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85-556: Worldwide Angel is the second mixtape by Spanish singer-songwriter Bad Gyal . It was released on 23 February 2018 by Puro Records and Canada Editorial . A 10-minute version of the album, mixed and edited by Rudeteo, was released along with the album on Bad Gyal's YouTube channel. Philip Sherburne of Pitchfork stated that Worldwide Angel "largely sticks to the template established on previous Bad Gyal songs: synth -heavy, sticky-sweet dembow grooves tinged with airy melancholy", and "is clearly meant to signal [her] arrival as

170-865: A Billboard record as the most listened-to song in radio history within a week. Interscope began funding and distributing for Jackson's label, G-Unit Records , in 2003. He signed Lloyd Banks , Tony Yayo and Young Buck as members of G-Unit , and The Game was later signed in a joint venture with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment . G-Unit Records replaced Jackson's previous imprint, Rotten Apple Entertainment. 50 Cent executive produced Lloyd Banks's June 2004 debut studio album, The Hunger for More , which achieved Platinum status in America. 50 Cent also contributed vocals to Lloyd Banks's hit single, " On Fire ". In March 2005, 50 Cent's second commercial album, The Massacre , sold 1.14 million copies in its first four days (the highest in an abbreviated sales cycle ) and

255-542: A Primetime Emmy Award , thirteen Billboard Music Awards , six World Music Awards , three American Music Awards and four BET Awards . In his acting career, Jackson first starred in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), which was critically panned. He was also cast in the war film Home of the Brave (2006), and the crime thriller Righteous Kill (2008). Billboard ranked Jackson as 17th on their "50 Greatest Rappers" list in 2023, and named him

340-653: A concept album . Mixtapes have become staples in the music industry and are sometimes released as holdovers or low-key releases between studio albums . Lesser-known artists may release them free online on more accessible streaming platforms like SoundCloud to gain exposure, while well-known industry artists who release mixtapes usually promote them as "commercial mixtapes" as they are released on profitable streaming platforms such as Spotify or Apple Music . Notable examples of commercial mixtapes include Street Gossip by Lil Baby , MMM (Money Making Mitch) by Puff Daddy , and Dark Lane Demo Tapes by Drake . While

425-428: A label . This also allowed for more artistry as mixtapes were not confined by the legal restrictions of a record label. As a result of his mixtapes' success, he released his critically acclaimed album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' . By the mid-to-late 2000s, the definition of the original mixtape in the 1970s seemed to vanish, and instead became the term for any musical project to promote rising artists. The creation of

510-417: A $ 1 million record deal, Jackson released No Mercy, No Fear . The mixtape featured one new track, " Wanksta ", which appeared on Eminem's 8 Mile soundtrack. Jackson was also signed by Violator Management and Sha Money XL 's Money Management Group. 50 Cent released his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' (described by AllMusic as "probably the most hyped debut album by a rap artist in about

595-460: A Boi-1da joint, and I did something with Alex da Kid. We made two that are definite singles and the other two are the kinds of records that we been making, more aimed at my core audience, more aggressive, more of a different kind of energy to it." He released "Street King Energy Track #7" in September 2011 to promote Street King, his charity-based energy drink. An announcement that Jackson was shooting

680-583: A Time in Southside Queens , he wrote: "After I got shot nine times at close range and didn't die, I started to think that I must have a purpose in life ... How much more damage could that shell have done? Give me an inch in this direction or that one, and I'm gone." Jackson used a walker for six weeks and fully recovered after five months. When he left the hospital, he stayed in the Poconos with his girlfriend and son, and his workout regime helped him develop

765-469: A beverage investor when he was given a minority share in the company in exchange for becoming a spokesperson after learning that he was a fan of the beverage. The health conscious Jackson noted that he first learned of the product while at a gym in Los Angeles, and stated that "they do such a good job making water taste good". After becoming a minority shareholder and celebrity spokesperson, Jackson worked with

850-571: A bottle, prior to the event. In December 2014, Jackson signed a $ 78 million deal with FRIGO Revolution Wear, a luxury underwear brand. The joint venture is partnered between Jackson, basketball player Carmelo Anthony , baseball player Derek Jeter and Mathias Ingvarsson, the former president of mattress company Tempur-Pedic . Jackson became the chief fashion designer for the brands single pair of Frigo boxers. In April 2015, Jackson mulled investing in Jamaica, exploring foreign investment opportunities on

