A1 |
Message To The Feds, Sincerely, We The People (Intro) |
A2 |
Message To The Feds, Sincerely, We The PeopleBass, Guitar, Organ – Salaam RemiBass, Piano, Guitar, Drums – Chucky ThompsonDrums – L.E.S.Engineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneProducer – Chucky Thompson, L.E.S., Salaam RemiRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – C. Thompson*, I. Hayes*, L. Lewis*, N. Jones*, S. Gibbs* |
A3 |
Nazareth SavageBass, Keyboards [Rhodes], Drums, Guitar – Salaam RemiEngineer [Assistant] – Colin Miller, Rob MarksProducer – Salaam RemiRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseTenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Vincent HenryTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Bruce PurseWritten-By – Barry White, N. Jones*, S. Gibbs* |
B1 |
American WayEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – KelisProducer – Q Tip*Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseScratches [Additional] – DJ No RequestWritten-By – D. Spradley*, G. Shider*, G. Clinton, Jr.*, K. Fareed*, K. Rogers*, N. Jones* |
B2 |
These Are Our HeroesEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneProducer – BuckwildRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – A. Best*, N. Jones* |
B3 |
DiscipleEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Rinaldi, Ryan EvansInstruments [Except Keyboards] – L.E.S.Keyboards – Nut Producer – L.E.S.Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – L. Lewis*, N. Jones* |
C1 |
Sekou StoryEngineer [Assistant] – Colin Miller, Mark RinaldiFeaturing – Scarlett Instruments – Salaam RemiOther [Overseen By] – DJ Chuck Chillout*Producer – Salaam RemiRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseScratches [Additional] – DJ No RequestWritten-By – J. Brown*, Kool & The Gang, Lightnin' Rod, N. Jones*, Salaam Gibbs |
C2 |
Live NowEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – Scarlett Instruments – Chucky ThompsonProducer – Bernardo "Nardo" Williams, Chucky ThompsonRecorded By [Additional] – Carlton LynnRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – Chucky Thompson, E. Del Barrio*, M. White*, N. Jones*, V. White* |
C3 |
Rest Of My LifeBacking Vocals – AmerieBass, Hihat – Chucky ThompsonDrums, Programmed By – L.E.S.Engineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse Gladstone, Rob Marks, Ryan EvansProducer – Chucky Thompson, L.E.S.Producer [Vocal Production] – Salaam RemiRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – C. Thompson*, L. Lewis*, N. Jones* |
D1 |
Just A MomentEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – QuanInstruments [Except Keyboards] – L.E.S.Keyboards – Nut Producer – L.E.S.Written-By – B. Edwards*, C. Peacock*, L. Lewis*, N. Jones*, N. Rodgers* |
D2 |
ReasonEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – Emily Producer – Chucky Thompson, L.E.S.Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – C. Thompson*, E. Cowing*, L. Lewis*, N. Jones* |
D3 |
You Know My Style (Bonus)Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer] – Mark RinaldiEngineer [Assistant] – Rob MarksInstruments – Salaam RemiMixed By – Kevin Crouse, L.E.S., Salaam RemiProducer – Salaam RemiRecorded By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – D. McDaniels*, J. Simmons*, L. Smith*, N. Jones*, S. Gibbs* |
E1 |
Suicide BounceBacking Vocals [Outro] – QuanEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Colin Miller, Jesse Gladstone, MIMI Featuring – Busta RhymesInstruments – Salaam RemiProducer – NasRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseVocals [Opera] – Katherine Bostic*Written-By – A. Baker*, C. Peacock*, D. Hawkes*, N. Jones*, S.Gibbs*, V. Fuller* |
E2 |
Street's DiscipleBass, Piano, Drums – Salaam RemiCello – David DowningEngineer [Assistant] – Rob MarksFeaturing – Olu DaraRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseVocals [Hook] – Olu DaraWritten-By – N. Jones*, S. Gibbs* |
E3 |
U.B.R. (Unauthorized Biography Of Rakim)Engineer [Assistant] – Ben Kane, Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneInstruments – NasMixed By – Kevin Crouse, Salaam RemiProducer – NasRecorded By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – N. Jones* |
F1 |
VirgoEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – Doug E. Fresh, LudacrisHuman Beatbox – Doug E. FreshProducer – Salaam RemiRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – C. Bridges*, D. Davis*, N. Jones*, S. Remi* |
F2 |
Remember The Times (Intro) |
F3 |
Remember The TimesEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse Gladstone, Ryan EvansInstruments – Salaam RemiProducer – L.E.S.Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – L. Lewis*, N. Jones*, R. Stone* |
F4 |
The Makings Of A Perfect BitchEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse Gladstone, MIMI Keyboards – Nut Producer – L.E.S., Nut , T. BlackRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – L. Lewis*, N. Jones*, P. Howard*, T. Black |
G1 |
