DISC ONE
1. Villuminati
Written by J. Cole, C. Wallace, S. Combs, J. Oliver, J. Mtume, R. Kelly, S. Stewart and T. Thomas
© 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI) / EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Justin Combs Publishing Company, Inc. (ASCAP) / Big Poppa Music (ASCAP) / Jumping Bean Songs, LLC (BMI) / Mtume Music (BMI) / Universal Music - Z Tunes, LLC d.b.a. Universal Music Z songs (BMI) /EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI) / Sony/ATV Songs, LLC (BMI) / Mijac Music (BMI)
Produced by J. Cole
Additional Background Vocals by Tanikka Myers and Yolanda DeBerry
Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis
Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli
Recorded and Mixed at Premier Studios, New York, NY
This composition embodies portions of "Juicy", written by C. Wallace, S. Combs, J. Olivier and J. Mtume, published by EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Justin Combs Publishing Company, Inc. (ASCAP) / Big Poppa Music (ASCAP) / Jumping Bean Songs, LLC (BMI) / Mtume Music (BMI). Featuring samples from the Notorious B.I.G. recording "Juicy." Produced under license from Bad Boy Entertainment by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
This composition embodies portions of "I Wish - Remix (To The Homes That We Lost)" written by R. Kelly, published by Universal Music - Z Tunes, LLC d/b/a Universal Music Z songs (BMI). "I Wish (Remix)" performed by R. Kelly, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment
This composition embodies portions of "People Everyday", written by S. Stewart and T. Thomas, published by EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI)/ Sony/ATV Songs, LLC (BMI)/Mijac Music (BMI). "People Everyday" performed by Arrested Development, used courtesy of EMI Music Special Markets
LAnd of the Snakes
Written by J. Cole, A. Benjamin, A. Patton and D. Sheats. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs Of Universal (BMI) / EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Dungeon Rat Music (ASCAP) / BMG Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by J. Cole. Additional Music by Ron Gilmore (Keys) and Dave Linaburg (Guitar). Background Vocals by Amber Coffman. Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis. Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli. Recorded at Premier Studios, New York, NY and Record One, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at Premier Studios, New York, NY
This composition embodies portions of "Da Art of Stortellin', Pt. 1", written by A. Benjamin, A. Patton and D. Sheats, published by EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Dungeon Rat Music (ASCAP) / BMG Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). "Da Art of Storytellin', Pt. 1" performed by Outkast, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment
Power Trip featuring Miguel
Written by J. Cole and Hubert Laws. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs Of Universal (BMI) / Spirit Productions/Hulaws Music Inc. (BMI)
Produced by J. Cole
Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis at Premier Studios, New York, NY and Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA
Miguel appears courtesy of ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records
This composition embodies portions of "No More," written by Hubert Laws, published by Spirit Productions/Hulaws Music Inc. (BMI). "No More," performed by Hubert Laws, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment
Mo Money (Interlude)
Written by J. Cole and Jacob Dutton. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI) / Momo Elena Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Jake One. Recorded by Juro "Mez" Davis at KMA Studios, New York, NY. Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis at Premier Studios, New York, NY
Trouble
Written and Produced by J. Cole. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)
Choir production by Ken Lewis. Recorded by J. Cole and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis. Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli. Recorded and Mixed at Premier Studios, New York, NY
Runaway
Written and Produced by J. Cole. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)
Additional Production by Elite. Additional Instrumentation by Ron Gilmore (keys & string arrangement), Dave Linaburg (guitar) and Nate Jones (bass). Additional String Arrangement by Ken Lewis. Recorded & Mixed by: Juro "Mez" Davis. Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli. Recorded & Mixed at: Premier Studios, New York, NY
She Knows featuring Amber Coffman
Written by J. Cole, Ryan Mattos and Madeline McKenna. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI) / Cultish Publishing (SESAC) / Madeline Follin Publishing (SESAC)
Produced by: J. Cole
Additional Instrumentation by DJ Dummy (scratches). Additional String Production by: Ken Lewis
Recorded & Mixed by: Juro "Mez" Davis
Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli
Recorded & Mixed at: Premier Studios, New York, NY and Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA
"She Knows" embodies portions of "Bad Things" written by Ryan Mattos and Madeline McKenna, published by Cultish Publishing (SESAC) and Madeline Follin Publishing (SESAC). Contains a sample from "Bad Things" by Cults. Licensed courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment/ITNO Records
Rich N***as
