''5 (Murder by Numbers)'' is the eleventh mixtape by American

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Background

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In an interview with the ''

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'', 50 Cent explained, "I listen to those records to create expectations... It creates a level to me, within myself, of how good the record has to be before I'm ready to launch it." In the same interview, he described the album as a "whole new sound" for him and felt that it was "more soulful" and "more mature" than his previous work. 50 Cent confirmed the album's title, ''5 (Murder by Numbers)'', in an interview with the radio station Hot 107.9 Philly on June 13, 2012.

Music videos

* "Be My Bitch" was released on August 24, 2012 * "Definition Of Sexy" was released on September 4, 2012 * "Money" was released on November 7, 2012 * "United Nations" was released on November 21, 2012

Track listing

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References

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