The Hip Hop Mortuary

These days Curtis Jackson seems to only have the support of G-Unit, and most importantly Marshall Mathers. But a short while ago, Mr. 50 seemed to have the support of every person living on the planet Earth. The "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" soundtrack was a celebrated piece of work, it still is in some circles. And his album appropriately named before the movie, (instead of after) sold an amazing 12 million copies. Remember this was 2003, I think, the Internet and downloading were already very harmful assets to the music industry... which makes this Herculean feat even more impressive. Imagine anyone nowadays going 12 time platinum, as much as I love The Game, L.A.X. would be lucky to even go 3 times platinum. So, needless to say, I was never a 50 Cent fan, but I decided to feel experimental and gave his monster album a listen:

The Good: Be prepared, there is not a lot

Track #4-Many Men- I think many hip hop heads can even appreciate this song, Darrell Branch's effort is simply amazing, and from the hook to the lines, 50 comes with a stellar effort.

Track #8-If I Can't- Dr.Dre provides something halfway decent, 50 provides some good lines(probably below average for other rappers) and this track turns out pretty good.

Track #11- P.I.M.P.- This was the best single, the lyrics aren't good... but the hook and beat are simply addictive.

Track #14- 21 Questions- Midi Mafia + Nate Dogg = An amazing track, nobody in the world besides 50 could ruin.

This is not a good album by any means, but it is easy to see how this album could have sold 12 million copies... but I doubt any real hip hop fans could ever appreciate this effort.

0-20: Terrible listening experience
21-40: Maybe one good song
41-60: A few good songs
61-80: Half are good songs, half are weak
81-100: Great listening experience, almost all are great songs

I give this album a 48. I probably wouldn't post a link if it wasn't my policy. Here you go my two ignorant 50 Cent fans.

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