Pure… Hip-Hop

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▼ CD 1
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1Hard 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., Helene Blue Musique Ltd., Lil Lulu Music and MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company)
JAY Z3.44:01
2So Fresh, So Clean
assistant recording engineer:
Malik Albert and Vincent Alexander
recording engineer:
John Frye (hip hop / R&B mix engineer) and Bernasky Wall
drums (drum set) programming:
Organized Noize (Atlanta hip-hop production group)
programming and producer:
Organized Noize (Atlanta hip-hop production group)
assistant mixer:
Vincent Alexander
mixer:
Leslie Brathwaite
guest bass guitar:
Preston Crump
guest Rhodes piano:
Sleepy Brown
guest background vocals:
Sleepy Brown and Rico Wade
lead vocals:
André 3000 and Big Boi
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 2020)
samples:
Before the Night Is Over by Joe Simon
recording of:
So Fresh, So Clean
writer:
Antwan André Patton, André Benjamin and Organized Noize (Atlanta hip-hop production group)
OutKast4.54:01
3Insane in the Brain
producer:
DJ Muggs
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (from 1993 to present)
recording of:
Insane in the Brain
writer:
Jerry Corbitt, Louis Freese, Larry Muggerud and Senen Reyes
publisher:
Cypress Phuncky Music (Cypress Hill publisher) and Soul Assassins Inc.
Cypress Hill3.953:30
4Can I Kick It?
produced for:
The Ummah
recording of:
Can I Kick It?
lyricist:
Jonathan Davis (American rapper), Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Lou Reed
composer:
Lou Reed
publisher:
Metal Machine Music (US work publisher)
A Tribe Called Quest34:27
5C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)
recording of:
C.R.E.A.M.
writer:
Clifford Smith (of the Wu-Tang Clan), Corey Woods (US rapper, Wu-Tang Clan), Dennis Coles, Gary Grice, Isaac Hayes, Jason Hunter (east coast hip hop), Lamont Hawkins, David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter), Robert Diggs, Jr. (American rapper and actor) and Russell Jones (Wu‐Tang founder, NYC rapper/producer)
is based on:
Paper Trail$
Wu‐Tang Clan4:03
6The Message
Nas3:56
7Keep It Thoro
Prodigy3:06
8Love vs. Hate
Brand Nubian4:31
9Put It On
recording of:
Put It On
lyricist:
Lamont Coleman (rapper Lamont Coleman)
composer:
Anthony Best (US hip-hop producer Anthony Best)
Big L3:39
10Cell Therapy
recording of:
Cell Therapy
writer:
Cameron Gipp, Organized Noize (Atlanta hip-hop production group), Robert Barnett (US rapper Robert Barnett, member of the Goodie Mob) and Willie Knighton
Goodie Mob5:01
11Mr. Me Too
recording of:
Mr. Me Too
writer:
Gene Thornton (member of The Clipse, performs as Malice), Terrence Thornton (member of The Clipse, performs as Pusha T) and Pharrell Williams
Clipse33:43
12J-kwon
Hood Hop4:09
13Rock Dis Funky Joint
Poor Righteous Teachers5:13
14I'm Hot
Erick Sermon3:47
15Short Texas
producer:
Pimp C
recording of:
Short Texas
writer:
Blue Light (song writer), Bun B and Pimp C
publisher:
Zoomba Enterprises Inc.
Underground Kingz6:19
16Knockin' Boots
recording of:
Knockin' Boots
writer:
Candyman (American rapper, known for "Knockin' Boots"), Willie Clarke, Anthony Hamilton (US R&B/soul singer & producer), Betty Wright (American soul and R&B singer) and Richard ‘Popcorn’ Wylie
Candyman3:55
17It's Tricky
engineer:
Steve Ett
co-producer:
Jason Mizell and Joseph Simmons (US rapper Rev. Run of Run-D.M.C)
producer:
Rick Rubin (US record producer, former co‐president of Columbia Records) and Russell Simmons
keyboard and percussion:
Jason Mizell
samples:
My Sharona by The Knack (Los Angeles power pop band “My Sharona”)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 175)
recording of:
It’s Tricky
writer:
Darryl McDaniels (rapper Darryl McDaniels), Jason Mizell, Joseph Simmons (US rapper Rev. Run of Run-D.M.C) and Rick Rubin (US record producer, former co‐president of Columbia Records)
publisher:
Protoons Inc.
