50 Cent wants you to know he’s still rich and successful, perhaps more than any other rapper with pedigree—even Jay Z, and that’s saying something. His Animal Ambition raps are solely self-serving as a dissertation on the depths of his prosperity. That isn’t to say tales of opulence can’t also be gratifying for a listener (sometimes as a semi-vicarious sensory experience), but Curtis Jackson is clearly suffering from one of the harsher cases of “affluenza” in Rap, one that warrants about as much interest as Nasdaq ticker tape in a Third World country; despite the title, his fifth studio album is far from ambitious. This release was essentially pitched as a concept album on how wealth alters perception and inspires envy, and though it’s possible to follow this loose narrative, the execution of this idea is thoroughly botched. In truth, this wouldn’t be so difficult to stomach if he wasn’t still rapping (both lyrically and contextually) like it’s 2004. Animal Ambition is a drastically underperformed gut punch marred by its own limitations and its obsessive portrayal of self-worth amid a recitation of Get Rich or Die Tryin’ buzzwords.
From the very start, 50 prefaces the album with a concise summation of his grand thesis: “Rich as a mutherfucka, and ain’t much changed.” Unfortunately, that stagnation of character and the shallowness with which that character is examined is what makes Animal Ambition a flat out bore. Mere moments later he admits, “Strap under my pillow, I done went legit / I’m not supposed to do this shit, but I forget,” in a hazy confession of identity confusion, yet he goes on to jaw like a street rapper in a business suit rapping about MAC-10s to analysts in a Fortune 500 company conference room for the duration. He wants so badly to simultaneously endorse being a savvy entrepreneur and business tycoon with a street image, but one does not lend itself to the other realistically. These divergent ideals seem to accurately reflect the difficulty in bridging the gap between who you are and who you once were: one would imagine even 50 himself must recognize the dilemma this creates. Still, he raps with impunity, as if this duality of character isn’t completely ridiculous, and it leads to a disjointed, illogical experience.
Animal Ambition’s promotional rollout seemed to foreshadow the helter-skelter craftsmanship of this somewhat shoddily assembled record. In February, 50 Cent parted ways with longtime labels Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope in an inevitable play that marked the end of a tumultuous five-year album drought littered with internal skirmishes and public uneasiness, and he announced his release date the same day. March would see the launch of a series of weekly releases extending through May where every single record on the album was revealed with the sole exception of the title track. (This isn’t exactly a new marketing strategy per se, but it has never been used in this fashion before. The G.O.O.D. Fridays rollout was similar but it didn’t parade out every single song on the album prior to the official release.) In spurts, it’s more difficult to qualify how truly self-absorbed and uninspired Animal Ambition is, but when collected for the release it’s impossible to overlook how trite the writing is, how goofily its dual narrative unfolds, and how little is actually left to be said. This isn’t the album we were promised: one that examines prosperity from the lens of a conscious outsider struck with jealousy, and how to cope with that enmity. No, this Animal Ambition is much more superficial than that; 50 Cent just wants you to know he’s still rich and successful…under whatever pretenses necessary.
When listening to this record, there isn’t much to enjoy or appreciate. It’s a struggle to sit through, partly because it reads like the ramblings of an ex-genius turned affectless braggart, but mostly because it’s monotonous and unimaginative. Even Animal Ambition’s brightest spots are all simply replicas of 50’s duller past work. The heavily-assisted “Chase the Paper” features guest appearances from Prodigy, Styles P, and G-Unit signee Kidd Kidd, and it’s moderately soulful, but it is forgettable upon a third listen. The Jadakiss duet, “Irregular Heartbeat,” is both nostalgic and ironic given the emcees’ rocky history, and it’s fun to imagine that the two rappers are subliminally dissing one another. 50 whispers in a murmur as if not to startle you or to creep up on you, and it’s only half effective. ‘Kiss raps circles around 50 though with unrelenting assonance: “Trying to back peddle and stumble on the curve / You starin’ at the ground, you mumblin’ your words / Literally I can see your heart pumpin’ through your shirt / Pussy your whole life, you always been a bird / Scared for so long it’s all up in your nerves / Screw 9-1-1, you probably call up the reserves / And I’m killin’ you first, if we ever do a purge / And you know what it is, kid, whenever we emerge,” it’s the best rapping on the entire project. The title track, produced by Swiff D (of ScHoolboy Q’s “Studio” fame), is the most fascinating moment of the LP, riddled with tribal drum progressions and 50’s best sing-songy raps, but it is a gem amongst duds. 50 Cent’s Animal Ambition is a painstakingly wearisome listen.
None of this is to say 50 Cent isn’t capable of still generating compelling raps, it’s just that there isn’t anything new left to rap about in his universe. It feels like he’s rapping now with the sole purpose of telling us just how prosperous he’s become, and without any true sense of direction, that grows stale. At the same time, he wants very badly to be the 50 Cent of old—he wants us to love him like we loved ‘Pac, remember? For that, he needs a bit more substance. Right now, he offers nothing more than vapidity. “I wanna see what life is like from the mountain top,” he raps in “Winners Circle.” Okay, we get it. What else?
I dont know what album this critic listended. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire album except that absolute trash song with Mr. Probz.
2 wow
What a stupid fucking review, stop looking at what hes saying and why he is saying and enjoy the music for what it is, rap is entertainment. Not an attempt at auto biography, so why does he always have to tell the truth, hes obviously going to be talking guns its 50 cent.
best
Sick
50 stay taking L’s
DX been hating on 50 for a while so this is not a surprise.
You dont have to get far into 50 Cents new album before he addresses the elephant in the room. On the maddeningly catchy second song, Dont Worry About It, the rapper tells fans and foesalike they shouldnt care about all the time passing and Im not around.
In fact, its been five long years since the largest-selling hip-hop star of the early aughts managed to put out any actual music. (The new album has an official release date of next Tuesday, but nearly all its tracks can be previewed on 50s official website now).
In the meantime, the star has been minting money with his footwear collection, fragrance line, video game, audio company, publishing unit, film production arm, movie roles and wide variety of beverage products.
With all this lucre, and distraction, its a surprise Fitty even bothered returning to the economically depressed world of music. It’ s a measure of the fast changes in that industry that he has done so with different backers. “Animal Ambition,” 50s’ fifth album, is his first on a label other than those run by original allies Dr. Dre and Eminem
Even so, the albums strongest tracks return him to the amalgam that made his first two albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and Beg for Mercy hip-hop milestones in 2003. Theyre as street-hard as they are hook-rich.
Cuts like Chase the Paper or Pilot could be taught in schools as textbook ear-worms: Their sing-song cadences bore into your brain and make a home there. In such songs, or the equally insidious “Hustler,” 50 uses his flow to low-ride the rhythm. His fuzz-toned voice creates a virtual second bass line, doubling the funk.
The rapper, born Curtis James Jackson III, features his strongest work to date with frequent protege Kidd Kidd. The young stars needling and nasal voice bobs everywhere 50 weaves. In Everytime I Come Around, Kidd sustains a hypnotic monotone, allowing himself only one breath per minute.
50 Cents new CD, Animal Ambition, is set for release next Tuesday.
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50 Cents new CD, Animal Ambition, is set for release next Tuesday.
The slicker R&B tracks – alighted by singers like Trey Songz and Guardan Banks – have a more generic appeal. And, as always, 50s bling-driven verse isnt as rare as his rhythmic delivery. But when his rich instrument undulates over the minimalist riffs, theres magic worth waiting for.
super dope album
Here comes the paid 50 army to defend. Album is weak. He got one song I like but he released it a month ago. Sure 50 got $ and sold more records way back when but Ross is musically relevant, unlike 50, and has had much better albums over past 5 years. Animal ambition distributed by major label capital-universal is going to do really bad numbers.
Where have you been dog, 50 been more relevant than Rick Ross for months now, thats why him and G-Unit are on every website while Rick Ross had to stay at home while all his friends played Summer Jam…
seriously?? yall “tired” of listening to 50 rap about how rich he is??? so how about the other reviews of rappers that cant really rap n yet all they talk about is money n bitches …. seems like yall aint tired of them giving them weak ass niggaz good reviews!!! STOP HATING!!!
everyone is entitled to their opinion..DX been disliking everything 50 puts out ..gives 2 chainz trash a high rating n this 2?? wow..now we clearly get to see why hip hop music is going down the drain..i’ll give you my review in the next post
2*’s????? nah this album is pretty solid to me.
Good album
good cd
Great album. Well done Fif
tired” of listening to 50 rap about how rich he is??????????
EVERY other rapper says they have THIS and THAT but they cant afford any of it……. but they all get 5s….
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its joke ? 2 stars ? absolutely subjective review 🙂 fuck you assholes
a 2??!! are fucking kidding me…this is much better than his last major debut album
LOL HATER SHIT, NOT SURPRISED THEY LET THAT HIPSTER WHITEBOY SHELDON WRITE ANOTHER TERRIBLE REVIEW… DOES THIS FAG EVEN LISTEN TO HIP-HOP?
a 2?! at least 3.5. only songs i skip is animal ambition and one of the bonus tracks. that flip on you track with school boy Q go hard!
THEY LET THIS FAGGOT REVIEW RICK ROSS ALBUM TOO, WHY DONT SHELDON JUST STICK TO REVIEWING DRAKE OR YOUNG THUG HES CLEARLY NOT A REAL NIGGA.
My Rating 3.5/5
This album is clearly the album we expected from 50 Cent since he is now returning to the rap game. Not having a record in 4-5 years tends to put you out the game and out of focus a bit. However, 50 cent has showed us that he can still deliver, gain attention and market his music by himself. Not much credit was giving to him for the fact that he is independent and this project is being marketed well.
In terms of the music, 50 did not bring the full heat as we would imagine he would bring. However he did take us back to school with hits like ‘Hustler’, ‘Hold on’ and ‘The Funeral’ which are definitely what we expect from 50. He raps from a business man point of view, reminiscing on the days he was a gangsta, trying to remind you where he came from and what he can still do. The more hyped songs on the album, ‘Dont Worry bout it’ , ‘Smoke’, ‘Pilot’ and ‘Flip on You’ reminds us that 50 can still kill these catchy choruses.
Animal Ambition in my view is pretty much a mixtape to generate buzz again for 50 Cent which is clearly the right thing to do since he still has his big project, ‘Street King Immortal’ to be released. HipHopDX review to me was from one perspective, written by someone who thinks their vocabulary is large and is trying very hard to dislike an album.
With the Reunion of G-Unit and the immediate release of a banger ‘Nah Im Talkin Bout’, it seems like 50 is ready to bring the full energy now. So hey the album gets a 3.5/5 for me. Nice album to bang in your car on a friday afternoon. Nothing spectacular about the album, however it is worth buying and taking a listen. Thank You
Dope album. I’m surprised by this review.
#TheUnit
This album is not a 2.
Wow this is pretty low even for u hatin ass niggas at hip hop dx. It’s obviously whoever reviewed this album is not to fond of 50cent in general. I thought the album was pretty solid a 3.5 no less
I think he will do about 100k first week
Nice shit
Solid album!
Bad Review!
Hey Dx who ever you have doing Music reviews sucks @ss… They let their emotions come thru when they are rating Music… Get your money back and employ a real objective writer…
a fucking 2??? dx stays posting horrible reviews.
Nah DX is tripping. This album is banging and I I’m going 4 stars. Best 50 album since Get Rich.
What a review lol it’s a good album overall There are at least 5 songs that go hard
I hope it is gonna sell good too.
Does Sheldon even listen to hip-hop? He probably likes Big Sean or some shit should have let Omar review this.
Whoever this reviewer is, clearly didnt listen to the record. 50’s goal was to put out an album about prosperity and he succeeded. he didnt even review every song on the album.
its nembure 1 one 1 on ituns
love this best Album of the year hands down
HHDX hating on the boy 50, much respect for the homie, he grinding
DX, why are you hating??? It’s not GRODT but its pretty good, I give it 4/5
three. because he a lame. but he get 3 for trying. and only down south cats that do nothing but dancy songs desrve a 2. and that aint really been popin that much anymore.
