The Blueprint Collector’s Edition

~ Release by Jay‐Z (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1: The Blueprint
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1The Ruler’s Back
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
programming and producer:
Bink!
mixer:
Doug Wilson (engineer)
bass guitar [bass]:
Eric “E‐Bass” Johnson (hip hop guitarist & producer)
strings:
Keyamo
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
If by Jackie Moore (US R&B/disco singer)
recording of:
The Ruler’s Back
writer:
Phil Hurtt, R. Harrell, Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Walter Sigler
Jay‐Z2.353:49
2Takeover
recording engineer:
Kamel Abdo and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
mixer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
additional guest background vocals:
Josey Scott
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Five to One (original studio mix) by The Doors and Sound of da Police by KRS‐ONE
recording of:
Takeover
writer:
Eric Burdon, Bryan “Chas” Chandler, John Densmore, Robby Krieger (American guitarist, member of The Doors), Lawrence Parker, Alan Lomax (US ethnomusicologist), Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison (lead vocalist of the Doors), Rodney Lemay, Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
Jay‐Z3.255:13
3Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
recording engineer:
Kamel Abdo and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
mixer:
Supa Engineer DURO (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 (formerly “The Jackson 5”)
recording of:
Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
writer:
Alphonso Mizell, Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards (American songwriter and record producer), Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
Jay‐Z3.54:00
4Girls, Girls, Girls
recording engineer:
Kamel Abdo and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
mixer:
Jason Goldstein
additional vocals:
Biz Markie, Q‐Tip (American rapper) and Slick Rick
recorded at and mixed at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
samples:
There Is Nothing in This World That Can Stop Me From Loving You by Tom Brock
recording of:
Girls, Girls, Girls
writer:
Tom Brock, Justin Smith, Robert Relf and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
Jay‐Z2.254:35
5Jigga That Nigga
assistant recording engineer:
Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Poke and Tone
mixer:
Jason Goldstein
vocals:
Stephanie Miller (hip-hop vocalist) and Michelle Mills
recorded at and mixed at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Jigga That Nigga
writer:
Samuel Barnes, Jean-Claude Olivier (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone) and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
Jay‐Z2.253:24
6U Don’t Know
assistant recording engineer:
Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
mixer:
Jason Goldstein
recorded at and mixed at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
samples:
I'm Not to Blame by Bobby Byrd (founder of the Famous Flames, James Brown's vocal group)
recording of:
U Don’t Know
writer:
Bobby Byrd (founder of the Famous Flames, James Brown's vocal group), Justin Smith and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
Jay‐Z33:19
7Hola’ Hovito
recording engineer and mixer:
Jimmy Douglass (engineer)
producer:
Timbaland
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Hola’ Hovito
writer:
Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Timothy Mosley
Jay‐Z2.44:33
8Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
recording engineer:
Kamel Abdo and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
mixer:
Supa Engineer DURO (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
additional vocals:
Keon Bryce
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City by Bobby Bland
recording of:
Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
writer:
Michael Price (songwriting partner of Dan Walsh), Shawn Carter (US rapper), Dan Walsh (LA singer/songwriter, member of Price & Walsh) and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
Jay‐Z3.43:43
9Never Change
recording engineer:
Kamel Abdo and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
mixer:
Jason Goldstein
additional vocals:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Common Man by David Ruffin (soul singer, member of The Temptations)
recording of:
Never Change
writer:
Robert Eugene Miller (US songwriter & record producer), Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
Jay‐Z2.353:58
10Song Cry
assistant recording engineer:
Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
mixer:
Jason Goldstein
recorded at and mixed at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Sounds Like a Love Song by Bobby Glenn
recording of:
Song Cry
composer:
Douglas Gibbs, Ralph Johnson (Earth, Wind & Fire drummer), Justin Smith and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
Jay‐Z3.25:03
11All I Need
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Bink!
