#WKND
1 – Ultralight Beam
(Kanye West, Mike Dean, Cydel Young, Kelly Price, Terius Nash, Nico “Donnie Trumpet” Segal, Kirk Franklin, Kasseem Dean, Chancelor Bennett, Noah Goldstein, Jerome Potter, Samuel Griesemer, Derek Watkins)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. // For the Write Price admin. By Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP) // Copyright Control // 2082 Music Publishing/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) /Universal Music Brentwood Benson Songs/Universal Music Z-Tunes LLC (ASCAP) // Monza Ronza/Universal Tunes (SESAC) // Chancelor Bennett Publishing Designee // Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) // JLOL ASCAP (ASCAP) // Samuel Griesemer Publishing Designee (BMI) // Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC // F.J. Bentley Productions (BMI)
Production
Kanye West, Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions, Chance the Rapper & Swizz Beatz
Co-Production
Rick Rubin & Derek Watkins
Additional Production
Plain Pat, DJDS & Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean & Mike Malchicoff
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Vocals
Chance The Rapper, Kirk Franklin, The-Dream & Kelly Price
Additional vocals
Natalie Green & Samoria Green
Trumpets
Donnie Trumpet
Keyboards & Bass Guitar
Mike Dean
Choir Contractor
Anthony Evans for Sherman James Productions
Choir
Aaron Encinas, Shanika Bereal, Crystal Lewis Ray, Kenyon Dixon, Rachel Whitlow, George Young, LaKesha Shantell, Tiffany Stevenson & Chavonne Stewart
Kirk Franklin appears courtesy of Fo Yo Soul/RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The-Dream appears courtesy of The Atlanta-Paris Project & Roc Nation Records
2 – Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1
(Kanye West, Scott Mescudi, Rick Rubin, Mike Dean, Noah Goldstein, Leland T. Wayne, Cydel Young, Allen Ritter, Jerome Potter, Samuel Griesemer, Chancelor Bennett, T. L. Barrett)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Elsie’s Baby Boy Publishing (ASCAP), administered by Kobalt Publishing //American Def Tune/Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP) //Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. //Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) // Pluto Mars Music/Irving Music (ASCAP) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Ritter Boy LLC (ASCAP) // JLOL ASCAP (ASCAP) //Samuel Griesemer Publishing Designee (BMI) //Chancelor Bennett Publishing Designee //Boogiedown Music/Henry Stone Music USA, Inc. (BMI)
Production
Kanye West, Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions & Rick Rubin
Co-Production
Metro Boomin
Additional production
DJDS, Allen Ritter & Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc.
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Vocals
Kid Cudi
Keyboards & Moog Modular
Mike Dean
Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Contains samples of the recording “Father Stretch My Hands” performed by Pastor T.L. Barrett featuring Youth For Christ, used courtesy of Henry Stone Music USA, Inc. Written by T.L. Barrett published by Henry Stone Music USA, Inc.
3 – Pt. 2
(Kanye West, Rick Rubin, Cydel Young, Sidney Selby III, Adnan Khan, Caroline Shaw, Pat Reynolds, T.L. Barrett)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // American Def Tune/Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Sidney Selby (BMI) // Adnan Khan (ASCAP) // Caroline Shaw Editions (ASCAP) //Plain Pat What Up (ASCAP) //Boogiedown Music/Henry Stone Music USA, Inc. (BMI)
Production
Kanye West, Menace & Rick Rubin
Co-Production
Plain Pat
Additional Production
Caroline Shaw
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Vocals
Desiigner & Caroline Shaw
Desiigner appears courtesy of G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam Recordings
Contains samples of the recording “Panda” performed by Desiigner, used courtesy of G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam Recordings. Written by Sidney Selby III & Adnan Khan. Copyright Control.
Contains samples of the recording “Father Stretch My Hands” performed by Pastor T.L. Barrett featuring Youth For Christ, used courtesy of Henry Stone Music USA, Inc. Written by T.L. Barrett published by Boogiedown Music/Henry Stone Music USA, Inc. (BMI)
Contains elements of “Street Fighter 2”, courtesy of Capcom Co., Ltd.