Awww…What’s the matter DX? 50 Cent ignored your request for interview again? 10 years and still can’t get a break huh? hahahahaha
WHAT THE HELL IS Sheldon Pearce TALKIN ABOUT THIS IS A GOOD ALBUM 4 OR 5 STARS EASY
You dont know shit…this writer should of stuck to sports or something cuz you dont know shit about music. This was a great comeback…my only complaint is too many features…4 out of 5
Y’all gave it 2/5!? tha f**k? why you hatin SHELDON PEARCE? f**k boy
Really good album, almost every track is capable of standing out on its own. This guy is probably a butt hurt Ricky fan.
Had a bad day DX? Even gucci mane and lil wayne get better reviews smh
lol sheldon pearce u faggot
Hey, I would be mad at the world too if my name was Sheldon
FUCK this bitch Sheldon Pearce!!! I’m done with this site and Sheldons subjective reviews. I’m out..
If you don’t care about the lyrics, listen to the damn beats/melo’s and put your sound system to the max in your ride and tell me afterwards if this is really a 2 star album. For once, I really can’t follow you DX.
Hot! 50 is back
this review is BULL SHIT.
It was alright cuz he showed pretty much every good song on the album before it was released
The album is sick, with each track filled with tight flows, beats and concepts! This review is BULLSHIT
50 falls victim to what most once successful rap artist go through. Lack of substance. Rappers like him will catch a buzz and have a ton of success due to their hit singles, but after so long, people don’t want to hear the same exact song / lyrics over and over and over again. Yeah, we get it, you’re rich and a gangster. You can only say that so many times before it gets old.
The shelf life on repetitive jingles is only so long.
or he just sticks to his blueprint…which is hard to do considering the heavy influence other artists have. stick to your own sound 50.
Sticking to his blueprint means do the same thing over and over and over again without ever growing as an artist?
It’s been a little over 10 years since GRODT, and his popularity has dwindled to nearly nothing.
Another 10 years and hardly anyone will remember him.
Look at cats like The Roots, who always put out fresh material, and not the same old shit. Been in the game for nearly 30 years and they still have a solid following that pays to see them. They might have never sold 10 million, but they’ll have a following for as long as they want to perform. I doubt 50 will be able to say that in 20 years from now.
Should at least 3.5 stars it’s a solid album which should do around 100k first week
fcuk sheldon pearce. never publish this fuckboi again
Ahahahahahaha… What did you expect from a website that gave Yeezus 4.5?
Yeezus deserved it idiot. Almost every site gave it high scores. Stop hating on King Yeezy
Wow, the guy give his fans and the general public a dam good record for someone who really doesn’t have to do jack shit, it gets rated so low? I have seen bigger garbage on this site get rated higher. A good rap record like this does not deserve such a low mark, Sheldon you are wack.
Wow, to give this a 2 and 2Chainz a 4 says a lot man, plus the reviewer makes no attempt to be objective. I give it 3.5 stars at least, even an objective Ross would agree
your review is bullshit its street music …so you telling me that 4.0 you gave 2 chainz he was talk some deep shit on the fucking album yous a dumb ass sound like you went to school to learn hot to enjoy music instead of hearing and twice and expressing your feelings
whats the point of all the buzz when the album is horrible, 50 is not relevant anymore and his new music is wack, the game is not relevant but still makes good music
I got my copy I aint feeln 3 joints on here but the rest is cool I’m bumpin in the whip, The reviewer on here sound like a hater.
4.57 rating by users. People have spoken!
Fifty only want to drop album on the streets, singles which he drop last year should be on this 5th album. But things go different ways and he leave Interscope. Wait for his next album i think it will be classic
I ain’t even a big 50 fan and I can say this review is Shit, It Was A Dope cd
this is by far the worst review i’ve read on this site
FUCK HIP HOP DX U FUCKING LOSERS
This site is anti 50 they just post news about him because good or bad people will check for 50 but go back and look at his article it could be like he pulled people out of a fire oh but his album is being pushed back again
I gave it 5/5 because you gave it a 2. If you had given a 3 i would’ve given a 4.
Simple like this; Yes, the songs are a bit redundant. And on a few songs you can notice that the production is old too.
But put in the light of this; The first old school hiphop album since ever. It’s an album with the purpose of reintroducing fifty. Its not an album trying to do big numbers with big production and marketing.
When you look at it that way it’s pretty clear that the album is OK but not his best work. Yet everything he wanted to achieve with the album has been achieved, 50 is back, G-unit is back.
Now just lets sit back and wait for Street king imortal and that G-unit album.
Peace.
there was never a 50 cent album where i said it’s his best i don’t even like get rich or die tryin that much but this is by far his best album.
worst review I ever read on this site. Get your shit together
I agree with DX on this. Though my rating is 3 out of 5. Fif hyped this project and called it an album. I wouldn’t do that if I were him. This is pure project and also business test if he can earn more by selling tracks before entire album and avoid the leaking. However Animal Ambition is the best song out of the entire album. Worth listening are Hold on, Don’t worry about it and Smoke. I like Funeral song it should have been on album. Yes Fif raps here about some things but he better come with more perspective concept but it is a good start. I’m still excited about the Street King Immortal album. The album sales? I don’t expect much as it didn’t have any major promotion besides Fif’s interview promotion and internet.
I like this joint workingout to it right now.
2 out of 5? Do you even have ears?
this is easily 4/5
Hahaha not even close. This shitty album doesn’t even deserve 1 star. I’m curious who he blames for the fact that this album is a flop? His wack ass can’t blame Interscope anymore!
The worst review that dude sheldon is one is fag sites hiphop music was a reflection of the streets you sites like this killed hiphop because they dont represent the street the writers for these sites are the dudes who might be from compton but staed on the porch or looking out the window they have pretty much made hiphop music soft dudes wearing tight jeans skirts these and they dont condem it or address it
He left instercope….
Hence the shady review, no pun intended
That’s sad DX, just sad
You saying ‘no pun intended’ made me laugh more than I should.
Absolutely retarded review. This the same dude who gave chainz a 4.5! You mean to say chainz writes rhymes on the same level as 2pac and Biggie???
GTFOH FUk BOI!!!
I am typing on a cheap tablet sorry about last omment it looked crazy
you can look at the user reviews and see that Sheldon doesn’t like real hip-hop is is likely a metrosexual white boy from the burbs who has 3 or more Lil Wayne albums.
50’s album was better than most rappers and he gets shitty review? The user review tells the truth, not the DXreview. Salute to 50!
Sheldon…you’re a lame. Go join an English writing class..
This album is 5/5 the Cd Quality is worth buying
wtf kind of nerdy artilce is this? geezuz christ…sheldon isn’t street but instead he tries to turn this into some thesis just to show off his writing skills and extensive vocab….give it up sheldon..hip hop ISN’T you. real talk…
this review sucks…
maybe it’s not a 4.40 as the user rating says, but i would give it AT LEAST 3 stars!
this review is bullshit, sorry
Done with this site the dont represent the street or dudes that dont wear tight jeans
The only thing more bullshit than the review is the rating! 2 out of 10?!
This is definitely a solid album. At least 3/10 if not 3.5/10.
This is the ABSOLUTELY WORST REVIEW I have EVER read on DX!
50 delivered a dope comeback album with this. Almost all the tracks bang with good production and sick flows with 50 delivering the best he has rapped in years.
SHELDON PEARCE go some where and jerk ur little dick to Drake this album is one of the best this year hands down i guess because there is no young money cash money retard no fake fat fock or two chains guess appearance its a shity album
a bit personal sheldon??? the worst writing for a ‘journalist’ …. rule number one….report news. not your own personal bias. what a croc of sh*t article for a clearly dope LP repping East Coast Hip Hop. But sheldon doesn’t know that…must be new to the game. I hope 50 reads this and comes for you.
Well a review is supposed to be personal. It’s the opinion of the album based off of the writer’s personal taste. That being said, I don’t agree with a rating of 2. But, its not a news article it actually is supposed to be a personal bias.
I’m sure you are familiar with Wikipedia, while not a superior source of reliable information, the definitions are well written. Hopefully you’ll understand,”Music critics and music writers also review recordings of music, including individual songs or pieces or entire albums. In the case of a review of an entire album, the reviewer will not only judge the individual songs or pieces; they will also judge how well all of the songs or pieces work together or go together.”
So you don’t think I’m full of crap, I give this a 3.5-4. Only real displeasure with this album is the title track. I like all the bonus tracks too.
DX has gone to shit. What the fuck happened to this website?
The dude who wrote the review doesnt seem to appreciate street hip hop at its finest as well.
Have been loyal to DX since ’09 but this is utter bullshit.
ummm…by the way sheldon…everybody feeling it in the hood, since Fif been dropping singles weekly. you…evident aint from the hood….lame
Yo this is crazy im not even that big of a 50 fan this album is a solid 4 out of 5, wow hiphopdx just wow.
dope album. great beats. the hunger is there never be the same as he came in but no one can capture that feeling again overall i give it 3.5.
2 out of 5? really doe? 2 chainz and officer ricky got better ratings. hiphopdx a JOKE
Exactly.
Word that shit is ridiculous
sheldon pearce, justin hunte, hhdx
all lost.
dope!
probably the worst review i have ever read…fire this fucking idiot
Your so right this guy needs to be fired and dx needs to send out a legit review because this makes them look like clowns.
solid piece of music!
Wow how the mighty has fallen this is truly one of the worst hiphop albums I have ever heard and by far the worst comeback album I will take ja rules pain is love 2 over this any day I bet ja is sitting back laughing at this after 50 dogged him for falling off just to turn around and fall off harder I guess karma really is a bi lol this is gonna flop hard!
Thats true, an 50s my favorite rapper, but I will not ride his jock, I even like BISD, but this doesnt even compare top BISD because BISD actually told a story, all he does on this is talk about money, nothing even remotely conscious that relates to his fans,but as we all know most fans are delusional. This is a mixtape in my opinion, put this next to the Big Ten or his 16 freestyles an Animal Ambition would lose
I know its a personal opinion but 2 out of 5 is only hating fuck this pussy ass nigga who wrote it Animal Ambition go cop that a solid Album!!
What a joke of a review. Cheef Keef album got 3/5 and you’re telling me AA is somehow worse than that? SMDH
This “mixtape” is wack as f*** collectively. All the songs the feel outta place. This definitely shows 50’s versatility that he can kill mostly any beat and that why will always be a heavyweight in hip hop but although I want to give it a five ’cause of Fif the project is NOT “fire”.
Also Kidd Kidd joins the Chief Keef on “most annoying rapper to listen to” list. N!gga be sounding like a squeezed rat.
This motherfucker doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I mean, c’mon man, 50’s on that raw shit throughout the entirety of the LP. Yeah, I agree that the title track was weak but the rest of the album was 50 showing how he’s developed and not trying and failing at bring it up to your high standards. Everyone wants the ‘old 50’ back but that ain’t gonna happen, this LP shows 50’s development and where he’s at now. You wouldn’t expect a nearly 40 year old man talking about emptying clips and hollow tips would you? No. This album has a little bit for everyone and for that I give it a full 5 stars.
What a horrible review from a hater this album goes in!!!!
2 out of 5 wow. probably a 4.5 i gave it a 5 on here
This album is pretty goooood, can’t wait for Street King Immortal.. The individual that reviewed this is clearly a hater
It’s 50
SEEMS LIKE ALMOST EVERYBODY IN THE COMMENT SECTION DONT AGREE WITH YOUR REVIEW
SHELDON!!!!
NOW HOW THAT MAKE U FEEL???
DID 50 FUCKED YOUR BITCH OR SOMETHING??? LOOOL
lmao!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the worst review I’ve ever read, this piece of shit needs to be fired, has no idea what he’s talking about. This album is nothing special or ground breaking and as 50 said himself it’s jus a warm up for street king immortal, but 2/5??!? I wud give it at the veryyyy least 3.5/5 probs 4/5. The absolute worst review I’ve ever read, your telling me French Montana’s brick of an album got higher then this, ur telling me chief keefs hot mess of an album was better then this?! GTFOH u hating ass son of a whore
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not a good review. if you personaly hate him that doesn’t mean that everyone thinks the same. be objective not subjective.
My review of Animal Ambition came from a purely objective standpoint. The writers at hiphopdx are very knowledgeable about quality hip-hop. We do our best to capture what we feel is an accurate assessment of all of the music we’re presented. I understand people being upset when their favorite icon is publicly deconstructed but we’re not here to pursue their agenda. We’re here to accurately assess the value of the music.
