The much-delayed fourth studio album from 50 Cent looks set to finally be released on 3 February 2009. It was originally due to be released back in 2007, but the rapper took the decision to release Curtis (the album) first.

Some people think I changed the title of my album from "Before I Self Destruct" to "Curtis", but what I did was, I changed albums. I had Before I Self Destruct, I recorded twelve songs under that actual topic, and then I created the material that is under Curtis, and I felt like this album should come out right now and Before I Self Destruct is gonna be my follow-up record, so I’m probably like three or four records away from completing my next album at this point.

Mike Burr of Prefix Magazine says that 50 needs this album to move his music to the next level:

[50 Cent] has promised that Before I Self Destruct, his fourth studio album, will revolutionize hip-hop, it will be the culminating statement of the first phase of his music career, and that it is a companion piece to his first feature directing effort. 50 Cent has described Before I Self Destruct as “darker and more aggressive,” with fewer guest appearances and a concept that will set the next phase of his musical career.

The album is going to feature collaborations with Dr. Dre and Eminem, which will make it essential listening for hip-hop and rap fans.

Track listing

1. Intro
2. Came To Win (produced by Red Spyda)
3. Get Up (produced by Scott Storch)
4. Need Your Hate (Produced by Dr. Dre)
5. Here For A Reason (ft. Nate Dogg) (produced by tha Bizness)
6. Good To Be A Gangsta (produced by Ty Fyffe & Sha Money XL)
7. Don’t Mess With 50 (produced by Don Cannon)
8. Trust In Me (produced by J.R. Rotem)
9. Norman Bates Motel (ft. Eminem) (produced by Dr. Dre)
10. Bitch I’m Sorry (produced by Needlz)
11. All For You (produced by Hi-Tek)
12. No Time To Lose (ft. Swizz Beatz) (produced by the Individuals)
13. Lonely At the Top (produced by Play-N-Skillz)
14. You Need Us (ft. Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo) (produced by DJ Khalil)
15. Different Path (ft. Dave Young) (produced by Havoc)
16. I Get It In (produced by Dr. Dre)
17. Somebody Forgive Me (produced by Jake One)
18. My Reign (produced by Eminem)
19. Ready For War (ft. Dr. Dre) (produced by Dr. Dre)