Power of the Dollar is an officially unreleased but heavily bootlegged debut album by rapper 50 Cent. The album, which was originally set for a January 25, 2000 release, was supposed to be his debut album with Columbia Records, but was cancelled after 50 Cent was dropped from the label when Columbia discovered that he had been shot. Guest appearances include Destiny's Child, Noreaga (N.O.R.E.), Dave Hollister, Bun B, and The Madd Rapper.
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Power of the Dollar is an officially unreleased but heavily bootlegged debut album by rapper 50 Cent. The album, which was originally set for a January 25, 2000 release, was supposed to be his debut album with Columbia Records, but was cancelled after 50 Cent was dropped from the label when Columbia discovered that he had been shot. Guest appearances include Destiny's Child, Noreaga (N.O.R.E.), Dave Hollister, Bun B, and The Madd Rapper.
Allmusic writes that the tracks utilize "penetrating wit and funk-infused beats, accompanied by grand orchestrations of commanding horns, pronounced percussion, and various string elements".
The first single, "How to Rob", was released on August 10, 1999. In the song, 50 Cent comically explains how he would rob many prominent figures in the music industry. Several rappers including Jay-Z, Big Pun, DMX, Kurupt, Wyclef Jean, Sticky Fingaz and Wu-Tang Clan affiliates The American Cream Team replied to the song.
The second single, "Thug Love" featuring...
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