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kanYeWest* – Late Registration

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Label:	Roc-A-Fella Records – 9885153
Format:	CD, Album, Special Edition, Stereo
Country:	UK
Released:	Aug 30, 2005
Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:	Pop Rap, Conscious

Tracklist

1	Wake Up Mr. West Featuring [Additional Vocals] – DeRay Written-By – G. Goffin, M. Masser	0:41
2	Heard 'Em Say Featuring [Vocals] – Adam Levine Vocals [Additional] – Tony "Penafire" Williams* Written-By – A. Levine, G. Goffin, M. Masser*	3:24
3	Touch The Sky Featuring – Lupe Fiasco Producer – Just Blaze Written-By – C. Mayfield, J. Smith, W. Jaco*	3:56
4	Gold Digger Featuring [Vocals] – Jamie Foxx Scratches – A-Trak Vocals [Additional] – Don C., Plain Pat Written-By – R. Charles, R. Richard*	3:27
5	Skit #1	0:33
6	Drive Slow Featuring – GLC Featuring [Vocals] – Paul Wall Vocals [Additional] – Tony "Penafire" Williams* Written-By – L. Harris, P. Slayton	4:32
7	My Way Home Featuring – Common Written-By – G. Scott-Heron, L. Lynn	1:43
8	Crack Music Featuring – The Game (2) Vocals [Additional] – Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, Tony "Penafire" Williams* Written-By – J. Taylor, W. Meeks	4:31
9	Roses Bass – Keenan "Keynote" Holloway Keyboards – Ervin "EP" Pope* Vocals [Additional] – Tony Williams (3) Written-By – B. Withers*	4:05
10	Bring Me Down Arranged By [Strings & Brass] – Jon Brion Bass Trombone – Bruce Otto Cello – Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker, Richard Dodd (2), Victor Lawrence Contrabass – Denise Briese, Frances Senger, Jason Torreano Featuring [Vocals] – Brandy (2) French Horn – Brad Warnaar, Rick Todd Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Recorded By [Strings] – Tom Biller Trombone – Andrew Martin, Steve Holtman Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Dan Fornero, Gary Grant Viola – David Sage, Marda Todd, Piotr Jandule, Tom Tally Violin – Alyssa Park, Amy Wickman, Audrey Solomon, Daphne Chen, Julie Rogers (2), Marisa Kuney, Susan Chatman, Terry Glenny, Victoria Lanier Written-By – A. Williams Arranged By [Strings & Brass] – Jon Brion Bass Trombone – Bruce Otto Cello – Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker, Richard Dodd (2), Victor Lawrence Contrabass – Denise Briese, Frances Senger, Jason Torreano Featuring [Vocals] – Brandy (2) French Horn – Brad Warnaar, Rick Todd* Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Recorded By [Strings] – Tom Biller Trombone – Andrew Martin, Steve Holtman Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Dan Fornero, Gary Grant Viola – David Sage, Marda Todd, Piotr Jandule*, Tom Tally Violin – Alyssa Park, Amy Wickman, Audrey Solomon, Daphne Chen, Julie Rogers (2), Marisa Kuney, Susan Chatman, Terry Glenny, Victoria Lanier Written-By – A. Williams	3:19
11	Addiction Vocals [Additional] – Strings Written-By – L. Hart, R. Rodgers	4:27
12	Skit #2	0:31
13	Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix) Drums – Michele Gondry* Featuring – Jay-Z Guitar – Dave Tozer Keyboards – Tom Craskey Performer – Shirley Bassey Producer – Devo Springsteen Written-By – D. Harris, D. Black, J. Barry*	3:53
14	We Major Featuring – Nas, Really Doe Producer – Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell* Vocals [Additional] – Tony "Penafire" Williams* Written-By – A. Williams, L. Smith, M. Reid, N. Jones, R. Simmons, W. Trotter, W. Campbell	7:28
15	Skit #3	0:24
16	Hey Mama Vocals [Additional] – John Legend Written-By – D. Leace*	5:05
17	Celebration Arranged By [Strings & Brass] – Jon Brion Bass – Keenan "Keynote" Holloway Bass Trombone – Bruce Otto Cello – Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker, Richard Dodd (2), Victor Lawrence Contrabass – Denise Briese, Frances Senger, Jason Torreano French Horn – Brad Warnaar, Rick Todd Keyboards – Ervin "EP" Pope* Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Trombone – Andrew Martin, Steve Holtman Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Dan Fornero, Gary Grant Viola – David Sage, Marda Todd, Piotr Jandule, Tom Tally Violin – Alyssa Park, Amy Wickman, Audrey Solomon, Daphne Chen, Julie Rogers (2), Marisa Kuney, Susan Chatman, Terry Glenny, Victoria Lanier Vocals – John Legend Arranged By [Strings & Brass] – Jon Brion Bass – Keenan "Keynote" Holloway Bass Trombone – Bruce Otto Cello – Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker, Richard Dodd (2), Victor Lawrence Contrabass – Denise Briese, Frances Senger, Jason Torreano French Horn – Brad Warnaar, Rick Todd* Keyboards – Ervin "EP" Pope* Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Trombone – Andrew Martin, Steve Holtman Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Dan Fornero, Gary Grant Viola – David Sage, Marda Todd, Piotr Jandule*, Tom Tally Violin – Alyssa Park, Amy Wickman, Audrey Solomon, Daphne Chen, Julie Rogers (2), Marisa Kuney, Susan Chatman, Terry Glenny, Victoria Lanier Vocals – John Legend	3:18
18	Skit #4	1:19
19	Gone Arranged By [Strings] – Jon Brion Cello – Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker, Richard Dodd (2), Victor Lawrence Featuring – Cam'ron, Consequence (2) Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Viola – David Sage, Marda Todd, Piotr Jandule, Tom Tally Violin – Alyssa Park, Amy Wickman, Audrey Solomon, Daphne Chen, Julie Rogers (2), Marisa Kuney, Susan Chatman, Terry Glenny, Victoria Lanier Written-By – C. Giles, C. Willis, D. Mills* Arranged By [Strings] – Jon Brion Cello – Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker, Richard Dodd (2), Victor Lawrence Featuring – Cam'ron, Consequence (2) Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Viola – David Sage, Marda Todd, Piotr Jandule, Tom Tally Violin – Alyssa Park, Amy Wickman, Audrey Solomon, Daphne Chen, Julie Rogers (2), Marisa Kuney, Susan Chatman, Terry Glenny, Victoria Lanier Written-By – C. Giles, C. Willis, D. Mills*	5:33
20	Diamonds From Sierra Leone Drums – Michele Gondry* Guitar – Dave Tozer Keyboards – Tom Craskey Performer – Shirley Bassey Producer – Devo Springsteen Written-By – D. Harris, D. Black, J. Barry*	3:58
21	We Can Make It Better Featuring – Common, Q-Tip, Rhymefest, Talib Kweli Written-By – Bacharach And David, C. Smith, K. Fareed, L. Lynn, T. K. Greene	3:52
22	Late	3:50

