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.
So Amazing )
50 Cent Lyrics
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Summer, winter, spring, and fall
I'll be around to catch ya calls
Cause you're my baby (you're my baby)
And I adore you
You always brighten up my day
I never ever let you wait
Cause you're my baby (you're my baby)
[50 Cent]
I'm from city to city to shop the show
See me I been glidin' across the globe
I hustle hard to get the grib fa sho'
So when I make time to call you, you should pick up the phone
Tell me, what's on your mind when you're alone
Have ya touchin' on yourself, girl all in the zone
Now if I told you all
What things I say would I be wrong
Well then I wouldn't be right
Matter fact I'd be on the next flight
Tryna get it on with you tonight
Do the things you like
Touch the right spot, have ya piped and hot
While the wind blow through your hair in the drop
Just lay back, relax to the sounds of the sex
And let me to what I do until you climax
You can go straight to sleep after its all over
In the mornin' roll over and we can start over
[Chorus]
[50 Cent]
Yeah I called just to say hope you havin' a nice day
You're special, I get into you, oops I mean I'm into you
Every chance I get, I find time to spend with you
Jet to bring you to me, just to watch a movie
Better yet to watch you climb into the jacuzzi
Bubbles in the bath, don in the glass
Funny how time flies when you full of laughs
Its fun but before long, a nigga gotta dash
For the lifestyle I live, a nigga need cash
To come quick, so I don't fuck with the stash
I know you like pumps and boots
I like jeeps and coupes, so I grind all the time, just gimme some loot
I put a spell on you, I like to call it a spell
In the bedroom, workin' it well, I don't kiss and tell
But I don't care if you kiss and tell
You can tell your girlfriend the details
[Chorus: x2]
The song "So Amazing" by 50 Cent featuring Olivia is a song about the depth of affection he has for his love interest. The chorus captures the central theme and shows how his partner makes him feel excited ("brighten up my day") and that he will always be there for her no matter the season or circumstance ("summer, winter, spring, and fall"). The first verse is him telling her about the busy lifestyle he leads, and how he works hard to provide for her anytime he is out of the city. He wants to please her, doing whatever it takes to get her in the mood and make love to her the way she likes. There is also a clear understanding that he would want to keep their relationship a secret, but he does not mind if she decides otherwise.
In the second verse, he shows how much he values her and wishes to spend time with her. Despite the busy routine he has, he always finds time to be with her, either by flying her over for a movie or to join him in the jacuzzi. He acknowledges the fun times they have together, but also realizes that his lifestyle requires money, and he grinds hard to maintain that. In the final lines of the verse, he implies that their romance is so intense that it is like a "spell" cast on him, and that he finds contentment in their intimate moments. Interestingly, he does not care if his partner tells her friends about these moments, indicating his confidence in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer, winter, spring, and fall
No matter what time of year it is, I'll always be there for you.
I'll be around to catch ya calls
I'll always answer when you call me, no matter what.
Cause you're my baby (you're my baby)
Because you mean everything to me.
And I adore you
I love you more than anything.
You always brighten up my day
You make me so happy.
I never ever let you wait
I won't keep you waiting for me.
Cause you're my baby (you're my baby)
Because you mean everything to me.
And you're amazing (so amazing)
You're incredible, I can't get enough of you.
I'm from city to city to shop the show
I travel all over the world for my music career.
See me I been glidin' across the globe
I've been traveling a lot lately.
I hustle hard to get the grib fa sho'
I work really hard to make money, no doubt about it.
So when I make time to call you, you should pick up the phone
When I call you, you should answer because it's important to me.
Tell me, what's on your mind when you're alone
Let's talk about what you're thinking when you're by yourself.
Have ya touchin' on yourself, girl all in the zone
Maybe you're feeling yourself and getting in the mood without me being there.
Now if I told you all
If I were completely honest with you.
What things I say would I be wrong
Would you judge me if I revealed everything?
Well then I wouldn't be right
That wouldn't be fair to myself.
Matter fact I'd be on the next flight
I'd have to leave and avoid the situation.
Tryna get it on with you tonight
I want to be intimate with you tonight.
Do the things you like
Let me make you happy and please you in any way I can.
Touch the right spot, have ya piped and hot
I know how to turn you on and make you feel amazing.
While the wind blow through your hair in the drop
Let's take a ride in my convertible with the top down.
Just lay back, relax to the sounds of the sex
Let's enjoy our intimate time together and focus on ourselves.