935-844: A brand of vodka produced in the Netherlands, when he invested undisclosed amount in the company Sire Spirits LLC. He currently endorses the product via his live concert performances and social media. The rapper was asked to take part in two promotional bottle signings, one in Oak Creek and another in Sun Prairie. Jackson made an appearance at Liquor Warehouse in Syracuse, New York on April 25, 2015, where he reportedly sold 1,400 bottles (277 gallons) of Jackson's signature liquor brand. Liquor Warehouse's owner George Angeloro reportedly stocked 300 cases (1,800 bottles or 357 gallons) of Effen Vodka, which sells for $ 30

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1020-547: A common vision: to address the world's problems through smart and sustainable business models," said Chris Clarke, founder and CEO of Pure Growth Partners. "With the rampant starvation in Africa and hunger afflicting children worldwide, we need socially responsible businesses that affect real change now more than ever." Jackson said, "I'm inspired by Clarke's vision and innovative approaches to tackling serious issues. It's our mission with Street King to really change children's lives around

1105-414: A crime novel and a book with Robert Greene titled The 50th Law , an urban take on The 48 Laws of Power . In November 2011, Jackson released 50 Cent's Playground, a young adult fiction novel about a bullied, violent boy and his gay mother. One of Jackson's first business ventures was a partnership with Glacéau to create an enhanced water drink called Formula 50. In October 2004, Jackson became

1190-444: A decade in development hell . He even confirmed that he plans to release a completely new project. In May 2021, Curtis Jackson moved to Houston . This was thought to be for lower taxes, no income tax, and for the rapper scene, as well as other ventures such as writing new screenplays. Also, Jackson, Horizon United Group, and Houston Independent School District began a partnership on a project that would help high school students learn

1275-547: A decade"), in February 2003. Rolling Stone noted its "dark synth grooves, buzzy keyboards and a persistently funky bounce", with Jackson complementing the production in "an unflappable, laid-back flow". It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 , selling 872,000 copies in its first four days. The lead single, " In da Club " (noted by The Source for its "blaring horns, funky organs, guitar riffs and sparse hand claps"), set

1360-518: A dietary-supplement company in conjunction with his film Spectacular Regret in August 2007. Jackson has founded two film production companies: G-Unit Films in 2003 and Cheetah Vision in 2008. Cheetah Vision produces low budget action thrillers for foreign film markets across the world. When G-Unit Films folded, he focused on Cheetah Vision and the company obtained $ 200 million in funding in 2010. In 2010, Jackson revived G-Unit Films, renaming

1445-466: A fire when Jackson was eight years old. Jackson revealed in an interview that his mother was a lesbian. After his mother's death and his father's departure, Jackson was raised by his grandparents. He began boxing at about age 11, and when he was 14, a neighbor opened a boxing gym for local youth. "When I wasn't killing time in school, I was sparring in the gym or selling crack on the strip," Jackson remembered. He sold crack during primary school. "I

1530-550: A friend's basement, where he used turntables to record over instrumentals. In 1996, a friend introduced him to Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC , who was establishing Jam Master Jay Records . Jay taught him how to count bars , write choruses , structure songs, and make records. Jackson's first appearance was on " React " with Onyx , for their 1998 album Shut 'Em Down . He credited Jam Master Jay for improving his ability to write hooks , and Jay produced Jackson's first (unreleased) album. In 1999, after Jackson left Jam Master Jay,

1615-448: A full album rollout. As an example, R&B artist 4Batz released his debut mixtape U Made Me a St4r shortly after his significant mainstream blowup from his single, " Act II: Date @ 8 ". While mixtapes used to be distributed for free, Spotify , Apple Music , and Soundcloud have blurred the line between what is considered a full-on album versus what is considered a mixtape. However, artists typically distinguish an album from