Written by J. Cole, M. Giffts, D. Anderson, F. Dumont, S. Haeri and C. Hetier. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI) / Universal Music - MGB Songs (ASCAP)
Produced by J. Cole. Additional Instrumentation by Ron Gilmore (keys, string arrangement) and Dave Linaburg (guitar). Sample discovered by Cedric Brown. Additional String Production by Ken Lewis. Recorded by J. Cole and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis. Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli. Recorded and Mixed at Premier Studios, New York, NY
This composition embodies portions of "Into Everything," written by M. Giffts, D. Anderson, F. Dumont, S. Haeri and C. Hetier, published by Universal Music - MGB Songs (ASCAP). "Into Everything" performed by Télépopmusik, used courtesy of EMI Music Special Markets
Where is Jermaine? (skit)
Performed by "The Blessed Choir." Song "Unto Thee" is written by Alvin Fields
Forbidden Fruit featuring Kendrick Lamar
Written by J. Cole and Ronnie Foster. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI) / EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI)
Produced by J. Cole. Additional Instrumentation by Ron Gilmore (keys). Recorded by J. Cole and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis at Premier Studios, New York, NY
This composition embodies portions of "Mystic Brew," written by R. Foster, published by EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI). "Mystic Brew" performed by Ronnie Foster. Courtesy of EMI Music Special Markets, under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Kendrick Lamar appears courtesy of Top Dawg Ent./Aftermath Records
Chaining Day
Written by J. Cole C. T. Stubbs/J. Wilson/C. Still. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI) / Dynatone Publishing Co. / UniChappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Produced by J. Cole. Additional Instrumentation by Ron Gilmore (keys), Dave Linaburg (guitar) and Jay Bratten (bass). Additional String Production by Ken Lewis. Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis. Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli. Recorded and Mixed at Premier Studios, New York, NY
Contains elements of "Sho' Nuff" (T. Stubbs, J. Wilson, C. Still), published by Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI). All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI) All rights reserved. This track contains a sample of the recording "Sho' Nuff" as performed by Sly, Slick & Wicked. Courtesy of Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by Permission. All rights reserved
Ain't That Some Shit (Interlude) - Written by J. Cole. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)
Produced by Syience. Recorded by J. Cole and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis, Assistant Engineer Sam Giannelli. Recorded and Mixed at Premier Studios New York, NY
Crooked Smile Featuring TLC - Written by J. Cole and Meleni Smith. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)/Anteek Tomoro Music, admin. by Sony/ATV
Produced by: J. Cole. Co-Produced by Elite. Additional Instrumentation by: Ron Gilmore (keys), Dave Linaburg (guitar), Courtnee Rose (percussion) & Al Carty (bass). Additional Vocals by: Meleni Smith. Additional Choir Arrangement & String Arrangement by: Ken Lewis. Additional Vocal Engineering & Sound Engineering by: Hanan Rubinstein. Recorded & Mixed by: Juro "Mez" Davis. Assistant Engineer: Sam Giannelli. Recorded & Mixed at: Premier Studios, New York, NY
Pending TLC Courtesy Credit
Let Nas Down - Written by J. Cole, Elite, A. Kuti. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI). / Elite That's Me Productions (ASCAP) / EMI Consortium Songs, Inc. / EMI Consortium Music Publishing France / EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI) / EMI Music Publishing France SA/FKO Music
Produced by J. Cole. Additional Instrumentation by Nate Jones (bass). Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis. Recorded at Stadium Red, New York, NY. Mixed at Premier Studios, New York, NY
This composition embodies portions of "Elite feat. Bas (Unreleased)" which samples "Gentleman," written by A. Kuti, published by EMI Consortium Songs, Inc. / EMI Consortium Music Publishing France / EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI) / EMI Music Publishing France SA/FKO Music. "Gentleman" performed by Fela Kuti, used courtesy of Kalakuta/KittingFactory Records
Born Sinner Feat. @Fauntleroy - Written by J. Cole and James Fauntleroy II. © 2013 Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)/Almo Music Corp./Fauntleroy Music (ASCAP)
Produced by: J. Cole
Co-Produced by: Elite
Additional Instrumentation by: Canei Finch (keys) and Dave Linaburg (guitar)
Additional Choir Production by: Ken Lewis
J. Cole was recorded by: J. Cole at Record One, Los Angeles, CA
James Fauntleroy was recorded by: Marcos Tovar for All Faders Up Inc. at Metropolis Studios, London, UK
Mixed by: Juro "Mez" Davis at Premier Studios
@Fauntleroy appears courtesy of 1500 or Nothing
DISC TWO
1. Miss America
Written by J. Cole, Brookln Dekker
Published by Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs Of Universal (BMI) / Be With Me Music (ASCAP)
Additional Instrumentation by Ron Gilmore (Keys) and Dave Linaburg (Guitar)
Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis at KMA Studios New York, NY
Contains a sample of "Flightline," as performed by Rue Royale. Written by Brookln Dekker and published by Be With Me Music (ASCAP). Used courtesy of Be With Me Music and Rue Royale