4 – Famous
(Kanye West, Cydel Young, Kejuan Muchita, Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Mike Dean, Chancelor Bennett, Kasseem Dean, Ernest Brown, Ross Birchard, Pat Reynolds, Jimmy Webb, Winston Riley, Luis Enriquez Bacalov, Enzo Vita, Sergio Bardotti, Giampiero Scalamogna)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Juvenile Hell/Universal Music-MGB Songs (ASCAP) // Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) //Sound EQ Music (ASCAP) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. //Chancelor Bennett Publishing Designee //Monza Ronza/Universal Tunes (SESAC) //Donda Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Warp Publishing (PRS) //Plain Pat What Up (ASCAP) //EMI Sosaha Music Inc. (BMI) //Songs of Lastrada (BMI) //BMG Rights Management US LLC d/b/a R2M Music (BMI) //Roynet Music (ASCAP)/Westbury Music //Universal Music – MGB Songs (ASCAP)/Universal Music Publishing Ricordi Srl. (SIAE)
Production
Kanye West & Havoc
Co-Production
Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc., Charlie Heat for Very Good Beats, Inc. & Andrew Dawson
Additional Production
Hudson Mohawke, Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions & Plain Pat
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
Rihanna Vocals Recording
Marcos Tovar
Rihanna Vocals Assitance
Jose Balaguer
Rihanna Vocal Production
Kuk Harrell
Swizz Vocals Recording
Zeke Mishanec
Mix
Noah Goldstein
Vocals
Rihanna & Swizz Beatz
Rihanna appears courtesy of Westbury Road Entertainment, LLC
Contains samples of the recording “Do What You Gotta Do” performed by Nina Simone, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment. Written by J. Webb, published by EMI Sosaha Music Inc. (BMI)/Songs of Lastrada (BMI)/BMG Rights Management US LLC d/b/a R2M Music (BMI).
Contains samples of the recording “Bam Bam” performed by Sister Nancy, licensed courtesy of Technique Records by arrangement with The Royalty Network, Inc. Written by Winston Riley & published by Roynet Music (ASCAP)/Westbury Music.
Contains samples of the recording “Mi sono svegliato e.. Ho Chiuso gli occhi” performed by Il Rovescio Della Medaglia, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A. Written by L. Bacalov, E. Vita, S. Bardotti & G. Scalamogna & published by Universal Music – MGB Songs (ASCAP)/Universal Music Publishing Ricordi Srl. (SIAE)
5 – Feedback
(Kanye West, Ernest Brown, Noah Goldstein, Cydel Young, Darius Jenkins, K. Rachel Mills, Marcus Byrd, Chancelor Bennett, Ardalan Sarfaraz, Manouchehr Cheshmazar)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // Donda Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Darius Jenkins Publishing Designee (BMI) //Grape Jelly Jams (ASCAP) //Fresh Since 1981 (SESAC) //Chancelor Bennett Publishing Designee //Setare Musikverlag Michael Riter Joerg Froh (GEMA)
Production
Kanye West
Co-Production
Charlie Heat for Very Good Beats, Inc. & Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc.
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
Mix
Noah Goldstein
Contains samples of the recording “Talagh” performed by Googoosh, used courtesy of Finders Keepers Records. Written by A. Sarfaraz & Manouchehr Cheshmazar, published by Setare Musikverlag Michael Ritter Joerg Froh (GEMA). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Low Lights
(Kanye West, Mike Dean, Jerome Potter, Samuel Griesemer, Sandy Rivera)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. // JLOL ASCAP (ASCAP) //Samuel Griesemer Publishing Designee (BMI) //Defected Records admin. by BMG Chrysalis
Production
Kanye West & DJDS
Additional Production
Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions
Engineering
Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean & Noah Goldstein
Mix
Mike Dean
Contain samples of the recording “So Alive (Acapella)” performed by Kings of Tomorrow, used courtesy of Defected Records. Written by Sandy Rivera & published by BMG Chrysalis.
