Straight to the Bank

50 Cent

About Straight to the Bank

"Straight to the Bank" is the first single from 50 Cent's third album, Curtis. The song is produced by Ty Fyffe, with additional production from Dr. Dre. Tony Yayo contributes with a laughing effect in the chorus. This stuttered laughing effect was then later copied by Lupe Fiasco on his song, The Coolest, from Lupe Fiasco's The Cool.


Year:
2007
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Yeah! When I'm out in N.Y. boy it's blunts and phillies
When I'm out in L.A. boy it's wraps and swishes
Now Blood walk to this, now crips walk to this
Now throw it up, raise it up for that gangsta shit
Now Blood walk to this, now crips walk to this
Now throw it up, raise it up for that gangsta shit

I'm in my Lambo' maggot, my fo' fo' fagot
Doors lift up I'm like Go Go Gadget
See the shit I got on, homey I hate too
My Teflon arm brought my government issues
I'll hit your vertebrae bullets rip through tissues
Your wife on the futon huggin' that shitzo
Homey you a bitch you got feminine ways
Heard you got four lips and bleed for seven days
I got fo' fifths and bananas on the case
And got more whips than a runaway slave
Me and Yayo go back like some high top fades
When I made fifty mill, Em got paid
When I made sixty mill, Dre got paid
When I made eighty mill, Jimmy got paid
I ain't even gotta rap now life is made
Said I ain't even gotta rap, I'm filthy man

[Chorus]
I'm laughin straight to the bank with this 
(Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha)
I'm laughin straight to the bank with this 
(Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha)
I'm laughin straight to the bank with this 
(Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha)
I'm laughin straight to the bank with this 
(Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha)
I'm laughin'

I see nothin' but hundred dollar bills in the bank roll
I got the kind of money that the bank can't hold
Got it off the street movin' bundles and loads
Seventy Three Caprice old school when I roll
Breeze pass with the EZ Pass f*ck the toll
No more platinum I'm wearin gold
I'm internationally known as the kid with the flow
That brings enough dough it's never enough dough
Shit I need mo' I need shit out the sto'
Baby ble was cold fresh out the flo'
Stash box by the dash box encase they want war
Make the purple bring the green in f*ck the law
I'm oh so raw, I'm hot I'm sure
I'm like the coolest motherfucker around the globe boy
I set the club on fire I told ya
I'm the general salute me soldier

[Chorus]

Now work it out now, shorty work it out, work it out
I wanna see you, break it down
Now back it up now, you know what I'm about
It's like a bank job I'm rentin' them out
Now work it out now, work it out, work it out
Now work it out now, work it out, work it out

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50 Cent

Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) and The Massacre (2005). His album Get Rich or Die Tryin' has been certified eight times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, TYRONE FYFFE, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, Andre Young, Terence Abney

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Straight to the Bank" by 50 Cent was released as the first single from his third album "Curtis" on May 17, 2007.
Production Team
The song was produced by Ty Fyffe, with additional production from Dr. Dre.
Chart Performance
Despite its release as a single, the song did not perform exceptionally well on the charts. It peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The music video for "Straight to the Bank" was directed by Jesse Terrero, who has directed several of 50 Cent's videos. It features cameos from fellow G-Unit members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo.
Controversy
The song stirred controversy due to its lyrics. Critics accused 50 Cent of glorifying violence and materialism in his songs.
Use of Laughter
One of the unique aspects of the song is the use of frequent laughter by 50 Cent. It is speculated that this laughter is indicative of the singer's carefree, triumphant attitude.
Critic Reviews
Critics had mixed reviews of "Straight to the Bank". Some praised the catchy hooks and production value, while others criticized it for its lack of originality.
Song Composition
The song is composed in the key of E minor and has a tempo of 91 beats per minute.
Streaming & Downloads
As of July 2022, "Straight to the Bank" has over 8 million streams on Spotify and its official music video has over 40 million views on YouTube.
Notable Performances
50 Cent performed "Straight to the Bank" live on several occasions, including on the popular show "106 & Park" in 2007.
Certifications
Even though the song didn't reach high on the charts, it was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating over 500,000 copies sold.

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