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.
Mama Africa feat Akon
50 Cent Lyrics
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So much
So tell me can you feel it
So much so much yeah
Ya know
Make that visit
So much so much love
So much
So much so much yeah
So much
So much love to share
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to give
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
Has so much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to give
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again
This is for all the love
And the life took away
Don't forget we were born in trade
Are ripped from the land and shipped away
Is the inspiration we used to survive
See
Have to see it with your own cries
Don't play
Add it up and alright
Still ya don't know
Land is so gold and green
The place is so fresh and clean
And everyday I water my garden
Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
And if you just believe in the most high
I know you'll be alright
Mama Africa
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to give
And let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
Has so much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to give
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again
That's my favorite place when I need to get away
Must forget but we can't forget to pray
Are
Like Lance ridin' on the runway
In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive
See
Hear me chant Africa unite
Anna accept mass alright
Still ya don't know
Skin is so dark and brown
She lifts me right off the ground
But no ya not gonna see it on ya tv
So just listen up and believe me
Her trees have the only cure
Her love is so and pure
Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye
No I don't have to like mama Africa, unite
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to give
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Be there
So much love to give
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again
So much so much love
So tell me can you feel it
So much so much
Make that visit
So much so much love
Synagogue can you feel it
So much so much
Ow!
So much love to share
I just can't see how we livin' without it
So much love to give
Don't miss don't miss one moment about it
So much love to share
Resist this miss
I really doubt it
So much love so much love to share
Oh yeah
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to give
Let them know they're missin' out
Feelin' it all the time
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
Better be there
Let them know they're missin' out
Sing again
The song Mama Africa by 50 Cent featuring Akon is an ode to Africa, the birthplace of humanity. It begins with the repetition of “So much love” to emphasize the abundant love in Africa. The lyrics encourage the listener to make a visit and feel the love for themselves, and to not miss out on the experience. The song discusses the history of Africa being ripped from the land and shipped away, referring to the transatlantic slave trade. Despite the tragic history, Africa is still a place of hope and resilience.
The chorus of the song speaks to the beauty and love that Africa has to offer. “Mama Africa/Pure blackness, oneness so rare/So much love to give/Let them know they're missin' out” highlights the pride and unity that Africa represents. The verse “Her trees have the only cure/Her love is so and pure/Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye” speaks to the healing power of Africa and how it can bring peace in times of trouble.
Overall, the song Mama Africa is a celebration of Africa’s beauty, resilience, and love. It is a call for people to recognize the importance of Africa in the world’s history and appreciate it for all it has to offer.
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So much so much love
There is an abundance of love
So tell me can you feel it
Asking if the listener can feel the love
So much so much yeah
There is so much love present
Ya know
Addressing the audience
Make that visit
Encouraging the listener to visit Africa
Synagogue can you feel it
Asking if the listener can feel the love in the synagogue
So much love to share
There is plenty of love to give
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
The unity within the black community is unique
So much love to give
There is a lot of love to share
Let them know they're missin' out
Encouraging people to experience the love in Africa
Mama Africa
Referring to Africa as a motherly figure
Has so much love to share
Africa has an abundance of love to give
Sweet blackness, oneness
The black community is sweet and united
Meet me there
Inviting the listener to visit Africa
Sing again
Repeating the chorus
This is for all the love
Dedicating the song to love
And the life took away
Acknowledging the lives that were lost and taken from Africa
Don't forget we were born in trade
Remembering that Africans were brought to other countries via the slave trade
Are ripped from the land and shipped away
Highlighting the pain and suffering caused by the slave trade
Is the inspiration we used to survive
The hardship served as inspiration for survival
See
Addressing the listener
Have to see it with your own cries
Encouraging the listener to see and experience it for themselves
Don't play
Urging the listener to take it seriously
Add it up and alright
Emphasizing that it's all good
Still ya don't know
Acknowledging that some people are unaware or don't understand
Land is so gold and green
Describing the beauty of African landscapes
The place is so fresh and clean
Referring to Africa as a pristine and pure place
And everyday I water my garden
Taking care of and nurturing the environment
Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart
Asking the listener if they feel a connection to Africa
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
Assuring the listener that they will want to visit Africa again
And if you just believe in the most high
Encouraging faith and belief in a higher power
I know you'll be alright
Assuring the listener that they will be okay
That's my favorite place when I need to get away
Expressing personal love for Africa
Must forget but we can't forget to pray
Despite the pain, remembering to pray is important
Are
Addressing the listener
Like Lance ridin' on the runway
Comparing oneself to Lance Armstrong, ready to take off
In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive
Feeling a connection and excitement in Africa
Hear me chant Africa unite
Encouraging unity within Africa
Anna accept mass alright
Insisting on acceptance and harmony
Skin is so dark and brown
Describing the people of Africa
She lifts me right off the ground
Expressing the personal joy and inspiration Africa brings
But no ya not gonna see it on ya tv
Acknowledging that media and television can't capture the true essence of Africa
So just listen up and believe me
Urging the listener to trust and believe in the message
Her trees have the only cure
Referencing the natural medicine and remedies of Africa
Her love is so and pure
Describing the love and purity found in Africa
Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye
Leaving behind the pain and troubles of the past
No I don't have to like mama Africa, unite
Mama Africa, meaning the continent itself, should be embraced and united with
So much
Emphasizing the abundant love
Ow!