New York Times Featuring 50 Cent & Bas - Written by J. Cole, 50 Cent and Bas. Published by Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)
Produced by J. Cole. Additional Instrumentation by Ron Gilmore (keys). Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis at Premier Studios, New York, NY
50 Cent appears courtesy of Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records. Bas appears courtesy of Dreamville
Is She Gon Pop - Written by J. Cole & W. Bell. Published by Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)/Sony ATV Portait Solar (ASCAP)
Produced by J. Cole. Additional Instrumentation by Irvin Washington (bass). Recorded by J. Cole and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis at Premier Studios, New York, NY
This composition embodies portions of "Chocolate Girl", written by W. Bell, published by Sony ATV Portrait-Solar (ASCAP). "Chocolate Girl" performed by The Whispers, used courtesy of Unidisc Music, Inc./BMG Chrysalis UK
N***as Know - Written by J. Cole, W. Chambers, A. Goodwin, S. Jordan/S. Combs/C. Wallace/S. Howse/B. McCane/A. Henderson. Published by Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs of Universal (BMI)/Universal Music MGB NA, LLC d/b/a Universal Music Careers (BMI)/EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Justin Combs Publishing Company, Inc. (ASCAP)/Big Poppa Music (ASCAP)/Siet Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Notting Dale Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)/Bizzy Bone Productions/Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Produced by J. Cole. Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis. Recorded at Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at Premier Studios, New York, NY
This composition embodies portions of "So Tired" written by W. Chambers and A. Goodwin, published by Universal Music MGB NA, LLC d/b/a Universal Music Careers (BMI). "So Tired" performed by The Chambers Brothers, used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment
Contains elements of "Notorious Thugs" (S. Jordan/S. Combs/C. Wallace/ S. Howse/B. McCane/A. Henderson) published by EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Justin Combs Publishing Company, Inc. (ASCAP)/Big Poppa Music (ASCAP)/Siet Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Notting Dale Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)/Bizzy Bone Productions/Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All rights reserved
Sparks Will Fly Featuring Jhene Aiko - Written by J. Cole. Produced by Christian Rich. Published by Dreamvillain, admin. by Songs Of Universal (BMI)
Recorded and Mixed by Juro "Mez" Davis. Recorded at KMA Studios New York, NY. Mixed at Premier Studios New York, NY
Jhene Aiko appears courtesy of ArtClub/Artium/Island Def Jam Music Group
All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used By Permission
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Choir & Strings Credits
The Blessed Choir appears on "Trouble," "Crooked Smile," "Born Sinner," "Where is Jermaine? (skit)" / Choir Arranger: Ken Lewis / Choir Director: Alvin Fields / Choir Contractor: Carmen Roman / Choir Studio: MSR Studios, NYC - Studio A / Choir Engineer: Brent Kolatalo and Fred Sladkey / Choir Assistant Engineer: Daniel Recinos / K Nita, Rose Hart, Jessica Antonetty, Jamal Kris Ashby, Isaiah Raheem, Michael Harris, Ari Feliciano, John Morgan, Roman Marshall, Sean Drew, Ronnie Artis, Stephanie De Los Santos, Alyse Maree, Jessenia Pena / Erika Johnson, Tiffany Rodriguez, Serena Hernandez, Natalis Ruby Rubero, William World, Brett Sturgis, Felix Ramos, Tavon Nelson, Gerald Smith, Serena Hernandez
String Section appears on "Crooked Smile," "Rich N***as," "She Knows," "Runaway," "Chaining Day" / Strings Coordinator: Ken Lewis / String Contractor: Sandra Paik / Orchestrations: Pete Whitfield / String Studio - Avatar NYC - Studio A / String Engineer: Ken Lewis and Tyler Hartman / String Assistant Engineer: Daniel Recinos / 1st Violins - Joanna Maurer (Concertmaster), Annaliesa Place, Ann Lehmann / 2nd Violins - Suzanne Ornstein, Jung Sun Yoo, David Southhorn / Violas - Shmuel Katz, Milena Pajro-van de Stadt, Desiree Elsevier, Kyle Armbrust / Cellos - Jerry Grossman, Maureen McDermott, Mary Wooten, Christine Kim / Basses - John Patituci, Rachel Calin
[in progress...]
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Executive Producers: Jermaine Cole, Mark Pitts & RocNation
A&R: Ibrihim Hamad for Dreamville
A&R / Management: Julius "Just Be" Garcia
Mastered by: Chris Athens at Sterling Sound Mastering (Austin, TX)
Mixed by: Juro "Mez" Davis for Dreamville
Management: Mark Pitts & Wayne Barrow for ByStorm Management
Marketing: RocNation and Columbia Records
Creative Direction: Adam Rodney for Dreamville
Media Relations & Publicity: The Chamber Group
Art Direction, Design & Illustration by Mario Hugo for Hugo & Marie. (Support by Sam Hodges and Ania Nowak)
Sony Art Director: Chris Feldmann
J. Cole Legal: Kenny Meiselas and Theodore Harris
RocNation Legal: Jennifer Justice
Photography: Timothy Saccenti & Nabil Elderkin
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THANK YOU'S
Thank God, My Family, My Fans and My Dreamville Team. Thank you to ByStorm, Roc Nation, and Columbia. This album was a true journey. They created a monster, now I'm coming for it all
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