G - Unit - T.O.S.
Explicit Version. Terminate on Sight is the second studio album from the Rap group G-Unit, a Hip Hop group originating from New York City. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mixtapes. The name of the group is short for "Guerilla Unit" as well as "Gangsta Unit".
The album's title has been acknowledged by HipHopDX.com who said "As the title suggests, they [G-Unit] aren't exactly aiming for joy." In an interview with MTV, Tony Yayo revealed the reason behind the title saying that it "describes the aggressiveness.
50 Cent commented on the method of songwriting and recording that the group are using. He said:
We ran through 18 records. But what I was doing at that point was I was allowing them to make the same effort that they would make for mixtape material, for the album. So we’ll put portions of that material that were made during that time span on the actual street. It’s not going to do anything but build momentum.
In another interview with MTV, 50 Cent spoke about the album. He said:
It's like a spinoff — the sequel to Beg for Mercy. It was a statement towards the competition, towards other artists. Terminate on Sight is the version where you get more aggressive. This record embodies that. I kinda know where I need to go, because I tested the waters with the material I put out. I get to tell with the response to certain records where I need to be and chill out from other stuff.
In an interview Lloyd Banks talked about the album calling it "aggressive" and a "good album for the time in hip-hop".
During an interview, Spider Loc mentioned that G-Unit have recorded seventy to eighty tracks which could appear on the album. However in an interview with AllHipHop.com, G-Unit have stated that there is currently eighteen possible tracks which could make the final album.
In an interview with MTV 50 Cent confirmed that Ron Brownz, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have all contributed to the album, with Eminem's track being the last to be finished.
He said:
We gotta work with Em, that's it. Then we can be done with it. Production-wise, I captured what I needed. But I didn't want to not have Em's stamp on it. We probably won't get his vocals until he's heard the full body of work and he's excited about it. Before my work [goes to the public], it has to pass the Eminem test, the Dr. Dre test — it's a few tests before we push them to the street. That's why they can expect a higher quality of 50 Cent music than the usual artist.
In an interview with ReverbNation, Lloyd Banks commented on the work ethic whilst recording the album. He said:
We were in the studio pushing each other. Literally by the time I got a verse done, Yayo would have his verse done. We’re damn near fighting to get in the booth. That’s what was missing. And it comes from feeling resistance for the first time. I look at it as a blessing, because it’s brought us back to where we started. Back to why we made music in the first place, and why people took a liking to it. People look at the success part and think it’s an accident. I want the fans and the critics to know first off, as much success that we’ve had, it never overshadowed the love and respect that we’ve had for the game. The love drives us.
Tony Yayo confirmed that Timbaland and Swizz Beatz will be providing production for the album, quoting them as "the standout tracks" and his "favorites."Tony Yayo has also confirmed that Ron Browz has produced for the album. In an interview with HipHopGame, G-Unit also revealed that production will be provided by Polow da Don as well as some relatively new producers.
The first promotional track entitled "Wanna Lick" features Lil' Kim. The collaboration was made possible due to Young Buck bringing 50 Cent and Lil' Kim together to reconcile, which ended the feud between the two artists that started shortly after "Magic Stick" was released in 2003.
"I Like the Way She Do It", the album's first official single, debuted at number 23 on BillBoards Hot Rap Tracks chart.
In an interview, 50 Cent stated that "The Party Ain't Over" is reminiscent of "I Get Money", and denounces talk of the group's demise. In the same interview, he also played a Swizz Beatz produced track named "Down".
ReverbNation have noted that "No Days Off" features a funky 1964 style baseline whilst maintaining the use of synthesized effects and have described it as "Instant riding music". Similarly, they have said that "Kitty Kat" features an "irresistible island-flavored flow" whilst "The Piano Man" is dark and sardonic. Similarly, they have said that "Kitty Kat" features an "irresistible island-flavored flow" whilst "The Piano Man" is dark and sardonic.
The track "Straight Outta Southside" is a tribute to Sean Bell who was killed by police in New York. The song features elements from N.W.A.'s track entitled "Straight Outta Compton".
In an interview, Tony Yayo spoke about a track featuring Eminem, which is produced by Dr. Dre. He said:
The track with Em is raw. Him And Fif are gonna kill someone's career with that, but I'll keep that to myself right now. I don't think ya'll gonna be ready for this track. I think it might push this nigga to kill himself when he hears this.
