The Predator cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

The Predator Songwriting Credits by Ice Cube

1992 Priority Records 16 tracks 56 min

Produced by DJ Pooh, DJ Muggs, Sir Jinx, Ice Cube

Priority Records Gangsta RapG-FunkHardcore Hip HopWest Coast Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ice Cube carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
16 trackswritten by Ice Cube 0 tracksoutside writers
Ice Cube's roles on this album

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer44%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

16
Tracks
2
Lyricists
9
Producers
2.2 million
US Copies Sold
1992
Released
Data Insight

Ice Cube wrote all his own raps for The Predator, his 1992 album released within months of the Los Angeles riots, with many songs commenting directly on the unrest and racial tension. Production was handled by DJ Pooh, Sir Jinx, Torcha Chamba, and DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill, pushing Cube toward a smoother G-funk sound. The album yielded his commercial breakthrough 'It Was a Good Day,' which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, and 'Check Yo Self' featuring Das EFX, which topped the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Don Jagwarr also guests, and the record draws on the film Predator 2.

Ice Cube's third studio album, released November 17, 1992, arriving in the immediate aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots sparked by the Rodney King verdict. Producers include DJ Pooh, DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill, Sir Jinx, Torcha Chamba, and Bob Cat, giving the album a harder and more diverse sound than its predecessors. The Predator debuted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart simultaneously, selling 193,000 copies in its first week. It was certified double platinum by the RIAA and contained the hit single "It Was a Good Day," one of the most recognizable West Coast rap songs ever recorded.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
The First Day of School (Intro)
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Ice Cube Ice Cube (Rap)
2
When Will They Shoot?
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson DJ PoohBob CatIce Cube Ice Cube
3
I'm Scared (Insert)
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson - Ice Cube
4
Wicked #55
Ice CubeDon Jagwarr O'Shea JacksonTorcha Chamba Torcha ChambaIce Cube Ice CubeDon Jagwarr
5
Now I Gotta Wet 'Cha
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson DJ Muggs Ice Cube
6
The Predator
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson DJ Pooh Ice Cube
7
It Was a Good Day #15
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson DJ Pooh Ice Cube
8
We Had to Tear This Mothafucka Up
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson DJ Muggs Ice Cube
9
Fuck 'Em (Insert)
Ice Cube O'Shea JacksonSir Jinx Sir Jinx Ice Cube (Rap)
10
Dirty Mack
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Mr. Woody Ice Cube
11
Don't Trust 'Em
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson RashadIce CubeDJ Pooh Ice Cube
12
Gangsta's Fairytale 2
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson PockettsIce Cube Ice Cube
13
Check Yo Self #20
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson DJ MuggsIce Cube Ice CubeDas EFX
14
Who Got the Camera?
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Sir Jinx Ice Cube
15
Integration (Insert)
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Ice Cube Louis Farrakhan (Vocals)Malcolm X (Vocals)
16
Say Hi to the Bad Guy
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Sir Jinx Ice Cube

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors

IC
Ice Cube
Writer · Producer · Rap
On this album16 written
OJ
O'Shea Jackson
Writer
On this album16 written
SJ
Sir Jinx
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
TC
Torcha Chamba
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DJ
Don Jagwarr
Writer
On this album1 written
DP
DJ Pooh
Producer
On this album4 produced
DM
DJ Muggs
Producer
On this album3 produced
BC
Bob Cat
Producer
On this album1 produced
MW
Mr. Woody
Producer
On this album1 produced
P
Pocketts
Producer
On this album1 produced
R
Rashad
Producer
On this album1 produced
DE
Das EFX
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions The Predator

Did Ice Cube write The Predator?
Yes. Ice Cube wrote all of his own lyrics for The Predator, his 1992 album. Production came from DJ Pooh, Sir Jinx, Torcha Chamba, and DJ Muggs, but the words, including 'It Was a Good Day,' are his.
What was Ice Cube's biggest single from The Predator?
'It Was a Good Day' was the album's biggest hit, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It remains one of Ice Cube's most famous songs.
How did Check Yo Self perform on the charts?
'Check Yo Self,' featuring Das EFX, reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap charts. It samples Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's 'The Message.'
How is The Predator connected to the 1992 LA riots?
The Predator was released within months of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and many of its songs comment on the racial tensions and unrest in America at the time. The riots are a recurring theme across the record.
Who produced The Predator?
Production was handled by DJ Pooh, Sir Jinx, Torcha Chamba, and DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill, with Ice Cube also producing. The team moved Cube toward a smoother, funk-driven G-funk sound.
How well did The Predator sell?
The Predator was certified double Platinum by the RIAA and had sold roughly 2.2 million copies in the United States as of January 2003. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Sources

Discogs: The Predator Genius: The Predator Wikipedia: The Predator (album) Wikipedia: It Was a Good Day Wikipedia: Check Yo Self Wikipedia: Wicked (Ice Cube song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: The Predator by Ice Cube