Best regards,
Sheldon
good try asshole.
Don’t listen to people who are rude. This album is not great at all and is boring. I liked 50 cents older stuff but his newest albums after get rich were sub par. Listen to damani and you’ll see a good album
you’re an idiot. he’s not my favorite artist but this LP is dope, if you know what the real is about. go to the hood and find out and where the truth is at…they bumping the LP. critics dont know shyte at the end of the day….’knowledgeable about quality hip hop???’ … stop lying!
mofo said…best regards….lmao!! sucka, trying to be down
Man fif ain’t my favorite rapper, but this is far from a 2 star of 5 stars. It’s like what you said, it’s your review, explain me than how the f can your opinion be an objective one? I’ve heard a lot worse this year and those were higher rated. How many rappers rap over the same shit everytime they release a new album, huh? Like fif is the only one, right. I’ve probably been longer in the hiphop world than you, so don’t tell me that other people’s opinions aren’t objective. Keep posting gossip, cuz that’s the only thing you dudes can do all day. SMH
editorials are personal….dummy. this was not objective…
Fuck u know abt real hip hop music, this aint no Ross or TJ or Montana… Get d fuck off 50’s dick
Wow… The rating is pretty messed up, and i cant understand why they would give an album like this less than 3.5 or 4… Imma leave it there
man that shit is fucked up lmao 3.5/5 for me
This is a good album sure there’s no gunit or eminem.but this is strong album plus we get street king immortal soo. Good album
FUCK YOUR EDITORS THIS ALBUM IS 4/5.
Sheldon is a Lame.
seriously…I see that name again. Im clicking from his article quickly….
they been d*ckriding ross so long they forgot what real street hip hop sounds like. because it doesn’t sound like hip pop, sheldon gives it 2…lmao!! JMJ just rolled in his grave.
great album
The writer sounds a somewhat bitter .. or biased for some reason.. too much so to be giving reviews as a professional. Almost seems as if he wrote the review before even listening to the full album. Like there’s some personal feelings in there and couldn’t wait for this day to vent. It’s clear that’s the case in the Jada Kiss reference.
I think this album is dope. The message I take from it is Motivation. He’s not just talking about himself .. he drops subtle jewels throughout as to how to get it yourself.. Ways to go about obtaining INDEPENDENT success for yourself. What to focus on and what not.. almost like another blueprint. This album isn’t for the weak heart and minded though. It’s Definitely Not for those who strive to work for others. Only certain types will understand and appreciate what this project brings to the table. This album is energy for the Ambitious type.. Gets you focused on the development of you own Animal Ambition, I get that concept. I like it. If you don’t get energized off of songs like “Winners Circle” and “Chase the Paper” there’s something wrong. 4 stars. 3.75 at least.
But I’ll give it 5 just to balance out the writers bullshit review.
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he sounds very bitter…thats what sucks about this article.
Nahhhhh 50! This aint it.. Ya’ll looking for that new good, check out Skyzoo & Torae’s Barrel Brothers!!
Fuck a hater gotta say
FINALLY A REAL RAP ALBUM….
The butt hurt is real in here lmfao! !!! I truely appreciate the reviewers honesty. 50 fell off you mad bro? 1/5
Go suck ur mama’s breast boy… this shit is classy & for success willing peeps
any of y’all wanna c this pu***’s picture, its here on his linkedin page – definitely him as he says hhdx writer.
have a close look becoause u cant zoom in on the picture, but dis guy is 1 of those coconuts. brown outside, white inside.
he da 1 in the shirt n pants, with those nerdy glasses
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sheldon-pearce/94/115/aa8
evidently he’s wack…cant keep a job
3 hours after releasing the review and general consensus is that the reviewer is wrong and hiphopdx readers actually like fif’s album. This high class/bourgeoisie rap critics only want innovative and groundbreaking, they hate street muzik. This dude probably hate all trap muzik because it is redundant and glorifies street life lol, GTFOH. Hiphopdx get some street cats to review street muzik and keep this guy for the Kanye and B.O.B reviews lol
The album is dope
Album isn’t hot but it’s definitely quality music. Love hearin fiddy back
What about rosay? Maybach music, May may mmm maybach music. And the reader is the sheep? Mastermind = 3 stars; Animal Ambition = 2 stars… So Mastermind over A.A.? GTFO.
real talk…lmao! clearly sheldon is a ross fan
Whats wrong hiphopdx? First u cry about him making pop music and then u hate on his street approach? smh…
well said homie
Well it is his opinion :/
If he feels this is worse than Excuse My French or Finally Rich, what else could we do? Pity this wasn’t reviewed the way a review should be done.
Reminds me of Pitchforks review of Nas’ Untitled album, still one of the worst, most bias, review I’ve ever seen! (was 3.8/10 BTW)
exactly at the end of the day it’s just opinion everyone has different tastes in music there is no need to be upset about it(fuck pitchfork btw)
I completely disagree with this review, especially since 50 explained what the album’s concept is. The album is definitely a dope street album. Is it lacking substance? Yes. But the album is dope as hell. 4 Stars.
The album is solid. Why all the hate?
FUCK YOU SHELDON “FUCKYOREVIEW”
Man this album isn’t a classic, but its good nostalgic music. a very solid album that easily surpasses the trash that came out this year. i dont think this was a stand out year for music at all, but to clown this album makes me wonder what the editors actually think is a good album…
SHELDON PEARCE can eat a dick. The album is a dope. You want substance Sheldon buy an Immortal Technique album. 50 that street dude. You buy different artists for different reasons. I don’t buy a Sean Price album to dance. Get it?
Not exceptionally good or bad album. Mediocre and doesn’t have a lot of replay value.
Album Of the Year
Should Sell Over 1,000,000 Copies When its all said & done
I bought it and I am bangin it right now. Love that new joint Animal Ambition.
we want to hear about 50 cent the CEO not 50 cent the hood rat.
Great Album great work 50 Cent
fuck who ever reviewed this album that’s so much hate the truth is i have listened to the album and its better than most of the trash out right now
I understand why the writer feels frustrated, but dude takes it WAY too far. To say this album is boring is ridiculous, it’s 50’s best album since GRODT and hating on it at this point when 50 hasn’t been giving us anything but mixtapes is a waste of energy. What the fuck were you expecting? 50’s a gangsta who blew up and still conducts himself like one. He’s not fake. Think he really won’t pull a gun? Go ahead. Try em, Sheldon. LMAO name softer than the bib mommy used put on ya
I can see what the reviewer is saying int terms of the conceptual piece but overall this album got some heat. Hold on, The Funeral, irregular heartbeat, I chase the paper, Everytime I come around and Im a hustler are all solid, bang in the whip type joints. Definitely deserves more than 2 stars for sure!!!
this writer is hating on 50
When I think 50 Cent, I do not think of an album with a story or concept surrounding it, especially now. I expect an album with at least solid tracks that are meant to stand alone, as well as work well alongside one another. While I did not expect this to be a good album, I was pleasantly surprised all around with the results.
This Review is two stars , That album is a four …. Its does exactly what it says on the tin , it aint meant to sell millions or get him new fans , its for his core audience, i dont get how this site has changed to a fuckin hipster/emo/wack emcee dick riding bunch of bitches under the guise of writers. you put up news concerning all these fucking wack ratchet rappers, and when Fif drops a decent project you fuckin hate on it hard , Ill admit the album didnt live up to my expectations but if you were some 12 year old who never head 50 cent before and listened the whole way through youd get his back catalogue and listen … I hope SKI has some deep personal shit from him , so you fuckers have no choice but to give him a good review #FuckHipHopDx
well said
50 dropped a great album start to finish stop hating he’s been on fire dropping single after single
50 hasn’t changed much as far as content, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Sure, I want him to show SOME growth in his music, but not to the point where he’s rapping about art museums. He’s not Jay, he’s not Nas, he’s not Kanye, he’s 50 Cent. Street records are what he does best–not saying he’s the best at it, but that’s his best quality as an artist. He still needs to be the villain, and the aggression needs to be there. Too much Kidd Kidd, but otherwise, a solid 50 album.
Totally agree, he wants to be loved like Pac but Pac actually talk about issues affecting black people, while all he doing is talking about money an reminiscing about past street life while at the same time he has enough money to retire, I’ve always said if a rapper feels like they made it an when the only thing left to rap about is money then its time to retire.
Are you an idiot? 50 Cent and 2pac didn’t grow up the same way.. they are two different kind of people.
HHDX gave better ratings to much sh*ttier albums, this is not a 2.
Possibly 50Cent’s best album so far.
Every song is dope.
Yo my nigga 50 is on fire!!
I think the album was dope, it was more like a mixtape so thats how i took it. He had that classic 2000’s sound with is and it was much better than BISD, plus i prefer shorter albums unless its a classic (this aint classic, its just riding music)
I feel like they only gave it a 2 cause everyone was hating on 50 so much on every post and they was just tryna please the crowd haaaaa but this album is dope
A 2??? Really hhdx? Smh u have have ranked sony wacker albums much higher.
seriously I don’t buy a 50 cent album to broaden my intellectual capacity or go on some personal spiritual journey. This album deserves way more than 2 stars. Its loaded with bangers ands that’s exactly what his fans want so I don’t see anything wrong with that.
Not sony, many*
Sheldon Pearce fuck outta here son.. ur review is fuckin wack.
he’s a staff writer…cant keep a job. no wonder he’s bitter
This album needs to be reviewed again
this is his best album in a while
50 dropped something hot for the summer 5/5
jada bodied the nigga though,,,,,im killin you first if we ever do purge,,lol,,,hahaaaa!!!
Jada bodied 50 with the best verse on the whole album.
Putrid article. You are a hater. Officer Ricky sent you.
hahahahahahaha!!!
G.O.A.T.
THIS REVIEW IS CRAP!!!!!
The two is fair – 50 can do much better than this. This will be played out in a week.
Shut the fuck up nigga go listen to drake faggot
This isn’t the only or even the best “street” record out, and its not even that “street.” Why subject yourself to this when you can listen to Schoolboy Q or YG? Nas re-released Illmatic, Cam’ron is coming back, there’s too much good music out to listen to this crap.
Worst Review I have ever read. Album is fire and its just a preview to Street King Immortal
Album of the year! 5/5
Yo fuck all of you Fiddy Cent dick riders, you heard me? This my motherfucking forum and this is how I choose to motherfucking express myself. You bitch ass niggas got a fucking problem with it. Come see me at the swap meet in Compton. Bet I’ll beat the shit out your ass and have you looking as lumpy as a bowl of week old oatmeal. I don’t give a shit about your lame ass griping and bitching. I’m a journalist and my review stands so stop catching feelings before I start catching bodies. I been a nice nigga all day, so please don’t make me pull the ratchet on you little lames. ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS THAT I’M GETTING CRAZY PAID WHILE YOU BITCH ASS MAMA’S BOYS STILL LIVING AT HOME, NO JOB, STILL SUCKING ON MOMMY’S TITS. Peace, fuckers. I’m off to go fuck one of my bad ass foreign hoes. This ya boy Sheldon Pearce aka SP The Ghost Jr aka Shell The Don aka Don Sheldon aka Shells In Ya Body.
SHELDON PIERCE UR A FUCKING FAGGOT SUCK A DICK NIGGA
50 MY BOY AND HE HOT U A JEALOUS PUSSY BOY 50 DOIN HES THANG
too bad, Sheldon is from Baltimore and you’re just another white boy trying to start shit…scary ass sucka
Yo is Sheldon Pearce a pen name for Rick Ross? Because the only way somebody could write a review with this much hate is if 50 took his girl shopping or released a porno of his baby moms… Wtf is this piece of horse shit review?
The album is absolutely listenable and even if I just wanted to hate I couldn’t justify giving it less than a 3 no matter how hard I tried.
Reviewers like this guy think ppl don’t want to hear the shit on Animal Ambition and I beg to differ, I think ppl are longing for it because most of the new cats are faker than Kofi Kingston.
This dude says Chase The Paper has no replay value. He actually tried to shit on Irregular Heartbeat too.
