Hustler

50 Cent

About Hustler

"Hustler's Ambition" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent. Written by 50 Cent and produced by B-Money "B$", the song was released as the first single from the soundtrack to the film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005). Built around a soul–influenced production sampling the Frankie Beverly and Maze song "I Need You", "Hustler's Ambition" features lyrics regarding 50 Cent's rise to fortune and fame, intended to mirror the experience faced by 50 Cent's character in the film: it marks a shift from influence of hardcore hip hop present in 50 Cent's earlier work. "Hustler's Ambition" was released to digital retailers in the United States in October 2005 via Interscope Records, with a CD release following in February 2006. The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented the soulful production and 50 Cent's delivery. Some also found the song to be more musically diverse than the music 50 Cent recorded at the beginning of his career. The song achieved commercial success on a number of music charts, reaching the top 25 of charts across Europe and Australasia, although it only reached number 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of 50 Cent's least successful songs in the country. A music video for "Hustler's Ambition" was directed by Anthony Mandler, and shows 50 Cent performing the song inside a warehouse whilst preparing for a boxing match. 


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2014
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Don't make this complicated
My old school candy painted
I hustle hard
When I come through they like "oh my God that nigga clean"

From the beginning It Was Written I suppose
I break a whole on the 36 oz
And move it, I'm a hustler, baby
I'm a hustler, baby
My mind on the money, I ain't tripping on the hoes
I blow a whole lot of paper on clothes
But dig it, I'm a hustler, baby
I'm a hustler, baby

I come through, I had the hoes like "who he?"
Seats in the old school Louis
Shoes and the belt buckle Louis
We don't need more details now do we?
Let 'em sag, my swag is True Religion
You gonna need Cartier frames to see my vision
It smells like cream mixed with weed, this is classy and hood
Drama llama time, nigga, what's good?
Domino's, motherfucker, it's time to collect
Stack paper like I'm trying to fix the national debt
I'm just doing what I wanna do, I trip these set
This is 50 on that Muammar Gaddafi shit

From the beginning It Was Written I suppose
I break a whole on the 36 oz
And move it, I'm a hustler, baby
I'm a hustler, baby
My mind on the money, I ain't tripping on the hoes
I blow a whole lot of paper on clothes
But dig it, I'm a hustler, baby
I'm a hustler, baby

Get on my level, bitch, I'm careful who I kick it with
We talk market and distribution and politics
Got a chip on my shoulder, chip off the old block
I sell the chip of a whole rock, 10 dollars a pop
I'm a magnet, the bitch can't help but watch me
Socks, drawers, undershirt, Versace, Versace, Versace
Designer threads in every form of fashion
I express myself so the question I'm askin'
Is this flip or the next flip tailor 50 shit?
We ain't promised tomorrow, nigga, go on and get the shit
That skull and bones, that Alexander McQueen thing
In case you ain't notice this a Queens thing

From the beginning It Was Written I suppose
I break a whole on the 36 oz
And move it, I'm a hustler, baby
I'm a hustler, baby
My mind on the money, I ain't tripping on the hoes
I blow a whole lot of paper on clothes
But dig it, I'm a hustler, baby
I'm a hustler, baby

Oh, it's cold out here
It's my kind of weather, I'm cold blooded
It's 50
When I come through you see me
In the Suburbans that's bulletproof, bomb proof, level 6, what else?
When I go hard I go hard
When I don't want you to see me I switch it up
I'm in that black on black Porsche Panamera
In the back like "ooh wee"
We rolling
I hustle, man, it's what I do, man
What, niggas gon' try and tell me how to do this?

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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, JACOB BRIAN DUTTON

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

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Hustler" is a song from 50 Cent's fifth studio album titled "Animal Ambition," released in 2014.
Producer Information
The song was produced by Jake One, a renowned American hip-hop producer and DJ from Seattle, Washington.
Pre-Launch Publicity
Prior to the album's official release, "Hustler" was the fifth song to be released from "Animal Ambition" and had its music video premiered through 50 Cent's own website.
Lyrics Analysis
The song portrays 50 Cent's past life as a drug dealer and his evolution into a successful rapper and entrepreneur, with the lyrics emphasizing his hustle, determination, and ambition.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Hustler" was directed by Eif Rivera, who is known for his work with various high-profile artists, including Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled.
Concept in the Music Video
In the black-and-white music video for "Hustler," 50 Cent is portrayed as a 1920s mob boss, complete with period-appropriate outfits and settings, presenting an interesting parallel between his past and the world of organized crime.
Audience Reception
Even though the song wasn't a chart-topping hit, many fans and critics praised "Hustler" for its raw narrative and 50 Cent's consistent delivery.
Notable Quotations
One of the famous quotes from the song is "There's no business like ho business." It's representative of the street language and tough-guy persona that 50 Cent is known for in his music and public life.
Artistic Evolution Point
"Hustler" marks the transition of 50 Cent from mainstream music to a more financially focused and entrepreneur-oriented model which he started with "Animal Ambition."
Vintage Taste
The use of a sample from The Charmels' "As Long As I've Got You" gives the song a vintage atmosphere, contrasting with the contemporary lyrical content.

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