The Predator

The Predator is the third studio album by rapper Ice Cube. It was released on through Lench Mob Records and Priority Records. The album was released just within months of the 1992 Los Angeles riots; many songs comment on racial tensions in the United States. The production on the album was primarily handled by DJ Pooh, Sir Jinx, Torcha Chamba and DJ Muggs. The title is in part reference to the movie Predator 2, and the album itself includes samples from the film.

The Predator was supported by three singles: “It Was a Good Day”, “Check Yo Self” and “Wicked”.

Track listing

1. “The First Day of School (Intro)”—1:20

2. “When Will They Shoot?”—4:36

3. “I’m Scared (Insert)”—1:32

4. “Wicked” (featuring Don Jagwarr)—3:55

5. “Now I Gotta Wet ‘Cha”—4:03

6. “The Predator”—4:03

7. “It Was a Good Day”—4:19

8. “We Had to Tear This Mothafucka Up”—4:23

9. “Fuck ‘Em (Insert)”—2:02

10. “Dirty Mack”—4:34

11. “Don’t Trust ‘Em”—4:06

12. “Gangsta’s Fairytale 2” (featuring Lil Russ)—3:19

13. “Check Yo Self” (featuring Das EFX)—3:42

14. “Who Got the Camera?”—4:37

15. “Integration (Insert)”—2:31

16. “Say Hi to the Bad Guy”—3:19

2003 reissue bonus tracks

1. “Check Yo Self” (‘The Message’ Remix; featuring Das EFX)—3:54

2. “It Was a Good Day” (Remix)—4:28

3. “24 Wit An L”—3:25

4. “U Ain’t Gonna Take My Life”—4:07