mixer:
Doug Wilson (engineer)
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States and Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
All I Need
writer:
R. Harrell and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
quotes lyrics from:
Me and My Girlfriend
Jay‐Z24:28
12Renegade
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Eminem (US rapper)
mixer:
Eminem (US rapper) and Richard Huredia (US hip hop mix engineer)
performer:
Eminem (US rapper) and JAY‐Z (US rapper)
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Studio A Recording in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, United States
recording of:
Renegade
composer:
Marshall Mathers (US rapper), Luis Resto and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
is based on:
Renegade (original version)
Jay‐Z feat. Eminem3.55:38
13Blue Print (Momma Loves Me)
recording of:
Blueprint²
writer:
Henri Charlemagne (hip hop producer Henri Charlemagne), Ennio Morricone (Italian classical and score composer) and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music and Voce del padrone la ed musicali s.r.l.
Jay‐Z3:41
14Breathe Easy (Lyrical Exercise)
Jay‐Z3:45
15Girls, Girls, Girls (Part 2)
Jay‐Z4:14
▼ CD 2: The Blueprint 2 (The Gift)
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1A Dream
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
mixer:
Supa Engineer DURO (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
bass, guitar and keyboard [keys]:
Eric “E‐Bass” Johnson (hip hop guitarist & producer)
turntable [scratches]:
Just Blaze
vocals:
Faith Evans, Jay‐Z (US rapper) and The Notorious B.I.G.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc. and No Question Entertainment
produced for:
Konman Productions and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G.
recording of:
A Dream
writer:
Christopher Wallace, Jean-Claude Olivier (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone), James Mtume (jazz/funk musician), Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy), Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
publisher:
B.I.G. Poppa Music, Carter Boys Music, Justin Combs Publishing, Mtume Music, Round Hill Compositions, Twelve and Under Music and WC Music Corp.
Jay‐Z feat. Faith Evans & Notorious B.I.G.3.154:12
2Hovi Baby
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
mixer:
Doug Wilson (engineer)
additional vocals:
Christy Love (vocalist)
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
F.O.B. Entertainment, N.Q.C. Management and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Quad Studios in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Diggin’ on You by TLC (US pop/R&B trio)
recording of:
Hovi Baby
writer:
Justin Smith, Kenneth Edmonds (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, ECAF Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Jay‐Z1.94:21
3The Watcher 2
assistant recording engineer:
Ruben Rivera (engineer), Thomas Rounds (engineer) and John Tyree (engineer)
recording engineer:
Mauricio “Veto” Iragorri and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer and mixer:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer)
guitar and keyboard [keyboards]:
Mike Elizondo
keyboard [keyboards]:
Camara Kambon
Rhodes piano [Rhodes]:
Scott Storch (producer)
background vocals:
Terri (vocalist, Dr. Dre-associated) and Truth Hurts
vocals:
Dr. Dre (Andre Young, rap producer), Jay‐Z (US rapper) and Rakim (William Michael Griffin Jr., American rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States, Encore Studios in Burbank, California, United States and Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Encore Studios in Burbank, California, United States
recording of:
The Watcher 2
writer:
Andre Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Shawn Carter (US rapper) and William Griffin (William Michael Griffin Jr., American rapper)
publisher:
Ain’t Nothing but Funkin’ Music, Carter Boys Music and Hurtsdontit Music
Jay‐Z feat. Dr. Dre, Rakim & Truth Hurts2.85:57
4’03 Bonnie & Clyde
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton and Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
mixer:
Jason Goldstein
instruments:
Eric “E‐Bass” Johnson (hip hop guitarist & producer)
vocals:
Beyoncé and Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Konman Productions and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
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 and Quad Studios in New York, New York, United States
samples:
If I Was Your Girlfriend by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Me and My Girlfriend by Makaveli (Tupac Shakur)
recording of:
’03 Bonnie & Clyde
writer:
Darryl Harper (US hip hop producer), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Ricardo Rouse, Shawn Carter (US rapper), Tupac Shakur (US rapper), Tyrone Wrice and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
publisher:
Amaru Publishing, Ent One Publishing, Suge Publishing and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
Jay‐Z feat. Beyoncé2.853:26
5Excuse Me Miss
recording engineer:
Andrew Coleman (recording/mix engineer, Neptunes-associated) and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
The Neptunes (US producer duo Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams)
mixer:
Rich Travali
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
performer:
Pharrell Williams
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Startrack Entertainment
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States and Master Sound Studios (Virginia) in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Excuse Me Miss
writer:
Chad Hugo, Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Pharrell Williams
publisher:
Carter Boys Music and EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
Jay‐Z1.94:41
6What They Gonna Do
recording engineer:
Jimmy Douglas (engineer) and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Timbaland
assistant mixer:
Steve Penny
mixer:
Jimmy Douglas (engineer)
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper) and Sean Paul (Jamaican reggae/dancehall)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Timbaland Productions
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States and Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
What They Gonna Do
writer:
Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Timothy Mosley
publisher:
Anthem Virginia Beach Music, Carter Boys Music, Dutty Rock Music and WC Music Corp.
