Guess Who's Back? is a compilation album by American rapper 50 Cent, released April 26, 2002 on independent label Full Clip Records in the United States. It is his first official release after his 2000 effort Power of the Dollar went unreleased. The album features production by Trackmasters, DJ Clark Kent, Sha Money XL, Red Spyda, and Terence Dudley. Guess Who's Back? received generally positive reviews from music critics and peaked at number 28 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.[7]
[edit] Background
Some of the cuts are songs from the unofficially released album Power of the Dollar. The album's cover image was later used in the video for 50 Cent's song "Piggy Bank". The album was recorded in Canada after 50 Cent was "blacklisted" in the recording industry and was unable to find a studio to work with in the U.S.[8] As of May 2004, the album has sold over 400,000 copies in the United States.[9]
After releasing the album, 50 Cent was discovered by rapper Eminem, who listened to a copy of the album through 50 Cent's attorney, who was working with Eminem's manager, Paul Rosenberg, and he was signed to Interscope Records.[10]
The tracks "U Not Like Me" and "Life's on the Line" were later added as bonus tracks in his major label debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003). The track "Rotten Apple" charted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs charting for two weeks in 2003 and peaking at 45.
[edit] Track listing
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Title |
Guest(s) |
Time |
| 1 |
"Killa Tape" (Intro) |
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2:58 |
| 2 |
"Rotten Apple" |
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4:26 |
| 3 |
"Drop" (skit) |
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0:16 |
| 4 |
"That's What's Up" |
G-Unit |
4:09 |
| 5 |
"U Not Like Me" |
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4:10 |
| 6 |
"50 Bars" |
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3:33 |
| 7 |
"Life's on the Line" |
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3:38 |
| 8 |
"Get out the Club" |
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4:22 |
| 9 |
"Be a Gentleman" |
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2:40 |
| 10 |
"Fuck You" |
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3:55 |
| 11 |
"Too Hot" |
Nature, Nas |
3:45 |
| 12 |
"Who U Rep With" |
Nas, Bravehearts |
4:21 |
| 13 |
"Corner Bodega" |
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1:34 |
| 14 |
"Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)" |
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4:29 |
| 15 |
"As The World Turns" |
U.G.K. |
4:20 |
| 16 |
"Whoo Kid Freestyle" |
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1:15 |
| 17 |
"Stretch Armstrong Freestyle" |
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1:19 |
| 18 |
"Doo Wop Freestyle" |
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2:25 |
[edit] Charts
Billboard 200 - 28
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums - 13
[edit] References
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. Review: Guess Who's Back?. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.
- ^ Weiner, Jonah. Review: Guess Who's Back?. Blender. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Guess Who's Back?". The Village Voice: March 9, 2004. Archived from the original on 2009-12-28.
- ^ Juon, Steve. Review: Guess Who's Back?. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.
- ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: Guess Who's Back?". Rolling Stone: 297. November 2, 2004.
- ^ Ex, Kris. Review: Guess Who's Back?. The Village Voice. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.
- ^ Billboard Albums: Guess Who's Back?. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-12-28.
- ^ Surveilling 50 Cent. The Smoking Gun. Accessed 29 July 2007
- ^ Chery, Carl (May 18, 2004). "50 Cent's a Fake, Says Ex-G-Unit Member, Bang Em Smurf". SOHH. 4Control Media. Archived from the original on 2011-10-13. http://www.webcitation.org/62Okkjo33. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
- ^ Ninja (December 2007) 50 Cent Interview. Dubcnn. Accessed 22 May 2007.
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