I Get It In (50 Cent song) explained

I Get It In
Cover:50centIGETITIN.JPG
Type:single
Artist:50 Cent
Album:Before I Self Destruct (intended)
Released:January 15, 2009
February 10, 2009 (iTunes release)
Recorded:2008
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:21 (album version)
3:04 (radio edit)
Prev Title:Get Up
Prev Year:2008
Next Title:Crack a Bottle
Next Year:2009

"I Get It In" is a song by rapper 50 Cent. It was initially released as the official second single from Before I Self Destruct, but it was later replaced by "Do You Think About Me".

Background

The instrumental for "I Get It In" was originally created for use by Eminem; Dr. Dre, the track's producer, gave it to Eminem during studio sessions in 2008. According to 50 Cent, the track came into his possession after finding it on one of Eminem's personal computers (whilst visiting Eminem's home city of Detroit to record music) and deciding he wanted to keep it for himself; he promptly began writing lyrics to the track. Eminem was impressed with the results and gave 50 Cent his blessing to keep the track for himself, reportedly telling 50 Cent "You gotta keep that for yourself. This is too crazy".[1]

The unmixed version was leaked by Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex on January 5. The mix version was originally posted for a January 12 release date but was delayed to January 15 for unknown reason. The single was first released to 50 Cent's official personal internet community.[2] The song was officially released to online music stores on February 10, 2009. The single was released online one week after his single "Crack a Bottle" with Eminem and Dr. Dre. Aftermath Entertainment collaborator Dawaun Parker has stated that he is also featured on the song.[3] The song contains a sample of Alexander O'Neal's 1985 hit "Saturday Love".

Track listing

Digital single

Chart performance

After the week of the song's release, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at #64, since then it has peaked at #43. On the Hot Rap Tracks it peaked at #16. On the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 it peaked at #33. On the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart it peaked at #29. After its iTunes release it made a "Hot Shot Debut" at #53 on the Billboard Hot 100 based on downloads. In Canada it debuted at #52 on the Canadian Hot 100 based on digital downloads.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reid . Shaheem . January 6, 2009 . 50 Cent Premieres New Single, 'I Get It In,' Featuring Beat Dr. Dre Recorded For Eminem . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090216211344/http://mtv.com:80/news/articles/1602122/20090106/50_cent.jhtml . February 16, 2009 . December 24, 2023 . MTV News.
  2. http://thisis50.com/ ThisIs50.com
  3. http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/dawaunparker09/ Dawaun Parker Interview (January 2009)
  4. Web site: 50 Cent – Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160114134511/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/50-cent-mn0000919805/awards . January 14, 2016 . December 23, 2023 . AllMusic.