Before I Self Destruct
by 50 Cent
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 99
  3. Negative: 16 out of 99

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  1. NicoDaFlagburna
    Jan 27, 2011
    5
    The record is superbly produced and the sound of each track is better than any I have heard for a while. There is a good sense of direction on the whole but the record is typically let down by 50's light-weight technical abilities. He is obviously trying his best but I can't help but feel indifferent about him. The way he can switch from sexually provocative "Baby By Me" to homicidal onThe record is superbly produced and the sound of each track is better than any I have heard for a while. There is a good sense of direction on the whole but the record is typically let down by 50's light-weight technical abilities. He is obviously trying his best but I can't help but feel indifferent about him. The way he can switch from sexually provocative "Baby By Me" to homicidal on "The Invasion" is quite unnerving and indicative of his lack of musicality. Considering the beats are so inspiring his verses are still basic which signifies to me that he should hang up his mic. 5/10 54/100… Expand
  2. MoneyMaker101
    Nov 23, 2014
    6
    Great album.So many great songs.The only song I didn't like is could have been you.In my opinion there should have been some other song rather than that.

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Chicago Tribune
    50
    His rhyme battle with Eminem on 'Psycho' has zero redeeming value, but the two old pros fire away with glee trying to out-psychopath each other. But about halfway through the album, 50 Cent detours from the street to the bedroom.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Growling violent threats over hard beats, 50 sounds the hungriest he has in years. Of course, there’s nothing remotely original about the formula he’s returning to, but at least he’s going through the motions with gusto.
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  3. Pitchfork
    60
    After initially promising a return to form, 50 doesn't have the ability or initiative to hold the listener's interest over the long run.
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