Getting MarriedInstruments – Chucky ThompsonProducer – Chucky ThompsonRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – C. Thompson*, I. Hayes*, N. Jones* |
G2 |
No One Else In The RoomArranged By [Horns] – Salaam RemiBass, Keyboards [Rhodes], Strings, Synth – Salaam RemiDrums, Guitar, Percussion – Chucky ThompsonEngineer [Assistant] – Ryan EvansFeaturing – MaxwellProducer – Chucky Thompson, Salaam RemiRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseTenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Vincent HenryTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Bruce PurseWritten-By – C. Thompson*, N. Jones*, S. Gibbs* |
G3 |
Bridging The GapBass, Guitar, Drums – Salaam RemiEngineer [Assistant] – Ben Kane, Jaye Wynn, Rob MarksFeaturing – Olu DaraGuitar, Baritone Saxophone, Harmonica, Strings – Vincent HenryLead Guitar, Trumpet, Harmonica, Harmonica [Mouth Harmonica] – Olu DaraMixed By – Kevin Crouse, Salaam RemiProducer – Salaam RemiRecorded By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – N. Jones*, O. Dara*, Salaam Gibbs |
H1 |
WarBass, Drums – Salaam RemiEngineer [Assistant] – Alex Ndionne*, Rob MarksFeaturing – Keon BryceKeyboards [Rhodes], Strings – John AdamsProducer – Salaam RemiRecorded By – Gary NobleRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseTenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Vincent HenryTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Bruce PurseWritten-By – K. Bryce*, N. Jones*, S. Gibbs* |
H2 |
Me & You (Dedicated To Destiny)Backing Vocals – Makeeba Riddick*Bass, Keyboards – Herb MiddletonEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Rinaldi, Rob Marks, Ryan EvansProducer – Herb "Staff" Middleton*, L.E.S.Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseShaker – Chucky ThompsonWritten-By – H.Middleton*, L. Lewis*, M. Gaye*, N. Jones* |
H3 |
Thief's Theme (Bonus)Engineer [Assistant] – Rob MarksInstruments – Salaam RemiMixed By – Salaam RemiProducer – Salaam RemiRecorded By, Mixed By – Kevin CrouseWritten-By – D. Ingle*, N. Jones*, S. Gibbs* |
Gatefold cover.
D3 - "You Know My Style" is a bonus track and is not mentioned on the backcover but on label side 4 and the printed innersleeves
H3 - "Thief's Theme" is a bonus track and is not mentioned on the backcover but on label side 8 and the printed innersleeves
A2 - Contains samples from composition "Good Ole Music" written by George Clinton Jr. and published by Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI). Performed by Funkadelic. Courtesy of Westbound Records. Used by permission.
A3 - Contains excerpts from the composition "I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More, Babe" written by Barry White and published by Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI). Used by permission. Performed by Jimmy Smith. Courtesy of Dove III Inc.
B1 - Contains samples from the composition "Atomic Dog" written by George Clinton Jr., Garry M. Shider, David L. Spradley and published by Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI)/Southfield Music Inc. (ASCAP). Used by permission. Performed by George CLinton, used under license from Capitol Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.
C1 - Contains excerpts from the compilation "Take Me Just As I Am" written by James and published by Unichappell music Inc. (BMI). Used by permission. Performed by Lyn Collins.
Ⓟ 1973 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Courtesy of Universal under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All right reserved.
Contains excerpts from "Sport" performed by Lightnin' Rod courtesy of Celluloid Records.
C2 - Contains interpolations from the composition "Fantasy" written by Maurice White, Verdine White, Eduardo Del Barrio and published by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)
D1 - Contains samples from the Chic recording "Will You Cry" written by B. Edwards and N. Rodgers and published by Bernard's Other Music (BMI)/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) and Sony Songs Inc. (BMI). Used by permission. Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing.
D3 - Contains samples from the compilation "Jam Master Jay" as recorded by Run DMC, written by J. Simmons, D. McDaniels, L. Smith and published by Rabasse Music Ltd. & Rush Groove Music (ASCAP). All rights administered by W8 Music Corp. (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used courtesy of Arista Records, under license from BMG Music.
D4 - Contains interpolations from the composition "Battle Cry" written by Arthur Baker, Vincent Fuller and Donald Hawkes, published by Hargreen Music (BMI) c/o Next Decade Entertainment Inc. Used by permission.
F3 - Contains excerpts from the composition "We Do It" written by Russell Stone and published by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP). Used by permission. Performed by Carol Douglas, produced by Eddie O'Loughlin, courtesy of Unidisc Music Inc. Used by permission.
