his real name was Curtis James Jackson III was born on July 6, 1975
Luga Jamaica in Queens, New York, US singer rap genre
More than any other musical style hip-hop usually deals with stories; these stories are often about crime and solemnity. Stories that become overwhelming and unbelievable, but it is also true that to be attractive and compelling its author must have a hook and a "flow" special. Rapping does not serve anyone. 50 Cent is the new hero of hip-hop. A character with a story worthy of a thriller. All eyes towards Queens (New York) to a character known in NY and soon in the whole world called 50 Cent. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson 26 years ago, is real, it is the protagonist of this story.
The artists known as Trackmasters realized the talent of 50 and helped him sign a contract with Columbia in 1999. He was sent to upstate New York where he was locked in a studio for two and a half weeks. They returned soon 36 songs that became "Power of a Dollar," an unreleased masterpiece that never published and the magazine Blaze qualifies as a classic. 50 is gripped and had some impact thanks to its youth anthem "How to Rob," a song siobre a new and hungry young rapper doing thanks and dreaming steal made famous rappers. But 50 and the fans were the ones who caught grace. Jay-Z, Big Pum, Sticky Fingaz and Ghostface Killah, you did not see the grace and responded to the song with accusations and threats. "It was personal, was based on reality comedy, so it was funny," says 50 cent.
In April 2000-50 he was shot 9 times, including a 9mm bullet in the face, in front of his grandparents' house in Queens. Months following the attack was immersed in a grueling recovery time when Columbia Records took the opportunity to give a free agent. 50 cent did not give up and embarked on a new path. Despite not having money or security, he worked as never mashing issue after issue with his new friend and partner Sha Money XL. Between the two recorded over 30 songs, strictly for mixtures, for the simple purpose of creating atmosphere in the street. The level of popularity on the street 50 rose and at the end of spring 2001 would record new material independently, "Gues who's back?". This recording began to attract interest, gaining street credibility and supported by its people (G-unit), 50 moved on and made more songs. But this time was different, rather than create new songs as they had before, 50 decided to present his songs doing to change rhythms that had been used previously. He released the bootleg "50 cent is the future", reviewing material and even Jay-z Raphael Saadiq.
POVERTY TO FAME
THE CD caught the ear of Eminem who was seduced by the mixtures and flow 50, and the period of one week Eminem was on the radio saying that 50 Cent was his favorite rapper of the moment. Eminem leaned against his mentor, Dr. Dre, to confirm their hopes on the young rapper, and immediately agreed, 50 is large. Impressed by the praise of the greats, 50 did not think twice when signing up with a "dream team". Since 50 his signature on the contract for the label of Eminem and Dr. Dre, 50 has become the most sought newcomer in almost a decade. Since the summer of '94, when radio put anything related to Notorious B.I.G., hip-hop had not seen such a "hype". All specialized media have their eyes on 50 Cent.
I milliionaire or die in the attempt
An opportunity too got lucky rapper 50 Cent not everyone takes that story. while other rappers and singers from other genre seek fame and money 50 cent to eating at home and is generating money without doing anything. hiso concluded that millionaire and did not die in the attempt.
This post reminds me of this vid.