VIsqo Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 http://rap.about.com/od/reviews/gr/50CentBeforeISelfDestruct.htm The Bottom Line 50 tries to reconnect with his inner goon on his fourth outing, Before I Self Destruct. Pros * 50 sounds hungrier than a pack of wild wolves * Stellar production Cons * Betrays a lack of originality * Contrived, predictable Description * Production courtesy of Dr. Dre, Polow da Don, Rick Rock * Guests include Eminem, R.Kelly, and Ne-Yo * Before I Self Destruct was recorded before Curtis Guide Review - 50 Cent - 'Before I Self Destruct' (Shady/Aftermath) Six years after he hit da club armed with champagne bottles and assorted models on Get Rich or Die Tryin', 50 Cent came under fire for the litany of pop crossover hits that followed. Before I Self Destruct finds him revisiting the hardcore formula that gave yield to his monumental debut. The bad news is that he's singing from a familiar hymn book. Despite Fif's gritty delivery and hard-knocking beats, his boasts sound terribly clichéd. Spreading those artistic wings can be tough when your sound is built around your ability to amass a fictitious body count in the hundreds. Still, Fif is surprisingly captivating when he wants to be. Some of the songs here overflow with catchy hooks and stellar production that make it easy to overlook the mishaps. The best cuts include the fearless "Strong Enough" and the playful "So Disrespectful." Though 50 promised a return to classic form, he lacks the drive and initiative to make good on that promise. Before I Self Destruct in three words: guns, cash, booty. Heard that song before. Top Tracks * "Strong Enough" * "Crime Wave" * "So Disrespectful" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Anyone of u own the album and wants to give an opinnion? here is the place to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 its aight, thats all, I wont buy it and i probably would never realy listen to it myself but i wouldnt turn it off if one of my friends bumps it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'm not really anticipating this album much since there's so many albums coming out at this point that I want to get but really I hope that 50's more hungrier this time, "Curtis" is one of the worst albums that I ever heard, it made "The Massacre" look like a classic, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 i thought curtis was aight, the massacre is one of the wackest records i ever heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Is he relevant anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 not realy but he's getting better again. i'd take his ish over lil waynes anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Im waiting to see how did he do in the sales department.. After being so mean with Fat Joe, and after Rick Ross big first Week, we have to see if 50 pulled it off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 i'm sure, very sure, he outsold Joe and the Tripple C's, but I doubt he will go Platinum. But ish, who does? Even Mariah didnt make it to Gold this time :lookaround: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 not realy but he's getting better again. i'd take his ish over lil waynes anyday I don't think comparing him to Wayne is a way to prove he has improved his own ability. I think it is just a testament to how poor rap really is in the mainstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 My man Bob, its been a long time.. Im waiting for one of ur famous reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 not realy but he's getting better again. i'd take his ish over lil waynes anyday I don't think comparing him to Wayne is a way to prove he has improved his own ability. I think it is just a testament to how poor rap really is in the mainstream. True, but 50 is not was wack as it seems, he can spit some nice rhymes (not brilliant, but nice) if he wants, Power Of The Dollar is a nice record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Tiger Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 If this was recorded before Curtis, why was it delayed so many times? Not that it really matters to me as I will not be picking this crap up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I doubt thats true, he just had the idea for this title before Curtis was released.. But I dont think the material is older, because it was delayed because it leaked once Edited November 25, 2009 by Turntable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 My man Bob, its been a long time.. Im waiting for one of ur famous reviews yeah busy days. well i was gonna review jay-z, but to be honest, jay and i aren't on speaking terms after that "empire state of mind" made jay=yankees. any good releases comin'? i've been soo off the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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