6 – Highlights
(Kanye West, Terius Nash, Noah Goldstein, Joshua Luellen, Cydel Young, Jeffrey Williams, Mike Dean, Greg Phillinganes, Tyler Bryant, Pat Reynolds)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //2082 Music/WB Music Publishing (ASCAP) //Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Songs of YSL Music Publishing (BMI) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. //King Arthur Music (ASCAP) //Tyler Bryant Publishing Designee // Plain Pat What Up (ASCAP)
Production
Kanye West & Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions
Co-Production
Velous & Southside
Additional production
Plain Pat & Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc
Keyboards
Mike Dean & Greg Phillinganes
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean, Nathaniel Alford, Mike Malchicoff, Alex Tumay & Dee Brown
Mix
Mike Dean
Mix Assistance
Kez Khou
Vocals
Young Thug
Additional vocals
The-Dream, El DeBarge & Kelly Price
Young Thug appears courtesy of 300/Atlantic Recording Corporation
The-Dream appears courtesy of The Atlanta-Paris Project & Roc Nation Records
7 – Freestyle 4
(Kanye West, Mike Dean, Cydel Young, Sidney Selby III, Ross Birchard, Jerome Potter, Samuel Griesemer, Noah Goldstein, Caroline Shaw, Trevor Gureckis, Alison Goldfrapp, William Gregory, Robert Locke, Timothy Norfolk)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Sidney Selby (BMI) // Warp Publishing (PRS) // JLOL ASCAP (ASCAP) //Samuel Griesemer Publishing Designee (BMI) // Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) // Caroline Shaw Editions (ASCAP) //Fintage Music International B.V. //Warner Chappell Music International Ltd. (PRS). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Production
Kanye West
Co-Production
Hudson Mohawke, Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc & Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions
Additional production
DJDS, Caroline Shaw & Trevor Gureckis
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean & Tom Kahre
Mix
Andrew Dawson & Noah Goldstein
Vocals
Desiigner
Desiigner appears courtesy of G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam Recordings
Contains samples of the recording “Human,” performed by Goldfrapp, used by permission of BMG Right Management (US) LLC.
Contains elements of “Human” (A. Goldfrapp/W. Gregory/T. Norfolk/R. Locke), published by Fintage Music International B.V. and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
8 – I Love Kanye
(Kanye West)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI)
Production
Kanye West
Engineering
Noah Goldstein
Mix
Noah Goldstein
9 – Waves
(Kanye West, Chris Brown, Scott Mescudi, Cydel Young, Tony Williams, Elon Rutberg, Ross Birchard, Derek Watkins, Mike Dean, Chancelor Bennett, Leland T. Wayne, Ernest Brown, Fred Bratwaithe, Robin Diggs, Kevin Ferguson, Theodore Livingston, Darryl Mason, James Whipper)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Culture Beyond Ur Experience Publishing/Songs of Universal (BMI) //Elsie’s Baby Boy Publishing (ASCAP), administered by Kobalt Publishing // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Receipt Club (BMI) //Multiple Discovery (ASCAP) // Warp Publishing (PRS) //F.J. Bentley Productions (BMI) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing //Chancelor Bennett Publishing Designee //Pluto Mars Music/Irving Music (ASCAP) // Donda Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Mad Monkey Music (ASCAP) // Sony/ATV Tunes LLC o/b/o Edition Enigma Songs and Sony Music Publishing Gmbh
Production
Kanye West & Charlie Heat for Very Good Beats, Inc.
