In da Club

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"In da Club" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent from his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003). The track was written by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, and produced by Dr. Dre with co-production credit from Elizondo. The song was released in January 2003 as the album's lead single and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming 50 Cent's first number-one single on that chart. "In da Club" received praise from critics; at the 46th Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song. The accompanying music video for "In da Club" won Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. In 2009, the song was listed at number 24 in Billboard's Hot 100 Songs of the Decade. It was listed at number 13 in Rolling Stone's "Best Songs of the Decade". In 2010, it was ranked 448th in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.  


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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, Michael A. Jr. Elizondo, Andre Romell Young

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17 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"In da Club" was released as the lead single from 50 Cent's debut studio album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", in January 2003. - The song achieved great success worldwide, reaching number one in the United States and peaking within the top 10 in multiple other countries.
Accolades
"In da Club" ranked number one on Billboard's year-end Hot 100 singles of 2003. - The song won the Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. - Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the Best Songs of the Decade in 2009.
Production
"In da Club" was produced by Dr. Dre and co-produced by Mike Elizondo. - The song was recorded in five days but took four months to produce due to the perfectionist nature of Dr. Dre.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics of "In da Club" focus on celebration and partying. The song is often used in birthday celebrations owing to its hook, "Go, shawty, It's your birthday." - Despite its party anthem tone, the song also contains several references to 50 Cent's previous criminal life.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Phillip Atwell on December 10–11, 2002. - Eminem, Dr. Dre, and many other artists from 50 Cent's G-Unit label make cameo appearances in the music video.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used in countless movies, television shows, video games including "8 Mile," "Identity Thief," etc. - It's also frequently played at sporting events and has become almost synonymous with party or club scenes in pop culture.
Remixes and Covers
"In da Club" has been remixed by various artists in several genres across the globe, like Beyoncé and Lil' Kim. - The song's popularity also led to it being sampled and covered by a wide range of musicians.
Chart History
"In da Club" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2003, staying there for nine weeks.
Accolades
It was nominated for multiple awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song in 2004.
Album Performance
The track was the leading single off 50 Cent's successful debut studio album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin" which sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
Production
This song was produced by Rob Tewlow, Dr. Dre, and co-produced by Mike Elizondo.
Music Video
Featuring appearances from Eminem and Dr. Dre, the music video for "In da Club" won the Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics celebrate the parties, wealth and club life, which helped portray 50 Cent's desired bad-boy image.
Influences
Rapper 50 Cent has stated that the inspiration for the song came from his life experiences growing up in New York City's South Jamaica neighborhood.
Global Success
"In da Club" topped the charts in multiple countries, including Australia, Ireland, Canada, Denmark, and Germany.
Cover Versions
Many different artists around the world have covered, remixed, or sampled "In da Club," including Korn, Rita Ora and Beyoncé.
Cultural Impact
The song's famous line, "Go, shawty, It's your birthday," is widely used in popular culture, even years after the song's release.

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