Authorship Breakdown 17 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether 50 Cent carries a lyricist or composer credit.
17 trackswritten by 50 Cent
0 tracksoutside writers
50 Cent's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
41
Lyricists
16
Producers
1.3 million
US Copies Sold
2007
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance ("I Get Money") (2008, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Rap Song ("Ayo Technology") (2008, Nominated)
Data Insight
50 Cent co-wrote Curtis as Curtis Jackson, framing the record around his given name while chasing crossover singles. Timbaland and Danja produced the top-five hit 'Ayo Technology' featuring Justin Timberlake, and the streetier 'I Get Money' was built on an Apex beat. Dr. Dre, Eminem, Havoc, and Jake One contributed production, while guests ranged from Akon, Robin Thicke, and Mary J. Blige to G-Unit's Young Buck and Tony Yayo.
Curtis is 50 Cent's third studio album, released September 11, 2007. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, infamously releasing on the same day as Kanye West's Graduation, which outsold it significantly in the first week. The album features a broader production palette than its predecessors, bringing in Timbaland (Ayo Technology with Justin Timberlake), Dr. Dre, Eminem, and newer collaborators like Jake One and Havoc. 50 Cent co-wrote very few tracks outside his own lyrics; the musical composition credits go almost entirely to the producing collaborators.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Curtis (Intro)
|
50 CentEminem | Curtis James Jackson IIIMarshall Mathers | Eminem | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 2 |
My Gun Go Off
|
50 CentAdam DeitchEric KrasnoDerick Prosper | Curtis James Jackson IIIAdam DeitchEric KrasnoDerick Prosper | Adam DeitchEric Krasno | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Man Down
|
50 CentBen RaleighDon CannonJay PowellDavid Mook | Curtis James Jackson IIIBen RaleighDon CannonJay PowellDavid Mook | Detroit RedDon Cannon | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 4 |
I'll Still Kill
|
50 CentAkonKhalil Abdul-RahmanBrian Honeycutt | Curtis James Jackson IIIAliaume ThiamKhalil Abdul-RahmanBrian Honeycutt | DJ Khalil | 50 Cent (Vocals)Akon (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
I Get Money
#20
|
50 CentWilliam StanberryKirk Robinson | Curtis James Jackson IIIWilliam StanberryKirk Robinson | Apex | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Come & Go
|
50 CentJames Harris IIITerry LewisDr. DreDawaun Parker | Curtis James Jackson IIIJames Harris IIITerry LewisAndre YoungDawaun Parker | Dr. Dre | 50 Cent (Vocals)Dr. Dre (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Ayo Technology
#5
|
50 CentTimbalandJustin TimberlakeDanja | Curtis James Jackson IIITimothy MosleyJustin TimberlakeNate Hills | TimbalandDanja | 50 Cent (Vocals)Justin Timberlake (Featured Vocals)Timbaland (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Follow My Lead
|
50 CentChristopher WhitacreJustin Henderson | Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher WhitacreJustin Henderson | Tha Bizness | 50 Cent (Vocals)Robin Thicke (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Movin' on Up
|
50 CentJacob DuttonFreddie PerrenLeon WareChristine Yarian | Curtis James Jackson IIIJacob DuttonFreddie PerrenLeon WareChristine Yarian | Jake One | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Straight to the Bank
|
50 CentDr. DreTy Fyffe | Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungTyrone Fyffe | Ty FyffeDr. Dre | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Amusement Park
|
50 CentTeraike CrawfordA.R. HatchettHailey Campbell | Curtis James Jackson IIITeraike CrawfordA.R. HatchettHailey Campbell | Dangerous LLC | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Fully Loaded Clip
|
50 CentKejuan Muchita | Curtis James Jackson IIIKejuan Muchita | Havoc | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Peep Show
|
50 CentDr. DreEminemM. StrangeJ. BassTony Campana | Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungMarshall MathersM. StrangeJ. BassTony Campana | Eminem | 50 Cent (Vocals)Eminem (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Fire
|
50 CentS. JordanDr. DreDawaun ParkerNikki GrierS. Garrett | Curtis James Jackson IIIS. JordanAndre YoungDawaun ParkerNikki GrierS. Garrett | Dr. Dre | 50 Cent (Vocals)Young Buck (Featured Vocals)Nicole Scherzinger (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
All of Me
|
50 CentJacob Dutton | Curtis James Jackson IIIJacob Dutton | Jake One | 50 Cent (Vocals)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals) |
| 16 |
Curtis 187
|
50 CentKejuan Muchita | Curtis James Jackson IIIKejuan Muchita | Havoc | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 17 |
Touch the Sky
|
50 CentTony YayoJason HarroldKeyon Harold | Curtis James Jackson IIIMarvin BernardJason HarroldKeyon Harold | K-Lassik Beats | 50 Cent (Vocals)Tony Yayo (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 61 contributors
5C
50 Cent
Writer · Vocals
CJ
Curtis James Jackson III
Writer
DD
Dr. Dre
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AY
Andre Young
Writer
E
Eminem
Writer · Producer · Vocals
DP
Dawaun Parker
Writer
JD
Jacob Dutton
Writer
KM
Kejuan Muchita
Writer
MM
Marshall Mathers
Writer
AD
Adam Deitch
Writer · Producer
D
Danja
Writer · Producer
DC
Don Cannon
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Curtis
When was 50 Cent's Curtis released?
Curtis was released on September 10, 2007, through G-Unit and Interscope Records. It sold 691,000 copies in its first week in the United States. The album was named after 50 Cent's birth name, Curtis Jackson.
Who produced 'Ayo Technology' by 50 Cent?
'Ayo Technology' was produced by Timbaland and Danja. The song features Justin Timberlake and reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the album's biggest hit.
Who produced 'I Get Money' by 50 Cent?
'I Get Money' was built on a beat by the producer Apex. The track peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the more enduring street singles from Curtis.
Did 50 Cent write Curtis himself?
How many copies did Curtis sell?
Curtis sold 691,000 copies in its first week and reached about 1.3 million copies in the United States within a year. The album is certified Gold by the RIAA. It launched in a famous sales competition against Kanye West's Graduation.
Who is featured on Curtis by 50 Cent?
Curtis features Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Akon, Robin Thicke, Mary J. Blige, and Nicole Scherzinger, along with G-Unit's Young Buck and Tony Yayo.
What genre is Curtis by 50 Cent?
Curtis is a hip hop album rooted in East Coast hip hop. It blends street-oriented tracks with pop-leaning crossover singles like 'Ayo Technology.'
Data note: Regional bonus tracks (UK and Japanese editions) are omitted. Standard 17-track edition used.