Studio Album · No. 1

Beg for Mercy Songwriting Credits by G-Unit

2003 G-Unit / Interscope 18 tracks 68:37

Produced by 50 Cent, 7th EMP, Big-Toni, Black Jeruz, Denaun Porter, DJ Khalil, DJ Twins, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Fusion Unltd, Hi-Tek, Jake One, Luis Resto, Megahertz, Midi Mafia, Needlz, No I.D., Nottz, Red Spyda, Sam Sneed, Scott Storch, Sha Money XL, Thayod Ausar

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

Holds writing credit on 18 of 18 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 18 / 18 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 18 tracks with documented writers, by whether G-Unit carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
18 trackswritten by G-Unit 0 tracksoutside writers
G-Unit's roles on this album

Share of the 18 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

18
Tracks
6
Lyricists
20
Producers
2003
Released
Data Insight

Sixteen of the eighteen tracks are written by group members alone. 50 Cent is on seventeen and Lloyd Banks on sixteen, so the crew record really is written by the crew.

Beg for Mercy came out on G-Unit and Interscope in November 2003 and is certified 2x platinum. "Stunt 101" reached number 13 on the Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 18 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
G-Unit
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Hi-Tek 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
2
Poppin' Them Thangs
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Dr. DreScott Storch 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
3
My Buddy
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Thayod AusarEminemLuis Resto 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
4
I'm So Hood
50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III DJ TwinsEminemLuis Resto 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
5
Stunt 101 #13
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Mr. Porter 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
6
Wanna Get to Know You #15
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung BuckJoe Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell BrownJoseph Thomas Red Spyda 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)Joe (Featured Vocals)
7
Groupie Love
50 CentLloyd BanksTony YayoButch Cassidy Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydMarvin BernardDanny Means II Midi Mafia 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)Butch Cassidy (Featured Vocals)
8
Betta Ask Somebody
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Jake One 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
9
Footprints
50 CentYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIDavid Darnell Brown Nottz 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
10
Eye for Eye
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Hi-Tek 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
11
Smile
50 CentLloyd Banks Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles Lloyd No I.D. 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
12
Baby U Got
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Megahertz 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
13
Salute U
Lloyd BanksYoung Buck Christopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown 7th EMP 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
14
Beg for Mercy
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Sha Money XLBig-Toni 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
15
G'd Up
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Dr. Dre 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
16
Lay You Down
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown DJ Khalil 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
17
Gangsta Shit
50 CentLloyd BanksYoung Buck Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydDavid Darnell Brown Needlz 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)
18
I Smell Pussy
50 CentLloyd BanksTony Yayo Curtis James Jackson IIIChristopher Charles LloydMarvin Bernard Sam Sneed 50 Cent (Performer)Lloyd Banks (Performer)Tony Yayo (Performer)Young Buck (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors

5C
50 Cent
Writer · Performer
On this album17 written
CJ
Curtis James Jackson III
Writer
On this album17 written
CC
Christopher Charles Lloyd
Writer
On this album16 written
LB
Lloyd Banks
Writer · Performer
On this album16 written
DD
David Darnell Brown
Writer
On this album14 written
YB
Young Buck
Writer · Performer
On this album14 written
MB
Marvin Bernard
Writer
On this album2 written
TY
Tony Yayo
Writer · Performer
On this album2 written
BC
Butch Cassidy
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
DM
Danny Means II
Writer
On this album1 written
J
Joe
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
JT
Joseph Thomas
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Beg for Mercy

Who wrote Beg for Mercy?
50 Cent on seventeen of the eighteen tracks, Lloyd Banks on sixteen and Young Buck on fourteen. Sixteen tracks have no writer from outside the group.
Is it certified?
Yes, 2x platinum by the RIAA.
How high did the singles chart?
"Stunt 101" reached number 13 on the Hot 100 and "Wanna Get to Know You" number 15.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers but names no engineer.
Who produced it?
A large cast including 50 Cent, Denaun Porter, Dr. Dre and Sha Money XL.
Is The Game on it?
He had joined the label by then but takes no writing credit on the album.
How long is the album?
68:37 across eighteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Beg for Mercy Wikipedia: G-Unit discography Cover Art Archive: Beg for Mercy by G-Unit