Thoughts of a Predicate Felon

Tony Yayo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 30, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B0009SCVTG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (215 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,059 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Thoughts of a Predicate Felon is the debut album from G-Unit member Tony Yayo. Recorded after a stint in a New York prison for gun possession, the album sticks to the 'club' sound of fellow G-Unit members 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks' solo albums, with tales of street living delivered over a backdrop of grimey beats and minimal hip hop production.

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51 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Tony Yayo - Thoughts of a Predicate Felon, August 30, 2005

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Constant - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thoughts of a Predicate Felon (Audio CD)

G-Unit member Tony Yayo delivers his first solo effort with "Thoughts of a Predicate Felon" (2005). In almost every rap group there is a weak link, in my opinion Yayo is G-Unit's. He lacks 50's charisma, Buck's flow and Bank's punchlines. He tries to make up for it some by embracing the role of the group's black sheep. After the intro Yayo opens the album up with a thugged out story on "Homicide". Two forgettable tracks pass by then 50 Cent drops in for the album's first single "So Seductive" a decent collaboration. Two solid cuts laced with banging beats follow on "Eastside, Westside" and "Drama Setter" feat. Eminem & Obie Trice. 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Olivia drop in for the collabo cut "We Don't Give a F***". A bunch of hurting commercial cuts follow, these are really half assed efforts, Yayo hooking up with the likes of Jagged Edge and Joe has zero appeal for this reviewer. Yayo delivers a semi-decent thugged out cut with "G-****". Maybe "I Know You Don't Love Me" and "Dear Suzie" are supposed to be amusing, but I honestly don't give a flying f*** about G-Unit talking about their groupies and other artists. Yayo closes off the album with one of his better tracks "Live By The Gun". Two things helped this album from being a complete write off, some impressive production and some stellar appearances from Yayo's Aftermath family- sadly every guest artist outshined Yayo. Yayo and Jim Jones are similar to be me; both lack the flow, lyrics, delivery and charisma needed to entertain an audience for a whole album. While I like G-Unit, I do not recommend picking up "Thoughts of A Predicate Felon".

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This album should be Tony's 3rd felony...., October 18, 2005

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Bandit (Toronto, ON CAN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thoughts of a Predicate Felon (Audio CD)

This album did not make any sense to me. It's just some more commercial garbage pumped out to make money. Remember the days of Biz Markie, De La Soul, and Digital Underground. These guys all had their own style, and used humor to bring a lighter side to life in the ghetto. These days nobody is willing to stray away from the gangsta sh*t in fear they won't make money. This album is a perfect example of that. Have you seen the music video for seductive? What does the video have to with lyrics? Well that seems to be a constant theme with this album. From the title, to the lyrics, to the videos and the beats. It doesn't make any sense. I'm just waiting for Tony to come out with his own clothing line. ha! Trust me, save your money.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars GARBAGE, August 30, 2005

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Maurice R. Miles - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thoughts of a Predicate Felon (Audio CD)

I had to give it 1 star but I wouldnt give it that. The people out there that think this is a good album are fanatics of GUNIT.
Im a hip hop critc I listen to ALOT of stuff before they hit the streets. And that Yayo is GARBAGE. Not because of the production but its HIM.Granted the beats are HOT like fire, but his lyrics and delivery are TRASH. Out of his whole camp Yayo flow is the weakest. There arent too many cds I would go out there and buy so i gets it black market(bootleg) b4 it drops. Honestly im mad i paid $5 for dis. But for all yall rappers if yall looking for some fire to rap over dis is it, you just gotta tune out his damn voice. Gunit is hot but yayo is not sorry..