Run‐D.M.C.43:05
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1Fu-Gee-La
recording of:
Fu-Gee-La
composer:
Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean (Haitian rapper, musician and actor), Pras Michel (Pras, American rapper, member of The Fugees) and Salaam Remi
Fugees4:17
2I'm Not a Player
assistant recording engineer:
Gregory Wilson (Gregory "Gold" Wilson)
recording engineer:
Ken "Duro" Ifill (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
producer:
Minnesota (US producer and member of the Money Boss Players)
mixer:
Chris Conway (US musician, engineer & producer)
lead vocals:
Big Pun
other vocals:
Eddie Levert and Walter Williams (soul singer/songwriter, in The O’Jays)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Loud Records, LLC (in 1998)
recorded at and mixed at:
Mystic Recording Studios in Staten Island, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) by The O’Jays
edit of:
I’m Not a Player (LP version) by Big Punisher (Big Pun)
recording of:
I’m Not a Player
writer:
Christopher Rios (Big Pun), Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International), Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) and Mark Richardson (US producer and member of the Money Boss Players)
is based on:
Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
Big Punisher43:42
3Shake Ya Ass
recording engineer:
Andrew Coleman (recording/mix engineer, Neptunes-associated) and Pat Viala
producer:
The Neptunes (US producer duo Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams)
mixer:
Supa Engineer Duro (mix engineer Ken Ifill)
instruments:
Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams
instruments arranger:
Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zomba Recording Corporation (not strictly a label - avoid adding releases here) (in 2000)
mixed for:
Loreal Inc. and No Question Entertainment
recorded 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 Mastersound Studios (Virginia) in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Shake Ya Ass
writer:
Charles Edward Hugo, Michael Lawrence Tyler (US rapper) and Pharrell Williams
publisher:
Chase Chad Music (BMI) (ended), EMI April Music Inc. (ended), The Braids Publishing (ended), Zomba Music Enterprises Inc. (ended), EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Universal Music – Z Tunes and Waters of the Nazareth Publishing
Mystikal44:19
4X
Xzibit4:17
5Lord Give Me a Sign
recording of:
Lord Give Me a Sign
writer:
Earl Simmons (US rapper) and Scott Storch (producer)
DMX3:30
6357
Cam’ron3:26
7Trans DF Express (club mix)
Dungeon Family4:50
8Don't Forget 'em
Consequence4:01
9True Fu-Schnick
Fu‐Schnickens3:59
10Let the Rhythm Take You
2nd II None4:47
11Funkdafied
recording engineer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
co-producer:
Manuel Seal
producer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
background vocals:
Manuel Seal
samples:
Between the Sheets by The Isley Brothers
recording of:
Funkdafied
writer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper and Shawntae Harris
Da Brat4.53:07
12Take a Lick
Akinyele3:32
13Oochie Wally
recording of:
Oochie Wally
additional lyricist:
Shelene Thomas
lyricist:
Horse (QB rapper, formerly of Bravehearts), Jungle (QB rapper Jabari Jones of Bravehearts), Nas (US rapper) and Wiz (US rapper Michael Epps, a.k.a. "G-Wiz", of The Bravehearts)
composer:
EZ Elpee
Nas & Bravehearts5:02
14Only When I'm Drunk
Tha Alkaholiks3:37
15Life Is… to Short
Too $hort4:36
16Ya Don't Stop
Souls of Mischief4:32
17Jazz Thing
samples:
Give It Up by Kool & the Gang
recording of:
Jazz Thing
writer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ), Lolis Eric Elie, Keith Elam (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) and Branford Marsalis (saxophonist)
Gang Starr4:49
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1Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)
recording of:
Ante Up (Robbin Hoods Theory)
lyricist:
Eric Murray and Jamal Grinnage
composer:
Darryl Pittman
M.O.P.43:55
2How I Could Just Kill a Man
producer:
DJ Muggs
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1991)
samples:
Are You Experienced? by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Midnight Theme by Manzel (’70s US instrumental funk band), Reading the Comics - July, 1945 by Fiorello La Guardia (American politician) and Tramp by Lowell Fulson
recording of:
How I Could Just Kill a Man
writer:
Louis Freese, Larry Muggerud and Senen Reyes
Cypress Hill44:10
3Blue Angels
recording of:
Blue Angels
writer:
Jerry Duplessis and Barry Gibb
Pras4:16
4Hip Hop (Real version)
recording of:
Hip-Hop
composer:
Clayton Gavin, Lavonne Alford (US rapper, of dead prez), Andrew Mair and Vonkeli Williams
dead prez3:49
5Fast Life
recording of:
Fast Life
writer:
Anthony Best (US hip-hop producer Anthony Best), David Conley (soul musician), Bernard Jackson, Nasir Jones (US rapper), Nathaniel Wilson (Kool G Rap) and David Townsend
Kool G Rap4:54
6The Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble
recording of:
Girls Ain’t Nothing but Trouble
writer:
Jeff Townes (DJ/turntablist) and Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince4:51
7It's My Beat
Sweet Tee4:25
8Magic's Wand
producer:
Thomas Dolby
mixer:
Nigel Green (engineer)
recording of:
Magic’s Wand
writer:
Thomas Dolby, Jalil Hutchins and John Rivas
Whodini55:40
9Hey Mr. D.J.
recording of:
Hey Mr DJ
composer:
Cookin’ Soul (Spanish hip hop producer, formerly trio/duo)
Zhané4:18
10Award Tour
recording of:
Award Tour
writer:
Weldon Irvine, Kamaal Fareed (American rapper), Malik Isaac Taylor and Ali Shaheed Muhammad
publisher:
Jazz Merchant Music (Publishing company related to Q-Tip) and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
A Tribe Called Quest3:48
11Rock On
Funkdoobiest3:55
12I Used to Love H.E.R.
producer:
No I.D. (producer)
samples:
The Changing World by George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
recording of:
I Used to Love H.E.R.
writer:
Dion Wilson (producer) and Lonnie Lynn (US rapper)
Common4.54:41
13Hope I Don't Go Back
E‐404:40
14A.M. to P.M.
Cassidy3:40
15One for the Road
CeeLo Green5:38
16Let's Talk About It
recording of:
Let’s Talk About It
lyricist and composer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Chad Hugo, T. Thornton (member of The Clipse, performs as Pusha T) and Pharrell Williams
Jermaine Dupri5:24
17My Way (Doin' It)
Buckshot LeFonque4:10
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1Walk This Way
guest guitar:
Joe Perry (guitarist for Aerosmith)
guest vocals:
Steven Tyler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Profile Records, Inc. (distributor / holding / manufacturer) (in 1986)
recording of:
Walk This Way
writer:
Joe Perry (guitarist for Aerosmith) and Steven Tyler
publisher:
Daksel LLC, Daksel Music Corp., Music of Stage Three, Music of Stage Three Aerosmith Account, Song and Dance Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., Stage Three Music Ltd. and Vindaloo Productions, Inc.
Run‐D.M.C.3.653:39
2Nas Is Like
Nas3:58
3Like You
recording of:
Like You
writer:
Jaron Alson, Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Ricky Bell, Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Ralph Tresvant
Bow Wow feat. Ciara3:26
4Ms's Act Like They Don't Know
assistant engineer:
Luis Tineo
engineer:
Norty Cotto
producer:
DJ Premier (US hip hop producer & DJ)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zomba Recording Corporation (not strictly a label - avoid adding releases here) (in 1995)
samples:
Yesterdays by Clifford Brown (trumpet)
recording of:
MCs Act Like They Don’t Know
writer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ) and KRS‐ONE
KRS‐One4.54:58
5Shook Ones Part II
recording of:
Shook Ones, Part II
writer:
Havoc (QB rapper/producer Kejuan Muchita of Mobb Deep) and Prodigy (US rapper, Mobb Deep member Albert Johnson)
Mobb Deep5:26
6When the Last Time
Clipse4:16
7Here Comes the Hotstepper
Ini Kamoze4:11
8No Pigeons
Sporty Thievz3:27
9Tonite
DJ Quik5:25
10I Got It Made
Special Ed3:44
11My Philosophy
engineer:
Ivan “Doc” Rodriguez
producer and mixer:
KRS‐One
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zomba Recording Corporation (not strictly a label - avoid adding releases here) (in 1988)
recorded at:
Power Play Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
My Philosophy
lyricist and composer:
KRS‐One
publisher:
Universal Music–Z Tunes LLC
Boogie Down Productions4.25:38
12Iron Maiden
Ghostface Killah4:49
13Chop Chop
YoungBloodZ4:42
14Back to the Hotel
N2Deep5:06
15Black Connection
Camp Lo4:07
16Freek-A-Leek
recording of:
Freek‐a‐leek
writer:
Corey Evans (US rapper Corey Evans), LaMarquis Jefferson (producer & bass player from Atlanta, GA), Lil Jon (US producer & rapper), Craig Love and Petey Pablo
Petey Pablo3:58
17Perfect Gentleman
recording of:
Perfect Gentleman
writer:
Jerry Duplessis, Hope Harris (Hope Harris, vocalist, wyclef jean related), Wyclef Jean (Haitian rapper, musician and actor) and Harry Tait
quotes lyrics from:
No Sex
Wyclef Jean4:12

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