The soundtrack for the 2005 semi-biographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin'

“The soundtrack includes ‘In da Club.’” Truth: No — that song is on the 2003 album, not the 2005 soundtrack.

Whether you’re searching for the to relive the raw MP3s or just discovering 50 Cent’s film debut, the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ soundtrack is essential listening for anyone who treats entertainment as a lifestyle war strategy .

Whether you are downloading the zip for nostalgia's sake or streaming it in high fidelity, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ remains essential listening. It is a masterclass in branding, production (thanks to Dr. Dre and Eminem), and storytelling.

The soundtrack was released on November 8, 2005, by G-Unit Records and Interscope. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified Gold.