1. "Fear Not of Man"
(D. Smith)
Produced by Mos Def
Keyboards by Weldon Irvine
Bass, congas and percussion by Mos Def
Medina Sound Music (BMI)
2. "Hip Hop"
(D. Smith, J. Kirkland)
Produced by Diamond for Diggin' in the Crates
Additional production by Mos Def
Bass and keyboards by Mos Def
Cuts by Etch-A-Sketch
Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Dusty Finger Music (BMI)
Contains a sample from "The Warnings" performed by David Axelrod (D. Axelrod, M. Axelrod), (ASCAP), Capitol Records
3. "Love"
(D. Smith, C. Njapa)
Produced by 88 Keys for Locksmith Music
Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Janitorial Duties (ASCAP)
Contains a sample from "Porgy" performed by Bill Evans, (G. Gershwin), Gershwin (ASCAP), Milestone Records, 1973
4. "Ms. Fat Booty"
(D. Smith, L. Dorell)
Produced by Ayatollah for 25 II Life Productions
Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Chung King, NYC
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Percy L. Coles (ASCAP)
Contains a sample from "One Step" performed by Aretha Franklin (E. Snyder, C. Singleton), (BMI), Columbia Records
5. "Speed Law"
(D. Smith, C. Njapa)
Produced by 88 Keys for Locksmith Music
Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Janitorial Duties (ASCAP)
Contains sample from "Promise Her Anything But Give Her Arpeggio" performed by Big Brother & The Holding Company (D. Schallock), (ASCAP), Columbia Records, 1971
Also contains a sample from "And That's Saying a Lot" performed by Christine McVie (C. Jackson, W. Godfrey), Chuck & Betty Music, Remleigh Music (BMI), Sire Records, 1976
6. "Do It Now" feat. Busta Rhymes
(D. Smith, T. Smith, A. Dillon)
Produced by Khaliyl for World Series Entertainment
Recorded by Johnny Why at Chung King, NYC
Mixed by David Kennedy
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Busta Rhymes Publishing Designee, Dillmack Music (BMI)
7. "Got"
(D. Smith, A. Muhammed)
Produced by Ali Shaheed Muhammed for The Ummah
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Jazz Merchant (ASCAP)
8. "Umi Says"
(D. Smith, D. Kennedy)
Produced by Mos Def and David Kennedy
Fender rhodes by Will I Am of The Black Eyed Peas
Hammond organ by Weldon Irvine
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Nkasa Masai (ASCAP)
9. "New World Water"
(D. Smith, L. Fernandez)
Produced by Psycho Les for the Beatnuts
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Psycho Les Publishing (ASCAP)
10. "Rock N Roll"
(D. Smith, L. Fernandez)
Produced by Psycho Les for the Beatnuts
Additional production by Mos Def
Drums and bass by Mos Def
Guitar by Johnny Why
Outro written by Mos Def
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Psycho Les Publishing (ASCAP)
11. "Know That" feat. Talib Kweli
(D. Smith, T. K. Greene, L. Dorell)
Produced by Ayatollah for 25 II Life Productions
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Penskills Music (BMI), Percy L. Coles (ASCAP)
Contains sample from "Anyone Who Had a Heart" performed by Dionne Warwick (B. Bacharach, H. David), U.S. Songs (ASCAP), Scepter Records
12. "Climb" feat. Vinia Mojica
(D. Smith, W. Irvine, T. Dunn)
Produced by Etch-A-Sketch
Additional production by Weldon Irvine and Mos Def
Vocals by Vinia Mojica
Strings written by Weldon IrvineStrings arranged by Weldon Irvine and Mos Def
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Weldon Irvine Publishing Designee, Brooklyn Sketches (SESAC)
13. "Brooklyn"
(D. Smith, G. Young, D. Kennedy)
First move produced by Ge-ology
Second move produced by Mos Def and Dave Kennedy
Third move produced by Mos Def
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Mineral Werks Publishing (ASCAP)
Contains a sample of "What Are You Doin' the Rest of Your Life" performed by Milt Jackson (M. Lewfrand, A .Bergman, M. Bergman), (ASCAP), United Artist Music Co. Inc
Also contains a sample of "We Live in Brooklyn" performed by Roy Ayers
14. "Habitat"
(D. Smith, W. Irvine, T. Dunn)
Produced by Etch-A-Sketch
Keyboards written and arranged by Weldon Irvine
Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Weldon Irvine Publishing Designee, Brooklyn Sketches (SESAC)
15. "Mr. N***a" feat. Q-Tip
(D. Smith, J. Davis, D. Prosper)
Produced by D-Prosper
Additional production by Mos Def
Congas and percussion by Mos Def
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Ephcey Music (ASCAP), Griot Child (ASCAP)
16. "Mathematics"
(D. Smith, C. Martin)
Produced by DJ Premier
Recorded at D&D Studios, NYC
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Works of Mart Music (ASCAP)
Contains a sample of "John Blaze" performed by Fat Joe
Contains a sample of "On and On" performed by Erykah Badu
17. "May-December"
(D. Smith, C. Njapa, W. Irvine)
Produced by 88 Keys and Mos Def
Piano by Weldon Irvine
Bass and vibraphone by Mos Def
Medina Sound Music (BMI), Janitorial Duties (ASCAP), Weldon Irvine Publishing Designee
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Executive producers: Mos Def & Shaka
Photography: B+, Calabazitaz Tiernaz & Alvaro Gonzalez-Campo
Design: Jane & Kiku
Management: Shaka Entertainment (1755 Broadway 8th fl. New York, NY 10036, 212.841.8033)
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Thanks
All thanks and praises are due to Allah, the lord of the worlds, the master of judgement, the architect of creation, the ruler of mankind. The eternal, the irresistible, who is without peer or opponent. There is no-one who resembles him and he is capable of what he wills. The most righteous of us cannot add an iota to his kingdom and the most wicked of us cannot take anything from it. We have no escape from you but to seek refuge in you. I thank you for my parents. They are my guidance, protection, and the best friends I will ever have. May Allah give you mansions in paradise. Amin! Thank you for my children who opened up my heart to things that the english language is too weak to describe. My family the Smiths, the Tolers and the powerful Indian Marys who lead both. Elders for council, young men for war... gunready. To the believers all over the world may Allah soften our hearts where they are hardened, strengthen them where they are weak, show us the middle course and grant us light in this world and the next. Amin. Whoever hears this and hears good know that it's from Allah. Whoever hears this and hears bad know that it is from me and my own shortcomings, and for this I ask Allah and people to forgive me. Thank you for spending your money and most importantly your time to listen. Insha Allah. It is a benefit to you. This Album is dedicated to Assata, Mutulu Shakur, Fred Hampton Jr., Mumia Abu Jamal, Russell Choats, Sundiata Acoll, and all those who have lived and died in the pursuit of justice and freedom. Free the land! Last but not least, I'd like to thank all the producers for their talent, their patience, and their input on this project. God bless. Special thanks to Weldon Irvine for everything. I'm glad that I know you. When I grow up I hope I'm like you. For all the Rawkus staff, for their energy, efforts, and time. And all the staff at Sony, Chung King, and every other studio that has experienced the displeasure of my company in the last year. Thanks. God bless
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