The funny thing is, I have never seen Sheldon Pearce write anything on Hip Hop DX before, so why did HipHopDX let some no name fuck boy write a review for Fif’s album? And is this garbage review reflective of what Hip Hop DX thinks of Fif’s album?
Word up
Not being fake is great. But you also have to make good music. 50 isn’t fake, but the album is boring as hell to listen to.
I keep chase the paper on heavy rotation. such an addicting song
Plus thats the concept of the album you pussy fucks
hahahahahahahaha!!!
hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!
I just want to say I agree with the review. The album is terrible, and if any of you bought it, well it’s your money, but let’s just say I would personally rather spend mine on something else
hahahahahahahaha!!! weed plate of the year. hahahahahahaha!!!
I smell pussy, is that you Ja?
the writer ain’t hating on 50. He knows his shit. G-unit will be here for a minute and disappear for an hour. He’ll keep talkin shit in between albums to keep his name out there and drop another album where he re-unites with the Game in a few years. Pretty smart business move by Curtis. He’s also an amazing pitcher. You fuckin kidding me?! He can’t even throw a baseball straight. I ain’t a fan of Drake, but i’m pretty sure he can throw better than fiddy.
it aint abou that…LP review…nothing more, nothing less. no forecasts needed. the LP is dope…PERIOD
hahahahahahahahahahahah!!!!! I stabbed this bitch and he did nothing. he got shot and he did nothing. hahahahaha!!!
but you’re broke…and he’s rich…ahahahahahahahahahahaha!!
Where I’m from money aint shit. its your manhood.
Lil Durk and Young Thug are the realest young rappers out there, they are the blueprint of the real niggas and here is why:
– Young Thug was arrested for drug possession;
– Young Thug was arrested for reckless driving;
– Lil Durk was arrested on a weapons charge;
– Lil Durk was arrested with a loaded .40-caliber handgun after he threw the weapon in his car when police approached;
– they shoot niggas dead;
– they beat niggas up;
– they sold drugs;
– they walk around with illegal weapons;
– they go out gunning;
– all other rappers rap about being gangster, shooting and killing, but they haven’t done it.
They ain’t no fantasy niggas like:
1. Mobb Deep were 12 / 14 years old when they met at the school of arts.
2. Nas “Escobar” raps about how he is a queens thug, but he wasn’t. Lol, nigga only had a ticket for parking his car wrong. So you sold dope? Nigga, the only thing you sold is records.
3. 2Pac never gangbanged
4. Ice Cube was bullied at school and this guy calls himself a “G”?
5. Rick Ross is a legend, but not a streetlegend, but a foodlegend.
6. Eminem raps about killing – he hasn’t. He says he hates gay people, but did a song with Elton John?
7. Jay Z raps in open letter about sending shots – he hasn’t. Nigga, you never hustled, fucking liar! People in Brooklyn tell other stories…
8. 50 Cent a.k.a. Snitchy Cent tries to commercialize himself as a “gangsta”, though we both know that even a vegetable is more hood than him. We all know 50 Cent is a snitch!
9. Most of the rappers rap about stuff they haven’t done, yet you all support them and say it’s real rap.
10. When Rick Ross does it you all claim he is fake and say it’s fake rap.
This shows that hip hop fans are hypocritical and all these real hip hop fan wanna be’s are just some unjustified haters whose opinions are just as irrelevent as the swag fag rapper fans.
I never heard your favorite rapper (50 Cent, Jay-Z, Nas, Mobb Deep, Ice Cube, The Game, etc.) diss Lil Durk or Young Thug, because your favorite rapper knows that they will beat him up.
Wack or not Lil Durk and Young Thug are the realest young niggas in the rap game and that’s a fact. They were drug dealers and gang members before rappers. They have street credentials, they are the only rappers who rap about facts. Your favorite rapper wants to be as real as Young Thug or Lil Durk. That’s how real niggas do it. They ain’t nothing to fuck with!
tl;dr
also you a fucknigga being this much on durk & young sus ass thug’s dicks
Yo trap u got to much time on your hands go get some pussy
So let me get this straight… You give 50cent Animal Ambition 2 stars & yet you give 2Chains Freebase 4 stars???!!
Sheldon Pearce gave Chief Keef 4.5 stars
Sheldon Pearce is a faggot thats why!
Holy shit 2 stars?? Daaaaammmmmnnnnn!!!!!
looks like thisis50 fanboys took over the user rating.
No lie. I thought the Tech N9ne Stans were crazy.
The reviewer damn near deserves a pumpkin head for that…thats a personal vendetta when you give the project a 2…..fuck outta here.. fif is way doper than that….a solid 4.no wack shhh on the project
Oh look, another g unit groupie. Mad that 50 cent’s first week sales of this won’t approach mastermind?
FUCK HIPHOPDX!! Every single one of your reviews are shit. Who do you have writing these things? DJ Vlad?
Ross shits on 50. This album is putrid and god awful even for a 50 cent album.
Top album
Sheldon Peirce is a piece of shit. How can you give this 2 stars and give Chief Keefs bitch ass 4.5?
The mainstream industry obviously has this websites nuts in a vice. Fuck this site.
Great album
Dope.
weak
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This album is great
Maaaaan ! This Dude is hating to much ! A Fucking Review is supposed to be written by an independent journalist ,not a fucking hater and dicksucker.
According to hitsdailydouble
RCA Nashvilles Miranda Lambert should easily take the top spot next week. Early, early reads suggest 130-150k. Rhinos three Led Zeppelin reissues could potentially all wind up in next weeks Top 10; each looks headed to the 25-30k range. Other debuts include 50 Cent (G-Unit/Caroline) at 30-35k and Lucy Hale (DMG Nashville) with 18-22k.
HAHA. And you all said 50 will outsell ross. LOLOL!!! Truth is 50 is irrelevant despite the 10 dickriders on hhdx. No one’s checking for 50. At least Ross is able to generate buzz with his albums.
50 released a great album, U a mad hater bro.
50 is irrelevant? how so? he’s been in da game for 11 years now.
quit trying to troll.
He ain’t selling well at all. How is 30k winning? It’s less than a quarter of opening week sales of before I self destruct. Mastermind winning.
First of all those are pre-sales statistics.
Second of all you just mentioned a bunch of artist that have nothing to do with Hip Hop.
Third when did quality of music became based on sales?
Even if fifty sold 30K he still getting more that most artist because he’s selling through his record label and just using the majors for distribution.
Pre sales usually aren’t far off. And 50 ain’t indie. He’s signed to capitol records, katy perry’s label.
bottom line this is a good album forget the sells get ross dick out your mouth
Quality of music became based on sales since 50 Cent made it that way!!! He was the guy who talked shit about everyone’s first-week numbers for years! He would make skits about other people’s numbers. Karma’s just coming back around for him. If 50 wants to make everything about sales, then you gotta explain why your sales suck worse than French Montana.
Sheldon Pierce is the same dude who gave Keef’s album 4.5 stars… He’s giving this SOLID album a 2?! WTF is wrong with you? You mad?
LMFAO HE LOST ALL CREDIBILITY AS A CRITIC WITH ME
#KPNMWdotCOM
Dead spot on review: this is NOT 2004 and yes, this is officially THE weed plate of the year for a high profile rapper. Wack beats and rhymes from a perspective of someone trying to be someone he isn’t anymore. Rather listen to Skyzoo & Torae’s joint—at least their album will be argued over best of the year lists, 50’s shit will be forgotten about by the 4th of July…
HOT GARBAGE RIGHT HERE
Remember when people used to complain HipHopDX was on 50’s dick for posting story after story about 50, creating multiple stories from a single interview? Now it’s HipHopDX hates 50.
The problem with the review isn’t the site – it’s that the music sucks.
50 is back!
I don’t think DX is being as biased as they have with other albums. Just look at the overall breakdown at Metacritic right now. DX isn’t the only site that feels the same way about this record. It isn’t doing much for me honestly. http://www.metacritic.com/music/animal-ambition-an-untamed-desire-to-win/50-cent
I like what the LA Times said, “The sonic equivalent of a blooper reel with a few solid highlights edited in.”
god damn awfull. He needs a drake feature to atleast make this trash album relevent and listenable. In 2014 with out a drake feature your album is irrelevent unless your doing pop albums like eminem. Drake is the only rapper that matters now hasbins like 50 cent should hang it up.
if get rick or die trying came out today people would most likely say that shit is garbage because haters dick rides other haters
Thats true, the author of this article was just biased and dick ridding maybe rick ross.
50’s verses were crazy its just the final mixing of some beats and hooks. And a lot of Kidd Kidds voice everywhere that I didn’t like.
If only he featured Banks and Buck way before.
rich****
THE ALBUM AIN’T GREAT BUT IT’S FAR FROM WACK PEOPLE JUST FORGOTTEN WHAT GOOD NEW YORK STREET MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE IN 2014
It sounds like Cam’ron “Dipshits” record. That record is incredible, and better than anything on 50’s album by a mile.
Sheldon Pearce you gave Chief Keef 4.5 stars and give 50 2 stars it’s cool if you don’t like 50 album but Chief Keef 4.5 you should not review another rap album again it’s clear you don’t know good music
Where did i give Keef 4.5?
Lol 50 stans crying like crazy in here
Just heard the album is expected to sell about 40k which is pretty bad lol but to be fair he did release every track on itunes before and a lot of fans bought from his site. i copped bundle 1.
Its 30k and won’t come close to mastermind.
This album was solid 3/5 at least no lower than that
bottom line this is a good album forget the sells get ross dick out your mouth
Are you kidding me? All he talks about is money and sex. That’s it. No distinctive style is used.
trash
this is why u dont fall for the hype, all this niggas saying album’s going to be hot and shit, all bs
Who should we listen to, Drake, Yeesus album and Lil Wayne????
Hell no!
Im getting this album because of the good verses it has. But I was dissappointed by the beats and the final mixing of hooks.
This reviewer was dickriding somebody else. This is what I call a hatter
The album just came out today, you ain’t heard shit about sales.
6/5
Hahahaha. I’m sitting here @ my desk typing up my next review while getting dome from my Mexican/Asian bitch and you little ghetto niggas are still worked up over that Animal Ambition garbage? I’m just telling you how the fuck it is. I never said I expected growth, I said I’m sick of 50 Cent acting like it’s 2003, trying to recapture his Get Rich Or Die Trying days. Well I have news for all you butt hurt G Unit groupies and Mr Curtis Jackass: IT’S NOT 2003 ANYMORE, DOG. IT’S 2014. YOUR SOUND IS FUCKING STALE. YOUR BEATS AND CONCEPTS ARE ALL THE FUCKING SAME. YOUR WHITE SUBURBAN DICK RIDERS ARE ALL GROWN UP AND PROBABLY STILL JOYRIDING YOUR PENIS AND STILL WEARING BULLETPROOF VESTS AND DU RAGS.
I have to agree with DVillian on this:
Dvillan:
Dead spot on review: this is NOT 2004 and yes, this is officially THE weed plate of the year for a high profile rapper. Wack beats and rhymes from a perspective of someone trying to be someone he isn’t anymore. Rather listen to Skyzoo & Torae’s joint—at least their album will be argued over best of the year lists, 50’s shit will be forgotten about by the 4th of July…
Mr Cent is the typical New York rapper: cocky, braggadocious, flashy, gritty,and arrogant. He’s probably the type that swears up and down that NY rap is becoming overshadowed by southern rap but does nothing but complain on his sorry ass. He sticks to the same, tired style that made him hot. Too bad this editor feels that he’s lukewarm and that his time is up.
Mexican/Asian bitch – nice!
Exactly S.P., now we know you can’t be objective cuz u hate the nigga… Go find another job 4 eyes, seriously.
A bitch huh? Is your mom a bitch also since shes a female? grow a pair faggot.
Hate is such a strong word. I dislike his overall image, but I do respect Mr Cent’s “hustle”. By the way, my mother is certainly not a bitch. She’s the wonderful woman who gave me life and raised me well. A bitch is a female dog who degrades herself out in public, performing lewd acts and acts belligerent. If I refer to a woman as a bitch, and she has bitch tendencies, chances are she’s a straight up bitch/
Why the fuck do you care so much about the dudes personal life when the music is dope. yall are the assholes that destroyed hardcore rap and then bitched when it left.
