50 Cent

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50 Cent - Respect It Or Check It N*gga

Artist: 50 Cent

Producer: Frank Dukes

Album: Forever King Mixtape

Label: Shady/Aftermath/Interscope

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Riding high off the positive response to his War Angel LP, a street release that harked back to the gritty sound that made him Eminem‘s favorite underground MC, 50 Cent is preparing to earn another round of plaudits with the release of Forever King, dedicated (nominally, at least) to the memory of Michael Jackson.  Recorded this past Thursday (the day of MJ’s passing) Respect It Or Check It N*gga finds 50 talking tough to all those who would stand in his way over an old-school, sampled beat by Frank Duke.  Though fans still hurting from the pop icon’s passing might find the tacked-on MJ shout-out with which 50 concludes the cut a little insulting, the track itself will doubtless be a hit with the rapper’s newly-rebuilt fanbase. Those digging 50’s recent return to form can download a copy of Forever King June 3rd, as well as picking up a copy of his long-delayed Before I Self-Destruct LP when it finally hits stores September 8th.

   

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
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The linkage to the late Mr. Jackson is bullsh*t - sorry, fif. However, the record is another story. Please listen and again and tell me you didn't find that will.i.am line repeat-worthy. The street angle has always worked for this man... too bad a major label would never let him put out an album full of these records.
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Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
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I didnt really like the War Angle LP, so I was never expecting to be a big fan of this track.

Lyrically 50 is decent on this. Though to be honest, I dont listen to 50 for his lyrics, I listen to tracks by 50 because of the usually dope production & the large traces of 'swagger' in his flows.

I know MJ had a effect on nearly every artist making noise today, but I dont think the shout-outs were really necessary.

2.5


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
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I'm not feeling this track. Fifty need some better beats to destroy, This shit, just like most the tracks he flows over, is out dated. I am not a hater.


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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The record was pretty dope for 50. The production jumps and 50 is pretty consistent. I could also care less about the MJ references (Bang, bang, shoot em up, and oh yeah, RIP Michael Jackson)

EPIC FAIL.

It sounded like halfway through the second verse, he was channeling some "Relapse" Eminem...lol.

I can give three to this. Not bad from Fif.

I might download "BISD" if I feel like it...lol.


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

JayCL
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JayCL
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lmao, i say the beyonce line is repeat worthy, i m loving this aggressive flow


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

godsson81885
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godsson81885
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Not a bad track from 50, its def in rotation. I agree with Z that The Micheal Jackson shout out was bullsh*t and did not fit on the record at all


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

peezee
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Total Ratings: 177
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this is the type of fif joint i like... unfortunately the labels push for the more mainstream radio and family-friendly stuff they can sell to the masses. i guess thats why i like his mixtapes more than his albums lately


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

Kid-K
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Kid-K
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yeah i noticed that relapse accent aswell Young Son. fif can do better then this.


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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MH you a fool ROTFL!!
@Aussie_Pride - I agree with you MJ has touched about 4-5 different generations but How you gonna make a tribute to MJ rappin about crack and the streets and all this other BS and then randomly yelling RIP MJ?!?
Fif goes after Drake because his buzz isn't like yours? Why do you constantly have to mention other people just to make yourself look better?
Quit destroying your legacy and make GOOD music.


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
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I've heard worse from 50 Cent, but also better. It's ok


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

young stunna
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Total Ratings: 38
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yo this dope...this is the 50 everyone loves i think people have gotten so used to hating fif that when he has good joints no one appreciates it


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

cali24
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Total Ratings: 416
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50 is back on the grind and putting out good hood music again and got me listening again. You have to remember this is just a underground record not going to make the album. 50 has some nice word play on this track and the beat yea old sounding but still knocks hard.


Posted on Jul 01, 2009    

mo city
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good song


Posted on Jul 01, 2009    

Showtime912
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Total Ratings: 5
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boooooooooo...


Posted on Jul 01, 2009    

MrTravieso1904
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MrTravieso1904
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tight song I like the grimey way it sounds with the vocal background and I could give a F**K about MJ I want that real gritty ghetto azz Muzik f**k the radio and the mainstream


Posted on Jul 06, 2009    

MaOfficial
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SOMEONE PLEASE HOLD ME! ROTFLLMFAO!!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS?

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Posted on Aug 02, 2009    

jcm4
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jcm4
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f**k yeah


Posted on Oct 21, 2009    

ClosedCasket
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hot


Posted on Oct 23, 2009    

jcm5
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sweet


Posted on Nov 04, 2009    

5 STAR B!@#H
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lov it n lov him


Posted on Nov 05, 2009    

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