1700-525: A global force." Sherburne found her melodies "often about as emphatic as a shrug", and noted that her lyrics "seem hesitant to stray far from themes she's already explored." Vibe included Worldwide Angel among the 18 Best Latinx Albums of 2018, with Clarissa Shine describing its melodies as "an excellent combination of those uptempo reggae beats with the sultriness of Spanish lyrics". She described its title as "self-explanatory   ... for how she intends to become an international star, especially with

1785-514: A habit of doing well as he saw all of his ventures both past and present as revolving around his alter ego. Jackson has also started a book publishing imprint, G-Unit Books on January 4, 2007, at the Time Warner Building in New York. He has written a number of books including a memoir, From Pieces To Weight in 2005 where it sold 73,000 copies in hardcover and 14,000 copies in paperback;

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1870-523: A half-hour car ride to a studio. The track comically describes how he would rob famous artists. Jackson explained the song's rationale: "There's a hundred artists on that label, you gotta separate yourself from that group and make yourself relevant." Rappers Jay-Z , Kurupt , Sticky Fingaz , Big Pun , DMX , Wyclef Jean , and the Wu-Tang Clan responded to the track, and Nas invited Jackson to join him on his Nastradamus tour. Although "How to Rob"

1955-422: A highly successful business career. He is financially invested in a highly diversified variety of industries. Jackson is now involved in artist and talent management, record, television, and film production, footwear, apparel, fragrances, liquor, video games, mobile apps, book publishing, headphones, along with health drinks and dietary supplements. His broad business and investment portfolio contains investments in

2040-475: A hospital, where Jackson spent 13 days. The alleged attacker, Darryl "Homicide" Baum, Mike Tyson 's close friend and bodyguard, was killed three weeks later. Jackson recalled the shooting: "It happens so fast that you don't even get a chance to shoot back .... I was scared the whole time ... I was looking in the rear-view mirror like, 'Oh shit, somebody shot me in the face! It burns, burns, burns.'" In his autobiography, From Pieces to Weight: Once upon

2125-492: A mixtape in two ways: The marketing of a mixtape is usually minimal, spontaneous, and unorthodox. In contrast, studio albums often have more professional media campaigns, music videos and a set release. Because of a mixtape's "unpredictability" that varies from artist, mixtapes may entertain fans with excitement due to surprise releases. On streaming platforms, mixtapes are nearly identical in format, as both include album art, titles, and track lists. However, mixtapes may lack

2210-476: A muscular physique. In the hospital, Jackson signed a publishing deal with Columbia Records before he was dropped from the label and blacklisted by the recording industry because of his song, " Ghetto Qu'ran ". Unable to work in a U.S. studio, he went to Canada. With business partner Sha Money XL , Jackson recorded over thirty songs for mixtapes to build a reputation. In a HitQuarters interview, Marc Labelle of Shady Records A&R said that Jackson used

2295-430: A music video for "Girls Go Wild", the fifth-album lead single featuring Jeremih , was made on September 28, 2011. Jackson's fifth album, Street King Immortal , was initially scheduled for a summer 2012 release and postponed until November 13. Disagreements with Interscope Records about its release and promotion led to its temporary cancellation. Its first promo single , " New Day " with Dr. Dre and Alicia Keys ,

2380-696: A neighborhood of Queens , Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 1996. In 1999–2000, he recorded his debut album Power of the Dollar for Columbia Records ; however, he was struck by nine bullets during a shooting in May 2000, causing its release to be cancelled and Jackson to be dropped from the label. His 2002 mixtape, Guess Who's Back? was discovered by Detroit rapper Eminem , who signed Jackson to his label Shady Records , an imprint of Dr. Dre 's Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records that same year. His debut studio album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003)

2465-477: A new sound to their original counterpart. In the 1990s, mixtapes eventually moved to CD burners and MP3 players as the cassette tape declined. The curation of mixtapes became more intimate as well, as many curators would assemble songs in their tapes as an overarching theme that they could send to their audience. This was highlighted in Nick Hornby's novel High Fidelity , released in 1995: To me, making

2550-405: A philanthropic initiative to provide food for one billion starving people in Africa by 2016, joining Pure Growth Partners to introduce Street King . A portion of the proceeds from each Street King purchase would be used to provide a daily meal to an underprivileged child. The partnership coincides with Jackson's goal to feed a billion people in Africa during the next five years. "50 Cent and I share

