Nas - Life Is Good (Digital Booklet)

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: N. Jones & A. Saleh ALBUM PRODUCERS: Salaam Remi & NO I.D. A&R: Gabriel "G-Code" Zardes & Fabienne Leys A&R FOR DEF JAM: Karen Kwak A&R ADMINISTRATION: Terese Joseph A&R COORDINATION: Leesa D. Brunson & Scott Marcus MANAGEMENT: A. Saleh for Emagen Entertainment Group, Inc. MANAGEMENT COORDINATION: Gabriel Zardes & Leslie Rosales for Emagen Entertainment Group, Inc. MARKETING: Chris Atlas INTERNATIONAL MARKETING: Brian Sutnick PUBLICITY: Gabriel Tesoriero BOOKING: Brian Edelman, Brian Cohen, Marc Geiger & Sara Newkirk for WME MASTERED BY Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, NYC ART DIRECTION AND DESIGN: Alex Haldi (www.ALEXHALDI.com) PHOTOGRAPHY: Matthew Salacuse PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATION: Tai Linzie ADDITIONAL STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew Zaeh STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATION: Meredith Truax PACKAGE PRODUCTION: Cara Walker LEGAL: Kenneth Meiselas, Esq. for Grubman, Indursky, Shire & Meiselas, PC SAMPLE CLEARANCE AGENT: Deborah Mannis-Gardner for DMG Clearances, Inc. BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Michael Seltzer, Antoinette Trotman, Ian Allen, Vol S. Davis,III


No Introduction

(N. Jones, E. Ortiz, K. Crowe, K. Bartolomei) (BMI) Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Recorded by Brian Sumner at Westlake Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA. Assisted by Anna Ugarte.

Loco-Motive

feat. Large Professor (N. Jones, E. Wilson) (BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced by NO I.D. for Rich Daily Since ‘71. Recorded by Rob Kinelski at 4220 Studios and East West Studios, Hollywood, CA and Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA, by Brian Sumner at Westlake Studios, Los Angeles, CA and by Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC. Assistant Engineers: Omar Loya, Sam Lewis, Gabriel “G-Code” Zardes and Keith Parry. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA. Mix Assistant: Anna Ugarte. Guitar, Bass: Steve Wyreman. Keys: Kevin Randolph and Maestro Harrell. Additional Vocals: Kaye Fox and Hannah Sidibe.

A Queens Story

(N. Jones, S. Remi, J. Simmons, D. McDaniels) (BMI )|(ASCAP) Produced and Arranged by SALAAMREMI.COM. Recorded by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL and by. Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC. Assisted by Gabriel “G Code” Zardes and Matt Weber. Mixed by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Bass, Keys, Scratches: SALAAM REMI. String Arrangement: Tim Davies. Drums: Hal Ritson and Richard Adlam of Replay Heaven. Piano: Chloe Flower. Production Coordinator: Kim Lumpkin. Contains sample of the recording “Peter Piper” as performed by Run DMC. Courtesy of Sony BMG Entertainment. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels and published by Rabasse c/o Universal Music Publishing (ASCAP). Used by permission. Contains a sample of the recording “Queen’s Story” as performed by Salaam Remi. Courtesy of BoomBoxxx library. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Salaam Remi and published by BoomBoxxx library. Used by permission.

Accident Murderers

feat. Rick Ross (N. Jones, E. Wilson, W. Roberts, N. Solomon, C. DeGarmo, M. Williams)(BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced by NO I.D. for Rich Daily Since ‘71. Recorded by Rob Kinelski at East West Studios, Hollywood, CA and by Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC. Assisted by Anna Ugarte and Keith Parry. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA. Mix Assistant: Anna Ugarte. Guitar, Bass: Steve Wyreman. Keys: Kevin Randolph. Additional Vocals: Kaye Fox . Contains samples of the recording “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done” as performed by Norman Feels. Courtesy of Just Sunshine Records. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Norman Solomon and published by Milk Chocolate Music (BMI). Used by permission. Contains samples of the recording “The Bridge” as performed by MC Shan. Courtesy of Cold Chillin’/CAK. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Chris DeGarmo, Marlon Williams and published by CAK Music/MC Shan Music (ASCAP).