Expressing excitement and energy
I just can't see how we livin' without it
Questioning how we can live without the love and unity present in Africa
Don't miss don't miss one moment about it
Urging the listener to not miss any opportunities to experience Africa
Resist this miss
Encouraging the listener to overcome any obstacles in experiencing Africa
I really doubt it
Doubting the possibility of resistance to the love in Africa
Feelin' it all the time
Consistently feeling the love in Africa
Better be there
Encouraging the listener to experience Africa
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY BROWN, DALTON ANTHONY BROWNE, PAUL HENTON, DAVE RICHARDS, EVEROLD ANTHONY DWYER, BOBBY DIXON, HAKEEN ABDULSAMAD, TILMANN OTTO, ALIAUNE THIAM
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So much so much love
So much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
You know
Then make that visit
So much so much love
So much
Senegal can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
So much
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again
A
This is for all the love
And the life took away
F
Don't forget we were bought and trade
R
ripped from the land and shipped away
I
Is the inspiration we use to survive
C
Have to see it with your own cries
A
No play add it up and arrive
Still you don't know
The land is so gold and green
The place is so fresh and clean
And everyday I water my garden
Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart
This place is so cool and nice
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
And if you just believe in the most high
I know you'll be all right
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Yasin Çakır
So much so much love
So much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
You know
Then make that visit
So much so much love
So much
Senegal can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
So much
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again
A
This is for all the love
And the life took away
F
Don't forget we were bought and trade
R
ripped from the land and shipped away
I
Is the inspiration we use to survive
C
Have to see it with your own cries
A
No play add it up and arrive
Still you don't know
The land is so gold and green
The place is so fresh and clean
And everyday I water my garden
Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart
This place is so cool and nice
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
And if you just believe in the most high
I know you'll be all right
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
A
That's my favorite place when I need to get away
F
Must forget but we can't forget to pray
R
Like Lance ridin' on the runway
I
In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive
C
Imagine Africa unite
A
Gonna accept mass alright
Still you don't know
Skin is so dark and brown
She lifts me right off the ground
But no you not gonna see it on you TV
So just listen up and believe me
Her trees have the only cure
Her love is so new and pure
Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye
No I don't have to lie
mama Africa, unite
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
So much so much love
So tell me can you feel it
So much so much
Then make that visit
So much so much love
Senegal can you feel it
So much so much
Ow!
So much love to share
I just can't see how we're livin' without it
So much love to care
Don't miss don't miss one moment about it
So much love to share
Resist this bliss though I really doubt it
So much love so much love to share
Oh yeah
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
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Tanto, tanto amor Tanto Entonces dime, ¿puedes sentirlo? Tanto, tanto si Ya sabes Entonces haz esa visita Tanto, tanto amor Tanto Senegal, ¿puedes sentirlo? Tanto, tanto si Tanto [Coro:] Tanto amor para compartir Pura negrura, el deseo es tan raro Tanto amor para cuidar Hágales saber que se están perdiendo Mama Africa Tanto amor para compartir Dulce negrura, unidad Encuéntrame ahí Tanto amor para cuidar Hágales saber que se están perdiendo Canta de nuevo UNA Esto es por todo el amor Y la vida me quitó F No olvides que fuimos comprados e intercambiados R Arrancado de la tierra y enviado lejos yo Es la inspiración que usamos para sobrevivir C Tienes que verlo con tus propios gritos UNA No juegues, suma y llega
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Todavía no sabes La tierra es tan dorada y verde El lugar es tan fresco y limpio. Y todos los días riego mi jardín Dime si lo sientes en lo profundo de tu corazón Visita una vez, garantizado para visitar dos veces Y si solo crees en lo mas alto Sé que estarás bien [Coro] UNA Ese es mi lugar favorito cuando necesito escapar F Debe olvidar pero no podemos olvidar orar R Como Lance montando en la pista yo En mi tierra natal y me siento tan vivo C Imagina que África se une UNA Voy a aceptar la masa bien Todavía no sabes La piel es tan oscura y morena Ella me levanta del suelo Pero no, no lo verás en tu TV Así que solo escucha y créeme Sus árboles tienen la única cura Su amor es tan nuevo y puro Tuve que besarles los problemas, adiós No, no tengo que mentir Mama Africa, únete [Coro] Tanto, tanto amor Entonces dime, ¿puedes sentirlo? Tanto, tanto Entonces haz esa visita Tanto, tanto amor Senegal puedes sentirlo Tanto, tanto ¡Ay! Tanto amor para compartir Simplemente no puedo ver cómo estamos viviendo sin eso Tanto amor para cuidar No te pierdas, no te pierdas ni un momento Tanto amor para compartir Resiste esta dicha aunque realmente lo dudo Tanto amor tanto amor para compartir Oh si [Coro] UNA Es por ambición nuestro sueño que imaginamos F Es por el miedo que vamos a provocar cuando somos viciosos R Eres lo suficientemente inteligente para reconocer mi plan Un misterio se convierte en algo de historia y luego cámbialo maldita sea C, como nosotros No entiendas cómo podríamos llegar a África da motha land Maldita sea, pensé que te extendías Tenía un pedazo más allá del promedio para ella, soy un salvaje Propiedad para prodigar mi estilo de vida está bien ahora
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Yasin Çakır
So much so much love
So much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
You know
Then make that visit
So much so much love
So much
Senegal can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
So much
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again
A
This is for all the love
And the life took away
F
Don't forget we were bought and trade
R
ripped from the land and shipped away
I
Is the inspiration we use to survive
C
Have to see it with your own cries
A
No play add it up and arrive
Still you don't know
The land is so gold and green
The place is so fresh and clean
And everyday I water my garden
Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart
This place is so cool and nice
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
And if you just believe in the most high
I know you'll be all right
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Yasin Çakır
So much so much love
So much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
You know
Then make that visit
So much so much love
So much
Senegal can you feel it?
