Curtis (Parental Advisory) [PA] - 50 Cent > Reviews

Advantages: A few big tunes
Disadvantages: Nothing apart from the singles are worth listening to

“Curtis”, a self-entitled release, was the third official solo effort from the Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent in 2007. It was a pretty significant one of the time as its release was built up as one that would have 50 square up against Kanye West for sales against his “Graduation” release. As it went, commercially, Kanye beat him, and although predictably, 50 Cent didn’t quit as he said he would if he lost the sales war, he did still have something ... Read review

Advantages: Good beats and production, good appearences
Disadvantages: Frequently weak lyrics, many missable tracks

1. Intro 2. My Gun Go Off 3. Man Down 4. I'll Still Kill 5. I Get Money 6. Come And Go 7. Ayo Technology 8. Follow My Lead 9. Movin on Up 10.Straight To The Bank 11.Amusement Park 12.Fully Loaded Clip 13.Peep Show 14.Fire 15.All of Me 16.Curtis/187 17.Touch The Sky There are two ways to look at 50 cent's recent music, good music which appeals to the masses, or cheap, bubblegum hip hop. Before the brilliant 'Get rich or die trying', ... Read review

Advantages: Consistently great production; A handful of fun material
Disadvantages: Uninspired; uncreative; weaker hooks than previous albums; boring

...The three big singles on Curtis to me, aren't really that big. Am I wrong to remember "I Get Money" as Floyd Mayweather's Pre-Wrestlemania 24 theme song? The song really failed to make a splash, but make no mistake, it's hot. In fact, "I Get Money" is probably the most "classic-50" sounding single from the album. Producer Apex takes Audio Two's "Top Billin" with synth-guitars and thumping bass. Is it "commercial"? Oh yes. Is it hot? Oh yes! Then there's ... Read review