Daughters

(N. Jones, E. Wilson, P. Adams, G. DeCarlo, D. Frashuer, P. Leka) (BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced by NO I.D. for Rich Daily Since ‘71. Recorded by Rob Kinelski at 4220 Studios and East West Studios, Hollywood, CA and Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA and by Brian Sumner at Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA. Assistant Engineer/Mix Assistant: Anna Ugarte. Guitar, Bass: Steve Wyreman Keys: James Poyser and Kevin Randolph. Additional Vocals: Kaye Fox. Contains samples of the recording “Dust To Dust” as performed by Cloud One. Courtesy of Phase One. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by P. Adams and published by Universal Music Publishing (BMI). Used by permission. Contains samples of the recording “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” as performed by Wayne McGhie and the Sounds of Joy. Courtesy of Light In The Attic. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by G. DeCarlo, D. Frashuer, P. Leka and published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Used by permission.

Reach Out

feat. Mary J. Blige (N. Jones, D. Franklin, S. Remi, R. Jerkins, I. Hayes, F. Perren, C. Perren, R. Wyatt) (BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced by SALAAMREMI.COM, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins for Darkchild.com and DJ HOT DAY. Recorded by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instruments Zoo Studios, Miami, FL and Matt Champlin at 2nd Floor Studios, Hollywood, CA. Mixed by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo, Miami, FL. Assistant Engineer: Brandon N. Caddell. Sound Design: Greg Morgan for Darkchild.comz. Drums, Keys, Bass: Salaam Remi. Scratches by DJ HOT DAY. Production Coordinator: Kim Lumpkin. Mary J. Blige appears courtesy of Matriarch/Geffen Records. Contains samples of the recording “Ike’s Mood” as performed by Isaac Hayes. Courtesy of Concord Music. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Isaac Hayes and published by Irving Music c/o Universal Music Publishing (BMI). Used by permission. Contains an interpolation of “Once In A Lifetime Groove.” Written by Frederick Perren, Christine Perren, Richard A. Wyatt and published by House of Champions (ASCAP). Used by permission.

World’s An Addiction

feat. Anthony Hamilton (N. Jones, S. Remi, A. Hamilton) (BMI) Produced by SALAAMREMI.COM. Recorded by Vernon Mungo at Purple Room Studios, Atlanta, GA and Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Assisted by Gabriel “G-Code” Zardes. Mixed by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Bass, Keys, Guitar: SALAAM REMI. Flutes, Clarinets: Vincent Henry. Strings arranged by Tim Davies. Production Coordinator: Kim Lumpkin. Anthony Hamilton appears courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment. Contains samples of the recording “The World” as performed by Salaam Remi. Courtesy of BoomBoxxx library. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Salaam Remi and published by BoomBoxxx library. Used by permission.

Summer On Smash

feat. Miguel & Swizz Beatz (N. Jones, K. Dean) (BMI)|(SESAC) Produced by Swizz Beatz for Swizz Beatz Productions. Recorded by Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC and by Angel “OnHel” Aponte at Oven Studios, NYC. Assisted by Matt Weber. Mixed by Rich Keller. Miguel appears courtesy of RCA Records.



You Wouldn’t Understand

feat. Victoria Monet (N. Jones, A. Best, M. Claxton, E. Barrier, W. Griffin, T. Brown, V. McCants) (BMI) I (ASCAP) Produced by Buckwild for Kurrup Money Entertainment Inc. Recorded by Brian Sumner at Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA. Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, Burbank, CA. Mixed assisted by Chris Galland and Del Bowers. Contains samples of the recording “Let’s Start Love Over Again” as performed by Miles Jaye Courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by M. Claxton and publishied by EMI Blackwood Music. Used by permission. Contains samples of the recording “Eric B Is President” as performed by Eric B & Rakim. Courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Eric Barrier, William Griffin and published by Universal Songs of PolyGram. Used by permission.