Quit playing private investigator on their lives and enjoy the pure music when its hard. FUCK GROWTH. How about you grow you fuckin lame
Once again, your tiny negro brain is causing you to catch feelings. You’ve miss the entire point. Did I NOT just say I NEVER said anything about growth. Maybe if you stopped drinking Miller beer and smoking marijuana everyday, your reading comprehension skills wouldn’t be so damaged. Pay close attention, nimrod, because I’m going to explain this to you one time; try to keep up.
You’re a dope if you believe the music is dope. I had absolutely nothing to do with the so called destruction of hardcore hip hop. I am not to blame. Blame the corporations who had much more sway and power to dictate what’s hot and what isn’t hot. Blame the fickle fans that shifted their focus on something new and refreshing instead of the same tired story that New York rappers were giving us. And more importantly, blame yourself because you sound like a bitter, angry mope who whines and cries like an infant that cannot get his way.
Again I never said I expected growth. but take what you want from this paragraph, because it would be pointless explaining anything to a man who probably has the IQ of a rusted screw. I’m done here.
my main man…
You sounded almost college educated in your review. I gave back a critique in my own words but I had some respect for you albeit, small amounts.
THEN….
I see you comment back dropping N-bombs, talking like some uneducated slob with no true opinion and whole lacks culture completely.
wow. I am sorry but you should have truly kept your mouth shut.
You write for a hip-hop website and while its not CNN, you’re still a journalist.
You need to respect the arguments your work can form, accept the opinions from others ( not having to share in them ) but accept them and stay quiet.
you think those bold enough to make a statement that goes against the socially accepted idea rebut when its is brought into question?
do you think they act like a fucking 5 year old with their words if they were to?
In my opinion, that was pathetic.
Please mature your ways, thinking, and handling of the internet.
-Dean.
Also, I am a much better writer 😉
I thought it was good, he aint hungry like he was back then but when you have that status he has now what is there left to rap about?
Great album!! Its more of a mixtape setting up for SKI!!!
2 STARS MY ASS
F**K the review. He still got that Animal Ambition
FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP
Hot
HHDX really ain’t shit for this. Every song on this thing is tough and its just a taste of whats to come from New York street rap
If this is the future of New York street rap, then New York street rap is doomed. I have more faith in NY than that.
50 cent was never lyrical, but for a new york rapper he does his thing.lyrics wise compare it to rick Ross and it blows him out the water.problem is his beats choices are weak, plus I don’t want to hear no name rappers I rather a all 50 project.trust me give 50 cent the same production and his rhymes will destroy mastermind.also this was suppose to be a mixtape so I bet he gonna give niggas heat with street kings
U guys gave 2Chains 4/5… and Animal Ambition gets 2/5 ?? What a joke.
Come on, 2 stars…
hardcore gangsta rap from the 90’s golden era is what the people love and want. these bullshit blogs got people talking about “growth” from rappers. that’s them rapping about having material shit and then you complain about it. shut the fuck up about growth and enjoy the music. you go and grow as a person, who the hell said your music needs to grow pussy
no its not. very few ppl want that
yeah it is. thats why people are always bitching saying I miss the 90s. and I miss the golden era and this music sucks blah blah. so stfu bitch
deserves MORE than 2 stars!
Dude is buggin! this album is 3.5 to a close 4. I fucks with it, it has that laid back type of vibe.
Im a fan of 50 but the user rating is too high and the editor rating is too low. Id give it a solid 3.5 but 2 is too low
I have no idea what convoluted rock you’ve crawled out from to create such a review. Your expectations for albums today seem to either be exorbitant or failing completely.
50 Cent does NOT have to make rap styling changing music to make GOOD music. You say he’s rapping like its 2004? Dude… 2004 had some incredible music releases and a lot of what comes out today “trap music” for instance, sounds bland, the same, repetitive, words being rhymed with themselves and you want to talk about Opulence? How about rappers who are no where close to successful status rapping about “We made it” and “waking up in new bugattis?” if everyone else in the rap game can brag about things they do not have, please elaborate on why you feel the need to specifically point out 50 doing the same thing?
Affluenza? let us examine. since the early 90’s rap has been this mainly :
Black and rapping and you’re new? : Rap about poverty and the struggle.
Black and successful after your rap career took off?: Rap about the things you now have.
Your review is based with no logic and like fox news, your interpretations are clearly that.
INTERPRETATIONS.
I have no idea what credentials you have for writing, but as someone who has truly listened, examined, reviewed the album for myself, it is a clear welcome to my ears.
and this is not from a fan. I have his music on my playlists sure, but fans pay for concerts, and accessories based off the artists.
I’m simply a fan of good music.
come on son.
also, I’m still waiting. You guys wrote back for me to send music. Please stop being scared and invite me up to that roof. I can assure you, I will bring what you have been lacking….talented rappers.
-DNZY
u ain’t wannabe on that walk roof. Being associated with this site destroys credibility
He’s just heatin’ up! Street King Immortal is going to be a classic!
Lol reviewer is a hating ass fool, 2 stars? This is 50’s best project since The Massacre, open your ears and clear the hate breh. Life is good
Being better than the Curtis album isn’t something to brag about.
Your losing all respect 2 stars? Yall wack as fuck for that
U mad cuz 50 aint doin them goofy ass lil pop songs with miley and them? …get the fuck outta here.Imma drop 5 starts on it and tell u to suck my on my dickpiece sir.
LOL even dx knows this shit is garbage
i fucked with it
You 50 stans getting all worked up over the negative review just cant take the fact that the disc is wack. Me and my peoples listened to it after getting lifted and the conclusion is this:
He’s repeating the same shit he did 10 years ago with less credibility, more material emptiness and wack ass production and with an absence of any feeling. Da nigga just going through the motions for a check. Talking about the shit he used to do…
C’mon, 50 is worth over 300 million, d’fuck does he look like out on the block hustling and bustin shots? A REAL street nigga would take 2014 version of 50 out without giving a fuck if he was worth 300 million or 3 cents, if a nigga on the street trying to eat, he look like supper to me.
So 50 needs to come like Nas, Jay, Em, anyone else who’s come off the block, got some money and fame and grown up. Let a nigga know about what its like to be the everyday 50 and not the nigga from GRODT that everyone knows you are the polar opposite from now.
Just sayin…can’t blame Interscope and Jimmy for this one. And if this is a mixtape he wants niggas to pay for, he’s given the streets WAAAAAAY better product than this
co-sign this
50 cent is the illest.im glad he still doin it
2 Stars ? That’s too low.. None the less Street King is the real shit hope it’s better than this and this is good too
Wack review
Animal Ambition projected to sell 30-35k sorry 50 dick riders but its over
best dickk ridding website, we all knows the album will go plastic or carton but hey shittty is in inde so he will make that money… why
“In truth, this wouldnt be so difficult to stomach if he wasnt still rapping (both lyrically and contextually) like its 2004”
This is what im talking about you ay we want old 50 you get old 50 we tired of old 50 you get new 50 we want old 50, m gonna keep it simple you like it cool you dont cool thats all. Animal Ambition 3.7-4 out of 5
features kinda brought this down but whatever
Two stars huh? This must have been written by the Game or somethin. Game is that you who wrote this shit?
Game would’ve given it one star. HipHopDX was being fair in giving it two.
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Fif did his thing on this, fuck a review, if you like it, you like it
About 2 months ago 50 publicly announced that he wanted a Drake feature. After listening to this Album, I now know why. In fact, 50 wants a Drake feature so bad he decided to remix 0 to 100. I guess he knows how irrelevant he’s become. Rosay replaced 50 and can talk shit on his records brag bout his cash and still move his records. Just sayin. Peace.
Not bad, but could’ve been better in my opinion.
This is a really good review HHDX. Keep it up.
Overall my opinion is this…the cuts are simple..IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT, THE FUNERAL, FLIP ON YOU, CHASE THE PAPER, TWISTED (more or less in that order)
the worst tracks are: smoke, pilot, dont worry bout it(i was disappointed i liked yo gotti verse tho)
hold on good too, animal ambition cool beat
This review seems biased selfish and lacking of appreciation for an artist work.
“and its fun to imagine that the two rappers are subliminally dissing one another.”
This comment alone shows the immaturity of your actual brain Sheldon. (Just because you use words that are not used on a typical daily basis to the average hip hop fan/listener does not make you an intellectual.)
Focused on too rappers having a “diss” or “battle rap” or “beef” on a record? It’s OVER NO MORE PAC AND BIGGIE LET IT GO. Stop trying to imagine and create disses and beefs that just get rap artist killed. You idiot.
“he raps in Winners Circle. Okay, we get it. What else?”
This seems like a bit of envy so what 50 wanted to do with his album he did he created envy within being a “Winners Circle”.
Also the mention of the topics getting old. Question how many “Love” songs are there? That topic is played about how many times you want to “Love” when really it’s a fucking song. It’s tired it’s played it’s lame it’s stale worse then even hearing about a artist struggle it’s tiresome but it’s still used write a review on Iggy and how we tired of every rapper being the “realist”, along with a “party” song and a breakup song and love song. These topics appear on nearly every album. You are a bias writer who needs to either be exiled from writing hip-hop articles or educate yourself beyond and maybe get a intern position at a record label to understand the working or a song, recording etc. Better yet write and make an album yourself.
It’s not envy; its that his topics are boring. We’ve heard the same shit from 50 over and over again. I want a personal 50 record, where he talks about details in his life he’s never shared before. I’d totally buy that. I don’t need another 11 tracks where he talks about how he has money.
Fair enough, but a little bit puzzled as to why Jay-Z gets away with the exact same issues brought up in this review.
Because he can rap. They’re not even comparable.
Jay-Z’s music has evolved and grown. Magna Carta Holy Grail sounds nothing like Reasonable Doubt, or Hard Knock Life, musically or topically. 50 Cent is stuck in the same sound.
@Anonymous because certain people like SHELDON PEARCE go with the crowd, people fail to realize #of years in the game =/= greatness, so what jay been here for years if you go to BK they’ll tell you jay is nice but not the greatest rapper alive. and he just ran with the torch, if big never died he would’ve been another mase/jada, /cam
this review is fucking stupid, waste of time reading it.
This album is dope. Copped the deluxe version!
Eh
This shit gonna sell 100k at best
Album is fire yo. Haters need to eat a phat one and get a life. 50 cent forever
50 cents new album sucks. I’m not a hater, I love 50 cent, but just like my 12 year old son who failed his math test, I must admit my son needs a little help with math, good kid, just terrible at math.
what a shitty parent you are
Lil Durk and Young Thug are the realest young rappers out there, they are the blueprint of the real niggas and here is why:
– Young Thug was arrested for drug possession;
– Young Thug was arrested for reckless driving;
– Lil Durk was arrested on a weapons charge;
– Lil Durk was arrested with a loaded .40-caliber handgun after he threw the weapon in his car when police approached;
– they shoot niggas dead;
– they beat niggas up;
– they sold drugs;
– they walk around with illegal weapons;
– they go out gunning;
– all other rappers rap about being gangster, shooting and killing, but they haven’t done it.
They ain’t no fantasy niggas like:
1. Mobb Deep were 12 / 14 years old when they met at the school of arts.
2. Nas “Escobar” raps about how he is a queens thug, but he wasn’t. Lol, nigga only had a ticket for parking his car wrong. So you sold dope? Nigga, the only thing you sold is records.
3. 2Pac never gangbanged
4. Ice Cube was bullied at school and this guy calls himself a “G”?
5. Rick Ross is a legend, but not a streetlegend, but a foodlegend.
6. Eminem raps about killing – he hasn’t. He says he hates gay people, but did a song with Elton John?
7. Jay Z raps in open letter about sending shots – he hasn’t. Nigga, you never hustled, fucking liar! People in Brooklyn tell other stories…
8. 50 Cent a.k.a. Snitchy Cent tries to commercialize himself as a “gangsta”, though we both know that even a vegetable is more hood than him. We all know 50 Cent is a snitch!
9. Most of the rappers rap about stuff they haven’t done, yet you all support them and say it’s real rap.
10. When Rick Ross does it you all claim he is fake and say it’s fake rap.
This shows that hip hop fans are hypocritical and all these real hip hop fan wanna be’s are just some unjustified haters whose opinions are just as irrelevent as the swag fag rapper fans.
