50 Cent - War Angel LP (hip-hop dx review)

BornIntoThis · 06-19-2009, 12:22 PM

3.5/5
In the last decade, Queens rapper 50 Cent [click to read] has gone from a street hustler to a multi-faceted businessmen who lives on the power of the dollar. This conversion, while obviously great for his financial status, has arguably turned him into an artist who feeds off of publicity more than the quality of his music. With his recent viral video beef with Rick Ross, some followers felt it was a display of Fifty’s stagnant Rap career. Releasing his new street album, War Angel LP [click to download], just days ago and without promotion or price, 50 Cent is out to prove to his fans that he can still bring it, just as he did seven years ago with Guess Who’s Back?

Right from the start, 50 makes his presence felt on the violently-charged record “I Line Niggas.” Backed by booming drums and a grimy intuition, Fifty rips on about slaying opponents while giving Kanye West a small jab when he raps, “Goons don’t use Auto-Tune, just Yeezy.” Keeping with his gun-toting theme, Fifty readies for lyrical combat with “C.R.E.A.M. 2009.” Unabashed, the Queens rapper colorfully displays his street life past as he rhymes, “The shooting gonna start right after the shit talkin’ / I was selling crack while Mike was moon walkin.’” His strongest performance on War Angel becomes evident on “Better Come On Your A Game.” Fueled by a beat that other rappers would salivate over, Curtis comes correct with a verse-hook combo that’s reminiscent of his Get Rich Or Die Trying [click to read] days.

As evident on his first three studio albums, War Angel wouldn’t be a complete Fifty project without an ode or two to the opposite sex. With that said, the quality at which he approaches his tracks this time around is passing to say the least. On “London Girl,” a shout out to his women across the pond, 50 Cent uses a weak British accent on the first verse which detracts from an otherwise soulful record. Likewise, on “I’ll Do Anything,” Curtis serenades his woman with the finer things in life. However, his tacky attempt to sing mixed with lines like “you like girls I like girls too, we got something in common,” are only saved by a sultry beat.

With the only featured artist in Robin Thicke [click to read], “Cocaine” turns out to be the weakest track on War Angel. This comes as a surprise despite the fact that last time they hooked up on “Follow My Lead” for Curtis, they worked rap-R&B magic. However, this record falters as Fifty’s whispering delivery doesn't blend with the song from Thicke's 2007 album. In addition, 50 Cent’s boasting on “Ok, You’re Right” [click to listen] comes off as a record that lacks substance. True, Fifty has historically been known to flaunt his financial status, but with a beat that is ready for the best car stereo system, 50 Cent misses a golden opportunity to go in hard.

If there’s anything we can learn from War Angel, it’s that 50 Cent is very much still capable of rhyming with the best. While the project is short at 30 minutes, with each song between two to three minutes long. 50’s performance is promising. Now, is it his “best mixtape ever,” as he stated last week? That’s debatable. However, if War Angel is a preview to what the Queens emcee has in store for Before I Self Destruct, G-Unit fans around the world have something to look forward to come autumn.

Hydro Man · 06-19-2009, 04:27 PM

I'd say its a fair review heard the "album" it aint his best like he sayin, honestly nuthin tops 50 Cent Is The Future to me. But Its decent and got some tracks u can bob yo head to

Story Tha God · 06-19-2009, 11:41 PM

true that, i think 50 Cent Is The Future is the best mixtape of all time, thats just how i feel. but i think its the best

RodKnee · 06-20-2009, 09:31 AM

I was very disappointed with War Angel

It'll teach me a lesson for getting excited about a 50 album/song these days. He's lost it. He needs to stop with these awful chick songs too.

Tha Unit On Top · 06-20-2009, 06:39 PM

I thought the tape was dope, its the Fifty I fucks with, fuck that soft shit, though a few soft tracks on the album, I get that, but is it his best tape? No, He will never top GRODT, he will never top 50 is the Future, but this was a dope warm up tape, then the southside tape and a new G Unit tape, then BISD, so he is coming.

8JOKER8 · 06-20-2009, 09:50 PM

I actually like thoses chick songs on there, they are better then do what it do,lol

50 alwas catches shit for making songs aimed at girls. Funny how they gave follow my lead props though,lol

black ice 07 · 06-26-2009, 11:43 AM

That was a fair review from a site that hates 50. I personally think whoever wrote this was on point I saw flashes of Get Rich 50 and Massacre 50 on there. I hope I'm right when I say if he throwing shit like this out for free then the album must be something else.

Jhey · 06-26-2009, 01:26 PM

Tbh... I downloaded it couse I was bored and I was really supprised, for '50' its sick, id easily give it a 4/5, it has some good tunes, I just hope his next album is decent, I aint really a big 50 fan but I hope he comes out good, but curtis was.... urmmmm, yukk... fuckin hated it, I found it online for 50p new, I didnt think twice about buyin it, I closed the webpage, it was SHIT

