In today’s rap, a 16-track collection with this many hits would be released as 2 albums with 5 viral dance spinoffs etc lol shoutout to Fifty.”Ĭlearly, there’s a case to be made that Get Rich Or Die Tryin is one of the most beloved albums of all time, and the proof is certainly validated in the numbers. plus classic B sides If I Can’t and Like My Style. “What Up Gangsta, In Da Club, 21 Questions, Patiently Waiting, PIMP. “The album not only introduced the world to 50 Cent, it has a ridiculous number of hits that slap to this day,” comments Melber. Consider the sheer scope of the influence Get Rich had on an entire generation of artists and fans alike.Įven journalist Ari Melber, who has gained a reputation for incorporating hip-hop quotables into his reports, took a moment to contextualize the significance of Get Rich Or Die Tryin. “Over 13 million records sold not bad for a first album.” Boasting classic tunes like “Heat,” “What Up Gangsta,” “If I Can’t,” “In Da Club,” “Patiently Waiting,” - basically every single song, to be honest - it’s no wonder that the album continues to move units even in this digital era.

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