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Nas
Life Is Good

Album US 2012 on Def Jam Recordings label
Hip-Hop/Rap

Track 1: (BMI) Recorded at Westlake Studios, Los Angeles, CA Mixed at Record One Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA Track 2: (BMI) (ASCAP) Produced [...] 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. Mixed at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA Track 3: (BMI) (ASCAP) Recorded by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL and by Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC. Mixed at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL 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. Track 4: (BMI) (ASCAP) Produced [...] for Rich Daily Since '71. Recorded by Rob Kinelski at East West Studios, Hollywood, CA and Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC. Mixed at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA 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). Track 5: (BMI) (ASCAP) Produced [...] 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 at Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA 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. Track 6: (BMI) (ASCAP) Produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins for Darkchild.com Sound Design: [...] for Darkchild.comz Recorded by Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instruments Zoo Studios, Miami, FL and Matt Champlin at 2nd Floor Studios, Hollywood, CA. Mixed at Instruments Zoo Studios, Miami, FL - 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. Track 7: (BMI) Recorded by Vernon Mungo at Purple Room Studios, Atlanta, GA and Gleyder “GEE” Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. Mixed at Instrument Zoo Studios, Miami, FL. - Anthony Hamilton appears courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment. Contains samples of the recording “The World” as performed by 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. Track 8: (BMI) (SESAC) Produced [...] for Swizz Beatz Productions. Recorded by Stuart White at Jungle City Studios, NYC and by Angel “OnHel” Aponte at Oven Studios, NYC. - Miguel appears courtesy of RCA Records. Track 09 samples "Let's Start Love Over Again" performed by miles Jaye, "Eric B Is President" performed by Eric B & Rakim Track 10 samples "Double Agent Jones" performed by Barry Moore Combo, "Live Routine" performed by MC Shan, "The Bridge" performed by MC Shan Track 11 contains elements of "Dance in New York" performed by Super Cat Track 12 samples "Seven Steps To Nowhere" performed by LA Carnival Track 14 samples "Goodbye Love" performed by Guy

     
Musicians
PortraitNas voc, *1973 US
album by
PortraitNasir Jones , *1973 US
executive-producer, written by
PortraitSalaam Remi key, US
producer, album producer, written by, arranged by, bass, keyboards, scratches, drums, bass, keyboards, keys, guitar
PortraitLarge Professor ttbl, *1973 US
featuring
PortraitSteve Wyreman g,
guitar, bass
PortraitKevin Randolph key, p, US
keyboards, keys
PortraitMaestro Harrell ,
keyboards, keys
PortraitHannah Sidibe ,
vocals, additional vocals
PortraitK. Fox voc, US
vocals, additional vocals
PortraitTim Davies dr, AU
arranged by, string arrangement, arranged by, strings arranged by
PortraitHal Ritson key, GB
drums
PortraitRichard Adlam ,
drums
PortraitChloe Flower ,
piano
PortraitRick Ross voc, *1976 US
featuring
PortraitJames Poyser key, ep, *1967 US
keyboards, keys
PortraitMary J. Blige voc, bvoc, *1971 US
featuring
PortraitHot Day ,
scratches
PortraitAnthony Hamilton bvoc, voc, *1971 US
featuring, written by
PortraitVincent Henry sax, g, *1953 US
clarinet, clarinets, flute, flutes
PortraitMiguel g, bvoc,
featuring
PortraitSwizz Beatz voc, bvoc, *1978 US
featuring
PortraitVictoria Monet voc, *1993 US
featuring
PortraitAmy Winehouse voc, g, 1983-2011 GB
featuring, written by
Producers
Anthony Saleh executive-producer
No I.D. producer, album producer
Rob Kinelski mixed by, recorded by
Anna Ugarte mixed by, assistant, mixed by, mix assistant, recorded by, assistant, mixed by, mix assistant, engineer, assistant engineer
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League producer
Brian Sumner recorded by
Gabriel Zardes engineer, assistant engineer, recorded by, assistant
Keith Parry engineer, assistant engineer, recorded by, assistant
Omar Loya engineer, assistant engineer
Sam Lewis engineer, assistant engineer
Stuart White recorded by
Kim Lumpkin coordinator, production coordinator
Gleyder "Gee" Disla mixed by, recorded by
Salaam Remi producer
Matt Weber recorded by, assistant
Brandon N. Caddell engineer, assistant engineer
Hot Day producer
Rodney Jerkins producer
Matt Champlin recorded by
Greg Morgan sound designer, sound design
Vernon Mungo recorded by
Rich Keller mixed by
Swizz Beatz producer
Angel Aponte recorded by
Buckwild producer
Da Internz producer
Heavy D producer
Juliette Amoroso recorded by, assistant
Noah Shebib producer
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1No IntroductionNasErik Ortiz, Kenny Bartolomei, Kevin Crowe, Nasir Jones4:15
2Loco-MotiveNasErnest Wilson, Nasir Jones3:41
3A Queens StoryNasDarryl McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, Nasir Jones, Salaam Remi4:35
4Accident MurderersNasChris DeGarmo, Ernest Wilson, Marlon Williams, Nasir Jones, Norman Solomon, William Roberts4:38
5DaughtersNasDale Frashuer, Ernest Wilson, Gary DeCarlo, Nasir Jones, Patrick Adams, Paul Leka3:20
6Reach OutNasChristine Perren, Dante Franklin, Freddie Perren, Isaac Hayes, Nasir Jones, Richard Wyatt Jr., Rodney Jerkins3:47
7World's An AddictionNasAnthony Hamilton, Nasir Jones, Salaam Remi5:01
8Summer On SmashNasKaseem Dean, Nasir Jones4:20
9You Wouldn't UnderstandNasT. Brown, Anthony Best, Eric Barrier, Michael Claxton, Victoria McCants, William Michael Griffin, Jr.4:36
10Back WhenNasBarry Forgie, Chris DeGarmo, Marlon Williams, Shawn Moltke3:22
11The DonNasDwight Myers, Ernest Clark, Marcos Palacios, Nkrumah Thomas, William Maragh3:02
12StayNasLester Abrams3:45
13Cherry WineNasAmy Winehouse5:56
14Bye BabyNasAaron Hall, Gene Griffin, Noah Shebib, Teddy Riley, Timmy Gatling3:59
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