Co-Production
Hudson Mohawke, Metro Boomin & Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions
Additional Production
Anthony Kilhoffer
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean, Tom Kahre
Mix
Andrew Dawson
Vocals
Chris Brown & Kid Cudi
Chris Brown appears courtesy of RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Contains samples of the recording “Fantastic Freaks at the Dixie” performed by Fantastic Freaks, courtesy of Pow Wow Productions, Inc. Written by F. Bratwaithe, R. Diggs, K. Ferguson, T. Livingston, D. Mason & J. Whipper. Published by Mad Monkey Music. Used by permission. All rights reserved
10 – FML
(Kanye West, Abel Tesfaye, Cydel Young, Mike Dean, Andrew Dawson, Noah Goldstein, Leland T. Wayne, Ernest Brown, Christian Boggs, Darius Jenkins, K. Rachel Mills, Marcus Byrd, Ross Birchard, Travis Scott, Lawrence Cassidy, Vincent Cassidy, Paul Wiggin)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // Songs of SMP/Songs Music Publishing LLC (SOCAN) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. //Sound EQ Music (ASCAP) // Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) // Pluto Mars Music/Irving Music (ASCAP) //Donda Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Mitus/Seventy7 Music (BMI), All rights administered by BMG Rights Management //Darius Jenkins Publishing Designee (BMI) //Grape Jelly Jams (ASCAP) //Fresh Since 1981 (SESAC) // Warp Publishing (PRS) //Travis Scott Music (BMI) //LTM Songs/Mute Song
Production
Kanye West & Mitus
Co-Production
Metro Boomin, Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc & Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions
Additional Production
Charlie Heat for Very Good Beats, Inc., Hudson Mohawke & Andrew Dawson
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
The Weeknd Vocals Recorded
Shin Kamiyama
Mix
Mike Dean & Noah Goldstein
Mix Assistance
Kez Khou
Vocals
The Weeknd
Keyboards
Mike Dean
The Weeknd appears courtesy of The Weeknd XO, Inc./Republic Records
Contains interpolations of the song “Hit” performed by Section 25 & written by Lawrence Cassidy, Vincent Cassidy & Paul Wiggin, courtesy of LTM Songs/Mute Song. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
11 – Real Friends
(Kanye West, Matthew Samuels, Adam Feeney, Kejuan Muchita, Darren King, Cydel Young, Glenda “Gizzle” Proby, Tyrone Griffin, Jr., Mike Dean, Noah Goldstein, Rupert Thomas, Jalil Hutchins, Lawrence Smith)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //1damentional Publishing LLC/Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) //Sony/ATV/Nyan King (SOCAN) //Juvenile Hell/Universal Music (ASCAP) //Wojtek Music (ASCAP //BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Makin’ Grandma Proud/Sony ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) //It’s Drugs Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music (BMI) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/ Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. //Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) //Rupert Thomas Publishing Designee (SOCAN) //Universal Music-Z Tunes LLC o/b/o itself & Funk Groove Music Publishing (ASCAP)
Production
Kanye West & Boi-1Da for 1da Boi Productions Inc.
Co-Produced
Frank Dukes & Havoc
Additional production
Darren King, Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions, Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc., & Sevn Thomas
Engineering
Noah Goldstein & Ty Dolla $ign
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Keyboards
Mike Dean
Vocals
Ty Dolla $ign
Ty Dolla $ign appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation
Contains an interpolation of “Friends,” written by J. Hutchins & L. Smith & published by Universal Music-Z Tunes LLC o/b/o itself & Funk Groove Music Publishing (ASCAP).
