OK, I admit it. I like 50 Cent.<\/p>\n
I typically do not like recent rap music. Old stuff I like, yes–Beastie Boys, Run DMC, NWA, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy; and on up to Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem. I couldn’t get into Biggie, Puff, Tupac on up to Wu Tang and Outkast.<\/p>\n
I’ve heard a bit about 50 in years past. I don’t think I’ve actually heard any of his music until recently, but I’ve heard of him, and heard people talking about him. Then I saw his “Candyshop” video on one of the MTVs or VH1s or BETs.<\/p>\n
Candyshop has an infectious beat, not to mention extremely hot chicks, particularly fellow G-Unit member Olivia. This being the only song I’ve heard of 50’s up to this point, it was still not enough for me to get any of his albums.<\/p>\n
Then I saw a VH1 special on 50. He threw a big party at his new house in a very expensive neighborhood. He invited all his friends and industry insiders and… his neighbors! Hehe I thought that was pretty cool.<\/p>\n
All his neighbors appeared to be well-to-do white folks. Moms and daughters showed up and 50 personally showed them around the house, introducing them to G-Unit and other friends. He was very friendly and nice. Hmmm, maybe there’s more to 50 than his gangsta image?<\/p>\n
So I’ve been paying more attention to 50 Cent lately. This guy sure does smile a lot. In his videos, interviews, and cameos on other friend’s videos he sports a smile instead of a scowl. He’s a soft-spoken young man of 28, with a boyish smile and a somewhat calm demeanor. This is not what I expected in a hardcore gangsta rapper.<\/p>\n
Today I picked up his new album, Massacre, and listened to it non-stop for hours. His delivery fits the image I have of 50 in real life–calm, never angry, never yelling. I don’t like every song, no. So far I’ve heard three potential singles. Besides “Candyshop” there is the obvious dance\/club song “Disco Inferno” and “Just A Lil Bit”.<\/p>\n
OK I’m done playing music journalist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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