“In da Club” was the first of seven tracks 50 Cent recorded with Dr. Dre in only five days. Originally planned as a D12 song for the 8 Mile soundtrack, producer Dr Dre played the instrumental for 50 who immediately wrote the song’s lyrics within an hour and recorded the bulk of the vocals that night.

According to The Billboard Book Of Number 1 Hits, when choosing which song should be Get Rich or Die Tryin's lead single, Eminem favored “If I Can’t”. But when 50 asked Dre for his opinion, he opted for “In da Club” instead. After a coin toss, “In da Club” was chosen.

“In da Club” was loved by music critics and fans alike, propelling the song to #1 in seven countries including the US in the spring of 2003. Eventually the song was certified platinum in four countries. It is one of 50 Cent’s most recognizable and well-known songs.