12 – Wolves
(Kanye West, Magnus August Hoiberg, Alan Stanley Soucy Brinsmead, Noah Goldstein, Elon Rutberg, Cydel Young, Ryan McDermott, Mike Dean, Kirby Lauryen, Pat Reynolds, Caroline Shaw)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // Sony/ATV Publishing Scandinavia/Infinite Stripes (BMI) // Alan Stanley Soucy Brinsmead Publishing Designee (SOCAN) // Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) // Multiple Discovery (ASCAP) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC // Ryan McDermott Music/BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) // Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. // Warner Chappell Music, Inc. (ASCAP) & A Song A Day (ASCAP). All rights administered by Warner Chappell Music, Inc. (ASCAP) //Plain Pat What Up (ASCAP) //Caroline Shaw Editions (ASCAP)
Production
Kanye West, Cashmere Cat, Sinjin Hawke & Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions
Additional production
Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc & Caroline Shaw
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Vocals
Caroline Shaw
Contains a sample of “Walking Dub”Contains a sample of “Walking Dub” performed by Sugar Minott. Licensed from VP Music Group, Inc. Written by Lincoln Barrington Minott and published by Lincoln Barrington Minott Publishing Designee. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
13 – Siiiiiiiiilver Surffffeeeeer Intermission
(Charly Wingate, Karim Kharbouch)
Biggavel Music Publishing (ASCAP) // Excuse My French Music (ASCAP)
Production
Kanye West
Engineering
French Montana
Vocals
Max B & French Montana
French Montana appears courtesy of Bad Boy/Interscope Records
14 – 30 Hours
(Kanye West, Aubrey Graham, Karriem Riggins, Mike Dean, Charles Arthur Russell, Cornell Haynes, Jason Epperson, Pharrell Williams, Charles L. Brown)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Sandra Gale/EMI Music Publishing (ASCAP) //Karriem Riggins Music (ASCAP) //Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. //Domino Publishing Company USA o/b/o Echo & Feedback Newsletter Music (ASCAP) //Jackie Frost Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music-MGB Songs and Jay E’s Basement (ASCAP)/Universal Music Corporation //Ascent Music Inc./EMI Blackwood Inc./Nouveau Music/Songs MP/Swing T Publishing (BMI)
Production
Kanye West, Karriem Riggins & Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions
Additional Production
Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Background Vocals
André Benjamin
Vocoder
Mike Dean
André Benjaminappears courtesy of Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Contains samples of the recording “Answers Me” performed by Arthur Russell, used courtesy of Beggars Group Limited/Audika Records LLC
//Arthur Russell Estate. Written by Charles Arthur Russell, published by Domino Publishing Company USA o/b/o Echo & Feedback Newsletter Music (ASCAP).
Contains an interpolation of “E.I.” written by C. Haynes and J. Epperson and published by Jackie Frost Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music-MGB Songs and Jay E’s Basement (ASCAP)/Universal Music Corporation.
Contains an interpolation of “Hot In Herre” written by C. Haynes, P. Williams and C. Brown and published by Jackie Frost Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music-MGB Songs
//Ascent Music Inc./EMI Blackwood Inc./Nouveau Music/Songs MP/Swing T Publishing (BMI).
Contains samples of the recording “Joy” performed by Isaac Hayes, used courtesy of Concord Music Group, Inc. Written by Isaac Hayes, published by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI).
14 – No More Parties In LA
(Kanye West, Otis Jackson, Jr., Kendrick Duckworth, John Watson, Walter Morrison, Herbert Rooney, Ronald Bean, Highleigh Crizoe, Dennis Coles, Larry Graham, Tina Graham, Sam Dees)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // Madlib Invazion (BMI) // WB Music Corp./TDE Music/Hard Working Black Folks Publishing (ASCAP) // Songs of Universal, Inc. o/b/o Vrijon Music (BMI) // Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI) // Andi Girl Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) // Diggs Family Music Inc. (BMI)/Beso Entertainment/Tony Starks Music // Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) // Graham-O-Tunes Music Inc. (BMI)
Production
Kanye West & Madlib
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson & Mixed by Ali
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Vocals
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar appears courtesy of Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope Records
Contains samples of the recording “Give Me My Love” performed by Johnny “Guitar” Watson. Used courtesy of The Estate of Johnny “Guitar” Watson. Written by J. Watson and published by Songs of Universal, Inc. o/b/o Vrijon Music (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains samples of the recording “Suzie Thundertussy” performed by Walter “Junie” Morrison. Used courtesy of Westbound Records. Written by W. Morrison and published by Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains samples of the recording “Mighty Healthy (A Cappella)” performed by Ghostface Killah. Used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment. Written by H. Rooney, R. Bean, L. Crizoe, D. Coles and published by Andi Girl Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Diggs Family Music Inc. (BMI)/Beso Entertainment/Tony Starks Music. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains samples of the recording “Stand Up and Shout About Love” performed by Larry Graham. Produced under license from Warner Bros. Records Inc. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by L. Graham Jr., T. Graham and Sam Dees and published by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI)/Graham-O-Tunes Music Inc. (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Facts (Charlie Heat Version)
(Kanye West, Cydel Young, Ernest Brown, Noah Goldstein, Joshua Luellen, Nicholas Smith, Aubrey Graham, Leland T. Wayne, Nayvadius D. Wilburn)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) // BMG Platinum Songs/Mr. Redan Music (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Donda Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) //Joshua Luellen Publishing/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) //Secretly Group Publishing //Songs In Numerical Order (BMI) //EMI April Music Inc./Sandra Gale (ASCAP) // Irving Music Inc./Navyvadius Maximus Music/Pluto Mars Music (BMI)
Production
Kanye West, Metro Boomin, Southside & Charlie Heat for Very Good Beats, Inc.
