Rap-Up continue their conversation with 50 Cent and this time, they asked him if would do what is being speculated around the internet: perform unheard material from his upcoming new album Black Magic on The Invitation tour kicking off tonight in Detroit.
You’re back on the road. What do you have in store this time around?
I’m excited about it. I went through my material. Of course, I want to perform some of the new stuff, but I want to make sure I also hit music that they’re already familiar with at the same time. It’s creating a balance for me. I gotta absolutely change my setlist for the U.S. because they’re so current that I can perform things that they haven’t heard before and they’ll understand the vibe of the music and follow me with no problem. Meanwhile, when I’m touring [outside the U.S.] where the music is breaking a language barrier in different territories, it’s difficult for people to follow what my choices are.
Are you planning to do any material from the next album?
I may. I still have a few songs that I wanted to finish up before I start introducing music. I don’t mind using some of my newest material ’cause I feel like it’s the hottest thing that I’ve done. I actually don’t release music if I don’t feel like it means something. I have music at home that I feel is personal that will only stay on my iPod and in my headphones. I don’t feel like everyone else would understand artistically why I chose to write those things. I just keep it to myself.
Let’s hope he debuts at least a couple so we get a taste of what to expect. Get the full tour dates here.
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