I never heard your favorite rapper (50 Cent, Jay-Z, Nas, Mobb Deep, Ice Cube, The Game, etc.) diss Lil Durk or Young Thug, because your favorite rapper knows that they will beat him up.
Wack or not Lil Durk and Young Thug are the realest young niggas in the rap game and that’s a fact. They were drug dealers and gang members before rappers. They have street credentials, they are the only rappers who rap about facts. Your favorite rapper wants to be as real as Young Thug or Lil Durk. That’s how real niggas do it. They ain’t nothing to fuck with!
Have you forgotten bout Lil Wayne that Nigga does what he says he’ll do he recently got into a fight with Marcos maaidanaa’s camp (my nigga is fearless) and he does all his dirty work discreetly “real G’s move in silence, like lasagne” plus don’t forget his weapons charge in 08, and how he didn’t GAF at his deposition – in short Weezy ain’t someone to mess with unless u wanna get murked –
Pay some respect to Gucci The realest
I’d go back to 2004 in a heartbeat, fuck these soft cats today in 2014. Hip-Hop needs to get back to that rough, rugged & raw NYC shit.
we don’t like
fags, dykes, queers, fuck niggas, craccer white ppl, sheldon pearce,
The wikipedia artgicle for this album is quotiung this fuck niggas words like ppl actually support what he says LMAO.
Almost every review has been mixed to poor. Metacritic has it at 52/100 average. HipHopDX’s 40/100 isn’t far from the consensus. Only die-hard 50 groupie’s like this so far.
Dam sure not a big 50 fan and I think it’s dope. As Hopsin said” Maybe is not dope but it’s just that everybody else is wack”. I def. dig this more then alot of other stuff I’ve heard lately.
drake got a thing or two to teach fiddddy
dope album
Good Job 50 ! 5/5
5/5
Dope ass album right here. Worth every penny.
HHDX GAVE THIS ALBUM 2 OUT OF 5 ARE YALL SERIOUS?
AFTER ALL THAT PROMO $$$$ U PUNK ASSES GAVE IT 2 OUT OF 5?
It’s a better album than BISD, it’s kindof Curtis without all the commercial featurings
Absolute garbage. This cunt hasn’t put out a passable album since GRODT. Egos destroy careers
No way…
The Massacre was a very, very good album, so was BISD it’s just that no-one cared to listen to it…
Why can’t something just be “solid” or “pretty good” it’s either “classic” or “trash” ?…
50 Cent is a insecure rapper why is he always dissing other people and saying he has so much money?
50 Cent is 40 years old and you would expect that this is a grown man but still is playing cop and robbers. A grown man should bring something positve to the table instead of negativity.
The writer is a pure hater
Get Rick > Massacre > Animal Ambition > Curtis > BISD
shits on MMLP2 and better than Curtis
I agree. MMLP2 was corny as shit.
Im not a huge 50 fan but I was suprised at how nice this album is.. Production and beats are ill..
No pop stars singing hooks.
Reviewer is retarded if he thinks this album is 2/5.
Its at least 3.5/5
He tired of hearing 50 talking bout money?! EVERY OTHER RAPPER TALKS ABOUT IT.
Not evry other rapper you have also rappers who are intelligent likem chuck d or krs one
real rap never die, best lyric.
Sheldon Pearce : An Untamed Desire To Hate.
Lol
Sheldon Pearce ur an idiot if you expect 50 to change his lyrics to talk about social issues or heartbreak love songs 50 is a street nigga.
Reviewer is right 50 is boring as hell but 2 stars i would give it 3 stars.
Actually a pretty dope album IMO. 4/5
face it 50 is monotonous. his only good album is get rich after that he started repeating himself with every album. Good rappers evolve but 50 doesnt evolve he keeps repeating himself. I mean do you wanna see every time the same movie over and over again? No!
To me the album was boring. No song on the album made me want to listen to it again.
Great Album 5 stars
3. Or 3.5 no way a 2.tracks range from good to ok to not good..
3.5 album no way a 2
3 or 3half not a 2 Sheldon no way
album 50cent but and
as came realape you cheerk drink that prom bitch dog by
fuck
bitch
bullshit
ok
fuckked
Fuck you kayne go eat kims ass you bitch bald head kevin hart lookin motherfucker
Sad ass editors.
Decent album, nice to have new material from 50. HHDX still biased as hell
Kaka this is kaka what happened he use to do better music
Bro this album was dope fuvk with pilot hold on and all ya hating ass niggas fuck ya bitch ass faggots.
His not hungry no more thats what happened he lost it not feeling it no more
Great
There’s a couple hot tracks on this album, no way a 2. That track with Trey Songz is real dope.
So let me get this straight, you kill 50 for rapping about ‘how prosperous hes become, and without any true sense of direction’ but when Rick Ross or any of these clowns do the same it get 4 1/2 mics? This is why I give up on rap, you fools don’t know what you want! Back to my Tribe album…
i’ve never see hiphopdx hating on someone like that. im a consistant hip hop listener. i know about old school era till now.. studied all of it.. so i say. ANIMAL AMBITION is dope as fuck. i dunno bout anything else. if u r looking for some good music. u should definately buy it
Dope as fuck? lol No…
This CD tuff I think these editor’s dig a little to deep n don’t no what they r talking about at all
4.5 for me
HHDX says:
“It feels like hes rapping now with the sole purpose of telling us just how prosperous hes become, and without any true sense of direction, that grows stale.”
“….he needs a bit more substance. Right now, he offers nothing more than vapidity. ”
And my question is: don’t most of the successful (and even unknown) rappers do the same? Why 50 is the only one getting critziced for that when we have dozens of young mcs talking about how rich they are, how many swag they got and how many p*** they can hit?
I never liked 50 Cent music and I think those critics are valid, but I don’t know why the same critic isn’t done to 80% of the hip hop “stars” of nowadays.
two stars is correct. wack beats and uninspired rhymes. his worst album to date. needs to focus on kidd kidd and getting g-unit back together. this album is stale, stagnant, superficial, and shallow.
g unit is back together dick head
2 is the perfect rating for this shitty album. only 50 dickriders would rate this above a 3 and out of 185 people who rated this album 119 of them have given it a perfect 5…so what does that tell you?
FiF BACK!! POINT BLANK
I’d rather listen to this than YG album. Atleast he has more things to talk about than bitches and gangbanging. But it has some pretty decent tracks.
can’t wait for jeezy to drop
This Shi* got to stop, man the beats is horrible. 50 made a lot of money during his rap career. He will never take it back to his hot 97 funk flex freestyle days, jacking beats and going ham on them. The best song is flip on you. From a TRUE G-UNIT fan he don’t care I just bump all his old Shi*. Problem child,50 shot you,Guns for sale etc. Thats what true G-unit fans want to hear, This shi* he bumping now i don’t understand i think its just the beats he need harder tracks to bring that shi* back out of him.
Rather listen to this then some corny wanna be ‘thug’ with dress and painted fucking nails
Y’all crying about this M.O.P dropped something a few years back who copped it? Onyx? who copped it?P. Monch? ……….still waiting but y’all copped Kanye’s yeezlost bullshit and waiting of that Fag Thug shit.
R U 4 REAL?
hahaha that troll had me laughin! but why put so much energy in that fake bs anyway ?
Alright, WTF! That is NOT me who wrote that! That’s a fake. But I will say, I personally gave this album a 3.5 but DX wouldn’t let that rating slideMy company is pretty wack.
How the hell u let people tell by what to do if it is your review? I know it’s your job, but that says alot
What I don’t understand is, why doesn’t 50 for once just get some super producers on his album. I’m not talking about his early shit (I know he had big producers then). Yeah, I get maybe he wants to give up and coming producers a chance, but come on! If the beat isn’t FIRE, then you shouldn’t be using it! 50 has all the money in the world, he can afford that shit! The production should be ON POINT so he can try to make another classic! Who are these fuckin producers?? C’MON 50!!
A few good tracks but unfortunately I must let you die hard 50 fans know that his career is officially over!
Hahahahah Rick Ross beat 50 in terms of critical acclaim and in terms of Sales . Ross ended that snitch ass niggas career .. How you gon have Dre and the white boy back you up at the start of your career and end up like this? this nigga pushin 30k hahahah , my nigga , iggy fucking azalea pushed more units . MMG takin over this game Meek Millz , Gunplay , Wale , Stalley and Ross bout to run this rap shit for the next 20 years .
How the fuck you know he beat him in sales, you fuckin’ dickblower? It just dropped today, jackass!
20 years ? who in rap dominated 20 years ? its either you die or people move on to the next nigga .. them mmg niggas aint got shit, meek is the only one with some bars, and it aint even all that .. 50 get money anyways, if he blow up again that’ll be wavy.. but regardless he makes much more money out the music industry
Ricky worked as a CO for ONE year. Youve never seen thug niggas who hold down day-jobs? He has many real Miami thugs that he still runs around with to vouch for him
Sure, some of his rhymes are fabricated, but who the fucks arent? Rap is full of hyperboles and bragging. Tell me a rapper that hasnt made up shit in his rhymes, and Ill call you a liar
Bawse!!!!!!
If this was any other artists’ album, everyone would be saying the production was fine. But, because it’s 50, everyone expects much better, it’s obvious! If these beats woulda been on, say, Styles P album or some shit, DX woulda given this at least a 3.5. I know it’s not all about beats, but that’s a big part!
This album is thight! 4/5
the album is wack, all his albums sounds like dumbed down versions of the first.
Seriously? I wasn’t a real big fan of 50 musically, though I always kinda respected him in the sense that he really earned his spot. He was also really impressive in interviews. Really smart and insightful. I was prepared to be disappointed with this album after seeing all the bad reviews.
They are WRONG.
This album is actually pretty good. It’s not a classic or anything, but it’s fun to listen to. I don’t what it is. Maybe it’s 50’s style mastery of just making songs. His flow and the melodies on the album are sick. Most importantly though, the beats on Animal Ambition come from a lot of unknown producers. XXL had a great piece on them and how 50 gave them a chance. Much respect for this and for doing him with this album. He didn’t sell out or try to hard to make a hit. Sounds like old Fifty. At least give it all a listen first before bashing it.
In all the discussion about 50 Cent’s relevance to the Game, the only thing that has been realized is how IRRELEVANT blogs and Music Critics actually are .. True Art from the few True Artists that remain CAN’T be Reviewed because the person behind the keyboard doesn’t have the Credibility to even speak .. Art is Art .. 50 is the KING
The people behind the keyboard are who made this ass clown rich in the first place. You don’t have to be an artist to know when music is shit. 50 used to have a pulse in the rap game, but he’s more like a washed up prize fighter getting his brains bashed in, refusing to acknowledge he’s done for.
“but regardless he makes much more money out the music industry”
Not more than Dre, Diddy, and countless other real power players in the TV/movie industries.
Im going to give him 5stars for the simple. Fact that he started from the bottom and now he’s here.also he’s a husler & he’s very smart!!!
This era is pushed by production and not lyrics.that’s why garbage like most the south sell.50 can’t get on top with half a weak production.50 cent should go back to rape ya fav artist tracks cuz alot of trash rapper got good beats and use for a mixtape like the old days
Once again that bitch SHELDON PEARCE oh im sorry Shelly pearce comes with stupid ass review to get clicks.
https://hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2235/title.rick-ross-mastermind
Too bad you gave a shitty review to mastermind too.
Fucking idiot learn ya history before tryiing to impersonate reviews
ja rule is real think about it for all you 50 dick riders how much respect does 50 got in the hood if he got gunned down in front of his crib it wasnt a warning he was suppose to die….he snitched on murder inc think about it cause he got the FEDS involved hes a bitch!
for all you suburban white boys gunit ridin punks these are the faces put music aside…after 50 got shot he said “god put me here for a real reason” all that nigga does is take shots at hot industry niggas such as ja hes jealous hahaha
remind me again what 50 is jealous about??
G-Unot has been buried for years. Game killed them and none of them (especially 50) have been the same since.
Now, while 50 starts giving away albums for free and they still flop, Game is on the West coast kickin the shit out of 50’s friend 40 Glocc,LOL!
