Power of the Dollar

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Power of the Dollar
Power of the Dollar cover
Studio album by 50 Cent
Released July 4, 2000 (unofficially)[1]
Recorded New York City; 1998–1999
Genre East Coast hip hop, gangsta rap
Length 62:18
Label Columbia
Producer Trackmasters
Professional reviews
50 Cent chronology
Power of the Dollar
(1999)		 Guess Who's Back?
(2002)
Singles from Power of the Dollar
  1. "How to Rob"
    Released: August 10, 1999
  2. "Thug Love"
    Released: September 21, 1999

Power of the Dollar is an unreleased but heavily bootlegged album by rapper 50 Cent.[2] The album, which was originally set for a September 12, 2000 release,[3] was supposed to be his debut album with Columbia Records.[4]

Allmusic writes that the tracks utilize "penetrating wit and funk-infused beats, accompanied by grand orchestrations of commanding horns, pronounced percussion, and various string elements".[1] The first single, "How to Rob", was released on August 10, 1999.[5] In the song, 50 Cent comically explains how he would rob many prominent figures in the music industry. Several rappers including Jay-Z, Big Pun, DMX, and Wu-Tang Clan affiliates The American Cream Team replied to the song.[6]

The second single, "Thug Love" featuring Destiny's Child, was released on September 21, 1999.[7] A few days before 50 Cent was scheduled to film its music video, he was shot and confined to a hospital due to his injuries.[8][9] While in hospital, he signed a publishing deal with Columbia Records. However, he was dropped from the label after they found out he had been shot.[10] The track, "Ghetto Qu'ran", has been speculated to be the reason for the shooting.[11]

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Intro" - 1:11
  2. "The Hit" – 3:41
  3. "The Good Die Young" (produced by Al West) – 4:02
  4. "Corner Bodega" – 1:36
  5. "Life's on the Line" (Dudley/Jackson) (produced by Terrence Dudley) – 3:41
  6. "That Ain't Gangsta" – 3:25
  7. "As the World Turns" (featuring Bun B) – 4:19
  8. "Ghetto Qu'ran (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:34
  9. "Da Repercussions" – 3:28
  10. "Money by Any Means" (featuring Noreaga) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:03
  11. "Material Girl 2000" (featuring Dave Hollister) – 4:35
  12. "Thug Love" (featuring Destiny's Child) (Jackson/Koerulf/Schwartz/Smith) (produced by Rashad Smith, co-produced by Joshua Michael Schwartz and Brian Koerulf) – 3:16
  13. "Slow Doe" (produced by Trackmasters) – 3:54
  14. "Gunrunner" – 2:10
  15. "You Ain't No Gangsta" (Clervoix/Jackson)" (produced by Sha Self) – 3:37
  16. "Power of the Dollar" – 3:26
  17. "I'm a Hustler" (Elliot/Jackson/Jacobs/Moore/Philips/Spivey/Styles) (produced by DJ Scratch) – 3:55
  18. "How to Rob" (featuring The Madd Rapper) (Angelettie/Barnes/Casey/Jackson/Olivier) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:25

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Blanford, Roxanne. allmusic ((( Power of the Dollar > Overview ))). Allmusic. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  2. ^ 50 Cent: Biography : Rolling Stone. The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  3. ^ Brown, Jake (2005). 50 Cent: No Holds Barred. Amber Books Publishing, 185. ISBN 097677352X.
  4. ^ Evil Richard (January 5, 2007. Top 10 Albums You've Never Heard. YesButNoButYes. Accessed February 25, 2008.
  5. ^ 50 Cent | How to Rob | Album. MTV. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  6. ^ 50 Cent. 50 Cent: From Pieces to Weight Part 5. MTV. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  7. ^ 50 Cent | Thug Love CD | Album. MTV. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  8. ^ Ninja (December 2002). 50 Cent Interview. Dubcnn. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  9. ^ Admin (December 9, 2002). 50 Cent - Teflon MC. Sixshot. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  10. ^ Jonah Weiner, April 2005. Dear Superstar: 50 Cent. Blender. Accessed May 21, 2008.
  11. ^ Surveilling 50 Cent. The Smoking Gun (September 6, 2005). Accessed May 21, 2008.
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