Released less than a year after Get Rich or Die Trying, Beg for Mercy came out at the height of G-Unit fandom. The braggadocios album showcases 50's talent for catchy hooks, the improvement of Young Buck and plenty of great verses and one liners from the Unit's best rapper, Lloyd Banks. Each artist has his own solo song, with Buck's probably being the strongest. None of the rappers except for Banks (who really stands out) are particularly lyrical, but each tell their own story over the course of the album. The subject matter is mostly bragging, flossing, girls and threats to their enemies. The overall production of Dre and Sha Money XL provide this album with a great soundscape, not unlike GRODT. Besides a few standard thug tracks, G-Unit really only falters when they try to make R & B inspired songs for the ladies. I understand the intent, but some of the more hood rappers just sound silly one way or the other when they make obvious ploys for radio play. Still a pretty damn good record, if only to keep the buzz strong. Best tracks are Poppin' Them Thangs, My Buddy, Groupie Love, Betta Ask Somebody, Eye for an Eye, Salute You, Lay You Down, I Smell Pussy and the title track.
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