


"Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Get Rich or Die Tryin'" features all-new music from 50 Cent and the entire stable of artists on his G Unit Records imprint. The first single, "Window Shopper," is a track that exposes the mentality of a rapper who can't afford to buy the things he wants and feels he deserves. It also serves as a focal point for some of the movies most poignant scenes. Earlier, the album track "Hustler's Ambition" was dropped to give people a taste of what to expect from the soundtrack. Its grimy nature takes you back to where it all began, the hungry streets of Queens. DJs across the country are spinning this track uncontrollably in the clubs."I created the music for the soundtrack while I was actually filming the movie. I had a studio trailer with me and would record every day between takes," comments 50 Cent. "I keep telling you, I'm the hardest working man alive." 50 Cent executive produced the album. Sha Money XL is co-executive producer with Dr. Dre and Hi-Tek providing further production. Mase, Nate Dogg and newly signed G Unit members Mobb Deep and M.O.P are also featured on the album.
K**H
50 got rich, so he could stop tryin
I didn't like this album when it 1st came out but the more I saw the movie, the more I got into the material. Every song really fits the G-Unit group and family but none moreso for me than When It Rains, It Pours. Instant classic. Once 50 got rich, he could stop tryin because he made it with nothing more to prove.
A**R
Something to ride too
This is a must have soundtrack every track is a hit!
E**G
Great album
I like the combination of hard lyrics, dance mixes, and a whole lotta get-down! It was money well spent and it is an album I've listened to many times since I bought it.
A**H
Loved it, had this once and lost it now ...
Loved it ,had this once and lost it now i have it again im a very happy person thank you
W**S
Loved the movie too
Good cd
E**S
Good stuff
Great music from back in the day! Older rap songs are the best. they brings back memories from the old times.
J**S
Great/awesome
Awesome fast was here before date will do again
B**R
An OK Album, but compared to 50's studio albums, this feels rushed
50 Cent is one of the most sought after commodities in general within pop culture today. People love 50 Cent (and of course some hate him). The fact that 50 has released a movie that truly chronicles his coming to be-his escapades as a drug dealer and the fact that he has been shot 9 times- will no doubt be a big film at the box office. While the movie may be great, the soundtrack itself falls to the plague that a majority of soundtracks fall susceptible to-it isn't great, it is merely average.Truthfully, the soundtrack does have its high points, which for the most part is where 50 Cent is the one rapping himself or collaboratively. The tracks that lack 50 Cent on them completely tend to also lack true hit material and etc... Furthermore, at points, the soundtrack tends to get too repetitive where the arrangement and production is concerned; it is incredibly trying to find 1 song that doesn't feature a sample or a loop that isn't repeated to the excess. Maybe to non-musicians that won't bother some, but to the producer and to the musician, you get a feeling through the repetitiveness that this was rushed project that doesn't have the caliber of material that neither 50 Cent nor his entourage featured on their respective solo albums. This also just doesn't seem as up to snuff by 50 Cent's standards or Dr. Dre's standards.With that said, this album is not bad, and if you are a "G-Unit Unit" fan, then you will gladly embrace this album to your collection. For those who want 50 Cent at his best, look on to Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (studio album) or his most recent release, The Massecre. Here is a rundown of the songs:1. Hustlers Ambition (50 Cent)- The production here is very minimalist, yet it is effective. I like the song, but it isn't up to the caliber of Fiddy's best work. 4/52. What If (50 Cent)- a nice song as well, despite the lack of 50's normal charisma features a nice sample. 4/53. Things Change (Spider Loc, 50 Cent)- has a somewhat annoying hook that repeats "Things Change", but not a bad track. 3/54. You Already Know (Lloyd Banks, Young Buck)- this collaboration between Young Buck and Lloyd Banks comes over as too repetitive, anti-climatic, and boring overall. The production is minimalist once again and doesn't add any excitability to this track. 2.5/55. When Death Becomes You (M.O.P., 50 Cent) - this track features a very cool looped piano riff, but other than that, it isn't really anything breathtaking. 2.5/56. Have A Party (Mobb Deep, 50 Cent)- features excellent performances by Mobb Deep and 50 Cent with very good production. 3.5/57. We Both Think Alike (50 Cent, Olivia)- isn't a stellar track, but the production is very unique and outside the box. 3/58. Don't Need No Help (Young Buck)- Clearly filler material; no real substance or depth within this track with slightly over subdued production. 2.5/59. Get Low (Lloyd Banks)- good productions, but filler material. 2.5/510. Fake Love (Tony Yayo)- let's face it, Yayo is the weakest member of G-Unit based upon his debut album and upon this "floptastic" rap performance. 2/511. Window Shopper (50 Cent) not bad, but not extremely great; better than the three preceding tracks. 3/512. Born Alone, Die Alone (Lloyd Banks)- rather bland. 2/513. You A Shooter (50 Cent, Mobb Deep)- this collaboration between Mobb Deep and 50 doesn't come over nearly as effective as "Have A Party". 2/514. I Don't know Officer (Prodigy, 50 Cent)- While this track is too long, it saves a dying album with a nice piano riff supporting 50's thuggish rhymes. 3.5/515. Talk About Me (50 Cent)- nice catchy hook. 3/516. When It Rains It Pours (50 Cent)- nice production, but this track is boring. 2.5/517. Best Friend (50 Cent)- nice production and use of sampling here. The mood change is a needed one to contrast the overall thuggish mood on this album. The hook is incredibly catchy. 4/518. I'll Whip Ya Head Boy (Young Buck, 50 Cent)- nice production and an alright ending to the album. 3.5/5While this album serves its ultimate purpose, I think that had more time been invested, 50 Cent could've had another The Massacre on his hands. Unfortunately, this isn't The Massacre, yet for 50's hardcore fans, this will most likely serve its purpose. 3 stars.
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