2635-400: A precursor to an upcoming album for artists. As an example, Travis Scott released his mixtape, Days Before Rodeo as an anticipation project for his debut album, Rodeo . Another example is While We Wait by singer and songwriter Kehlani . The name of the tape highlights the informal circumstances of the mixtape, which was released in interim to give her fans music to listen to before

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2720-456: A really good concept, in my perspective, and that was prosperity. I outlined all the things that would be a part of prosperity, positive and negative [for Animal Ambition ]." Animal Ambition debuted at number four on the U.S. Billboard 200 , giving 50 Cent his fifth consecutive top five album in the country, while also debuting at number one on Billboard's Independent Albums chart. On May 14, 2015, Jackson revealed in an interview that

2805-416: A return to his roots with his fifth album, Animal Ambition (2014). He has since focused on his career in television and media, having executive-produced and starred in the television series Power (2014–2020), as well as its numerous spin-offs under his company G-Unit Films and Television Inc. Jackson has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards , including a Grammy Award ,

2890-574: A second season after one episode. Jackson serves as a co-star, co-creator and executive television producer of the STARZ network drama where he signed a 2-year contract with representation coming from the Agency for the Performing Arts . Ratings have been a success for Starz. with the second-season premiere being the highest-ever season with 1.43 million people tuning in live. "Power" ended in 2020. Jackson

2975-479: A series of tweets , Jackson said that the delay of his fifth album was due to disagreements with Interscope Records, later suggesting that it would be released in November 2011 with his headphone line ( SMS by 50 ). He speculated to MTV News about not renewing his five-album contract with Interscope: "I don't know ... It will all be clear in the negotiations following me turning this actual album in. And, of course,

3060-523: A spokesperson for VitaminWater, supporting the product including singing about it at the BET Awards and expressing his excitement over the company's continuing to allow his input on products. He joined Right Guard to introduce a body spray (Pure 50 RGX) and endorsed Magic Stick condoms, planning to donate part of their proceeds to increasing HIV awareness. Jackson signed a multi-year deal with Steiner Sports to sell his memorabilia, and announced plans for

3145-412: A tape is like writing a letter — there’s a lot of erasing and rethinking and starting again. A good compilation tape, like breaking up, is hard to do. You’ve got to kick off with a corker, to hold the attention ***, and then you’ve got to up it a notch, or cool it a notch, and you can’t have white music and black music together, unless the white music sounds like black music, and you can’t have two tracks by

3230-433: A variety of sectors including real estate, financial market investments, mining, boxing promotion, vodka, fragrances, consumer electronics and fashion. He established his own record label G-Unit Records in 2003 following his mainstream success. In November 2003, he signed a five-year deal with Reebok to distribute a G-Unit Sneakers line for his G-Unit Clothing Company . In an interview, Jackson said his businesses had

3315-454: A whole different album concept" before putting them aside, wanting his new album to have the "aggression" of Get Rich or Die Tryin ' . Jackson tweeted that the album was "80 percent done" and fans could expect it in the summer of 2011. It was ultimately delayed a year due to disagreements with Interscope Records, with Jackson saying that he would release it in November 2011 with a different title than Black Magic . Eminem would appear on

3400-463: A wider audience to the hip-hop sound. These cassettes eventually became colloquially known as mixtapes. The introduction of the Sony Walkman in 1979 saw major improvements in the mobility and practicality of mixtapes. In the 1980s and 1990s, mixtapes evolved as recordings of exclusive tracks, freestyles, and remixes. They also started becoming a visible element of youth culture . This blended both

3485-452: Is a continuation of "50 Bars" from a previous album; two more tracks were scheduled for release on March 18. At South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, Jackson performed " Hold On " from the new album. That song and "Don't Worry 'Bout It" were released with accompanying videos on March 18. According to Jackson, prosperity would be a theme of the album: "This project, I had to search for a concept,

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3570-555: Is the executive producer of three of its spin-offs, "PowerBook II: Ghost," "PowerBook III: Raising Kanan," and "Powerbook IV: Force." In 2002, Jackson filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to register the term "50 Cent" as a trademark for clothing, sound recordings, and live performances. The application was published in 2003, and registration issued in 2004. He has since filed for additional trademark registrations. In July 2011, Jackson launched