And let me to what I do until you climax
I'll do everything I can to make sure you climax and feel amazing.
You can go straight to sleep after its all over
You can rest easy and go to sleep once we're done.
In the mornin' roll over and we can start over
We can start fresh in the morning and enjoy each other's company again.
Yeah I called just to say hope you havin' a nice day
I wanted to call and check in to make sure you're doing well.
You're special, I get into you, oops I mean I'm into you
You're unique and I'm really into you.
Every chance I get, I find time to spend with you
I make an effort to spend time with you whenever I can.
Jet to bring you to me, just to watch a movie
I'll even fly you out to be with me just to watch a movie together.
Better yet to watch you climb into the jacuzzi
I want to see you relax and have a good time in the hot tub.
Bubbles in the bath, don in the glass
Let's take a bath together and have some wine.
Funny how time flies when you full of laughs
We always have a great time together.
Its fun but before long, a nigga gotta dash
But eventually, I have to go back to my busy life.
For the lifestyle I live, a nigga need cash
I need money to support my lifestyle.
To come quick, so I don't fuck with the stash
I need money quickly so I don't have to rely on my savings.
I know you like pumps and boots
I know the kind of shoes you like to wear.
I like jeeps and coupes, so I grind all the time, just gimme some loot
I like nice cars, so I'm always working hard to make money to afford them.
I put a spell on you, I like to call it a spell
I have a way of making you feel amazing and enchanted.
In the bedroom, workin' it well, I don't kiss and tell
I'm great in bed, but I won't reveal intimate details to others.
But I don't care if you kiss and tell
If you want to tell your friends about our intimate moments, I don't mind.
You can tell your girlfriend the details
You can share anything you want about our intimate moments with others.
[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the message of the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Jasmin C Lopez, Jonathan Reuven Rotem
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lilfreckles8924
[Hook: Olivia]
Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall
I'll be around to catch your call
Cuz you're my baby (you're my baby)
And I adore you
You always brighten up my day
I'll never ever let you wait
Cuz you're my baby (you're my baby)
And you're amazing (so amazing)
[50 Cent]
I'm from, city to city, to show to show
See me I been grinding across the globe
I hustle hard to get the grip fa'sho
So when I make time to call you, you should pick up the phone
Tell me, what's on your mind when you alone
I have you touching on yaself, girl all in the zone
Now if I turned you on
With things I say, would I be wrong?
Then I don't wanna be right
Matter of fact, I'd be on the next flight
Trying to get it on with you tonight
Do the things you like
Touch the right spot, have ya piping hot
While the wind blow through ya hair in the drop
Just lay back, relax to the sounds of the sex
And let me do what I do until you climax
You can go straight to sleep after it's all over
In the morning, roll over and we can start over
[Hook: Olivia] Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall I'll be around to catch your call Cuz you're my baby (you're my baby) And I adore you You always brighten up my day I'll never ever let you wait Cuz you're my baby (you're my baby) And you're amazing (so amazing)
[50 Cent]
Yeah, I called just to say
"Hope you're having a nice day"
You're special, I'd get into you
Oops, I mean I'm into you
Every chance I get, I find time to spend with you
Jet to bring you to me, just to watch a movie
Better yet, to watch you climb into the jacuzzi
Yeah, Bubbles in the bath, Don in the glass
Funny how time flies when you full of laughs
It's fun, but before long, a nigga gotta dash
For the lifestyle I live, a nigga need cash
To come quick, so I don't fuck with the stash
I know you like pumps and boots, I like Jeeps and Coupes
So I grind all the time to save me some loot
I put a spell on ya, I like to call it a spell
In the bedroom working it well, I don't kiss and tell
But I don't care if you kiss and tell
You can tell ya girlfriend the details
[Hook] - repeat 2X
@JrRyder44
The summer of 05 when this Album dropped. What a year everything seem so different now i'd give anything to go back
@Takedown-Tate
Facts 💯
@startraveler1221
You & Me both 😁
@beninagonzales4036
Same 🙏🙌
@OldSchoolGaming4Life
Jr Ryder This dropped the first week of March 05’. Are you thinking the of the CD/DVD edition? That dropped early September of 05’. I bought both on release day.
@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325
Actually the Spring of 2005,
@whoishec7615
This shit still hits in 23’
@marisol509
I wish I could go back to 2005, what an amazing year.
@davidwashington9794
My daughter was born 05 right when I already had this album
@AKGaming3
This track should have been way bigger