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Beg for Mercy

G-Unit · 2003

70 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · East Coast hip-hop

A hard-hitting blend of gritty street narratives and catchy hooks encapsulating the essence of early 2000s hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey through street narratives
  • catchy hooks for group listening
  • wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
  • hard-hitting anthems for motivation
  • late-night drive energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking soft, mellow sounds
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 14, 2003, 'Beg for Mercy' marked G-Unit's debut studio album following their successful mixtapes and the rise of member 50 Cent. At this point, G-Unit was solidifying their position in hip-hop after the commercial success of 50 Cent's 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'. This album showcased their collective sound and lyrical prowess as they transitioned from underground popularity to mainstream recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Nas· Bobby Shmurda· Kool Keith

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 G‐Unit 3:29
  • 2 Poppin’ Them Thangs 4:00
  • 3 My Buddy 3:44
  • 4 I’m So Hood 2:25
  • 5 Stunt 101 3:52
  • 6 Wanna Get to Know You 4:25
  • 7 Groupie Love 4:14
  • 8 Betta Ask Somebody 3:53
  • 9 Footprints 4:21
  • 10 Eye for Eye 3:55
  • 11 Smile 3:38
  • 12 Baby U Got 4:03
  • 13 Salute U 3:00
  • 14 Beg for Mercy 2:38
  • 15 G’d Up 4:47
  • 16 Lay You Down 4:03
  • 17 Gangsta Shit 4:12
  • 18 I Smell Pussy 3:59
  • 19 Collapse 1:37

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