3655-452: The September 10, 2008, episode of Total Request Live , Jackson said his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct , would be "done and released in November". He released " Ok, You're Right ", produced by Dr. Dre for Before I Self Destruct , on May 18, 2009, and was scheduled to appear in a fall 2009 episode of VH1 's Behind the Music . On September 3, 2009, Jackson posted a video for

3740-532: The Soundkillers' Phoenix- produced track, "Flight 187", introducing his mixtape and book ( The 50th Law ). The song, with lyrics inspiring speculation about tension between Jackson and Jay-Z, was a bonus track on the iTunes version of Before I Self Destruct . Before I Self Destruct was released on November 9, 2009 and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 , giving 50 Cent his fourth consecutive top 5 album in

3825-775: The U.S. In a Contactmusic.com interview, Jackson said he was working on a Eurodance album, Black Magic , inspired by European nightclubs: "First they played hip-hop which suddenly changed to uptempo songs, known as Eurodance". He later said he had changed his next album to The Return of the Heartless Monster after writing different material when he returned home from the Invitation Tour in 2010, shelving Black Magic . On September 3, Jackson supported Eminem on his and Jay-Z 's The Home & Home Tour , performing "Crack A Bottle" with Eminem and Dr. Dre amid rumors of tension between Jackson and Dre. He "recorded 20 songs to

3910-505: The ability to be released on major streaming platforms. Some of these include Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper , Live. Love. ASAP by ASAP Rocky , So Far Gone by Drake and Friday Night Lights by J. Cole . 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent , is an American rapper, actor, and businessman. Born in South Jamaica ,

3995-593: The album tracks, " The Woo ". The Woo also features vocals from fellow American rapper Roddy Ricch . In 2020, it was reported that Jackson was producing two television series for Starz , an anthology about hip hop and a biographical drama about sports agent Nicole Lynn . In 2021, he became one of the headliners of the music festival Golden Sand in Riviera Maya . In a July 2021 interview with The Independent , 50 Cent confirmed that he had officially decided to shelve his Street King Immortal album after it spent

4080-462: The album, and Jackson said he was working with new producers such as Boi-1da and Alex da Kid . Cardiak , who produced Lloyd Banks ' "Start It Up", confirmed that he produced a song for the upcoming album. Jackson released a song, " Outlaw ", from his fifth album on the Internet on June 16, 2011. The single, produced by Cardiak, was released on iTunes on July 19 (although Jackson tweeted that it

4165-504: The business skills that define successful entrepreneurship. While living in Houston, Curtis Jackson was in the process of writing screenplays for new crime shows. In August 2021, he was confirmed to be starring in the upcoming Expend4bles film. In September 2021, Starz released BMF , a series based on two brothers in Detroit who ran a drug trafficking and money laundering operation from

4250-461: The company to G-Unit Films and Television Inc. The company has joint ventures with Will Packer 's production company Will Packer Productions and Universal Television. In over 18 months, Jackson has sold projects to six different networks. Among them was Power , a STARZ drama in which he not only co-stars but also serves as co-creator and executive producer. Power debuted in June 2014 and was renewed for

4335-408: The company to create a new grape flavored "Formula 50" variant of VitaminWater and mentioned the drinks in various songs and interviews. In 2007, Coca-Cola purchased Glacéau for $ 4.1 billion and, according to Forbes , Jackson, who was a minority shareholder, earned $ 100 million from the deal after taxes. Though he no longer has an equity stake in the company, Jackson continues to act as

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4420-418: The distinct sound created on this project." Mixtape Prior to the decline of physical media , mixtapes were defined as homemade compilations of music played through a cassette tape , CD , or digital playlist and became significant in hip-hop culture . The songs were typically beatmatched and consisted of seamless transitions at their beginnings and endings with fades or abrupt edits. It

4505-399: The fast pace of social media . One song can blow up an artist, and mixtapes give the ability for artists to answer quickly to their recent success and ride their wave of fame. Because of the flexibility that mixtapes allow, releasing them on platforms like TikTok can instantly increase an artist's mainstream recognition and reach a broader audience, and of course, without the expectations of