G1 - Contains interpolations from "Ike's Mood 1" written by Isaac Hayes and published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI). Used by permission.
H2 - Contains interpolations from the compilation "If This World Were Mine" written by Marvin Gaye and published by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP). Used by permission.
H3 - Contains excerpts from the composition "In A Gadda Da Vida" written by D. Ingle and published by Iron Butterfly Music (BMI), Ten East Music (BMI) & Cotillion Music inc (BMI). All right administered by Warner-Tamerlane Pub Corp. (BMI). Used by permission. Performed by Michael Viner and The Incredible Bongo Band, courtesy of Dove III Inc.
1-01 |
Intro |
1-02 |
Message To The Feds, Sincerely, We The PeopleBass, Guitar – Chucky Thompson, Salaam RemiDrums – Chucky Thompson, L.E.S.Engineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneOrgan – Salaam RemiPiano – Chucky Thompson |
1-03 |
Nazareth SavageBass, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Drums, Guitar – Salaam RemiClarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Vincent HenryEngineer [Assistant] – Colin Miller, Rob MarksTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Bruce Purse |
1-04 |
American WayEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – KelisProducer – Q-TipScratches [Additional] – DJ No Request |
1-05 |
These Are Our HeroesEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneProducer – Buckwild |
1-06 |
DiscipleEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Rinaldi, Ryan EvansInstruments [All Except Keyboards] – L.E.S.Keyboards – Nut |
1-07 |
Sekou StoryEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Rinaldi, Ryan EvansFeaturing – Scarlett Instruments – Salaam RemiScratches [Additional] – DJ No Request |
1-08 |
Live NowEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – Scarlett Instruments – Chucky ThompsonProducer – Bernardo "Nardo" WilliamsRecorded By [Additional] – Carlton Lynn |
1-09 |
Rest Of My LifeBacking Vocals – AmerieBass, Cymbal [Hi-hat] – Chucky ThompsonDrums, Drum Programming – L.E.S.Engineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse Gladstone, Rob Marks, Ryan EvansProducer [Vocals] – Salaam Remi |
1-10 |
Just A MomentEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – QuanInstruments [All Except Keyboards] – L.E.S.Keyboards – Nut |
1-11 |
ReasonEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneVocals – Emily |
2-01 |
Suicide BounceBacking Vocals [Outro] – QuanEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Colin Miller, Jesse Gladstone, MIMI Featuring – Busta RhymesInstruments – Salaam RemiProducer – NasVocals [Opera] – Katherine Bostic* |
2-02 |
Street's DiscipleBass, Piano, Drums – Salaam RemiCello – David DowningEngineer [Assistant] – Rob MarksMixed By – Salaam RemiVocals [Hook] – Olu Dara |
2-03 |
U.B.R. (Unauthorized Biography Of Rakim)Engineer [Assistant] – Ben Kane, Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneInstruments – NasMixed By – Salaam RemiProducer – Nas |
2-04 |
VirgoEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse GladstoneFeaturing – LudacrisHuman Beatbox – Doug E. Fresh |
2-05 |
Remember The Times (Intro) |
2-06 |
Remember The TimesEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse Gladstone, Ryan EvansInstruments – Salaam Remi |
2-07 |
The Makings Of A Perfect BitchEngineer [Assistant] – Bevin Robinson, Jesse Gladstone, MIMI Keyboards – NutProducer – Nut, T. Black |
2-08 |
Getting MarriedInstruments – Chucky Thompson |
2-09 |
No One Else In The RoomArranged By [Horns] – Salaam RemiBass, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Strings, Synthesizer – Salaam RemiClarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Vincent HenryDrums, Percussion, Guitar – Chucky ThompsonEngineer [Assistant] – Ryan EvansFeaturing – MaxwellTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Bruce Purse |
2-10 |
Bridging The GapBass, Drums – Salaam RemiEngineer [Assistant] – Rob MarksFeaturing – Olu DaraGuitar – Salaam Remi, Vincent HenryHarmonica – Olu Dara, Vincent HenryLead Guitar, Trumpet – Olu DaraMixed By – Salaam RemiStrings, Baritone Saxophone – Vincent Henry |
2-11 |
WarBass, Drums – Salaam RemiElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Strings – John Adams*Engineer [Assistant] – Alex Ndionne, Rob MarksFeaturing – Keon BryceRecorded By – Gary NobleTenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Vincent HenryTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Bruce Purse |
2-12 |
Me & You (Dedicated To Destiny)Backing Vocals – Makeeba Riddick*Bass, Keyboards – Herb MiddletonEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Rinaldi, Rob Marks, Ryan EvansProducer – Herb MiddletonShaker – Chucky Thompson |