Power Of The Dollar

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Power of the Dollar is an unofficially-released but heavily bootlegged album by rapper 50 Cent. The album, which was originally set for a September 12, 2000 release, was supposed to be his debut album with Columbia Record. Prior to the filming of the music video for the single "Thug Love," 50 Cent was shot nine time. When Columbia records found out that 50 Cent had been shot, they scratched releasing the full LP. So instead, Columbia released the album as an EP. Reception Allmusic writes that the tracks utilize "penetrating wit and funk-infused beat, accompanied by grand orchestrations of commanding horn, pronounced percussion, and various string elements". The first single, "How to Rob", was released on August 10, 1999. In the song, 50 Cent comically explains how he would rob many prominent figures in the music industry. Several rappers including Jay-Z, Big Pun, DMX, and Wu-Tang Clan affiliates The American Cream Team replied to the song. The second single, "Thug Love" featuring Destiny's Child, was released on September 21, 1999. A few days before 50 Cent was scheduled to film its music video, he was shot and confined to a hospital due to his injurie. While in hospital, he signed a publishing deal with Columbia Record. However, he was dropped from the label after they found out he had been shot.The track, "Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)", has been speculated to be the reason for the shooting. Track listing "Intro" - 1:11 "The Hit" – 3:41 "The Good Die Young" (produced by Al West) – 4:02 "Corner Bodega (Coke Spot)" – 1:36 "Life's on the Line" (Dudley/Jackson) (produced by Terence Dudley) – 3:38 "That Ain't Gangsta" – 3:25 "As the World Turns" (featuring UGK) – 5:20 "Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:34 "Da Repercussions" – 3:28 "Money by Any Means" (featuring Noreaga) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:03 "Material Girl" (featuring Dave Hollister) – 4:35 "Thug Love" (featuring Destiny's Child) (Jackson/Koerulf/Schwartz/Smith) (produced by Rashad Smith, co-produced by Joshua Michael Schwartz and Brian Koerulf) – 3:16 "Slow Doe" (produced by Trackmasters) – 3:54 "Gunrunner" (Featuring Black Child) – 2:10 "You Ain't No Gangsta" (Clervoix/Jackson)" (produced by Sha Self) – 3:37 "Power of the Dollar" – 3:26 "I'm a Hustler" (Elliot/Jackson/Jacobs/Moore/Philips/Spivey/Styles) (produced by DJ Scratch) – 3:55 "How to Rob" (featuring The Madd Rapper) (Angelettie/Barnes/Casey/Jackson/Olivier) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:25 Track Listing (Release) 1.Thug Love" (featuring Destiny's Child) (Jackson/Koerulf/Schwartz/Smith) (produced by Rashad Smith, co-produced by Joshua Michael Schwartz and Brian Koerulf) – 3:16 2. "I'm a Hustler" (Elliot/Jackson/Jacobs/Moore/Philips/Spivey/Styles) (produced by DJ Scratch) – 3:55 3. "Da Heatwave" 4. "Life's on the Line" (Dudley/Jackson) (produced by Terence Dudley (USA)) – 3:38 5. "How to Rob" (featuring The Madd Rapper) (Angelettie/Barnes/Casey/Jackson/Olivier) (produced by Trackmasters) – 4:25 .

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