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Contains samples of the recording “Dirt and Grime”, performed by Father’s Children, courtesy of Secretly Group. Written by N. Smith, published by Secretly Group Publishing. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains an interpolation of “Jumpman”, written by A. Graham, L. Wayne and N. Wilburn. Published by EMI April Music Inc./Sandra Gale (ASCAP) and Irving Music Inc./Navyvadius Maximus Music/Pluto Mars Music (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains elements of “Street Fighter 2”, courtesy of Capcom Co., Ltd.
15 – Fade
(Kanye West, Tyrone Griffin, Jr., Austin Post, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean, Ryan Vojtesak, Noah Goldstein, Benjamin Benstead, Jerome Potter, Samuel Griesemer, Norman Whitfield, Eddie Holland, Cornelius Grant, Larry Heard, Robert Owens, Louie Vega, Ronald Carroll, Barbara Tucker, Harold Matthews, Stephen Garrett, Eric Seats, Rapture Stewart)
Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) //It’s Drugs Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music (BMI) //Posty Publishing/Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI) // Killswitch Worldwide Publishing/Irving Music (BMI) //Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Papa George Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. // Ryan Vojtesak Publishing Designee (BMI) // Noah Goldstein Music (ASCAP) //Benjamin Benstead Publishing Designee (PRS) //JLOL ASCAP (ASCAP) //Samuel Griesemer Publishing Designee (BMI) //Stone Agate Music (BMI) //Tap Music Publishing / Truelove Music (PRS) //BMG Platinum Songs (BMI)/New Work House Music (BMI). All rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC // BMG Platinum Songs (BMI)/New York House Music (BMI). All rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //BMG Monarch (ASCAP). All rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC //Defensive Music Publishing UK (BMI) //Blak Beat Niks (ASCAP) //Black Fountain Music/Herbilicious Music/Reservoir Media (ASCAP) //Rap Tracks Publishing/Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. (ASCAP) // E Beats Music/Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Production
Kanye West
Co-Production
Anthony Kilhoffer, Benji B, Mike Dean #MWA for Dean’s List Productions & Ryan “Charlie Handsome” Vojtesak
Additional Production
DJDS & Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc
Engineering
Noah Goldstein, Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean & David Rowland
Mix
Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Assisted by Chris Galland, Ike Schultz & Jeff Jackson
Vocals
Post Malone & Ty Dolla $ign
Post Malone appears courtesy of Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Ty Dolla $ign appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation
Contains a sample of the recording “(I Know) I’m Losing You” by Rare Earth and a sample of the recording “(I Know) I’m Losing You” by The Undisputed Truth. Both samples courtesy of Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by C. Grant, E. Holland and N. Whitfield and published by Stone Agate Music (BMI).
