Hustler's Ambition
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| Single by 50 Cent | ||||
| from the album Get Rich or Die Tryin' Soundtrack & Curtis | ||||
| Released | 2005 (North America) February 27, 2006 (United Kingdom) |
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| Format | Digital download 12" maxi single |
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| Genre | East Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, mafioso rap | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | G-Unit, Interscope | |||
| Writer(s) | Curtis Jackson | |||
| Producer | B-Money "B$" | |||
| 50 Cent singles chronology | ||||
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"Hustler's Ambition" is the first U.S. single (second in the UK and Australia) by 50 Cent from the Get Rich or Die Tryin' soundtrack, released in 2005. It is also a bonus track on 50 Cent's third album, Curtis, in the UK.
[edit] Background
50 Cent has stated that it is one of his personal favorite tracks from the album, but by only reaching #65 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is his least successful charting single after "If I Can't", which charted at #76.
"Hustler's Ambition" appears in the film, Get Rich or Die Tryin', when 50 Cent's character, Marcus, performs it in concert towards the end. The song appeared in the trailer for the film.
The lyrics summarize 50 Cent's rough time growing up, and how he had to "hustle" to keep up with life, by any means (including selling drugs). They also contain elements from Frankie Beverly & Maze's song "I Need You".
[edit] Music video
The music video was shot in London, and shows 50 Cent coming into a building to train and record new music. There is a boxing match at the end, which 50 Cent walks away from. The video also has several clips from Get Rich or Die Tryin', many of which (such as young Marcus standing outside a shoe store with his friend) were also included in the video for "Window Shopper".
[edit] Chart performance
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 65 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 64 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 | 49 |
| UK Singles Chart | 13 |
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