Jackson was born and raised in South Jamaica, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. His mother Sabrina, a drug dealer, died in a fire when he was 8. Since his father had already abandoned the family, young Curtis was sent to live with his grandparents. Growing up during the crack epidemic of the 80s and 90s, Jackson dealt drugs when he wasn't "killing time" at school or boxing at a local gym. His grandparents assumed he was at after-school programs when he was out selling crack. In tenth grade, Jackson was caught with guns and drug money passing through the metal detectors at Andrew Jackson High School in Queens. In 1994, Jackson was arrested again for selling vials of cocaine to an undercover officer, and three weeks later he was arrested yet-again after police found heroin, crack cocaine, and a starter pistol in his home. Jackson was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison, but opted to join a 6 month boot camp program and get his GED. Around this time, Jackson began going by "50 Cent," inspired by deceased Brooklyn stick-up man Kelvin "50 Cent" Martin.
After leaving drug dealing to pursue a rap career, he released his debut album Guess Who's Back Again in 2002. He was discovered by Eminem and Dr. Dre and then signed to Interscope Records. He has since released Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003), The Massacre (2006), Curtis (2007) and Before I Self Destruct (2009).
50 Cent has engaged in feuds with other rappers including Jay-Z, Ja Rule, The Game, Cam'ron, Fat Joe, and Rick Ross. He has also pursued an acting career, appearing in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' in 2005, the Iraq War film Home of the Brave in 2006, and Righteous Kill in 2008. 50 Cent is one of the richest hip-hop performers, having a net worth estimated at US $440 million in 2008.
Before 50 Cent ever inked a major deal, he built up a substantial fan base in New York through underground mixtapes. 50 Cent met up with Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC and was signed to his label to write all of Jay’s music. After he’d left JMJ, he signed to Columbia Records in 1996. On this label, he released Power of the Dollar, and the singles How to Rob and Ghetto Qua Ran. Columbia Records released him from the label after being shot on May 24th, 2000.
Around this time, Eminem had heard one of 50 Cent’s demo tapes and expressed a huge interest in him on MTV, as did Dr. Dre. Shortly after this, 50 Cent officially signed to Interscope Records. He was the first rapper to sign to the joint label owned by Dr. Dre and Eminem. The first song he released on this record was entitled Wanksta and was featured on the 8 Mile soundtrack.
In its first week of release, his debut ”Get Rich Or Die Tryin’” sold 872,000 units - easily reaching Gold status. Within the second week it went Platinum (1 mil) and on April 12th, 2004 the RIAA certified it six times Platinum.
In 2005 he followed the success of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ with a new release - The Massacre (originally called St. Valentines Day Massacre until the release date was pushed back). The first single released off this, Disco Inferno, was a huge hit - he followed this hit up by the release of Candy Shop and then again with Just a Lil Bit.
In 2003 Interscope Records allowed 50 Cent to have his own label - G-Unit Records. He first signed Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and Young Buck as the established members of G-Unit Records. In 2004, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent had signed The Game under a joint venture.
Call Me
50 Cent Lyrics
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Whenever you feel freaky
I'm all you need
So come on, come see me
Call on me
Whenever you feel freaky
I'm all you need
On the phone you sure talk a good game
Say I'll be callin' out your name
Well I shouldn't be the one to blame
When I proceed to knock it straight up out the frame
We got the tanquery the OJ the lingerie
Dirty movies, I brung the treats
You're so sexy I know your horny
And your wanting me so just...
Call on me
Whenever you feel freaky
I'm all you need
So come on, come see me
Call on me
Whenever you feel freaky
I'm all you need
So come on, come see me
At your house I'm so aroused
I want it now
Now I'm buzzin'
We start touchin'
We've been toastin' and jokin'
I've chosen to get you open
Bedroom, bedroom, backyard,
(anywhere you want to be) on the car,
Your garage, against the wall, in the hall
Who'd a thought we'd so it all (I know you will call because)
Call on me
Whenever you feel freaky
I'm all you need
So come on, come see me
Call on me
Whenever you feel freaky
I'm all you need
So come on, come see me
No surprises by the time
The sun rises I'll be gone
Let the memories be a lullaby anytime
You're all alone
Just pick up the phone and call on me
Call on me
If your all alone all you gotta do is
Call on me
When the kids are gone and you need someone you can
Call on me
There's no need to be alone baby you can pick up the phone
Call on me
When your sittin' there and you need something and you know what it is (yeah baby)
Call on me
I care, I'm right here waiting on you, I'll be right there with you
Call on me
Anything you need I'll be your mr. serve you up...