So much so much yeah
So much
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again
A
This is for all the love
And the life took away
F
Don't forget we were bought and trade
R
ripped from the land and shipped away
I
Is the inspiration we use to survive
C
Have to see it with your own cries
A
No play add it up and arrive
Still you don't know
The land is so gold and green
The place is so fresh and clean
And everyday I water my garden
Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart
This place is so cool and nice
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
And if you just believe in the most high
I know you'll be all right
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
A
That's my favorite place when I need to get away
F
Must forget but we can't forget to pray
R
Like Lance ridin' on the runway
I
In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive
C
Imagine Africa unite
A
Gonna accept mass alright
Still you don't know
Skin is so dark and brown
She lifts me right off the ground
But no you not gonna see it on you TV
So just listen up and believe me
Her trees have the only cure
Her love is so new and pure
Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye
No I don't have to lie
mama Africa, unite
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
So much so much love
So tell me can you feel it
So much so much
Then make that visit
So much so much love
Senegal can you feel it
So much so much
Ow!
So much love to share
I just can't see how we're livin' without it
So much love to care
Don't miss don't miss one moment about it
So much love to share
Resist this bliss though I really doubt it
So much love so much love to share
Oh yeah
So much love to share
Pure blackness, wantness is so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness
Meet me there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
El H T
In my homeland i'm feeling so alive !! ❤❤❤
Fredy Mera
alguien sabe xq borraron
el vídeo era genial ver como
los colores de África
llenaba la pantalla
viva África desde Colombia
saludos
rick james
WE DONT DREAM WE ENVISION
Jones Peter
just rock nd rolling feel like flying with my gf
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Todavía no sabes La tierra es tan dorada y verde El lugar es tan fresco y limpio. Y todos los días riego mi jardín Dime si lo sientes en lo profundo de tu corazón Visita una vez, garantizado para visitar dos veces Y si solo crees en lo mas alto Sé que estarás bien [Coro] UNA Ese es mi lugar favorito cuando necesito escapar F Debe olvidar pero no podemos olvidar orar R Como Lance montando en la pista yo En mi tierra natal y me siento tan vivo C Imagina que África se une UNA Voy a aceptar la masa bien Todavía no sabes La piel es tan oscura y morena Ella me levanta del suelo Pero no, no lo verás en tu TV Así que solo escucha y créeme Sus árboles tienen la única cura Su amor es tan nuevo y puro Tuve que besarles los problemas, adiós No, no tengo que mentir Mama Africa, únete [Coro] Tanto, tanto amor Entonces dime, ¿puedes sentirlo? Tanto, tanto Entonces haz esa visita Tanto, tanto amor Senegal puedes sentirlo Tanto, tanto ¡Ay! Tanto amor para compartir Simplemente no puedo ver cómo estamos viviendo sin eso Tanto amor para cuidar No te pierdas, no te pierdas ni un momento Tanto amor para compartir Resiste esta dicha aunque realmente lo dudo Tanto amor tanto amor para compartir Oh si [Coro] UNA Es por ambición nuestro sueño que imaginamos F Es por el miedo que vamos a provocar cuando somos viciosos R Eres lo suficientemente inteligente para reconocer mi plan Un misterio se convierte en algo de historia y luego cámbialo maldita sea C, como nosotros No entiendas cómo podríamos llegar a África da motha land Maldita sea, pensé que te extendías Tenía un pedazo más allá del promedio para ella, soy un salvaje Propiedad para prodigar mi estilo de vida está bien ahora
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