4590-406: The first quarter of the year, followed by Street King Immortal . On February 20, he left Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope, signing with Caroline and Capitol Music Group . According to Jackson, although he owed Interscope another album, he was released from his contract because of his friendship with Eminem and Dr. Dre: "I'm a special case and situation. It's also because of

4675-569: The first single from Street King Immortal , would be previewed Memorial Day weekend and would likely be released in June. Jackson released "Get Low" on May 20, 2015, as the intended first single from his sixth studio album, Street King Immortal . The song, produced by Remo the Hitmaker, features vocals from fellow American rappers 2 Chainz and T.I. , as well as American singer Jeremih . He announced bankruptcy on July 13, 2015. On March 31, 2017, Interscope Records released 50 Cent's final album for

4760-472: The label's initial signees were its members, fellow East Coast rappers Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo . His second album, The Massacre (2005) was met with similar success and supported by his third number-one single, " Candy Shop " (featuring Olivia ). He adopted a lighter, further commercially oriented approach for his third and fourth albums, Curtis (2007) and Before I Self Destruct (2009)—both were met with critical and commercial declines—and aimed for

4845-519: The label, a greatest hits album titled Best Of . In 2020, Jackson led the executive-producer duties for late rapper Pop Smoke 's debut album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon , having been one of Pop Smoke's biggest inspirations. The album was released on July 3, 2020. Jackson curated the album, desiring to finish it after Pop had died. He contacted many of the artists involved, and also features on one of

4930-424: The leverage of having the strong relationships with Eminem and Dr. Dre. They don't want me to be uncomfortable. They value our friendship to the point that they would never want [to jeopardize] it over that little bit of money." That day, he announced that Animal Ambition would be released on June 3 and released its first track. The song, "Funeral", was released with a video on Forbes.com. Produced by Jake One, it

5015-728: The mid-1980s until 2005. Jackson is the executive producer of the show, which is based on a true story. On February 13, 2022, 50 Cent was a surprise performer in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) in September for the performance . Jackson cites Boogie Down Productions , Big Daddy Kane , The Juice Crew , EPMD and KRS-One as his rapping influences, while citing LL Cool J as an inspiration behind his writing of " 21 Questions ". Jackson also states that he drew influences from Nas , Rakim and The Notorious B.I.G. while working on Animal Ambition . Jackson has had

5100-500: The mixtape circuit to his advantage: "He took all the hottest beats from every artist and flipped them with better hooks. They then got into all the markets on the mixtapes and all the mixtape DJs were messing with them." Jackson's popularity increased, and in 2002 he released the mixtape Guess Who's Back? . He then released 50 Cent Is the Future backed by G-Unit , a mixtape revisiting material by Jay-Z and Raphael Saadiq . “One of

5185-453: The performance and how they actually treat the work will determine whether you still want to stay in that position or not." On June 20, 2011, Jackson announced the release of Before I Self Destruct II after his fifth album. Although he planned to shoot a music video for the fifth album's lead single, "I'm On It", on June 26 the video was never filmed. Jackson told Shade45, "I did four songs in Detroit with Eminem. I did two with Just Blaze,

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5270-445: The platinum-selling producers Trackmasters signed him to Columbia Records . They sent him to an upstate New York studio, where he produced 36 songs in two weeks; 18 were included on his 2000 album, Power of the Dollar . Jackson founded Hollow Point Entertainment with former G-Unit member Bang 'Em Smurf. Jackson's popularity began to grow after the successful, controversial underground single " How to Rob ", which he wrote in

5355-415: The pressures of a record label or commercial appeal. The absence of formal promotion, industry-standard production, or chart performance makes mixtapes often feature more raw and experimental sounds, which may be preferable to their fans. The value of a mixtape lies in its ability to define the artist rather than an industry standard, making it an important concept in music. Mixtapes can also serve as

5440-480: The proper promotion and radio play that traditional albums offer. Artists may informally promote their mixtapes by posting to their own social media (as opposed to having a management team do it) or by directly engaging with their fans online. For independent and emerging artists, mixtapes are a gateway to building a fanbase and experimenting with their sound. For established artists, mixtapes can be used as an outlet for personal expression and experimentation to escape

