Get Rich or Die Tryin' cover art

  Studio Album · No. 1

Get Rich or Die Tryin' Songwriting Credits by 50 Cent

2003 Shady / Aftermath / Interscope 16 tracks 54 min

Produced by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mr. Porter  ·  Engineered by Justin Bendo, Sean Blaze, Patrick Viala, Carlisle Young

Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Hip HopGangsta RapEast Coast Hip HopHardcore Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether 50 Cent carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

16
Tracks
19
Lyricists
13
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
13 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2003
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Rap Album (2004, Nominated)
Data Insight

50 Cent co-wrote the album as Curtis Jackson, building his persona around streetwise hooks and threats over beats supplied largely by his Aftermath mentors. Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo crafted the spare synth bounce of 'In da Club,' while Eminem produced and shaped several cuts and Midi Mafia's Dirty Swift built the sing-song melody of '21 Questions' with Nate Dogg. Sha Money XL, Megahertz, and Rockwilder filled out the production, and Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo brought the G-Unit presence that defined 50's early run.

Get Rich or Die Tryin' is 50 Cent's major-label debut, released February 6, 2003. Executive-produced by Eminem and Dr. Dre, it sold 872,000 copies in its first four days and has since been certified nine-times platinum in the United States. It remains one of the fastest-selling debut albums in history. Dr. Dre produced the album's signature track 'In da Club', while Eminem contributed 'Patiently Waiting' and several other productions. 50 Cent wrote all of his own lyrics throughout; the writing credits for the music largely shared between the producers.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro
50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III - 50 Cent (Vocals)
2
What Up Gangsta
50 CentRob Tewlow Curtis James Jackson IIIRob Tewlow Rob Tewlow 50 Cent (Vocals)
3
Patiently Waiting
50 CentEminemMike ElizondoLuis Resto Curtis James Jackson IIIMarshall MathersMike ElizondoLuis Resto Eminem 50 Cent (Vocals)Eminem (Featured Vocals)
4
Many Men (Wish Death)
50 CentDarrell BranchLuis Resto Curtis James Jackson IIIDarrell BranchLuis Resto Darrell BranchEminemLuis Resto 50 Cent (Vocals)
5
In da Club #1
50 CentDr. DreMike Elizondo Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungMike Elizondo Dr. DreMike Elizondo 50 Cent (Vocals)
6
High All the Time
50 CentEminemMichael ClervoixConrad AlmonacyLuis Resto Curtis James Jackson IIIMarshall MathersMichael ClervoixConrad AlmonacyLuis Resto DJ RadEminemSha Money XL 50 Cent (Vocals)
7
Heat
50 CentDr. DreTommy CosterMike Elizondo Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungTommy CosterMike Elizondo Dr. Dre 50 Cent (Vocals)
8
If I Can't #76
50 CentDr. DreMike Elizondo Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungMike Elizondo Dr. DreMike Elizondo 50 Cent (Vocals)
9
Blood Hound
50 CentYoung BuckSean Henderson Curtis James Jackson IIIDavid BrownSean Henderson Sean Blaze 50 Cent (Vocals)Young Buck (Featured Vocals)
10
Back Down
50 CentDr. DreRon FeemsterMike Elizondo Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungRon FeemsterMike Elizondo Dr. Dre 50 Cent (Vocals)
11
P.I.M.P. #3
50 CentMr. Porter Curtis James Jackson IIIDenaun Porter Mr. Porter 50 Cent (Vocals)
12
Like My Style
50 CentTony YayoDana Stinson Curtis James Jackson IIIMarvin BernardDana Stinson Rockwilder 50 Cent (Vocals)Tony Yayo (Featured Vocals)
13
Poor Lil Rich
50 CentMichael Clervoix Curtis James Jackson IIIMichael Clervoix Sha Money XLEminem 50 Cent (Vocals)
14
21 Questions #1
50 CentKevin Risto Curtis James Jackson IIIKevin Risto Dirty Swift 50 Cent (Vocals)Nate Dogg (Featured Vocals)
15
Don't Push Me
50 CentEminemLloyd BanksLuis Resto Curtis James Jackson IIIMarshall MathersChristopher LloydLuis Resto Eminem 50 Cent (Vocals)Lloyd Banks (Featured Vocals)Eminem (Featured Vocals)
16
Gotta Make It to Heaven
50 CentDorsey Wesley Curtis James Jackson IIIDorsey Wesley Megahertz 50 Cent (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 33 contributors

5C
50 Cent
Writer · Vocals
On this album16 written
CJ
Curtis James Jackson III
Writer
On this album16 written
ME
Mike Elizondo
Writer · Producer
On this album5 written
DD
Dr. Dre
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
LR
Luis Resto
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
AY
Andre Young
Writer
On this album4 written
E
Eminem
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album3 written
MM
Marshall Mathers
Writer
On this album3 written
MC
Michael Clervoix
Writer
On this album2 written
DB
Darrell Branch
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
MP
Mr. Porter
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RT
Rob Tewlow
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Get Rich or Die Tryin'

When was 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin' released?
Get Rich or Die Tryin' was released on February 4, 2003. It was 50 Cent's major-label debut album, issued through Shady, Aftermath, and Interscope Records. The album sold 872,000 copies in its first week in the United States.
Who produced 'In da Club' by 50 Cent?
'In da Club' was produced by Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo. It became 50 Cent's breakout single, spending nine consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who produced '21 Questions' by 50 Cent?
'21 Questions' was produced by Dirty Swift of the production duo Midi Mafia. The track features guest vocals from Nate Dogg and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did 50 Cent write Get Rich or Die Tryin' himself?
Yes, 50 Cent co-wrote the album, credited under his birth name Curtis Jackson. He authored the lyrics and hooks across the record while working with producers including Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Sha Money XL.
How many copies did Get Rich or Die Tryin' sell?
Get Rich or Die Tryin' has sold around 13 million copies worldwide. In the United States it is certified 9x Platinum by the RIAA. The album opened with 872,000 copies sold in its first week.
Did Get Rich or Die Tryin' win a Grammy Award?
Get Rich or Die Tryin' was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004 but did not win. It remains 50 Cent's most commercially successful release.
Who is featured on Get Rich or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent?
The album features Eminem, Nate Dogg, and G-Unit members Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo. Nate Dogg sings the hook on '21 Questions.'
Data note: Track 1 'Intro' has no formal songwriter registration on Wikipedia; the credited lyricist (50 Cent) is the speaker on this track.

Sources

Wikipedia: Get Rich or Die Tryin' Wikipedia: In da Club MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Get Rich or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent