Mafia Music
(W. Roberts, M. Carpenter, L. Elliott, J. Mollings, L. Mollings) (BMI/SESAC/ASCAP) Produced by The Inkredibles for Nasty Beatmakers. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Ray Seay at Echo Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mix assistant: Joe Fitz.
Maybach Music 2
featuring T-Pain, Lil Wayne & Kanye West
(W. Roberts, K. Crowe, E. Ortiz, F. Najm, D. Carter, K. West, D. Wansel) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Recordings, Atlanta, GA. T-Pain appears courtesy of Jive Records. Lil Wayne appears courtesy of Cash Money/Universal Motown Records. Contains a sample from “Time Is The Teacher” as performed by Dexter Wansel. Courtesy of Sony BMG Entertainment. Written by D. Wansel and published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Magnificent
featuring John Legend
(W. Roberts, K. Crowe, E. Ortiz, J. Stephens, D. Harris, A. Bofill, J. Cohen, M. Walden) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez and Thomas “Tomcat” Bennett at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA, and by Anthony “Rocky” Gallo at The Cutting Room Studios, NY. Assistant engineer at The Cutting Room: Tom Gardner. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. John Legend appears courtesy of G.O.O.D./Columbia Records. Contains a sample from “Gotta Make It Up To You” as performed by Angela Bofill. Courtesy of Arista Records LLC. Written by Angela Bofill, Jeffrey Cohen, Michael Walden and published by Universal Music-Z Songs (BMI)/Gratitude Sky Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/When Words Collide Music/See No Evil Music (ASCAP). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Yacht Club
featuring MAGAZEEN
(W. Roberts, K. Crowe, E. Ortiz, J. Pate) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez and Thomas “Tomcat” Bennett at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Recordings, Atlanta, GA. Contains a sample of the recording “El Jardia” as performed by Johnny Pate. Courtesy of MCA Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by Johnny Pate and published by EMI Hastings Catalog Inc. (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Usual Suspects featuring Nas
(W. Roberts, M. Carpenter, L. Elliott, J. Mollings, L. Mollings, N. Jones, K. Cossom) (BMI/SESAC/ASCAP) Produced by The Inkredibles for Nasty Beatmakers. Recorded by Adam “AdaBeasie” Beyrer for AB Music LLC. & Seven Eight Music LLC. At KDS Studios, Orlando, FL. Mixed by Ray Seay at Circle House Studios, Miami, FL. Lead vocal performed by K.C. K.C. appears courtesy of NARS/Jive Records.
All I Really Want
featuring THE-DREAM
(W. Roberts, C. Stewart, T. Nash) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by C. “Tricky” Stewart for RedZone Entertainment. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA and Jeff “Supa Jeff” Villanueva at We The Best Studios, Miami, FL. Mixed by Jaycen Joshua and Dave Pensado for Penua Project at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Assistant mix engineer: Giancarlo Lino.
Rich Off Cocaine
(W. Roberts, K. Crowe, E. Ortiz, R. Di Stasio, W. Hutch) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Recordings, Atlanta, GA. Avery Storm appears courtesy of Derrty Entertainment/Universal Motown Records. Contains a sample of the recording “Color Her Sunshine” as performed by Willie Hutch. Courtesy of Motown Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by Willie Hutch and published by Stone Diamond Music (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Lay Back
featuring ROBIN THICKE
(W. Roberts, A. Harr, J. Jackson, K. Cossom, A. Davidson, S. Davidson, K. Ramsey) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by The Runners for Trac-N-Field Entertainment, LLC. Coproduced by Kevin Cossom. Additional production by The Monarch. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Jaycen Joshua and Dave Pensado for Penua Project at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Assistant mix engineer: Giancarlo Lino. Additional pro tools engineering by Jeff “Supa Jeff” Villanueva. Additional synths provided by The Monarch. Background vocals by Kevin Cossom. Robin Thicke appears courtesy of Interscope Records.
Murder Mami
featuring FOXY BROWN
(W. Roberts, D. Baker, I. Marchand) (BMI) Produced by BIGG D for Bigg D Entertainment, LLC. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Foxy Brown vocals recorded at Legacy Recording Studios, NYC. Mixed by Ray Seay at Circle House Studios, Miami, FL. Additional vocals: Magazeen.
Gunplay
featuring GUNPLAY
(W. Roberts, M. Carpenter, L. Elliott, J. Mollings, L. Mollings, R. Morales) (BMI/SESAC/ ASCAP/Copyright Control) Produced by The Inkredibles for Nasty Beatmakers. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez and Thomas “Tomcat” Bennett at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Ray Seay at Circle House Studios, Miami, FL.
Bossy Lady
featuring NE-YO
(W. Roberts, A. Harr, J. Jackson, S. Smith) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by The Runners for Trac-N-Field Entertainment, LLC. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Jaycen Joshua and Dave Pensado for Penua Project at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Assistant mix engineer: Giancarlo Lino. Additional pro tools engineering by Jeff “Supa Jeff” Villanueva.
Face
featuring TRINA
(W. Roberts, C. Gholson) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by Drumma Boy for Drum Squad. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Ray Seay at Circle House Studios, Miami, FL. Trina appears courtesy of Slip N’ Slide Records.
Valley Of Death
(W. Roberts, A. Davis, K. Cates, M. Coleman, L. Givens, B. White) (BMI/ASCAP/SESAC) Produced by Toomp for Zone Boy Productions and Kevin “Khao” Cates for Khao Music LLC/Zone Boy Productions. Recorded by Derrick Selby at Soundtrap Studio, Atlanta, GA. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Recordings, Atlanta, GA. Additional programming by Marc Coleman for Khao Music LLC/Zone Boy Productions. Additional vocals by Latonya “Tone Trezure” Givens. Production coordination by Keke and Amy for Cookies and Milk, LLC. Contains a sample of the recording “I’m So Blue and You Are Too” as performed by Barry White. Courtesy of Universal Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by Barry White and published by Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI).
In Cold Blood
(W. Roberts, A. Harr, J. Jackson) (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by The Runners for Trac-NField Entertainment, LLC. Recorded by Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez at The White House Studios, Atlanta, GA and Ben Diehl at We The Best Studios, Miami, FL. Mixed by Jaycen Joshua and Dave Pensado for Penua Project at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Assistant mix engineer: Giancarlo Lino. Additional pro tools engineering by Jeff “Supa Jeff” Villanueva. Trumpets: Rashawn Ross. Trombone: Lasim Richards. Drums: J.D. Anderson. Bass: Jay Jones. Guitar played with Talkbox: Dave Karmeol. Additional keys: David L. Anderson II. Additional vocals: Mayne. Executive Producers: Shakir Stewart, Rick Ross, Ted “Touché” Lucas Co-Executive Producer: Khaled Khaled A&R: Khaled Khaled Slip N’ Slide A&R: Musa “Milk” Adeoye and Josh “Redd” Burke Maybach Music Group A&R: Alexander “Gucci Pucci” Bethune A&R Administration: Terese Joseph/Javon Greene A&R Coordination: Leesa D. Brunson Def Jam Marketing: Chris Atlas Slip N’ Slide Marketing: Ingrid “Wendy” Morgan and Heny “Jackle” Cedeño Management: Alexander “Gucci Pucci” Bethune Mastered by Chris Athens at Sterling Sound, NYC Art Direction & Design: TaVon Sampson Photographer: Jonathan Mannion Stylist: Groovey Lew Art and Photography Coordination: Kris Yiengst, Amy Neiman Legal Counsel: Theo Sedlmayr, Esq. and Tiffany R. Almy, Esq. for Sedlmayr & Associates, P.C. Business Affairs: Nicole Wyskoarko, Antoinette Trotman, Ian Allen Sample Clearance Agent: Deborah Mannis-Gardner for DMG Clearances, Inc.
Rick Ross Thanks
I have to thank Psalms 27:1-4 for giving me courage. My mother, sister, 2 children and entire family. Maybach Music Group family: Gucci Pucci, Gunplay, Torch, Geter, Nut, Sam Sneak, Karino, Masspike Miles, Magazeen, Deuce Pound, Young Breed, Kase 1, Scotti Boy, Black BO Management Kane, Josh Burke, Diana Gonzalez, Elora Mason, Melissa Sessoms, Eddie “eMIX” Hernàndez, Shank, Garrette “Chicken,” CJ, Papa Smirf, SpiffTV, Juan Madrid, Cox, Boobie, Aubrey, Wannie and a host of gangsters. THE DJ IS NOT DEAD! I thank each of you! DJ Khaled, Greg Street, Funk Flex, Cosmic Kev, Julio G, DJ Infamous, Felli Fel, Bay Bay, Big Vonne, Drama, Clinton Sparks, Mick Boogie, Big Mike, Green Lantern, DJ Nasty, DJ Uncle Al, Leo G, Franzen, DJ Envy, Angie Martinez, DJ YoYo, K. Foxx, Krunch-One, Stevie J, Freestyle Steve, L.O.D, The Crazy Hood, DJ Demp, DJ Clue, Bigga Rankin, DJ Christion, DJ Smallz, Suss One, DJ S&S, Prostyle, (RIP) DJ Screw, DJ Laz, DJ Waggy T, Speedracer, Juggie, Hollywood, Stevie J, Entice, Griot, Mauricio, Bulletproof, DJ Montay, (RIP) Big Will, Zion, Patty, DJ Wrek, Nick at Nite, Derrick B, Michael Long, Big Boy, Irie, Slickster, Pharris Thomas, B Dub, Rickey Smiley, Skip Chapman, Big Dawg Pitbulls, Bumsquad, Violator All Star DJs, Heavy Hitters, Core DJ’s, EFN, Superfriends, Hittmenn DJ’s, Jamsquad, TJ DJ’s, Black Chiney, Russ Parr, Steve Harvey and everyone with the power to press play…… Special Thanks: Theo Sedlmayer, Groovy Lew, Myspace and Deeperthanrap.com Thank you to the Def Jam family: SHAKIR STEWART, Mr. LA Reid, Chris Atlas, Yvette, Chris, Al, Karen Kwak, Shawnae, Shawn “Pecas,” Kendell, Lenny, Steve, Eric, Jennifer, Terese Joseph, Adesina, Aishah, Briana, Tanya, Dre, Jeff, Laura, Benny, Traci, Rodney, Russell, Thomas, Grace, TaVon, Steve, Joseph, Christian, JD, Jenya, Christine, Gabby, Margo, Chaka, Nicole, Leesa, Rick, Scott, Myra, Kim, Gabriel, Antoinette, Ian, Jim, Sam, Allison, Regionals (Bill, Ron, Nadia, Michelle, Brian, Kevin “Chixo”, Hillary, Drew, Nicolle). All Assistants and Interns, Entire Street Team, Mixshow, and Club Reps. For exclusive Rick Ross wallpapers, voicetones, photos and behindthe-scenes footage, use your CD to download this FREE content at www.rickrossdeeperthanrap.com/bonus Compatible hardware, software and Internet access required. CD is required for access to the content located at www.rickrossdeeperthanrap.com/bonus. The Rick Ross Bonus Area is available only in the United States and only from 12:01 am 4/21/2009 through 12/31/2009. The access granted to you is not transferable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be returned for a cash refund or exchanged. The Island Def Jam Music Group, their parents, licensees, affiliates and licensors are not responsible for any internet service provider charges that may apply or any loss or damage resulting from your use of this feature.
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5. Usual Suspects feat. NAs 6. All I Really Want feat. The-Dream 7. Rich Off Cocaine 8. Lay Back feat. Robin Thicke 9. Murda Mami feat. Foxy Brown 10. Gunplay feat. Gunplay 11. Bossy Lady feat. Ne-Yo 12. Face feat. Trina 13. Valley Of Death 14. In Cold Blood Executive Producers: Shakir Stewart, Rick Ross, Ted “Touché” Lucas Co-Executive Producer: Khaled Khaled A&R: Khaled Khaled Slip N’ Slide A&R: Musa “Milk” Adeoye & Josh “Redd” Burke
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