Jay‐Z feat. Sean Paul1.74:54
7All Around the World
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton and Superfly (US rapper, producer & engineer)
producer:
No I.D. (producer)
mixer:
DURO (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
additional vocals:
LaToiya Williams
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
performer:
LaToiya Williams
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc. and No Question Entertainment
produced for:
Face the Music (production company for No I.D.)
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Children Get Together by The Edwin Hawkins Singers, Sadie by Spinners (US R&B/soul group, aka The Detroit Spinners) and Theme From the Black Hole by Parliament
recording of:
All Around the World
writer:
Dion Wilson (producer), George Clinton, Jr. (US funk musician), Bruce Hawes, Edwin Hawkins, J.S. Theracon (aka Junie Morrison), Joseph Jefferson (70s soul/funk), Shawn Carter (US rapper), Charles Simmons (70s soul/funk), Jim Vitti and William Collins (US funk musician & songwriter)
publisher:
Earl Klugh Music, EMI April Music Inc. and EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jay‐Z feat. LaToya Williams1.73:53
8Poppin’ Tags
recording engineer:
Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
assistant mixer:
Warren Bletcher (engineer)
mixer:
John Frye (hip hop / R&B mix engineer)
bass guitar:
Debra Killings
bass guitar and keyboard [keys]:
Eric “E‐Bass” Johnson (hip hop guitarist & producer)
additional vocals:
Sleepy Brown and Debra Killings
vocals:
Big Boi, Jay‐Z (US rapper), Killer Mike and Twista (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Konman Productions and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
samples:
After All by The Marvelettes
recording of:
Poppin’ Tags
writer:
Antwan Patton, Carl Mitchell (US rapper), Michael Render, Shawn Carter (US rapper), William Robinson and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Aniyah’s Music, BMG Monarch, Carter Boys Music, Gnat Booty Music, Stayin High Music, WC Music Corp. and Ye World Music
Jay‐Z feat. Big Boi, Killer Mike & Twista26:00
9Fuck All Nite
recording engineer:
Andrew Coleman (recording/mix engineer, Neptunes-associated) and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
The Neptunes (US producer duo Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams)
mixer:
Rich Travali
additional vocals:
Tanisha Carnes
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Startrack Entertainment
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States and Master Sound Studios (Virginia) in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Fuck All Nite
writer:
Chad Hugo, Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Pharrell Williams
publisher:
Carter Boys Music and EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
Jay‐Z1.454:19
10The Bounce
recording engineer and mixer:
Jimmy Douglas (engineer)
producer:
Timbaland
assistant mixer:
Steve Penny
guest vocals:
Raje Shwari
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper) and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
performer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Timbaland Productions
recorded at and mixed at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
The Bounce
writer:
Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Timothy Mosley
publisher:
Carter Boys Music and WC Music Corp.