Contains samples of the recording “Mystery of Love” performed by Mr. Fingers. Used courtesy of Tap Music Publishing/Larry Heard. Written by L. Heard and R. Owens and published by Tap Music Publishing / Truelove Music (PRS). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains samples of the recording “Deep Inside” performed by Hardrive (P) 1993 Strictly Rhythm Records, used by permission of BMG Rights Management (US) LLC. Written by Louie Vega and published by BMG Platinum Songs (BMI)/New York House Music (BMI). All rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains samples of the recording “I Get Lifted (The Underground Network Mix)” performed by Barbara Tucker (P) 1994 Strictly Rhythm Records, used by permission of BMG Rights Management (US) LLC. Written by Louie Vega, Ronald Carroll, Barbara Tucker and Harold Matthews and published by BMG Platinum Songs (BMI)/New York House Music (BMI) // BMG Monarch (ASCAP) // Defensive Music Publishing UK (BMI) // Blak Beat Niks (ASCAP). Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Contains an interpolation of “Rock The Boat”, written by S. Garrett, R. Stewart and Eric Seats. Published by Black Fountain Music/Herbilicious Music/Reservoir Media (ASCAP), Rap Tracks Publishing/Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. (ASCAP) and E Beats Music/Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
KANYE WEST
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
RICK RUBIN & NOAH GOLDSTEIN
MASTERED BY
MIKE DEAN at Dean’s List House of Hits, Soho, NY
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
KANYE WEST
ASSISTANT CREATIVE DIRECTOR
VIRGIL ABLOH
DONDA ART DIRECTORS
JOE PEREZ, MARK SEEKINGS
ALBUM ARTWORK DESIGN
PETER DE POTTER
PHOTOGRAPHER
RYAN DWYER
PHOTO MODEL
SHENIZ H
A&R
CHÉ POPE AND PLAIN PAT
MANAGER
IZVOR ZIVKOVIC
DEF JAM A&R
DION (NO ID) WILSON
PRODUCTION COORDINATION
DEREK WATKINS
CREATIVE CONSULTANT
NORTH WEST, SAINT WEST, DON CRAWLEY, IBN JASPER, VIRGIL ABLOH, GABE TESORIERO, ELON RUTBERG, HUDSON MOHAWKE, HERON PRESTON, Justin Saunders, Benji B, JULIAN KLINCEWICZ
MANAGEMENT TEAM
SAKIYA SANDIFER, DAN GIECKEL & AMY DAVIS
A&R COORDINATION
LEESA BRUNSON
MARKETING
DAVID BELL
PUBLICITY
GABE TESORIERO & TRACY NGUYEN
TECHNICAL DIRECTION
DAVID BAKER
WEB DEVELOPMENT
LANE GOLDBERG
ASSISTANT DESIGN TO JOE PEREZ
BRYAN RIVERA & JENNA MARSH
PRODUCTION
JENNY BEAL & PAUL LANE
SAMPLE CLEARANCES
ERIC WEISSMAN MUSIC LICENSING, INC.
LEGAL
MICHAEL GUIDO, ROB COHEN, RENEE KARALIAN & LISA LESTER FOR CARROLL, GUIDO & GROFFMAN, LLP
BUSINESS AFFAIRS
NICOLE WYSKOARKO, IAN ALLEN, ANTOINETTE TROTMAN & DONNA FETCHKO
Ameryacan Studios Assistant Engineers
Tom Kahre, William Sullivan, Joey Galvan, David Moses, Kimberly Katz
Jungle City Assistant Engineers
Brendan Morawski, Sean Klein, Kyle “Don” Resto, Zeke Mishanec, Kez Khou
Windmark Studios Assistant Engineers
Jordan Heskett, Tristan Bott & Brandon Wood
Shangri La Studios Staff
Assistant Engineers
Dave ‘Squirrel’ Covell, Johnnie Burik, Eric Lynn
Production Assistance
Kevin Smith, Rob Bisel, Ricardo Kim
This Album was recorded at: Windmark Studios Santa Monica, CA; No Name Studios, Punta Mita, Mexico; Home Studios, Calabasas; Germano Studios, NYC; Dean’s List House of Hits, Soho, NY; Jungle City Studios, NY; Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA; No Name Studios, Florence, Italy; Home Studios; Nobel Street Studios; Abel’s Crib (Trump); Ameryacan Studios, CA; Sound EQ Studios, CA; and Jungle City Studios, CA.
