre (heat) did most of the beats on the album but 50 does have a couple other producers on the album. guest appearences are hot aswell Eminem (don't push me), Nate dogg (21 questions) and GGGGGG G-unit (like my style ect) accompanies 50 cent on the album to add more heat to the package. What can I say? I like this album and don't get it twisted i'm a real hip-hop head not just some guy who watches mtv and trl and I say go buy this [stuff] it's a banga.
Rating: - 50 Cent- Get Rich or Die Tryin
50 Cent's 2nd album "Get Rich or Die Trying" is worthy of all the hype surronding it. Finally 50 has got the backing (Aftermath/Shady), and the beats needed to make an excellent album. 50 has come a long way since "How to Rob", remember first hearing him on "In Too Deep Soundtrack" and I knew then he would blow one day. Underground for a long time, nice to see him drop an album commerically, and see that he hasnt sold out on anything. Executive Produced by Dr.Dre and Eminem, with guest appearances coming from Em, G-Unit members- Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lyoyd Banks, and the king of sick R&B hooks Nate Dogg. Ninteen tracks total including intro and 3 bonus tracks. Standout tracks for me at the moment are: "Patiently Waiting" Feat. Eminem, "Many Men", lead single "In Da Club", "High All the Time", "If I can't" and the relaxed banging "21 Questions" feat. Nate Dogg" and the adrenaline laced "Gotta Make it to Heaven". The 3 bonus tracks "Wanksta" (8 Mile soundtrack), "U Not Like Me" and "Life's on the Line" close off the album well. Full of tight Production, entertaining lyrics and blazing beats "Get Rich or Die Trying" is one of those albums people are going be bumping for years to come.
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