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Catalog Catch Up: Mobb Deep feat. 50 Cent – “Pearly Gates”

Posted on June 25th, 2012
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Karen


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Remember when 50 Cent was arguably the most popular rapper on the planet? Well, he’s still financially comfortable regardless if the appeal for his music is a far cry than what it was nearly a decade ago. Remember when 50 had the hottest hooks in the game? I do. Remember when G-Unit was on such a run that everything they dropped at least went platinum? I do. Remember when 50 signed Mobb Deep to G-Unit and it was supposed to revitalize the careers of one of rap’s most storied duos? Well, there were high moments for the partnership, but for the most part, Mobb Deep never became the superstars some envisioned with a 50 co-sign.

One of those highest moments – for me, at least – was the trio’s collaboration on 2006’s Blood Money. “Pearly Gates” was their interesting take on the afterlife; none of them were exactly sure they were shoo-ins for heavenly access. With one of those special, yet largely underrated hooks from Curtis, the song’s content was raw and it played a beautiful contrast to the easy-going instrumental.

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