DaTruthMayn1 · 06-30-2009, 03:57 AM

theres a few tracks i bump on there

06-19-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
BornIntoThis Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Originally From Brooklyn Posts: 2,982 Repped: 362 Repped 946 Times in 308 Posts Neg Reps: 80 Neg Repped at 104 Times in 74 Posts	50 Cent - War Angel LP (hip-hop dx review) 50 Cent - War Angel LP (hip-hop dx review) 3.5/5 In the last decade, Queens rapper 50 Cent [click to read] has gone from a street hustler to a multi-faceted businessmen who lives on the power of the dollar. This conversion, while obviously great for his financial status, has arguably turned him into an artist who feeds off of publicity more than the quality of his music. With his recent viral video beef with Rick Ross, some followers felt it was a display of Fifty’s stagnant Rap career. Releasing his new street album, War Angel LP [click to download], just days ago and without promotion or price, 50 Cent is out to prove to his fans that he can still bring it, just as he did seven years ago with Guess Who’s Back? Right from the start, 50 makes his presence felt on the violently-charged record “I Line Niggas.” Backed by booming drums and a grimy intuition, Fifty rips on about slaying opponents while giving Kanye West a small jab when he raps, “Goons don’t use Auto-Tune, just Yeezy.” Keeping with his gun-toting theme, Fifty readies for lyrical combat with “C.R.E.A.M. 2009.” Unabashed, the Queens rapper colorfully displays his street life past as he rhymes, “The shooting gonna start right after the shit talkin’ / I was selling crack while Mike was moon walkin.’” His strongest performance on War Angel becomes evident on “Better Come On Your A Game.” Fueled by a beat that other rappers would salivate over, Curtis comes correct with a verse-hook combo that’s reminiscent of his Get Rich Or Die Trying [click to read] days. As evident on his first three studio albums, War Angel wouldn’t be a complete Fifty project without an ode or two to the opposite sex. With that said, the quality at which he approaches his tracks this time around is passing to say the least. On “London Girl,” a shout out to his women across the pond, 50 Cent uses a weak British accent on the first verse which detracts from an otherwise soulful record. Likewise, on “I’ll Do Anything,” Curtis serenades his woman with the finer things in life. However, his tacky attempt to sing mixed with lines like “you like girls I like girls too, we got something in common,” are only saved by a sultry beat. With the only featured artist in Robin Thicke [click to read], “Cocaine” turns out to be the weakest track on War Angel. This comes as a surprise despite the fact that last time they hooked up on “Follow My Lead” for Curtis, they worked rap-R&B magic. However, this record falters as Fifty’s whispering delivery doesn't blend with the song from Thicke's 2007 album. In addition, 50 Cent’s boasting on “Ok, You’re Right” [click to listen] comes off as a record that lacks substance. True, Fifty has historically been known to flaunt his financial status, but with a beat that is ready for the best car stereo system, 50 Cent misses a golden opportunity to go in hard. If there’s anything we can learn from War Angel, it’s that 50 Cent is very much still capable of rhyming with the best. While the project is short at 30 minutes, with each song between two to three minutes long. 50’s performance is promising. Now, is it his “best mixtape ever,” as he stated last week? That’s debatable. However, if War Angel is a preview to what the Queens emcee has in store for Before I Self Destruct, G-Unit fans around the world have something to look forward to come autumn. __________________

06-20-2009, 09:31 AM	#4
RodKnee Dr. Pussy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Catsville Posts: 2,031 Repped: 661 Repped 322 Times in 180 Posts Neg Reps: 65 Neg Repped at 25 Times in 23 Posts	I was very disappointed with War Angel It'll teach me a lesson for getting excited about a 50 album/song these days. He's lost it. He needs to stop with these awful chick songs too. __________________ Put me in you

06-20-2009, 09:50 PM	#6
8JOKER8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Liberty City IV,Miami Posts: 486 Repped: 73 Repped 107 Times in 53 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 7 Posts	I actually like thoses chick songs on there, they are better then do what it do,lol 50 alwas catches shit for making songs aimed at girls. Funny how they gave follow my lead props though,lol __________________ Yeah, I need you. I need you to hate me. So I can use you for your energy - 50 Cent 4373 to -221805 All from onr person, did sombody take the qutoe to serious,lol By the way, FUCK "GodToYouKids22" LOL

06-26-2009, 01:26 PM	#8
Jhey Boy Better Know Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Slough - U.K. Posts: 2,254 Repped: 588 Repped 116 Times in 41 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tbh... I downloaded it couse I was bored and I was really supprised, for '50' its sick, id easily give it a 4/5, it has some good tunes, I just hope his next album is decent, I aint really a big 50 fan but I hope he comes out good, but curtis was.... urmmmm, yukk... fuckin hated it, I found it online for 50p new, I didnt think twice about buyin it, I closed the webpage, it was SHIT __________________ PSNetwork: Jhey

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06-19-2009, 04:27 PM	#2
Hydro Man Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 166 Repped: 5 Repped 24 Times in 17 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	I'd say its a fair review heard the "album" it aint his best like he sayin, honestly nuthin tops 50 Cent Is The Future to me. But Its decent and got some tracks u can bob yo head to

06-19-2009, 11:41 PM	#3
Story Tha God G-Fella Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OuterSpace?, Tokyo?, San Diego?, New York?, Japan Posts: 139 Repped: 74 Repped 6 Times in 5 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	true that, i think 50 Cent Is The Future is the best mixtape of all time, thats just how i feel. but i think its the best

06-20-2009, 06:39 PM	#5
Tha Unit On Top BISD November 23rd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,143 Repped: 631 Repped 2,443 Times in 345 Posts Neg Reps: 78 Neg Repped at 120 Times in 83 Posts	I thought the tape was dope, its the Fifty I fucks with, fuck that soft shit, though a few soft tracks on the album, I get that, but is it his best tape? No, He will never top GRODT, he will never top 50 is the Future, but this was a dope warm up tape, then the southside tape and a new G Unit tape, then BISD, so he is coming.

06-26-2009, 11:43 AM	#7
black ice 07 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Memphis Tenn Posts: 1,910 Repped: 919 Repped 839 Times in 136 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 10 Posts	That was a fair review from a site that hates 50. I personally think whoever wrote this was on point I saw flashes of Get Rich 50 and Massacre 50 on there. I hope I'm right when I say if he throwing shit like this out for free then the album must be something else.

06-30-2009, 03:57 AM	#9
DaTruthMayn1 Dat 1 N Only Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Posts: 5,038 Repped: 746 Repped 1,109 Times in 197 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 8 Posts	theres a few tracks i bump on there