Artist: 50 Cent

Album: War Angel LP

Label: G-Unit

There’s been a rumbling going on for a while now. The streets have been talkin, and they’ve been saying it’s over for Fif! The man who makes up 1/3rd of the three headed monster along with Dr.Dre and Eminem would beg to differ. He would probably prefer you beg for mercy as his three headed monster prepares for an onslaught of destruction and a return to dominance in this fickle hip-hop arena. The return of Eminem was only a precursor of what is to come. Not only did Em come back, but he owned the sales charts going platinum in three weeks. Now 50 plans on following the footsteps of the man he refers to as his favorite white boy. But does Fif still got it? Or is he better off taking his Vitamin Water money and movin’ somewhere it’s sunny all year?

How ‘bout C? All the above! Not only is Fif one of the most financially successful entertainers EVER, but people seem to have forgotten this is the same man who not too long ago had built such a big buzz for himself that an all out bidding war jumped off for the chance to sign him. With the “War Angel LP,” the G-Unit general is back to building, and back to the basics. 50 comes out in full “Get Rich or Die Tryin” mode with the opening track I line, spittin’ “If you bring that bullshit round my niggas/ You die, die nigga, die!…These niggas think I’m playin’ wit em!” 50 Cent makes it crystal clear that he’s come full circle and is ready to deal with the newbies who may think they’ve taken his throne.

“War Angel LP,” is all about boom-bap, thuggery, and killing; and it’s just what the DR. ordered! On C.R.E.A.M. 2009, 50 makes it abundantly clear he doesn’t fit in with the current crop of skinny jeans wearing rappers. He goes on to proclaim that “They’re in the Rainbow Club” and poses the question to listeners “If a nigga starts wearin’ dresses you gonna wear a dress?” To some it may sound like an abundance of homophobic prejudice, but no, no, no. This is simply a much needed call back to the tough side of hip-hop where the current trends lean more towards tongue rings, tight pants, rappers turnt sangas; rather than tough talk, lyrical dexterity, and substance. While the subject matter may not heal the world, it gives it a little balance.

It’s not all guns and drugs on this album. Fif manages to slip in a few radio joints that slow down the gangsta and serve as a reminder that he’s still got hits. The only skip track is the simply boring, London Girl.  Curtis even gets his experimental vibe on in a joint you’ll either love or hate. He channels the late ODB and Rick James, on Cocaine which contains the only feature with Robin Thicke. In this controversial ode to coke, 50 serenades his favorite white girl over a bouncy , funk beat. Again it’s a love or hate track, fortunately it only runs a little over two minutes so its worth at least one listen (maybe it’ll grow on you).

Yes, 50 Cent is back on his grizzly. Complete with tough guy talk and tough guy beats. He even chin checks a few of your favorite rappers with some not so subliminals. Best of all, it’s FREE! A tape of this caliber deserves a listen or two. So dust off your Tims and throw on your Champion hoodie, cause you’re about to go back, waaaaaay back! GGGGGGG G-UNIT!

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