50 Cent’s major-label debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin, featured 19 tracks. But only one of them still gives Eminem goosebumps to this day.
In the latest installment of Complex’s “Magnum Opus” series, 50 and Eminem detail the making of their first proper collaboration, “Patiently Waiting.”
The 14-minute episode provides insight on the track’s origins and the storylines surrounding its creation.
Eminem, who produced the track, had just signed 50 to his new imprint, Shady Records.
“’Patiently Waiting’ was one of the first beats I sent Fif,” he says within the visual. “[It] just had the chello… the strings on it and the drums.”
Although the production was raw, 50 admired the sound and found it easy to write to.
“It had enough for me to know the tempo and the feel of it,” he says. “And those words came out.”
Em and Fif used the song to announce to the world that 50’s deal with Shady was legit. Within the track, Em raps about his protege’s skills and reeling him in.
“That was the whole thing to make it sound official … 50 is officially with us,” he says.
In addition to hearing from the rappers featured on the song, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, DJ Whoo Kid and Complex’ Noah Callahan-Bever provide commentary as well.
Check it out below:
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who cares?
It is obvious that you since you took the time of your I’m sure busy schedule to comment!
That song is trash, I hate the beat and chorus. White people love it though.
Yep, love diggin your black girl.. with my white ish.
You know what else i love cause im white? My money, your girl, A nice ass ride, Some white ass food like corn beef and cabbage. Fuckit my white ass even loves some soul food, while listening too patiently waiting by 50 and that white rapper. And even with a black girl and my mixed kids i fuckin love being white. Know you want to love this white money. Can probley even out rap you with my white ass. And who refers to themselves as street criminal? Way to represent. Up ur motha phuckin people hater. not a racist, just being real.
You know what else i love cause im white? My money, your girl, A nice ass ride, Some white ass food like corn beef and cabbage. Fuckit my white ass even loves some soul food, while listening too patiently waiting by 50 and that white rapper. And even with a black girl and my mixed kids i fuckin love being white. Know you want to love this white money. Can probley even out rap you with my white ass. And who refers to themselves as street criminal? Way to represent. Up ur motha phuckin people hater. not a racist, just being real.
^^^ and you really black, thats the funny part…clown
Don’t Push Me was better
The fuck is wrong with Eminem’s face. Dude looks like he had 2 inches of make-up on. I Don’t usually judge men’s appearances but this guy has aged like old milk lol.
Always thought this song was overated. It’s a good song, nothing great.
Why has to be white vs black tired of this Internet idiots ignorance.. fuck all the fucking racists mother fuk….
Classic! Corny little clowns under this comment know nothing about music! FOH!
Nigga, you made a song. It was a good song. Not a “great” one. It’s not a timeless classic like “What’s Going On.” Get over it lol.
. You don’t need make-up em… I will always be your fan you being young or old
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Past their prime reminiscing when they were actually rlevant. Sad old bastards. Em needs to get on vicoden again.
Poor Em just looks so sad and self conscious. Can’t even look at the camera. What did they do to you, Em? And he just needs to start eating again. And fire that crazy makeup artist who keeps caking him in mounds of foundation. Em, you don’t need it! Wash your face off, eat some steaks, and get on some Prozac. And stop hiding. We miss you! 🙁