5525-402: The rapid decline of physical media such as CDs and cassettes have significantly altered the definition of a mixtape and rendered the physical mixtape obsolete. Today, mixtapes are generally considered an alternative to studio albums, especially in genres of hip-hop, R&B , and indie music. They allow artists to release music without industry-level expectations expected from the likes of

5610-516: The release of her album, It Was Good Until It Wasn't . Many well-known mixtapes are ineligible to be released on streaming platforms due to sample clearance issues or any licensing issues . This has prevented many praised mixtapes from being released on bigger streaming platforms. A well-known example of a mixtape that isn't available on major streaming platforms for these reasons is Nostalgia, Ultra by Frank Ocean . However, some mixtapes have overcome their sample clearances, granting them

5695-405: The same artist side by side, unless you’ve done the whole thing in pairs and… oh, there are loads of rules. In the 2000s, mixtapes transitioned from physical media to a synonym for unofficial albums that may have legal issues being officially released. They also became significant to developing artist recognition. Artists like 50 Cent used mixtapes to build their reputation before being signed to

5780-422: The sixth top artist of the 2000s decade. Rolling Stone ranked Get Rich or Die Tryin' and "In da Club" in its lists of the "100 Best Albums of the 2000s" and "100 Best Songs of the 2000s" at numbers 37 and 13, respectively. Jackson was born in the borough of Queens , New York City, and raised in its South Jamaica neighborhood by his mother Sabrina. Sabrina, a drug dealer, raised Jackson until she died in

5865-420: The streaming platform DatPiff introduced the publishing of mixtapes online and for free, which made mixtapes easier to obtain. In 2015, Canadian rapper Drake released his mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late significantly muddling the line between mixtapes and albums, setting the precedent that an album-like project could be promoted as a mixtape. The popularization of streaming platforms and

5950-557: The things that excited me about Tupac was even if he was rhymin’ the simplest words in the world, you felt like he meant it and it came from his heart. That’s the thing with 50. That same aura. That’s been missing since we lost Pac and Biggie . The authenticity, the realness behind it.” In 2002, Eminem heard Jackson's Guess Who's Back? album, received from Jackson's attorney (who was working with Eminem's manager, Paul Rosenberg ). Impressed, Eminem invited Jackson to fly to Los Angeles and introduced him to Dr. Dre . After signing

6035-500: The traditional album might stick to one theme, mixtapes have allowed artists to present more diverse music, atypical from the conventional concept album. For example, the debut mixtape Drunken Babble by Kali Uchis was described by GQ as "dreamy R&B vocals with tough-talk rap lyrics, DIY beats, samples and influences spanning soul, reggae , doo-wop and synth-pop ." In an era of short-form content, mixtapes are valuable in that they give room to maintain relevance and adapt to

6120-450: The underground and commercial appeal of mixtapes together. A notable development in mixtapes at this time was the " chopped and screwed " technique created by DJ Screw in Texas . This technique created a slow-tempo sound for mixtapes, later becoming a staple of Southern hip-hop . Another development of the mixtape were the creations of the remix and the mashup , which gave pre-existing songs

6205-462: The world." In 2011, he founded SMS Audio , a consumer-electronics company selling Street by 50 headphones, pledging to donate a portion of their sales to charity. In April 2015, SMS announced new co-branding deals with Reebok and Marvel. It added those to existing partnerships with Walt Disney Parks, Lucasfilm's Star Wars, and Intel. In 2014, Jackson became a minority shareholder in Effen Vodka,

6290-413: Was competitive in the ring and hip-hop is competitive too ... I think rappers condition themselves like boxers, so they all kind of feel like they're the champ." At age 12, Jackson began dealing narcotics when his grandparents thought he was in after-school programs, and brought guns and drug money to school. In the tenth grade, he was caught by metal detectors at Andrew Jackson High School : "I