Back When

(N. Jones, E. Wilson, B. Forgie, S. Moltke, M. Williams, C. DeGarmo) (BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced by NO I.D. for Rich Daily Since ‘71. Recorded by Rob Kinelski at 4220 Studios and East West Studios, Hollywood, CA and by Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC. Assistant Engineers: Anna Ugarte and Keith Parry. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA. Mix Assistant: Anna Ugarte. Guitar, Bass: Steve Wyreman. Keys: James Poyser and Kevin Randolph. Additional Vocals: Kaye Fox and Hannah Sidibe. Contains samples of the recording “Double Agent Jones” as performed by Barry Moore Combo. Courtesy of Peer International Library Ltd. c/o APM. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Barry Richard Forgie and published by SLRM c/o Peer Music c/o APM. Used by permission. Contains samples of the recording “Live Routine” as performed by MC Shan. Courtesy of Cold Chillin’/CAK. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Shawn Moltke, Marlon Williams and published by CAK Music/MC Shan Music (ASCAP). Used by permission. Contains samples of the recording “The Bridge” as performed by MC Shan. Courtesy of Cold Chillin’/CAK. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Chris DeGarmo, Marlon Williams and published by CAK Music/MC Shan Music (ASCAP).

The Don

(N. Jones. D. Myers, S. Remi, M. Palacios, E. Clark, W. Maragh, N. Thomas) (BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced and Arranged by Heavy D, SALAAMREMI.COM and Da Internz. Recorded by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL and Brian Sumner at Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA. Mixed by Jaycen Joshua at Larrabee Studios, Hollywood, CA. Additional Vocals by Red Alert. Bass: SALAAM REMI. Contains elements of “Dance In New York” as performed by Super Cat. Produced by Nkrumah Thomas under exclusive license from Rufus Music Publishing Ltd. Written by William Maragh and Nkrumah Jah Thomas and published by Rufus Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS)/Universal Music-Z Tunes LLC (ASCAP).

Stay

(N. Jones, E. Wilson, L. Abrams) (BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced by NO I.D. for Rich Daily Since ‘71. Recorded by Rob Kinelski at Wavaflow Studios, Los Angeles, CA and by Brian Sumner at Westlake Studios, Hollywood, CA. Assistant Engineers: Omar Loya and Tyler Yamashita. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA. Mix Assistant: Anna Ugarte. Guitar: Steve Wyreman. Keys: James Poyser and Kevin Randolph. Additional Vocals: Kaye Fox. Contains samples of the recording “Seven Steps To Nowhere” as performed by LA Carnival. Courtesy of Now-Again Records. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Lester Abrams and published by Now-Again Records. Used by permission.




Cherry Wine

feat. Amy Winehouse (N. Jones, S. Remi, A. Winehouse) (BMI) Produced by and Arranged by SALAAMREMI.COM. Recorded by Brian Sumner at Westlake Studios, Los Angeles, CA and by Gary Noble and Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Mixed by Gary Noble. Bass, Drums: SALAAM REMI. Guitar: Amy Winehouse .Rhodes: John Adams. Tenor/Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet: Vincent Henry. Amy Winehouse appears courtesy of Island Records UK.

Bye Baby

(N. Jones, S. Remi, N. Shebib, T. Gatling, G. Griffin, A. Hall, T. Riley) (BMI)| (ASCAP) Produced and Arranged by SALAAMREMI.COM and Noah “40” Shebib for Evdon Music Inc. Recorded by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL and Brian Sumner at Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA. Mixed by Noah “40” Shebib for Evdon Music Inc. at Sterling Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Drums, Keys: Noah “40” Shebib. Bass, Guitar: SALAAM REMI. Production Coordinator: Kim Lumpkin. Contains samples of the recording “Goodbye Love” as performed by Guy. Courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Tim Gatling, Gene Griffin, Aaron Hall, Teddy Riley and published by Cal-Rock Music c/o EMI Virgin Music, Donril Music c/o Songs of Evergreen Copyrights BMG Chrysalis (ASCAP)/Universal Music Z-Tunes LLC (ASCAP). Used by permission. BONUS TRACKS

Nasty

(N. Jones, S. Remi) (BMI) Produced and Arranged by SALAAMREMI.COM. Recorded by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, Universal City, CA. Mix Engineer: Erik Madrid. Mix assisted by Chris Galland. Bass, Keys, Guitar and Drums: SALAAM REMI. Additional Vocals: Big Kap.

