Bravo Black Hits (volume 1)

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Annotation

Depending on cat. no. and barcode maybe a "Bertelsmann Club" edition, but unsure.

Annotation last modified on 2018-01-14 14:16 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Westside
recording of:
Westside
writer:
Robert Ford, Jr. (hip hop writer and producer), Kurtis Walker, J.B. Moore (producer, composer), Mike Mosley, Femi Ojetunde, Joe Sample, Russell Simmons, Larry Smith (US hip hop producer) and Terence Quaites (US R&B singer)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Femi Music (BMI), Four Knights Music, Funkgroove Music, Music Corporation of America (A US Publishing entity for MCA Records label, affiliated to ASCAP), Neutral Gray Music, Sony/ATV Tunes (SOCAN), Steady Mobbin’ Music and Strickly TQ Muzic (ASCAP)
TQ3:52
2Who’s Knockin’?
G’s Incorporated3:30
3Let You Go
Krayzee3:16
4Java (All da Ladies Come Around)
Q Connection3:40
5Enjoy Yourself
recording engineer:
Tim Donovan
producer:
Ty Fyffe a/k/a Sugarless (Tyrone Fyffe)
mixer:
Cuz (Mike Watt and Sam Dook) and Clark Kent (veteran hip-hop producer)
background vocals:
Keanna Henson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1998), Universal Motown (for Motown releases between 2005–2011 only) (in 1999) and Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation) (in 1999)
recorded at and mixed at:
Battery Recording Studios (NYC; not to be confused with the mastering studio located at 321 W 44th Street) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
A Fifth of Beethoven by Walter Murphy & the Big Apple Band (American score composer)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 1)
recording of:
Enjoy Yourself
lyricist:
Germaine Williams (Jamaican-American rapper)
additional writer:
Ty Fyffe
composer:
Walter Murphy (American score composer)
publisher:
BMG Bumblebee, EMI April Music Inc., Niggaz Is Frowzy, R.F.T. Music Publishing Corp., Shugar Dimond Publishing, Niggazizfrouzy (in 1999), Niggazizfrowsey (in 1999) and Valentino, Inc. (in 1999)
is based on:
A Fifth of Beethoven
A+23:41
6Lean on Me (with the Family)
performer:
Jay Dogg, Essie a.k.a. The Fly Thai, Jazz and Miss Jo
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
ParkLane Music (in 1999)
cover recording of:
Lean on Me (from 1998 until 1999)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Withers
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Interior Music Corp., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
2–4 Family23:40
7Boy Meets World
performer:
Brixx (Hungaro-German singer and rapper)
Walkin’ Large feat. Brixx4:02
8H.I.V.
Down Low3:43
9Hard Knock Life
recording engineer:
Paul Falcon
producer:
The 45 King (aka DJ Mark)
mixer:
Ken “DURO” Ifill (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
It’s the Hard‐Knock Life (Annie, 1977 original Broadway cast) by Andrea McArdle, Orphans
recording of:
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
writer:
Martin Charnin, Mark Howard James (aka DJ Mark), Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Charles Strouse
publisher:
45 Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Helene Blue Musique Ltd., Lil Lulu Music and MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company)
Jay‐Z3.44:00
10Hot Spot
producer:
Irv Gotti and Lil Rob (US hip hop producer Robert Mays)
mixer:
“Baby” Chris Lighty, Irv Gotti, Ken “Supa Engineer” Duro (mix engineer Ken Ifill), Lil Rob (US hip hop producer Robert Mays) and Eric Nicks
recording of:
Hot Spot
writer:
Inga D. Marchand (rapper), Irving Lorenzo, Jay‐Z (US rapper) and Robert Mays (US hip hop producer Robert Mays)
Foxy Brown3:53
11Dr. Greenthumb
recording of:
Dr. Greenthumb
writer:
Louis Freese (rapper Louis Freese of Cypress Hill) and Larry Muggerud
Cypress Hill3:08
12Judgement Day
Method Man4:08
13Gimme Some More
recording of:
Gimme Some More
writer:
George Spivey, Bernard Herrmann (composer) and Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr.
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation, I’m a Play Jason Music, Sony/ATV Melody, T'ziah's Music, Warner Chappell and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Busta Rhymes3:07
14To All the Girls
recording engineer and mixer:
Warren Riker
assistant engineer:
Brian Dozoretz, Rawle Gittens, Jay Nicholas, Alex Olsson, Mike Roach and Storm Jeffers on
co-producer:
Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis
producer:
Wyclef (Haitian rapper, musician and actor)
bass guitar:
Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis
produced for:
R.C.E.
recorded at and mixed at:
Chung King Studios in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Sunshine by Earth, Wind & Fire
recording of:
To All the Girls
writer:
A. Hammond, A. McKay, B. Leibrand, G. O'Brien (US rapper Guy Anthony O’Brien), H. David, H. Jackson, M. White (Earth, Wind & Fire), M. Wright, N. Jean (Haitian rapper, musician and actor), P. Bailey and S. Robinson
publisher:
Casa David Music, EMI April Music Inc., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Sugar Hill Music and Tete San Ko Publishing
is based on:
Captain of My Heart
is based on:
Rappers Delight (Hip Hop Remix ’89)