6375-421: Was embarrassed that I got arrested like that ... After I got arrested I stopped hiding it. I was telling my grandmother [openly], 'I sell drugs.'" On June 29, 1994, Jackson was arrested for selling four vials of cocaine to an undercover police officer. He was arrested again three weeks later, when police searched his home and found heroin, ten ounces of crack cocaine, and a starting pistol . Although Jackson

6460-426: Was in the front yard. Jackson returned to the back seat of the car, and another car pulled up nearby; an assailant walked up and fired nine shots at close range with a 9mm handgun . Jackson was shot in the hand, arm, hip, both legs, chest, and left cheek. His facial wound resulted in a swollen tongue, the loss of a wisdom tooth and a slightly slurred voice; his friend was wounded in the hand. They were driven to

6545-440: Was inspired by his life before Get Rich or Die Tryin' . It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, selling 691,000 copies during its first week. It sold behind Kanye West 's Graduation , released the same day; the outcome of this highly-publicized sales battle between Jackson and West has been accredited to the commercial decline of the gangsta rap and "bling era" style that previously dominated mainstream hip-hop. On

6630-480: Was intended to be released with " Thug Love " (with Destiny's Child ), two days before he was scheduled to film the "Thug Love" music video, Jackson was shot and hospitalized. On May 24, 2000, Jackson was attacked by a gunman outside his grandmother's former home in South Jamaica. After getting into a friend's car, he was asked to return to the house to get some jewelry; his son was in the house, and his grandmother

6715-455: Was not the album's first single). The rapper planned to write a semi-autobiographical young-adult novel about bullying, different from his previous books which focused on his life and the rules of power. According to the book's publisher, the first-person novel (about a 13-year-old schoolyard bully "who finds redemption as he faces what he's done") was scheduled for publication in January 2012. In

6800-415: Was number one on the Billboard 200 for six weeks. He was the first solo artist with three singles in the Billboard top five in the same week with " Candy Shop ", " Disco Inferno " and " How We Do ". According to Rolling Stone , "50's secret weapon is his singing voice - the deceptively amateur-sounding tenor croon that he deploys on almost every chorus". 50 Cent's video game, 50 Cent: Bulletproof

6885-695: Was released in November 2005. 50 Cent portrays himself and provides his likeness and voice in the video game, with the video game also featuring music from his first two studio albums. After The Game's departure Jackson signed Olivia and rap veterans Mobb Deep to G-Unit Records, with Spider Loc , M.O.P. , 40 Glocc and Young Hot Rod later joining the label, who all eventually departed the label. Jackson expressed an interest in working with rappers other than G-Unit, such as Lil' Scrappy of BME , LL Cool J of Def Jam , Mase of Bad Boy and Freeway of Roc-A-Fella , and recorded with several. In September 2007, 50 Cent released his third album, Curtis , which

6970-422: Was released on July 27. The song was produced by Dr. Dre, mixed by Eminem and written by 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Royce da 5'9" and Dr. Dre. A solo version by Keys was leaked by her husband, Swizz Beatz . " My Life ", the album's second promo single (with Eminem and Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine ), was released on November 26, 2012. In January 2014, Jackson said he planned to release Animal Ambition in

7055-560: Was released to critical acclaim and commercial success. Peaking atop the Billboard 200 , it spawned the Billboard Hot 100 -number one singles " In da Club " and " 21 Questions " (featuring Nate Dogg ), and received nonuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). That same year, he launched the record label G-Unit Records , namesake of a hip hop group he formed two years prior;

7140-530: Was sentenced to three to nine years in prison, he served six months in a boot camp and earned his GED . He has said that he did not use cocaine himself. Jackson adopted the nickname "50 Cent" as a metaphor for change. The name was inspired by Kelvin Martin , a 1980s Brooklyn robber known as "50 Cent"; Jackson chose it "because it says everything I want it to say. I'm the same kind of person 50 Cent was. I provide for myself by any means." Jackson began rapping in

7225-511: Was then defined as relatively any musical project by an up-and-coming artist. Now, mixtapes have become a label of promotion and marketing for album-like projects. The idea of mixtapes was conceived in the early 1970s with the genesis of hip-hop . In the 1970s, DJs such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five , Afrika Bambaataa , and DJ Hollywood would often distribute recordings of their club performances through cassette tapes, bringing

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