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| 50 Cent - 5 (Murder By Numbers) |
A few months ago, 50 Cent announced he would be releasing
new album with or without his labels support in July. Once the date came, he fulfilled
his word but took it a step forward. He announced that the 10 track album would
be released to his fans for free and announced a retail album will be released
this fall.
5 (Murder by Numbers) brings that forward that classic 50
Cent delivery, hard rhymes over street beats. Although his delivery works on
some tracks and fails on others, coming off as a lazy attempt at a track. It’s
no lie that the “hunger” we all heard in his voice when he first blew up is not
there anymore but on tracks like “NY” and “United Nations” the delivery falls
flat.
Business Mind with Hayes is an example of a track that
works. The beat screams classic G-Unit Street record along with your typical 50
cent hook. Need a song for your smoke session? “Roll That Shit” with Kidd Kidd
has you covered. This track will definitely be a favorite off the mixtape with
the catchy hook and beat to go with it.
What’s a 50 Cent project without something for the ladies? “Definition
Of Sexy” is just that, radio ready hook and following the typical blueprint he
has followed over the years. If it ain’t broke then why fix it? If that is not enough
for you ladies out there, 50 has you covered with “Be My Bitch” with Brevi. A
Bonnie and Clyde type song about a Shorty holding it down for you. Probably the
most talked about track finishes the mixtape, “Can I Talk To You” featuring
Black Hippie rapper on the move SchoolBoy Q. The track does not disappoint,
with no one over shadowed providing a nice way to end the mixtape.
Overall, the best way to describe the project as a whole is
as follows: Begins with street records, takes a smoke break, talks about all
his cash, shifts his attentions to the ladies and ends with a nice surprise.
Although not flawless, it is one of his better work to date.
Tracks worth checking out: Roll That Shit, Turn The Lights
On, Definition Of Sexy, Be My Bitch & Can I Speak To You.
Overall Score: 3.5 out of 5
Download the mixtape at Live Mixtapes
Until next time!
Stay Fresh!
-Migs
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