is based on:
To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before
Wyclef Jean feat. Refugee Allstars44:17
15Bring It On
Killer3:36
16Superthug
recording of:
Superthug
N.O.R.E.4:08
17Hit ’em Wit da Hee
Missy Elliott feat. Lil’ Kim and Mocha4:23
18That’s the Way It’s Goin’ Down
performer:
Peter Gunz (US rapper Peter Pankey, collaborated with Lord Tariq)
Shaquille O’Neal feat. Peter Gunz4:30
19When You Get Home
Montell Jordan3:51
20Shine (David’s Song)
performer:
Jemini (female R&B singer, tracks "Shine (David's Song)", "Love Is More Than a Word (Na Na Na)")
Lamar feat. Jemini13:41
▼ CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Are You That Somebody?
recording engineer:
Senator Jimmy D (engineer)
producer:
Timbaland
mixer:
Jimmy Douglass (engineer) and Timbaland
background vocals:
Playa
other vocals [rap]:
Timbaland
arranger:
Static Major (US rapper, songwriter & producer, aka Static)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1998) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1998)
recorded at and mixed at:
Manhattan Center Studios in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 23) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 238)
recording of:
Are You That Somebody?
writer:
Stephen Garrett (US rapper, songwriter & producer, aka Static) and Timothy Mosley
publisher:
Black Fountain Music, Inc., EMI April Music Inc., Herbalicious Music, Virginia Beach Music and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Aaliyah3.54:27
2These Are the Times
recording of:
These Are the Times
writer:
Kenneth Edmonds (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Damon Thomas
Dru Hill24:07
3The First Night
recording engineer:
Brian Frye
producer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Monica (US R&B singer)
recording of:
The First Night
writer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Marilyn McLeod (soul/jazz singer and songwriter), Tamara Savage and Pam Sawyer (British-born American lyricist and songwriter)
Monica43:56
4I Want You for Myself
Another Level4:48
5Job
producer:
Charly “Shuga Bear” Charles (hip-hop writer and producer)
mixer:
Jason Goldstein
guest vocals:
Mýa
vocals:
Foxy Brown (rapper)
recording of:
Job
writer:
Gwen Guthrie (US singer, songwriter & pianist), Inga D. Marchand (rapper) and Jay‐Z (US rapper)
Foxy Brown feat. Mya3:42
6I Get Lonely
recording of:
I Get Lonely
writer:
René Elizondo Jr., Janet Jackson, James Harris (James Harris of Jam & Lewis) and Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner)
Janet Jackson feat. Blackstreet4:16
7Bootie Call
additional keyboard programming:
Sean Cox
drums (drum set) [drums] programming:
Karl Gordon (British DJ, producer, rapper, and songwriter)
engineer:
Marcellus Fernandes (aka Mark Frank)
producer:
Karl Gordon (British DJ, producer, rapper, and songwriter)
instruments:
Karl Gordon (British DJ, producer, rapper, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records (UK, 1947–98) (in 1997)
recording of:
Bootie Call
writer:
Karl Gordon (British DJ, producer, rapper, and songwriter) and Shaznay Lewis
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), MCA Music Ltd and STL Songs Ltd.
All Saints3.53:34
8Smile Some More
Ultimate Kaos3:26
9Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here
part of:
Huffington Post: 100 Best Canadian Songs Ever (number: 70)
recording of:
Nobody's Supposed to Be Here
writer:
Anthony “Shep” Crawford (gospel music songwriter and producer) and Montell Jordan
Deborah Cox34:20
10Time to Move On
Sparkle4:01
11Come and Get With Me
Keith Sweat feat. Snoop Dogg4:09
12Elisha’s Not at Home
Elisha4:25
13What’s Your Sign
Des’ree3:57
14Sexy Cinderella
recording of:
Sexy Cinderella
writer:
Lynden David Hall
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music (1996–2019)
Lynden David Hall4:00
15Friend of Mine
Kelly Price4:17
16Hold Me
recording of:
Hold Me
writer:
Mary J. Blige, Gregory Edward Jacobs, Shirley Murdock, Poke (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone), Ronald R. Brooks (of Digital Underground), Cory Rooney, Samuel J. “Tone” Barnes (hip-hop producer Samuel Barnes (Poke & Tone/Trackmasters)), Tupac Shakur (2Pac’s personal identity) and Larry Troutman
publisher:
12 & Under Music, BMG Platinum Songs US, Cancelled Lunch Music, Joshua’s Dream, PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Pubhowyalike Publishing, R2M Music (BMI), Round Hill Compositions, Slamuwell Productions, Songs of Lastrada (BMI-affiliated), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Tricky Track Music Inc., Twelve and Under Music and Universal Music – Z Songs
Brian McKnight3:39
17Love Like This
recording of:
Love Like This
writer:
Schon-Jomel Crawford, Bernard Edwards, Clarence Emery, Faith Evans, Ron Lawrence (US hip-hop producer aka Amen-Ra), Nile Rodgers and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
Faith Evans4:00
18Home Alone
performer:
Keith Murray (US rapper, member of Def Squad)
R. Kelly feat. Keith Murray34:57
19That’s the Way We Do It
Ro‐Cee3:19
20Take a Ride
Nucomers feat. K.S.T.3:23

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part of:Bravo Black Hits (number: 1) (order: 1)