I liked 50 Cent's debut.  Warning, listen to it at your own caution despite the explicit lyrics.  This album is raw, his raps blend well with the different musics and beats and producers and he is just dynamite on the Dr. Dre-produced songs (even "In Da Club"). The ones that Eminem produced are just as solid too.  And his song "21 Questions" shows his softer side and pleasant compliments to the girl he's talking about on the song.  Better than hearing the heavy gun themes that dominate the album.  But his being from the streets justifies his stand in his songs' lyrics.  One of the best albums I heard during 2003.