Before I Self Destruct cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

Before I Self Destruct Songwriting Credits by 50 Cent

2009 G-Unit / Interscope 15 tracks 57 min

Produced by Dr. Dre, Ty Fyffe, Tha Bizness, Polow da Don, Havoc

G-Unit / Interscope Gangsta RapHardcore Hip HopEast Coast Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether 50 Cent carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
15 trackswritten by 50 Cent 0 tracksoutside writers
50 Cent's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
38
Lyricists
18
Producers
2009
Released
Data Insight

50 Cent, credited as Curtis Jackson, co-wrote across the record while leaning on a marquee production roster led by his Shady and Aftermath mentors. Eminem produced and guested on 'Psycho,' Dr. Dre and Mark Batson built the Hot 100 single 'I Get It In' (co-written by Jackson with Batson, Andre Young and Dawaun Parker), and Polow da Don shaped the Ne-Yo collaboration 'Baby by Me.' Scott Storch co-wrote and produced the earlier single 'Get Up' with Jackson. The album frames Jackson's self-authored gangsta narrative as a companion to his film of the same name.

Before I Self Destruct is 50 Cent's fourth studio album, released November 9, 2009. It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, a steep commercial decline from his earlier peak. The album marked a continuation of his Aftermath/G-Unit production network, with Dr. Dre contributing three tracks (Death to My Enemies, Psycho with Eminem, Ok, You're Right) and newer producers like Polow da Don and Tha Bizness filling out the rest. Ne-Yo appeared on Baby by Me, the album's commercial highlight. 50 Cent wrote all lyrics himself throughout.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
The Invitation
50 CentTy FyffeM. Williams Curtis James Jackson IIITyrone FyffeM. Williams Ty FyffeManny Perez 50 Cent (Vocals)
2
Then Days Went By
50 CentDarren Billy Jr.Bill Withers Curtis James Jackson IIIDarren Billy Jr.Bill Withers Lab OxVikaden 50 Cent (Vocals)
3
Death to My Enemies
50 CentDr. DreMark BatsonTrevor Lawrence Jr.Dawaun ParkerMike Elizondo Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungMark BatsonTrevor Lawrence Jr.Dawaun ParkerMike Elizondo Dr. DreMark Batson 50 Cent (Vocals)
4
So Disrespectful
50 CentJustin HendersonChris Whitacre Curtis James Jackson IIIJustin HendersonChris Whitacre Tha Bizness 50 Cent (Vocals)
5
Psycho
50 CentEminemDr. DreTrevor LawrenceDawaun Parker Curtis James Jackson IIIMarshall MathersAndre YoungTrevor LawrenceDawaun Parker Dr. Dre 50 Cent (Vocals)Eminem (Featured Vocals)
6
Hold Me Down
50 CentJ. GrooverY. Davis Curtis James Jackson IIIJ. GrooverY. Davis J-KeysTeam Ready 50 Cent (Vocals)
7
Crime Wave
50 CentJ. FragalaD. ZachariasW. WitherspoonA. Bond Curtis James Jackson IIIJ. FragalaD. ZachariasW. WitherspoonA. Bond Team Demo 50 Cent (Vocals)
8
Stretch
50 CentRicardo Thomas Curtis James Jackson IIIRicardo Thomas Rick Rock 50 Cent (Vocals)
9
Strong Enough
50 CentC. RuelasQ. HysawC. McMurrayG. JonesP. Sawyer Curtis James Jackson IIIC. RuelasQ. HysawC. McMurrayG. JonesP. Sawyer NascentQB Da Problem 50 Cent (Vocals)
10
Get It Hot
50 CentM. Davis Curtis James Jackson IIIM. Davis Black Key 50 Cent (Vocals)
11
Gangsta's Delight
50 CentKejuan MuchitaBernard EdwardsNile Rodgers Curtis James Jackson IIIKejuan MuchitaBernard EdwardsNile Rodgers Havoc 50 Cent (Vocals)
12
I Got Swag
50 CentR. FrazierW. HutchinsonD. JolicoeurK. Mercer Curtis James Jackson IIIR. FrazierW. HutchinsonD. JolicoeurK. Mercer Dual Output 50 Cent (Vocals)
13
Baby by Me #28
50 CentJamal JonesNe-Yo Curtis James Jackson IIIJamal JonesShaffer Smith Polow da Don 50 Cent (Vocals)Ne-Yo (Featured Vocals)
14
Do You Think About Me
50 CentDana StinsonGovernor Washington Curtis James Jackson IIIDana StinsonGovernor Washington Rockwilder 50 Cent (Vocals)Governor (Featured Vocals)
15
Ok, You're Right
50 CentDr. DreMark BatsonTrevor LawrenceDawaun Parker Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungMark BatsonTrevor LawrenceDawaun Parker Dr. DreMark Batson 50 Cent (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 59 contributors

5C
50 Cent
Writer · Vocals
On this album15 written
CJ
Curtis James Jackson III
Writer
On this album15 written
DD
Dr. Dre
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
AY
Andre Young
Writer
On this album3 written
DP
Dawaun Parker
Writer
On this album3 written
MB
Mark Batson
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
TL
Trevor Lawrence
Writer
On this album2 written
TF
Ty Fyffe
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AB
A. Bond
Writer
On this album1 written
BE
Bernard Edwards
Writer
On this album1 written
BW
Bill Withers
Writer
On this album1 written
CM
C. McMurray
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Before I Self Destruct

When was 50 Cent's Before I Self Destruct released?
Before I Self Destruct was released on November 16, 2009 through G-Unit Records and Interscope Records. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 with 160,000 copies sold in its first week.
Did 50 Cent write the songs on Before I Self Destruct?
Yes, 50 Cent co-wrote across the album under his legal name Curtis Jackson. On 'Baby by Me' he is credited alongside Jamal Jones, Shaffer Smith and William Tyler, and on 'I Get It In' he wrote with Mark Batson, Andre Young and Dawaun Parker. He also co-wrote 'Get Up' with producer Scott Storch.
Who produced Before I Self Destruct?
The album featured a large production roster including Eminem, Dr. Dre, DJ Khalil, Havoc, Mark Batson, Polow da Don and Rockwilder. Eminem produced 'Psycho,' while Dr. Dre and Mark Batson handled 'I Get It In.'
What was the highest-charting single from Before I Self Destruct?
'Baby by Me,' featuring Ne-Yo, was the highest-charting single, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Get Up' reached number 44 and 'I Get It In' peaked at number 53.
Who is featured on Before I Self Destruct by 50 Cent?
Featured guests include Ne-Yo on 'Baby by Me,' Eminem on 'Psycho,' and Governor on 'Do You Think About Me.' The bonus track 'Could've Been You' features R. Kelly.
Is Before I Self Destruct certified by the RIAA?
Yes, Before I Self Destruct was certified Gold by the RIAA, denoting 500,000 units. It also earned Gold certifications in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Data note: Bonus tracks (Could've Been You with R. Kelly, Flight 187, Man's World) are omitted. Standard 15-track edition used.

Sources

Wikipedia: Before I Self Destruct Wikipedia: Baby by Me MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Before I Self Destruct by 50 Cent