In this song, 50 Cent is inviting someone to call him whenever they feel freaky and need someone to fulfill their desires. He claims that he is all the person needs, and he is ready to please them whenever they call on him. He talks about how he and the person have been flirting over the phone, and he knows that they want him just as much as he wants them. He mentions that they have some alcohol, juice, and lingerie ready to set the mood.
When he arrives at their house, he is already aroused and ready to give the person an unforgettable night. He is willing to do it anywhere they want, whether it is in the bedroom, backyard, against the wall, or even on top of the car. He assures the person that they do not have to be alone, and they can always call on him whenever they need him.
The song is all about sex and the desire to fulfill one's sexual desires. Although 50 Cent is quite explicit about his intentions, he does it in a way that is playful and not demeaning to the person he is talking to. He is putting himself out there as someone who is willing to fulfill someone's desires but also emphasizes that they don't have to feel alone. Overall, the song is a sensual invitation that is both playful and self-assured.
Line by Line Meaning
Call on me
This is the chorus of the song, encouraging the listener to call on the singer for their needs whenever they feel like it
Whenever you feel freaky
The singer is suggesting that the listener should call on him whenever they feel in the mood for something sexual
I'm all you need
The singer is confident in himself and his abilities to satisfy the listener's needs
So come on, come see me
The singer wants the listener to come to him for their sexual desires
On the phone you sure talk a good game
The singer is referring to the listener talking a good game on the phone, making promises and suggesting they will be intimate with him
Say I'll be callin' out your name
The listener is suggesting that the singer will be calling out their name during sex
Well I shouldn't be the one to blame
The singer is suggesting that it is not his fault if the listener does not get what they want
When I proceed to knock it straight up out the frame
The singer is confident in his abilities to satisfy the listener and take them to new heights during sex
We got the Tanqueray, the OJ, the lingerie
The singer is referring to the supplies he has brought to the sexual encounter, including alcohol, orange juice, and lingerie
Dirty movies, I brung the treats
The singer has brought dirty movies and treats to enhance the sexual experience
You're so sexy, I know you're horny
The singer is complimenting the listener and suggesting that they are in the mood for sex
And you're wanting me so just
The singer is suggesting that the listener desires him sexually and should act upon it
At your house I'm so aroused
The singer is suggesting that he is turned on while at the listener's house
I want it now
The singer is expressing his sexual desire for the listener
Now I'm buzzin'
The singer is suggesting that he is drunk and/or high, which is enhancing his sexual desire
We start touchin'
The sexual encounter has started with physical contact
We've been toastin' and jokin'
The singer and listener have been drinking and joking around before starting the sexual encounter
I've chosen to get you open
The singer has decided to initiate the sexual encounter with the listener
Bedroom, bedroom, backyard, (anywhere you want to be) on the car, your garage, against the wall, in the hall
The singer is suggesting various locations where they can engage in sexual activity
Who'd a thought we'd do it all (I know you will call because)
The singer is surprised at the variety of sexual acts they have engaged in and is confident that the listener will call him again for more
No surprises by the time the sun rises I'll be gone
The singer is suggesting that this is a one night stand and that he will be gone before morning
Let the memories be a lullaby anytime you're all alone
The singer is suggesting that the listener can remember this sexual encounter as a source of comfort when they are feeling lonely
Just pick up the phone and call on me
The singer is reminding the listener that they can call him whenever they are in the mood for sexual activity
If you're all alone all you gotta do is Call on me
The singer is reminding the listener that he is available for sexual encounters
When the kids are gone and you need someone you can Call on me
The singer is suggesting that the listener can call him for sex when they are alone and the children are not at home
There's no need to be alone baby you can pick up the phone Call on me
The singer is suggesting that the listener does not have to be alone and can call him for sexual activity
When you're sittin' there and you need something and you know what it is (yeah baby) Call on me
The singer is suggesting that the listener knows what they want and can call him for it
I care, I'm right here waiting on you, I'll be right there with you
The singer is expressing that he cares about the listener and is willing to be with them whenever they need him
Anything you need I'll be your mr. serve you up...
The singer is suggesting that he can provide the listener with anything they need sexually
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD BERKELEY, KEIR LAMONT GIST, ROBERT LE VALLE HUGGAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
EliteStudio
These style beats were so good.
TURZO
Still hard in 2022, imagine in 2002, these rhythmes
Vongola Primo
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KC 187
50 most underrated hood story teller, you feel like you right in South Side
BeantownLegend69
This aged very well! 🎶🎤
iMakeDreamsShop
classsic i wish banks had a verse🔥 maan its 2019 and this mixtape still hot
Ivyn Beato
Been bumping this track since day 1…. This remix is A1
The Real
2023 we still love 50 real goat
Ryno Phillip
2020 still listening 🤯
Paymaan
2021 soon 💯