Thoughts of a Predicate Felon
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Thoughts of a Predicate Felon is the debut album by G-Unit
rapper Tony Yayo
. The albums sold 214,000 copies in its first week.
"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." - Tony Yayo
50 Cent
is the executive producer and is also a featured artist on the album. G-Unit
members also contribute to the album, 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 Eminem, and a limited edition with a DVD is available.
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
rapper Tony Yayo
Tony Yayo
Marvin Bernard , better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is a Haitian American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit...
. The albums sold 214,000 copies in its first week.
Background
The album features the hit single "So Seductive" featuring 50 Cent."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." - Tony Yayo
50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
is the executive producer and is also a featured artist on the album. G-Unit
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
members also contribute to the album, as well as various other guests and Interscope label mate Obie Trice
Obie Trice
Obie Trice III is an American rapper and songwriter. He began rapping at the age of 11, and is most known for his time spent signed to Shady Records. Obie Trice has formed his own record label, Black Market Entertainment.-Biography:...
. 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 Eminem, and a limited edition with a DVD is available.