The Black Bond

(N. Jones, S. Remi) (BMI) Produced and Arranged by SALAAMREMI.COM. Recorded by Brian Sumner at Westlake Studio, Los Angeles, CA and Kevin Crouse and Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Mixed by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Bass, Guitar, Drums: SALAAM REMI. Strings arranged by Tim Davies. Production Coordinator: Kim Lumpkin. Contains samples of the recording “Praguenosis” as performed by Salaam Remi. Courtesy of BoomBoxxx library. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Salaam Remi and published by BoomBoxxx library. Used by permission.


Roses

(N. Jones, A. Shuckburgh, D. Wilson, S. Fenton, N. Flores) (BMI)|(ASCAP) Produced by Al Shux and Dan Wilson. Recorded by Brian Sumner at Westlake Studios, Hollywood, CA. Assisted by Gabriel “G Code” Zardes. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA.

Where’s The Love

feat. Cocaine 80s (N. Jones, E. Wilson, J. Fauntleroy II, M. Berrin, P. Nash, P. Huston) (BMI)| (ASCAP) Produced by NO I.D. for Rich Daily Since ‘71. Recorded by Rob Kinelski at 4220 Studios, Hollywood, CA. Assistant Engineer: Anna Ugarte. Mixed by Rob Kinelski at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA. Mix Assistant: Anna Ugarte. Guiter: Steve Wyreman. Keys: James Poyser and Kevin Randolph. Additional Vocals: Kaye Fox. Contains samples of the recording “Brooklyn Queens” as performed by 3rd Bass. Courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by Michael Berrin, P. Nash, Paul Huston and publishing by Rhyming is Fundamental Music c/o Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP)/Prinse Pawl Musick c/o Shelly Bay Music (BMI). Used by permission.

Trust

(N. Jones, M. Samuels, M. Burnett, J. Evans, J. Sublett) (BMI)/ (ASCAP) Produced by Boi 1da for Boi 1da Productions, LLC. Additional Production by Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans Recorded by Brian Sumner at Wavaflow Studios, Hollywood, CA Assisted by Gabriel “G-Code” Zardes Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, Burbank, CA Mixed assisted by Chris Galland and Del Bowers Additional vocals: Rosemarie Tan Thank you love… Thank you hurt… Thank you fear… Thank you anger… Thank you happiness… Thank you death… Thank you life… Special thanks to my kids, my family, my ex-wife, my daughter’s mother, all of my friends (professional & personal) and everyone who has brought anything to my life, both positive and negative. THANK YOU GOD! #LIFE IS GOOD



1. NO INTRODUCTION 2. LOCO-MOTIVE feat. Large Professor 3. A QUEENS STORY 4. ACCIDENT MURDERERS feat. Rick Ross 5. DAUGHTERS 6. REACH OUT feat. Mary J. Blige 7. WORLD’S AN ADDICTION feat. Anthony Hamilton 8. SUMMER ON SMASH feat. Miguel & Swizz Beatz 9. YOU WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND feat. Victoria Monet 10. BACK WHEN 11. THE DON 12. STAY 13. CHERRY WINE feat. Amy Winehouse 14. BYE BABY 15. NASTY 16. THE BLACK BOND 17.ROSES 18. WHERE’S THE LOVE feat. Cocaine 80s ITUNES BONUS TRACK 19. TRUST

Executive Producers: N. Jones & A. Saleh Album Producers: Salaam Remi & NO I.D. A&R: Gabriel “G-Code” Zardes & Fabienne Leys A&R for Def Jam: Karen Kwak DEFJAM.COM NASIRJONES.COM TWITTER: @NAS

P C 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1755 Broadway, New York, New York 10019. Distributed by Universal Music Distribution. All rights reserved. 602537109531

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