#G UNOT
Didnt the game flop twice as hard?? i swear he did since he coolin with ymcmb lmfao only thing game got is California Republic and The Documentary, I would never, NEVER drop money on a game album anymore lol
Nice CD I rock some of his songs on http://www.djpeefunk.com online radio
50 has had his time the first cd get rich or die trying classic the second cd sold only because the public was looking for that same type gangsta club bangers and 50 gave us his Ja Rule type sing rap style , its over 50 you not that hungery rapper and you not gangsta you coperate now , Stop hating on everybody thats hot i look at rap as entertainment and Wayne is blazing hot everything he touch!!!!
dope album
I liked this album more than I expected to, I don’t know whether or not it is because I wasn’t expecting 50 to do a new album release since I’m in the UK, less promo over here. But yeah, I admit it isn’t a classic, but it is going at a separate angle like Kanye’s Yeezus, or even Jay’s MCHG with the beats being the main strong point. However for them albums in comparison to what the artists have been known to do; 50, Jay-Z and Kanye have all fallen weak in terms of rap, but not production. Not sure if they are getting bored of releasing the same stuff and want to create something. Personally the albums I have named are each reaching out to become more artsy. Whether that is good or bad for the future we will find out, oh and 50 said ther will be a new G-unit album in November.
All good points
The beats are the strong point?? R u fucking slow? Is today Opposite Day?
How Iggy Azalea, 2 Chainz and Future received better ratings than this is beyond me. Album’s a banger.
lmao rite?? hipsters on blogs are fucking up hip hop
The album is amazing, and it’s just a warming for SKI
G-G-G-U-NOT!!!!!! GAME OVER!
This joint is tight, how the fuck you goin’ to give it a 2 out of 5!
Best 50 cent album in 9 years.
You’re a special kind of retarded!
Alright, so I haven’t heard the album. I heard a few tracks…but, 2 stars? DAMN. I was hoping to hear a banging album that’s been pushed back year after year. There must have been a reason why interscope cut ties with 50. If you look at interscope’s lineup of artists (Eminem, Dre, Kendrick, Schoolboy Q) its obvious they know what they are doing. I’ll give 50 a chance and see whats up with this album…but, 2 stars??
50 Cent is doing what we as fans want. That mix of hard New York street music & balance of club friendly melodies, makes this a must have in today’s play list. This album is straight fire.
What a horrible review. 50 dropped the best album in his catalog since The Massacre. The first album in years that I can listen to without skipping a track! This is the first album since The Carter 3 that I actually bought.
BTW XXL gave it the highest score- XXL.
XXL certainly isn’t where you should look to for an honest review..
Wow this is a harsh review, this critic must really hate 50. Much better album than he’s put out in a while. Even non 50 fans would have trouble arguing that- Hater.
I can’t fuckin believe how bad the production is. Wtf 50!!
As pretentious as this reviewer comes off, I’d have to agree with him to the fullest. The album is bland, stale, and flat out boring. It’s as if 50 Cent went into a time machine and tried to recapture his Get Rich or Die Trying days. It’s absolute garbage and you peons know it. Let’s face it, the money has made him lose his focus and hunger. And as one one of the few people who actually agree with the rating, these 50 dickriders clearly won’t stand for it. Well, I have a question for you: Why aren’t you supporting your boy Fif by buying the physical album instead of downloading it for free? I know this is a new digital age and everything, but even an artists’ most LOYAL fanbase goes and cops the album off the shelves. From what I heard, AA is estimated to sell 35k copies in the first week. That’s sad, not to mention a far cry from 11 years ago when he debuted.
I bought a physical copy
2 stars on dx xl on xxl ill go with xxl review
Do fans still care about 50 Cent? Five years ago, with the commercial flop Before I Self Destruct selling a shockingly low 159,700 copies in the first week, it seemed like they didnt. 50 saw a gradual decline in his popularity after he took an L from Kanye West during their competitive album showdown between Curtis and Graduation in 2007. He saw his spot at the top of the hip-hop food chain in jeopardy, leaving him no choice but to reevaluate how to maintain his staying power. So, the G-Unit general tapped into his hustlers ambition and focused on building his empire. From Self Destruct on, Fiddy took a step back from music, made lucrative business deals and became known for his quotes rather than his chart-topping songs. But these days, 50 feels invigorated musically once again. Theres a lot to be said about him in recent months: leaving Interscope, a viral marketing strategy for his new album, G-Unit reuniting at Summer Jam 2014. On Animal Ambition, his fifth studio LP and first indie release, 50 Cent is trying hard to be musically relevant again. The Queens rapper wants to prove that the game still needs him.
The album is a welcomed return for 50, who sounds like his hiatus didnt affect his ability to create his signature street records. In a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, he addressed his low sale predictions and the true intentions of Animal Ambition. I cant do good. In my head, what [is] good is because of the success Ive had in the past, thats so much lower. Ive done so much that having the music that makes people enjoy themselves, that actually means something at the moment, is the goal. 50s been on track. Animal Ambition is an attempted return to form, where he tapped into familiar topics of gangsta and street with ferocity. While 50 had promotional singles like Major Distribution and We Up that sparked curiosity, he fed fans a large majority of Animal Ambition to generate some buzz. For the most part, it worked. Hold On is intoxicating and filled with menace, reliving shades of the old 50 from his earlier output. Irregular Heartbeat, which features Jadakiss and G-Units newest signee, Kidd Kidd, captures the cold-hearted streets of NY through storytelling lyrics. The gritty realm 50 has dominated is also found in the title track, where hes just as entertaining as the lion roars and elephant trumpets on the Swiff D production. He spits, Got the eye of the tiger, Im on that animal shit/I got the heart of a lion and the looks of an elephant/Damn scared of rats, but Im ready for anything/Its the unit, my nigga, take a look at my face.
But as 50 once ruled hip-hop with his hit-making abilities and charismatic flair, his struggles are found in delivering an LP that surpasses best-sellers Get Rich Or Die Tryin and The Massacre. Animal Ambitions one track every week definitely brought the attention back to him, however, thrown together as a full-length and there are plenty of holes that are hard to overlook. Take his attempts at radio-friendly hits with Twisted and Smoke, where he sounds unmotivated to create a better ladies anthem and leaves his core fans wishing for something less predictable. Even more suspect is Winners Circle, meant to be the theme song to feeling like youre on top of the world but is instead filled with lines that just dont inspire: I got that disease ambition, success is the cure/They wanna win, I gotta win, I sell the shit pure.
50 Cent does, however, have a trusted group of producers hes been working with throughout his career. His ear for setting the right tone for all his projects has always been something hes good at. Some of the beats on Animal Ambition are a few years old, with the earliest dating back to 2008. Seattle veteran Jake One steals the show with dark, atmospheric production found on The Funeral that makes 50 thrive in his comfort zone. Additionally, Ty Fyffes Chase The Paper and Nascent and QBs Flip On You are cold, rider music thatll age well in his catalog. Animal Ambition exchanges the expensive roster of Interscope talent for the homies around the block that bring the same quality, if not better.
50 Cents credibility as a viable solo artist is still being tested every day. In a rare occasion for Fif, Animal Ambition has got everyone back on the 50 bandwagon and rooting for the second wind in his career. Now, with talks of a G-Unit album later this year, 50 Cent is on the fast-track to becoming the unstoppable force he once was. All of this only means 50 has to push even harder to elevate his status to that level, and with Animal Ambition, he shows hes ready to put in the work.Eric Diep
damn good review
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I’ve been a 50 hater since he came at Jada and Joe….. but this album is surely better that 2 stars… solid 4… good music on this album… this will be why my ears gave 50 a second chance
than*
If you know real rap you know this is a GO!
I’m 2pacs #1 fan, when u master all PAC shit u gotta start listenin too other shit, who else is rich n very well known in the rap game but still keeps it thug style. He is the voice of the street today, watch his summerjam 2014 set. He’s the boss of the game.
R.i.p 2PAC
Big Ups to 50 “we ain’t cut from the same cloth, we into different shit, I want the bread, you want the bitch”
Animal Ambition 5/5 .
Pac was a fraud. He played his gangsta role and was never in a gang or sold drugs. Yes he shoot at 2 undercovers police officers for self protection but thats it. He was just as gangsa as once nas and mobb deep were
pac never said he was in a gang or that he sold drugs look at his interviews lil nigga. idk y u run ya mouth wen u aint even know pac
y 50 cent I like that video and the lion is badassClM
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This album deserves more than what its given to it..I mean cmon t0 cent one was the greatest rapper the most succeful artist.. I hope he returns now that g unit return things will change .. and this album is classic and a quality !!.. thats a quality album .. 2out of 5 ? Why ?? People arent giving him a chance man !!
Dumbass! 50 Cent is an average rapper who had the marketing machine iinterscope behind him. Yiu dont know nothing about hiphop.
10 albums of 50 cent can fuck with 1 song of ready to die or illmatic. So fuck of with your 50 cent
feeling this album
Oh now you’re ciritsizing rappers about “substance” and “messaging” huh?
Why haven’t we heard you criticize 90% of mainstream so called “artists” that rap about absolutely NOTHING, just a cool beat with a dope hook and idiots like you dance to.
This review is bias to say the least, and it just shows how the industry cocksuckers turn their backs on you when you leave the majors.
This kind of mentality is the reason independent artists never sell shit.
Hate 50 all you want, but if you co-sign this review then you’re either blind to how these suckers rate albums or you just have no moral compass.
Ending this with two simple questions :
Who the FUCK is Sheldon Pearce?
What qualifies him to review albums?
Well said. I agree 100!
I was actually really surprised when I read the reviewers rating for this cd. This is hands down 50’s best release in a long time. From the singles’ cover work… it’s solid.
I liked and recommend you give it a listen and be the judge of it yourself.
If people took as much time out to congratulate as they do hate- what a wonderful world we’d be living in!
Yup that’s some real shit you just said.. Fuck this bitch ass review!!
FUCK ALL THREE OF YOU BITCH ASS, NO PUSSY GETTING NIGGAS. I NEVER REALIZED HOW DETACHED YOUNG PEOPLE ARE FROM REALITY.
Has it ever crossed your mind that the reviewer is giving his personal opinion and not “hating”? God, that is by far the most overused word in the ebonic language. If I dislike something, it’s not because I’m a fucking hater, I just don’t fucking like it. PERIOD. That being said, I might be one of the few people on this comment section that actually was bored by Animal Ambition. I just thought the whole thing was tedious and damn near put me to sleep. I can get used to the production, which is rather catchy, but 50 has nothing else to talk about except his money and being a fake thug. I guess when you’ve been in the business as long as he has, that’s pretty much what you have to go on. Also, once you get into a minute of a song, it’s fairly predictable as to what the overall concept might be about: killing, shooting, women, money, hustling, etc. This is a lane that 50 knows all too well and he’s proudly selling & sticking to. Unfortunately, most fans aren’t buying it.
why dont u review MICHAEL JACKSONs XSCAPE album?
hiphopDX is racist. only cause MJ was white in the end, they boycott him.
stupid page.
Fuck this review man!!! 50 IS RICH so if he wants to rap about it then let him do so and go blast all them fake ass not rich rappers talking about they rich on there albums… This nigga just mad he’s not 50!! 1st yall niggas fucked up Tech N9ne’s review now 50! Fuck HipHopDX or should I say PopHopDX!!
Epic Fail! He should’ve stayed with Shady/Aftermath.
I like it
2/5 – hhdx you jokin. Not perfect but 4/5 is at it!
whoever did this review I’m sure never sold a fuckin record. so how u gonna talk shit?
solid
failed 50
Terrible album!
this is a great 50 cent album this reviewer is on some other shit
50 has never moved me, yeah he’s talented but just not for me. But this just might be the drop of the year! I listened to the whole thing 4 times this morning without skipping past any track, it’s that hot! 5Dope
Are you fucking kidding me?this album is nothing less than a 4,this reviewer is nothing but a pure hater!FOH
Haha they gave 2 Chainz’ Free Base EP a 4 and this a 2…tells you everything you need to know about dx SMH
This is 50 cent’s third best album of his career. Based on dx rating I see that they don’t no nothing about dope musdic anymore! 5 star album- Animal ambition.