Jay‐Z feat. Kanye West1.74:19
11I Did It My Way
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Big Chuck and Jimi Kendrix
mixer:
Doug Wilson (engineer)
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
My Way (original studio master) by Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”)
recording of:
I Did It My Way
writer:
Paul Anka, Claude François, Jimi Kendrix, Jacques Revaux, Shawn Carter (US rapper), Charles Stanton and Gilles Thibaut
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, Chrysalis Standards Inc., Concord Copyrights (BMI), EMI April Music Inc., Iway Holdings SAS, Jeune Musique Éditions and Warner Chappell Music France
Jay‐Z1.53:42
▼ CD 3: The Blueprint 2 (The Curse)
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1Diamond Is Forever
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton and Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
producer:
Big Chuck and Ron Feemster
mixer:
Supa Engineer DURO (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
additional vocals:
Michelle Rosario
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc. and No Question Entertainment
produced for:
Drama Ent.
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Diamond Is Forever
writer:
Shawn Carter (US rapper), Charles Stanton and Theron Feemster
publisher:
Feemstro, Lil Lu Lu Publishing, Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC and WC Music Corp.
Jay‐Z2.153:56
2Guns & Roses
recording engineer:
Mike Ging and Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Heavy D (US rapper)
mixer:
Lenny Kravitz
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper) and Lenny Kravitz
performer:
Lenny Kravitz
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Soul on Soul
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States and The Boiler Room in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Roxie Studios
samples:
Arco Arena by CAKE (US alt. rock band)
recording of:
Guns & Roses
writer:
Dwight Myers (US rapper), John McCrea and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music and Soul on Soul, Inc.
Jay‐Z feat. Lenny Kravitz2.84:26
3U Don’t Know
recording engineer:
Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
producer:
Just Blaze
mixer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper) and M.O.P. (New York hip hop duo Billy Danze and Lil' Fame)
remixer:
Just Blaze
performer:
M.O.P. (New York hip hop duo Billy Danze and Lil' Fame)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
F.O.B. Entertainment, N.Q.C. Management and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
remix of:
U Don’t Know by Jay‐Z (US rapper)
samples:
I’m Not to Blame by Bobby Byrd (founder of the Famous Flames, James Brown's vocal group)
recording of:
U Don’t Know
writer:
Bobby Byrd (founder of the Famous Flames, James Brown's vocal group), Eric Murray, Jamal Grinnage, Justin Smith and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Blind Man’s Bluff Music and Carter Boys Music
Jay‐Z feat. M.O.P.3.54:27
4Meet the Parents
recording engineer and mixer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
guitar:
Eric “E‐Bass” Johnson (hip hop guitarist & producer)
instruments:
Just Blaze
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
F.O.B. Entertainment, N.Q.C. Management and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Meet the Parents
writer:
Justin Smith and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, F.O.B. Music Publishing (ASCAP) and Reservoir Media Music
Jay‐Z2.154:59
5Some How Some Way
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton and Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
producer:
Just Blaze
mixer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper), Scarface (US rapper Brad Jordan) and Beanie Sigel
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
F.O.B. Entertainment, N.Q.C. Management and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Castles of Sand by Jermaine Jackson (soul/pop singer, of Jackson 5)
recording of:
Some How Some Way
writer:
Brad Jordan (US rapper Brad Jordan), Dwight Grant, Justin Smith, Michael McGloiry and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc., N the Water Music Publishing and Shakur Al‐Din Music
Jay‐Z feat. Beanie Sigel & Scarface2.15:38
6Some People Hate
recording engineer:
Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
producer:
Ye (formerly Kanye West)
mixer:
Doug Wilson (engineer)
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
Konman Productions and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Quad Studios in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Word Called Love by Brian (Scottish–Canadian singer/songwriter) & Brenda Russell (US singer-songwriter & keyboardist)
recording of:
Some People Hate
writer:
Brenda Russell (US singer-songwriter & keyboardist), Brian Russell (Scottish–Canadian singer/songwriter), Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Ye (formerly Kanye West)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, EMI April Music Inc., Kengorus Music and Ye World Music
Jay‐Z2.154:32
7Blueprint²
recording engineer and mixer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Charlamane (hip hop producer Henri Charlemagne)
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
Fortrese and Johnny Hansom Entertainment
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
The Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio Morricone (Italian classical and score composer)
recording of:
Blueprint²
writer:
Henri Charlemagne (hip hop producer Henri Charlemagne), Ennio Morricone (Italian classical and score composer) and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music and Voce del padrone la ed musicali s.r.l.
