"Many Men (Wish Death)" is the fourth track and third single from 50 Cent's record-breaking 2003 debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' . The song is widely considered one of the most raw and authentic street anthems in hip-hop history, serving as a chilling autobiographical account of survival. 1. Background and Composition
50 Cent has noted that it was the slowest track on the album. While he initially viewed its lower energy as a contrast to the "boom-bap" intensity of the era, the slower tempo eventually became the standard for modern rap. 2. Lyric Meaning and Survival Themes 50 Cent - Many Men (Wish Death) [Lyrics]
Although the album dropped in February 2003, "Many Men" was released as a promotional single on May 6, 2003 . "Many Men (Wish Death)" is the fourth track
The beat was originally created by Darrell "Digga" Branch in 1999. It was famously passed over by other major artists like Cam'ron and Nas before being acquired by 50 Cent. Additional production and mixing were handled by Eminem and Luis Resto . Background and Composition 50 Cent has noted that