Early 50 Cent records truly showcased how fucking fierce he was when there was no plan b and nothing was guaranteed yet. You can hear how hungry he was and what he poured into it.
It's quite shocking how underrated and relatively unknown this song is considering how strong of a track and how interesting and influential the background anc content of the song was to his entire career.
It's pretty crazy how much his life could have gone in a completely different direction and how close it was to never happening.
I thought it was interesting that he brought up the Nas record as he was right on in the way that both tracks share in the unique way the offered unuque insight into the world behind the music in NYC and Queens specifically.
As well both record show these two at the top of their game over around the same point in time over amazing beats which showcased how influential the soulful samples were to the vibe and quality of the highest quality of hip-hop music that was coming out in the 2000's which was also synonymous with the keystone Jay, Kanye, Rick Ross, Dipset records of that era - which for my money is a sound that embodies the Golden Era of Hip-Hop as much as the 90's if not surpassed it.
50 Cent’s debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ turns 20 years old today. The album won several awards and featured some of 50’s biggest hits like “P.I.M.P”, “In Da Club”, and “Many Men (Wish Death)”.
Murda Inc Documentary ft. Irv Gotti/Ja Rule Debuts 8/9 on BET by Celeb Director Michael J. Payton who worked on many of DLabrie's biggest Music Videos/Films See them here
Murda Inc Documentary ft. Irv Gotti/Ja Rule Debuts 8/9 on BET by Celeb Director Michael J. Payton who worked on many of DLabrie's biggest Music Videos/Films starring dead prez, Jurassic 5, Jacka RIP, San Quinn, True Hollywood Story and Golden State Warrio
Murda Inc Documentary ft. Irv Gotti/Ja Rule Debuts 8/9 on BET by Celeb Director Michael J. Payton who worked on many of DLabrie’s biggest Music Videos/Films starring dead prez, Jurassic 5, Jacka RIP, San Quinn, True Hollywood Story and Golden State Warriors championship
Watch the 5 part Murda Inc. series on BET and Check out Michael J. Payton’s classic projects w/ DLabrie…
50 Cent Pokes Fun at Lloyd Banks & Young Buck on The Final Lap Tour
50 Cent was backstage at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, 50 decided to make jokes towards his ex-gunit members Lloyd Banks and Young Buck. He can be seen later, bringing out Jadakiss to perform his hits and freestyles.