Thoughts of a Predicate Felon

Thoughts of a Predicate Felon
Studio album by Tony Yayo
Released	August 30, 2005
Recorded	2004 - 2005
Genre	Hip hop, gangsta rap
Length	60:41
Label	G-Unit Interscope
Producer	50 Cent (exec.) Eminem, Havoc, Hi-Tek, J. R. Rotem, Domingo, Focus..., LT Moe, Megahertz, Punch, Ron Browz, Sam Sneed, Studio 44, Sha Money XL, DJ Khalil

Thoughts of a Predicate Felon is the debut studio album by G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo, which was released on August 30, 2005 through G-Unit Records and Interscope Records. The albums sold 214,000 copies in its first week.^[1]

Background

The album features the hit single, "So Seductive", featuring 50 Cent. Other singles on the album include "Pimpin'", "Curious" featuring American R&B singer Joe, and "I Know You Don't Love Me".

"With 50, he has the notoriety of hit records. I actually wrote 'Seductive' before he wrote 'Candy Shop.' [That's why] you hear him say 'so seductive' [in the 'Candy Shop' intro]. 50, he plays a big part in all our albums. I feel like we can stand on our own cause we're writing all our material," Tony told SOHH.com. "50, he just adds on. I love to hear 50 get on a record. I love the way 50 rides the beat. I did 'Seductive', 50 came on it and I was like, 'I gotta keep him on it' cause it sounds ten times better with him on it."

50 Cent is the executive producer, and is also a featured artist on the album. G-Unit members also contribute to the album, including Lloyd Banks (minus Young Buck), as well as various other guests and Interscope label mate Obie Trice. The album was released on August 30, 2005. The album was delayed and highly anticipated, due to Tony Yayo's time in prison.

It features guest appearances and production from various artists, such as Eminem (who is also an additional producer on the song "It Is What It Is"), and a limited edition with a DVD is available. The album also includes other appearances from Spider Loc, Olivia, Joe, Kokane, and Jagged Edge. Other producers include Havoc, Hi-Tek, J.R. Rotem, Domingo, Focus..., LT Moe, Megahertz, Punch, Ron Browz, Sam Sneed, Studio 44, Sebb, Black Jeruz, Sha Money XL, and DJ Khalil. Additional producers include Jeff Bass of the Bass Brothers, and Luis Resto.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
HipHopDX.com	[3]
RapReviews.com	(7.5/10)[4]
Rolling Stone	[5]

Rolling Stone's Christian Hoard wrote: "With the exception of a few complete duds, Felon is a solid stopgap, although it may also mark the moment when designer bullet holes start to go out of fashion."^[6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Intro"			1:13
2.	"Homicide"	Gomez Zorrilla	Domingo	3:38
3.	"It Is What It Is" (featuring Spider Loc)	Marvin Bernard, Curtis Williams, Marshall Mathers, Luis Resto, Steven King, S. Vuigner	Sebb, Eminem (add.)	5:00
4.	"Tattle Teller"	Bernard, Daryl Hall, John Oates	Black Jeruz, Sha Money XL	4:16
5.	"So Seductive" (featuring 50 Cent)	Bernard, Curtis Jackson, Michael Harper	Punch	3:30
6.	"Eastside Westside"	Bernard, Bernard Edwards, Jr., Ray Parker, Jr.	Focus...	2:47
7.	"Drama Setter" (featuring Eminem and Obie Trice)	Bernard, Mathers, Resto, King, Jeff Bass, Obie Trice	Eminem, Jeff Bass (add.), Luis Resto (add.)	5:03
8.	"We Don't Give a Fuck" (featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Olivia)	Bernard, Jackson, Charles Lloyd, Jasmin Lopez, Jonatham Rotem	J.R. Rotem	3:41
9.	"Pimpin'"	Bernard, Todd Moore	LT Moe	3:06
10.	"Curious" (featuring Joe)	Bernard, Samuel Anderson	Sam Sneed	3:23
11.	"I'm So High" (featuring Kokane)	Bernard, Jackson, Jerry Long, Jr., Louis Gaste, Maurico Kaiserman	DJ Khalil	3:24
12.	"Love My Style"	Bernard, Anand Bakshi, Laxmikant Kudalkar, Dorsey Wesley	Megahertz	4:08
13.	"Project Princess" (featuring Jagged Edge)	Bernard, Brandon Casey, Brian Casey, Edwards	Focus...	3:49
14.	"G-Shit"	Bernard, Rondell Turner	Ron Browz	3:45
15.	"I Know You Don't Love Me" (featuring G-Unit)	Bernard, Jackson, Lloyd, David Brown, Eugene Daniels, Leroy Pendarvis	Studio 44	3:55
16.	"Dear Suzie"	Bernard, Kejuan Muchita	Havoc	3:07
17.	"Live by the Gun"	Bernard, Edwards	Focus...	2:57

 • (add.) Additional production

Charts

Chart (2005)	Peak position
US Billboard 200	2
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums	2
Belgium Albums Chart	50
Canadian Albums Chart	3
French Albums Chart	50
German Albums Chart	34
Irish Albums Chart	23
New Zealand Albums Chart	38
Swiss Albums Chart	58
UK Albums Chart	41

References

1. http://tony-yayo.rapbasement.com/thoughts-of-a-predicate-felon.html
2. Allmusic review
3. HipHopDX.com review
4. RapReviews.com review
5. Rolling Stone review
6. "Tony Yayo: Thoughts of a Predicate Felon review". Archived from the original on October 2, 2007. Retrieved 2011-04-11.