Get Rich or Die Tryin' is the debut studio album by American rapper 50 Cent, released on February 6, 2003, by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, and G-Unit Records. The album was executive produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem, with additional production from Sha Money XL, Mike Elizondo, and Rockwilder, among others.
Synopsis[]
Get Rich or Die Tryin' is a gritty and autobiographical album that tells the story of 50 Cent’s rise from the streets of Queens, New York to hip-hop superstardom. Through hard-hitting beats and raw lyrics, the album explores themes of survival, violence, street life, ambition, and success.
The project is heavily influenced by 50 Cent’s real-life experiences, including his near-fatal 2000 shooting, which serves as a backdrop for tracks like "Many Men (Wish Death)" and "Patiently Waiting". Songs like "In Da Club" and "If I Can’t" highlight his hunger for success, while "21 Questions" showcases a more introspective and emotional side. Throughout the album, 50 Cent balances menacing street anthems with commercial appeal, making it a defining
Track listing[]
Get Rich or Die Tryin' track listing | ||||
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# | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
1. | "Intro" | 0:06 | ||
2. | "What Up Gangsta" |
| Rob "Reef" Tewlow | 2:59 |
3. | "Patiently Waiting" (featuring Eminem) |
| Eminem | 4:48 |
4. | "Many Men (Wish Death)" |
| 4:16 | |
5. | "In Da Club" |
| 3:13 | |
6. | "High All the Time" |
| 4:29 | |
7. | "Heat" (removed from clean version) |
| Dr. Dre | 4:14 |
8. | "If I Can't" |
|
| 3:16 |
9. | "Blood Hound" (featuring Young Buck) |
| Sean Blaze | 4:00 |
10. | "Back Down" |
| Dr. Dre | 4:03 |
11. | "P.I.M.P." |
| Mr. Porter | 4:09 |
12. | "Like My Style" (featuring Tony Yayo) |
| Rockwilder | 3:13 |
13. | "Poor Lil Rich" |
|
| 3:19 |
14. | "21 Questions" (featuring Nate Dogg) |
| Dirty Swift | 3:44 |
15. | "Don't Push Me" (featuring Lloyd Banks and Eminem) |
| Eminem | 4:08 |
16. | "Gotta Make It to Heaven" |
| Megahertz | 4:00 |
Total length: | 53:44 |
Bonus tracks | ||||
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# | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
17. | "Wanksta" |
|
| 3:39 |
18. | "U Not Like Me" |
| Red Spyda | 4:15 |
19. | "Your Life's on the Line" |
| Terence Dudley | 3:38 |
Total length: | 69:32 |
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