Is Get Rich or Die Tryin' a "classic?"

by **SliK** » Apr 13th, '12, 11:07

It's pretty damn good but not a classic.

by **M15HKA** » Apr 13th, '12, 12:00

Since I am more into lyrical albums I find it difficult to classify an album as a classic if it does not completley change the game or push boundaries, must have a lyrical focus. It needs to convey a deep message that people can take from. Politically focused albums have done a good job at this.

I will say GRODT is one of the few albums that really lacks in all those categories but I still enjoy it as music without analysing anything. I can just sit back and listen to it and enjoy every track. So I would say it has great longevity but not a classic. As we all have different definitions to classic I do not classify it as a classic, it would not be an album defines what real Hip Hop is for me but as music I find it enjoyable. I was actually listening to it at the Gym this morning.

by **Mathers** » Apr 13th, '12, 13:01

Yes, every song on there is great.

by **Fleka** » Apr 13th, '12, 13:09

Not for me. I never liked 50. 90% of his songs are about the same shit.

http://www.last.fm/user/musikall · by **limea** » Apr 13th, '12, 21:23

Hesky wrote:Classic? Hell no!

An album that has A+ production, no matter how good, combined with elementary, generic, and repetitive lyrics shouldn't be considered a classic. Did it sell a lot? Yes. Did it sell a lot because of 50's talent? Nope. It sold off the Shady/Aftermath hype, plus the production value.

There was a gap in the market for an over hyped, strongly backed, below average rapper.

Just imagine if Dr. Dre had shown that level of backing, production quality, attention, blockbuster features and promotion to someone like Joell Ortiz when he had the chance to. Now that would have been a classic.

Thank you Hesky for this sexy post. I agree 100%, fuck 50 Cunt. :b:

by **cityfan31** » Apr 14th, '12, 11:41

Definitely a classic.

Amazing Beats ./
Amazing Hooks ./
Amazing Em Verse ./

Timeless ./

And why the hate for 50 Cent? He's made an album that 90% of rappers can't match and won't match. Who cares if the rest of his work hasn't reached that standard. Was always gonna be hard.

It all came together for this record. And now he's got more money than he can burn.

by **Fiftys_Advocate** » Apr 15th, '12, 11:51

It is. One of the best albums for me, fuckin´ classic. Don´t Push Me is sick, In da Club is sick, Many Men is sick, Life´s on the line.... CRAZY.

Hate me now.

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