Interesting & entertaining from beginning to end!
good album
Yall niggaz dont know what u sayin bout 50 homie live what he rap bout i already kno your fav rapper only bout that life in the studio and on tv u playin boy i get u hit real quick real talk fuck around get your chain took who else bout that life meek mmg young money really studio gangstas. sayin nigga need interscope.they need him 50 the reason u make a mixtape bitch.. 50 put out that commericial shit wen he ready for u corny niggaz right now he fuckin with the streets. DONT WORRY BOUT IT!!!! YOUR FAV RAPPER STILL SCARED OF 50 Runnin of stage LOL niggas killed your man u aint go get em back why u aint get around to that !!! That was meant for a nigga ….ANIMAl AMBITION
Solid
solid. releasing every song as a single killed him.
The main problem I have with this album is too much Kidd Kidd. I just don’t think he’s that good to be featured on so many tracks.
major fail, but it ain’t like we could expect something else from the 2014 50 cent
mastermind = 179k 1st week with 0 promo
aa = 35k 1st week with 10 hit singles
Bawse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is dope
It is a classic, is this editor serious he obviously doesn’t undestand Hip Hop, he probably would give Rick Ross 5 stars when he rapping about shit he ain’t about
DX is losing all their credibility with these bullshit reviews. This album wasn’t his best, but far from his worst. If we’re comparing it with what’s out now, its 4/5. Only issue was the production was dated, but 50 delivered.
co-sign
All i’m going to say is, if you listen to production over lyrics then you need to GTFOH
If you say 50 fell off, kill yourself. Your fav rapper wishes he was 50 cent rich, this is that ride around with a pack, through your trap motivating hunger music. idgaf what anybody says Fif forfronted this new gen gangsta music and this shows he still has hate even when mf’s told him to switch back to this style cause the mogul side of him was “fu-fu” in peoples eyes..end of the day ppl are never satisfied with music they just critique it like females instead of enjoying it. Freebase was cool but better than this?? WTF next thing is ppl gonna say No Label 2 the best album of the year XD lmao
Fuck u dude. U r one of those that killed hip hop. U probably bough Nelly cds and cAlled them rap albums.
trash
Co signed.
great album
“warrants about as much interest as Nasdaq ticker tape in a Third World country” . The writing is improving on this site. Original and concise analogy. And amusing. Well done.
Holy shit this whole review is head over heels better than anything I’ve read on here. I’m not referring to the album, i could care less about it. But this guy Sheldon should be your only writer.
classic
I’ll show you classic when I’m whopping your momz from behind. Go back to listening to ICP you little fart.
Beats are tight. LYRICS are on point. Original. Compared to mainstream its a 5.0. Only thing missing was G-Unit features. He should add their verses, RE-RELEASE a 2nd version and that would satisfy the fans… REAL hip-hop Iis back!
You r delusional. If u ever call it 5.
Then GKMC should be an improper fraction then. Like 10/5.
This album is less than nothing. I should rate it 1/5 or less even.
Am a big fif fan but am left disappointed after hearing this album.
Is he kidding me, is this a joke like some sort of mix tape b4 the real deal?
Beats are 3rd grade. Rap sounds amateur except for Kidd Kidd.
What ever happened to getting kanye, cool n Dre, all the good producers to work on this.
Rihanna, Chris Brown,etc for sketchy hooks.
This album is sad and should be put up in funeral homes.
This album is dope as hell IMO
It was pretty good I felt like 50 could have did better
dope album. but more of a mixtape. Cant wait to see what he does with street king immortal
hhdx stop writing reviews u white ass fags. lord pls stop them
go eat a banana monkey
hoyy
mastermind = 179k 1st week with 0 promo
aa = 35k 1st week with 10 singles
Bawse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
embarrassing comment
album of the year so far
Ajajaj You don’t know shit bout HIPHOP. you say dat you a 50 cent dyck rider
oxyoron
Ok album defo mixtape than album tho 3/5
Decent album, obviously not as good as GRODT but nothing he puts out ever will be but this has plenty of good tracks, some decent features other than kidd kidd who it just gets tiresome to listen to. All in all a good album though , its only hype for SKI anyway so..
50 Cent is a good rapper, but let’s ask the real question here:
Is 50 Cent relevant in Hip-Hop anymore? As figure, mogul, and symbol, yes. As an artist and rapper, no. He’s still widely known and remembered, but let’s just be honest – his peak was in the past.
How can you guys confidentially state that 50 Cent “is on top again” when his recent albums, songs, and features are barely getting talked about and listened to outside of the Internet? 50 Cent’s career skyrocketed massively between 2003 and 2005. I don’t think that 50 Cent will ever be as relevant as the majorly popular hip hop artist in the forefront again because the hip hop game has changed drastically over time, and natural selection proved that he wasn’t fit for the soon-to-become disastrous musical climate as of 2007. Furthermore, let’s just stop deluding ourselves with favorable bias and think realistically.
Fantastic album.
I’ll slap the living shit out of you for making that comment.
really like this album
yeah you must like eating crap from toilets, licking pipis, smelling farts, and kissing roaches.
2 out of 5?
hhdx was too generous.
The way i see it Curtis owes them -100
It is a good record never going to rekindle what he had. He also let the entire record less 3 songs before the record comes out. So to compare record sales to artist that did not do that model is wrong. Also can we please stop with the Rick Ross comparison. 50 is an icon in the industry Rick Ross is just another rapper. Rick Ross sold a total of 3 million records. 50 sold more in 3 weeks for Get Rich or Die trying. This is just a record for 50 to do his music. Street King Immortal and the G unit project is coming and they will be good.
He is a good MC who does good hip hop. Lets just enjoy it stop trying to make it a thing where he is on top because he isn’t. Which I have not heard say he was going to be. He said he does music cause he like to.
This album is 50’s Magna Carter, just not as good as Jay’s. I predict 50 will put out 4 projects this year and all of them will be meh.
it’s better than MCHG
album sounds good
another flop unfortunetly…. he doesn’t have the same drive he had years ago. its all bullshit abc rap
Anyone who expected a classic album is an idiot. I for one am not surprised by 50’s album its what I expected. A decent average album to get his name poppin in the rap game again…mission accomplished!!! I found the album to be hard and gritty with a few club joints or radio songs. 50 will never ever outdue his past success get over it. Enjoy his work and remember why you became a fan not for his lyrics or substance
The problem with you listeners is that you are expecting a saviour. You are also (without even knowing it) comparing his album to today’s hip hop sound. Hip Hop ain’t the same any more. The people reviewing the shit probably fuck with these other experimental hip hop artists and have lost their passion for the “50 sound”.
He hasn’t fell off. The album is a good comeback project. Yeah he doesn’t have “the same drive that he had years ago”. But what drive was that? It was the drive where all your friends was bumping his shit and because they ain’t bumping it anymore (for whatever reason), you sheep’s can’t be bothered to have your own opinion.
Fuck that hating ass nigga he can sell without being petty by talking shit bout somebody its his mo
If you’re a 50 fan, you’ll be satisfied.
If you’re a 50 hater, you hate anything he does anyways so you’ll probably hate this.
If you’re an unbiased authentic fan of rap, then you’ll find this album is about 40% bangable and 60% corny.
Interesting comment. Really am a fan. star show entertainment
its 50
This is it
Jeff Drama i could not even get threw one of his videos as i thought he is rich now and has nothing to talk about except that
and what does fat fake Ross, Lil wayne and baby talk about?
Did you listen to the record?
This is really a nice CD, the Artist you have on your CD is wonderful, just wanted to let you know that
This album feels old and dated.
good project
nice piece of work
this would have been a better album if it came out 8 years ago.
I’m going to give this album a listen If I know 50 like I do it shouldn’t be that bad…anyway even though I haven’t heard the project as a whole I think this article was a bit harsh and by the avg rating at the top other ppl think so as well. People go for this type of music these days anyway
Man this shit is hot fire..DX fuckin’ up real talk..
I agree..a decent album that does sounds outdated but i’m sure with the g-unit reunion in place all of them will be putting out hot fresh new music soon enough….
dope album
50 coming back with that street shit again. about damn time
WOW IM SORRY IM FROM NYC, BY THE WAY OF SOUTH BX MECCA OF HIPHOP…AND SAD TO SAY 50 THIS WORK RIGHT HERE AINT FEELING LAST THING YOU PUT OUT HARD WAS YOUR 1ST MAINSTREAM LP….AFTER THAT ITS BEEN ONES & TWO HITTERS OFF EACH LP….YOU AND G-UNIT GOT TO GET TOGETHER AND PUT OUT SOME HARD MATERIAL…IM TIRED OF THESE NON LYRICAL RAPPERS OUT RIGHT NOW…SORRY BEATS…NYC STILL WAITING..WE NEED ANOTHER GET RICH OR DIE TRYING
ALMOST FORGOT THAT IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT…NOW THATS THAT SHIT…BEAT…LYRICS…WE NEED MORE OF THAT…BRING THAT DARK HUNGRY SHIT BACK
THERES ONLY BOUT 3-5 RAPPERS WORTH LISTENING TOO OR WORTH ACTUALLY PAYING FOR INSTEAD OF DOWNLOADING…
I dont agree with Sheldon at all. I’ve listened to the album and I was actually waiting on it to get stale or hear something corny, but I think 50 delivered. I aint saying its a classic but for 50 this is his best work since “The Massacre” in my opinion.
Awesome album looking forward for Street King Immortal
Street King Immortal Tracklist:
1. Street King Immortal feat. Lloyd Banks
2. Champions feat. Eminem
3. Black Magic
4. Lighters feat. Chris Brown
5. Popped Off
6. The Psycho feat. Dr Dre
7. Ride Out
8. Stimulate
9. Under Pressure feat. Kendrick Lamar
10. Die Hard feat. Eminem Dr. Dre
11. True Love feat. Rihanna
12. Hip Hop
13. Legacy feat. Jon Connor
14. Insult 2 Injury
15. Take The World
16. The Massacre
Bonus Tracks:
1. My Life feat. Eminem Adam Levine
2. First Date feat. Too Short
3. Major Distribution feat. Snoop Dogg Young Jeezy
4. New Day feat. Dr. Dre Alicia Keys
5. We Up feat. Kendrick Lamar
Why do you say that?
Really pathetic when niggaz make fake tracklists
this is actually the tracklist…. I just seen it for my own eyes… how did you know that 3 months ago??/
Career’s over it’s only so long fake thugs can pretend.
Who writes these reviews?
Almost made me not buy the album.
Shit.
Animal Ambition is fire!
Welcome back Fif.
I guess to each his own, but I wasn’t feelin this at all. Curtis is damn near 40 years old making a 25 year old rap album and on top of that he sounds flat and uninspired.
He really shouldn’t even drop Street King Immortal. I think he should just let the shit go and continue to be a business man.
Actually this was a great project. This gets me hyped for SKI..
The review makes you not want to buy the album, but the lyrics 50 uses is always misunderstood, keep listening to it and you understand the actual hard work he puts into it, this album was good but people say it’s not because it’s not “the old fif” if rappers stay the same all the way through their careers then you’s will start saying “I’m sick of hearing the same old shit” There’s just no pleasing anyone. Great album
THIS ALBUM IS FUCKING GARBAGE , THE WORST RAP ALBUM I EVER HEARD . REAL TALK , NOT HATING AT ALL .
CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR MC EIHT’S NEW ALBUM ” WHICH WAY IZ WEST ” THIS YEAR . IT’S GONNA BE DOPE GYEEAAAAAAAAH 8 HYPE
50 Cent fell off alongtime ago . He had 1 good album and that was his first album . His rap style is boring and flow is boring and rhymes are boring , his subject matter is boring and lame and corny . We don’t wanna hear you rap about how rich you are and how many fancy bitches you have . That shit is played out and DEAD ALREADY
Yeah of course you’ve listened to all his albums, sounds to me that you skim through songs and claim you’ve listened to them. Stop hating, haters need to stop trying to degrade others. It’s pathetic
stupid review
Better than the last couple of attempts from 50, but still nowhere near the days of GRODT
I slept on this album didn’t even preview it. Watched Power to hear the snippets. Yea I slept on it, I went ahead and checked it out. Hands down a sleeper. One of favs now and will be in my rotation as one of the classic street bangers that you can let it play nonstop,nonskip.