Jay‐Z3.14:49
8Nigga Please
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
The Neptunes (US producer duo Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams)
mixer:
Rich Travali
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper) and Young Chris (US rapper Chris Ries)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Startrack Entertainment
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Nigga Please
writer:
Chris Ries (US rapper Chris Ries), Chad Hugo, Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Pharrell Williams
publisher:
BMG Ruby Songs, Carter Boys Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present) and Young Chris Music
Jay‐Z feat. Young Chris1.654:38
92 Many Hoes
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Steve Penny
recording engineer:
Jimmy Douglas (engineer) and Shane “Bermuda” Woodley
producer:
Timbaland
mixer:
Jimmy Douglas (engineer)
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
performer:
Memphis Bleek
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Timbaland Productions
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States and Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
2 Many Hoes
writer:
Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Timothy Mosley
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, Lil Lu Lu Publishing and WC Music Corp.
Jay‐Z1.93:34
10As One
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
mixer:
Doug Wilson (engineer)
vocals:
Memphis Bleek, Freeway (US rapper Leslie Pridgen), Jay‐Z (US rapper), Omillio Sparks (US rapper, previously "Sparks"), Peedi Crakk (a.k.a. Peedi Peedi), Rell (US R&B singer on Roc-a-Fella) and Young Gunz (US rap duo)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
F.O.B. Entertainment, N.Q.C. Management and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire
recording of:
As One
writer:
Chris Ries (US rapper Chris Ries), Eduardo Del Barrio, Kenneth Johnson (US rapper), Justin Smith, Leslie Pridgen (US rapper Leslie Pridgen), Malik Cox, Hanif Muhammad, Pedro Zayas (a.k.a. Peedi Peedi), Shawn Carter (US rapper), Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and Verdine White
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), BMG Ruby Songs, Carter Boys Music, EMI April Music Inc., Hanif Music, Lil Lu Lu Publishing, Nevaeh Lamee Publishing, Stayin High Music, Val’s Child, WC Music Corp., Wet Ink Red Music and Young Chris Music
Jay‐Z feat. Memphis Bleek, Freeway, Young Gunz, Beanie Sigel, Peedi Crakk, Sparks & Rell1.353:49
11A Ballad for the Fallen Soldier
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton and Rich Travali
producer:
The Neptunes (US producer duo Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams)
mixer:
Rich Travali
additional vocals:
Mark Dorsey
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
produced for:
Startrack Entertainment
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States and Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
A Ballad for the Fallen Soldier
writer:
Chad Hugo, Shawn Carter (US rapper) and Pharrell Williams
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jay‐Z1.54:42
12Show You How
recording engineer and mixer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
F.O.B. Entertainment, N.Q.C. Management and Roc the World
recorded at and mixed at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Show You How
writer:
Justin Smith and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music, F.O.B. Music Publishing (ASCAP) and Reservoir Media Music
Jay‐Z1.52:59
13Bitches & Sisters
recording engineer and mixer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Just Blaze
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc.
produced for:
F.O.B. Entertainment, N.Q.C. Management and Roc the World
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sound on Sound Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
samples:
A Bitch Iz a Bitch by N.W.A (US hip hop group) and When Something is Wrong With My Baby by Kim Preston
recording of:
Bitches & Sisters
writer:
Isaac Hayes, Justin Smith, David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter) and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music
Jay‐Z2.252:39
14What They Gonna Do Part II
recording engineer:
Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
producer:
Digga (US hip hop producer Darrell Branch, Mase, Children of the Corn)
mixer:
Pat Viala
vocals:
Jay‐Z (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Roc‐A‐Fella Records, LLC (in 2002)
mixed for:
Loreal, Inc. and Pat ’Em Down Music
produced for:
Six Figga Entertainment, Inc.
recorded at:
Baseline Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Quad Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
What They Gonna Do, Part II
writer:
Darrell Branch (US hip hop producer Darrell Branch, Mase, Children of the Corn) and Shawn Carter (US rapper)
publisher:
Carter Boys Music
Jay‐Z1.753:47