Authorship Breakdown 20 / 21 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 21 tracks with documented writers, by whether 50 Cent carries a lyricist or composer credit.
20 trackswritten by 50 Cent
1 trackoutside writers
50 Cent's roles on this album
Share of the 21 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist95%
Composer95%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
21
Tracks
30
Lyricists
16
Producers
1
No.1 Single
9 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2005
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Rap Album (2006, Nominated)
Data Insight
50 Cent co-wrote The Massacre as Curtis Jackson, leaning on radio-ready hooks built by Scott Storch, who produced the chart-topping 'Candy Shop' and the top-three 'Just a Lil Bit.' Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo returned for the 'Outta Control' remix, while C. Styles and Bang Out handled 'Disco Inferno.' The album kept the G-Unit framework intact with appearances from Tony Yayo and Olivia, and pulled in Eminem and Jamie Foxx to broaden its reach.
The Massacre is 50 Cent's second studio album, released March 3, 2005. It debuted at number one and sold approximately 1.14 million copies in its first week, making it one of the best-selling rap albums of the 2000s. The album features production from Eminem, Scott Storch (Candy Shop, Just a Lil Bit), and Dr. Dre (Outta Control, Gunz Come Out). Eminem appears on Gatman and Robbin, and Jamie Foxx duets on Build You Up. Despite its commercial dominance, the album's lyric-writing remains entirely in 50 Cent's hands across all 21 tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 21 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro (The Massacre)
|
Lindsay Collins | Lindsay Collins | Eminem | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 2 |
In My Hood
|
50 CentTeraike CrawfordPhillip PittsEminemLuis Resto | Curtis James Jackson IIITeraike CrawfordPhillip PittsMarshall MathersLuis Resto | C. StylesBang OutEminemLuis Resto | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 3 |
This Is 50
|
50 CentRashad SmithMichael Clervoix | Curtis James Jackson IIIRashad SmithMichael Clervoix | Sha Money XLBlack Jeruz | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 4 |
I'm Supposed to Die Tonight
|
50 CentEminemSteve KingLuis Resto | Curtis James Jackson IIIMarshall MathersSteve KingLuis Resto | EminemLuis Resto | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Piggy Bank
|
50 CentKhari Cain | Curtis James Jackson IIIKhari Cain | Needlz | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Gatman and Robbin'
|
50 CentEminemJeffrey BassMark BassLuis RestoNeal Hefti | Curtis James Jackson IIIMarshall MathersJeffrey BassMark BassLuis RestoNeal Hefti | EminemBass BrothersLuis Resto | 50 Cent (Vocals)Eminem (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Candy Shop
#1
|
50 CentScott Storch | Curtis James Jackson IIIScott Storch | Scott Storch | 50 Cent (Vocals)Olivia (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Outta Control
#6
|
50 CentDr. DreMike ElizondoChristopher PopeSteve Standard | Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungMike ElizondoChristopher PopeSteve Standard | Dr. DreMike Elizondo | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Get in My Car
|
50 CentTony Cotrell | Curtis James Jackson IIITony Cotrell | Hi-Tek | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Ski Mask Way
|
50 CentDave ShaymanEminemLuis RestoBunny SiglerRyan Presson | Curtis James Jackson IIIDave ShaymanMarshall MathersLuis RestoBunny SiglerRyan Presson | Disco DEminemLuis Resto | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 11 |
A Baltimore Love Thing
|
50 CentQuentin StaplesNorma Toney | Curtis James Jackson IIIQuentin StaplesNorma Toney | Cue Beats | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Ryder Music
|
50 CentTony Cotrell | Curtis James Jackson IIITony Cotrell | Hi-Tek | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Disco Inferno
#3
|
50 CentTeraike CrawfordPhillip Pitts | Curtis James Jackson IIITeraike CrawfordPhillip Pitts | C. StylesBang Out | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Just a Lil Bit
#3
|
50 CentScott Storch | Curtis James Jackson IIIScott Storch | Scott Storch | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 15 |
Gunz Come Out
|
50 CentDr. DreMike Elizondo | Curtis James Jackson IIIAndre YoungMike Elizondo | Dr. DreMike Elizondo | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 16 |
My Toy Soldier
|
50 CentTony YayoEminemLuis Resto | Curtis James Jackson IIIMarvin BernardMarshall MathersLuis Resto | EminemLuis Resto | 50 Cent (Vocals)Tony Yayo (Featured Vocals) |
| 17 |
Position of Power
|
50 CentJ.R. Rotem | Curtis James Jackson IIIJ.R. Rotem | J.R. Rotem | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 18 |
Build You Up
|
50 CentScott Storch | Curtis James Jackson IIIScott Storch | Scott Storch | 50 Cent (Vocals)Jamie Foxx (Featured Vocals) |
| 19 |
God Gave Me Style
|
50 CentKhari CainLeonard Caston Jr.Tom McFadden | Curtis James Jackson IIIKhari CainLeonard Caston Jr.Tom McFadden | Needlz | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 20 |
So Amazing
|
50 CentJ.R. RotemJasmin Lopez | Curtis James Jackson IIIJ.R. RotemJasmin Lopez | J.R. Rotem | 50 Cent (Vocals)Olivia (Featured Vocals) |
| 21 |
I Don't Need 'Em
|
50 CentAnthony Best | Curtis James Jackson IIIAnthony Best | Buckwild | 50 Cent (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 46 contributors
5C
50 Cent
Writer · Vocals
CJ
Curtis James Jackson III
Writer
E
Eminem
Writer · Producer · Vocals
LR
Luis Resto
Writer · Producer
MM
Marshall Mathers
Writer
SS
Scott Storch
Writer · Producer
DD
Dr. Dre
Writer · Producer
JR
J.R. Rotem
Writer · Producer
ME
Mike Elizondo
Writer · Producer
AY
Andre Young
Writer
KC
Khari Cain
Writer
PP
Phillip Pitts
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Massacre
When was 50 Cent's The Massacre released?
The Massacre was released on March 3, 2005, through G-Unit and Interscope Records. It sold around 1.15 million copies in its first four days.
Who produced 'Candy Shop' by 50 Cent?
'Candy Shop' was produced by Scott Storch. The song features Olivia and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for nine consecutive weeks.
Who produced 'Disco Inferno' by 50 Cent?
'Disco Inferno' was produced by C. Styles and Bang Out. The track reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and served as the lead single from The Massacre.
Did 50 Cent write The Massacre himself?
Yes, 50 Cent co-wrote the album under his birth name Curtis Jackson. He wrote the lyrics and hooks while collaborating with producers such as Scott Storch and Dr. Dre.
How many copies did The Massacre sell?
The Massacre has sold over nine million copies worldwide. In the United States it is certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA. It opened with 1.15 million copies in its first four days.
Did The Massacre win a Grammy Award?
The Massacre was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in 2006 but lost to Kanye West's Late Registration.
Who is featured on The Massacre by 50 Cent?
The Massacre features Eminem, Tony Yayo, Olivia, and Jamie Foxx. Olivia sings on the number-one single 'Candy Shop.'
Data note: The bonus track Hate It or Love It (G-Unit Remix) and the Special Edition remix of Outta Control are omitted. Standard 21-track edition used.