Power of the Dollar

Infobox Album
Name = Power of the Dollar
Type = studio
Artist = 50 Cent


Released = July 4 2000 (unofficially)Blanford, Roxanne. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ipj9kextaq79 allmusic ((( Power of the Dollar > Overview )))] . Allmusic. Accessed May 21 2008.]
Recorded = New York City; 1998–1999
Genre = East Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, Hardcore rap
Length = 62:18
Label = Columbia
Producer = Trackmasters
Reviews = *Allmusic rating|3|5
Last album =
This album = "Power of the Dollar" (2000)
Next album = "Guess Who's Back?" (2002)Singles
Name = Power of the Dollar
Type = studio
single 1 = How to Rob
single 1 date = August 10 1999
single 2 = Thug Love
single 2 date = September 21 1999

"Power of the Dollar" is an unofficially-released but heavily bootlegged album by rapper 50 Cent. [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/50cent/biography 50 Cent: Biography : Rolling Stone] . "The New Rolling Stone Album Guide". Accessed May 21 2008.] The album, which was originally set for a September 12 2000 release, [Brown, Jake (2005). [http://books.google.com/books?id=C5Wh_AZiR-IC&printsec=frontcover#PPA185,M1 50 Cent: No Holds Barred] . Amber Books Publishing, 185. ISBN 097677352X.] was supposed to be his debut album with Columbia Records. [Evil Richard (January 5 2007. [http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/2007/01/top_10_albums_y.html Top 10 Albums You've Never Heard] . YesButNoButYes. Accessed February 25 2008.] Prior to the filming of the music video for the single "Thug Love," 50 Cent was shot nine times. When Columbia records found out that 50 Cent had been shot, they scratched releasing the full LP. So instead, Columbia released the album as an EP.

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". The first single, "How to Rob", was released on August 10 1999. [ [http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/50_cent/albums.jhtml?albumId=605303 50 Cent | How to Rob | Album] . MTV. Accessed May 21 2008.] 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. [50 Cent. [http://www.mtv.com/bands/123/50_cent/book_excerpt/index5.jhtml 50 Cent: From Pieces to Weight Part 5] . MTV. Accessed May 21 2008.]

The second single, "Thug Love" featuring Destiny's Child, was released on September 21 1999. [ [http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/50_cent/albums.jhtml?albumId=607098 50 Cent | Thug Love CD | Album] . MTV. Accessed May 21 2008.] 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.Ninja (December 2002). [http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/50cent 50 Cent Interview] . Dubcnn. Accessed May 21 2008.] [Admin (December 9 2002). [http://www.sixshot.com/interviews/1161 50 Cent - Teflon MC] . Sixshot. Accessed May 21 2008.] 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. [Jonah Weiner, April 2005. [http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1534 Dear Superstar: 50 Cent] . "Blender". Accessed May 21 2008.] The track, "Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)", has been speculated to be the reason for the shooting. [ [http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0906051murder2.html Surveilling 50 Cent] . The Smoking Gun (September 6 2005). Accessed May 21 2008.]

Track listing

#"Intro" - 1:11
#"The Hit" – 3:41
#"The Good Die Young" (produced by Al West) – 4:02
#"Corner Bodega" – 1:36
#"Life's on the Line" (Dudley/Jackson) (produced by Terence Dudley (USA)) – 3:38
#"That Ain't Gangsta" – 3:25
#"As the World Turns" (featuring Bun B) – 4:19
#"Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:34
#"Da Repercussions" – 3:28
#"Money by Any Means" (featuring Noreaga) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:03
#"Material Girl 2000" (featuring Dave Hollister) – 4:35
#"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
#"Slow Doe" (produced by Trackmasters) – 3:54
#"Gunrunner"(Featuring Black Child) – 2:10
#"You Ain't No Gangsta" (Clervoix/Jackson)" (produced by Sha Self) – 3:37
#"Power of the Dollar" – 3:26
#"I'm a Hustler" (Elliot/Jackson/Jacobs/Moore/Philips/Spivey/Styles) (produced by DJ Scratch) – 3:55
#"How to Rob" (featuring The Madd Rapper) (Angelettie/Barnes/Casey/Jackson/Olivier) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:25

Track Listing (Release)

1.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
2. "I'm a Hustler" (Elliot/Jackson/Jacobs/Moore/Philips/Spivey/Styles) (produced by DJ Scratch) – 3:55
3. "Da Heatwave" [Produced by Erick Sermon]
4. "Life's on the Line" (Dudley/Jackson) (produced by Terence Dudley (USA)) – 3:38
5. "How to Rob" (featuring The Madd Rapper) (Angelettie/Barnes/Casey/Jackson/Olivier) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:25

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