"Get Up" is the first single from 50 Cent's upcoming fourth album, Before I Self Destruct. The album will be released with a film of the same name sometime in 2009. The film marks the rappers directorial debut.MTV: http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1596740/20081009/story.jhtml 50 Cent Drops Before I Self Destruct Trailer] (October 9, 2008)MTV: 50 Cent ...Delayed Album So He Could Release More Singles (November 18, 2008)

"Get Up" was produced by Scott Storch and released via 50 Cent's official website and MySpace page October 7, 2008. Before I Self Destruct will be released by Aftermath/Interscope/Shady.

In an interview with MTV, 50 said that the music video for "Get Up" was inspired by the Will Smith film, I Am Legend.MTV: 50 Cent Inspired By Will Smith's I Am Legend For "Get Up" Video (October 30, 2008)

• I have the savoir-fair
• I'm the reason everybody here
• I say (Get up!)
• I make it hot, I make it hot in here
• Your feet hurtin I really care
• I said (Get up!)
• I want to see, I want to see you move
• and get all into the grove
• I said (Get up!)
• I'm getting money man I really don't care
• let me see you put your hands up in the air
• I said (Get up!)