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Roc-A-Fella Records
Copyright © – Roc-A-Fella Records
Licensed To – Mercury Records Ltd.
Manufactured By – Universal

Credits

Art Direction, Design – Morning Breath Inc.
Engineer [Assistant] – James Aurwarter (tracks: 9, 10, 11, 12), Jarred Robbins* (tracks: 13, 20), Matt Green* (tracks: 3, 4, 8, 10, 16, 17), Mike Mo* (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 10, 14), Nate Connelly (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 9, 10, 14, 21), Richard Reitz (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 8 to 14, 16, 17, 19, 20), Ryan Neuschafer (tracks: 9 to 12), Taylor Dow (tracks: 2, 7, 16, 17, 19)
Executive-Producer – Gee Roberson, Kanye West, Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua*, The Carter Administration
Executive-Producer [Co] – Jon Brion
Hair [Grooming] – Ibn Jasper
Legal [Legal Counsel] – Alison K. Finley
Legal [Sample Clearance] – Eric Weissman
Mastered By – Vlado Meller
Mixed By – Andrew Dawson (tracks: 8, 16, 17, 19, 21), Craig Bauer (tracks: 9 to 12), Manny Marroquin (tracks: 13, 20), Mike Dean (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 7)
Other [Package Production] – Doug Joswick
Photography By – Sarah A. Friedman*
Photography By, Artwork [Art Co-ordination] – Kris Yiengst*
Producer – Jon Brion (tracks: 2, 4, 9 to 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21), Kanye West (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 21)
Recorded By – Andrew Dawson (tracks: 16, 17), Andrew Dawson (tracks: 2 to 4, 6 to 8, 21), Anthony Kilhoffer (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 8 to 14, 16, 17, 19, 20), Brian Sumner (tracks: 8, 9, 21), Richard Reitz (tracks: 6), Tom Biller (tracks: 2, 4, 11 to 14, 16, 17)
Recorded By [Strings] – Tom Biller (tracks: 17, 19, 20)
Stylist – Charlene Roxborough
Written-By – K. West*

Notes

Tracks 20 & 21 are "UK BONUS TRACKS".
Track 22 is a hidden track.

Samples:
1. "Wake Up Mr. West" contains excerpts from "Someone That I Used To Love" as performed by Natalie Cole.
2. "Heard 'Em Say" contains excerpts from "Someone That I Used To Love" as performed by Natalie Cole.
3. "Touch The Sky" contains samples from the Curtis Mayfield recording "Move On Up".
4. "Gold Digger" contains samples from the Ray Charles recording of "I Got a Woman".
6. "Drive Slow" contains a sample from "Wildflower" by Hank Crawford.
7. "My Way Home" contains a sample from "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" performed by Gil Scott-Heron.
8. "Crack Music" contains a sample of "Since You Came In My Life" as performed by New York Community Choir.
9. "Roses" contains a sample of "Rosie" as performed by Bill Withers.
11. "Addiction" contains elements of "My Funny Valentine" performed by Etta James.
13. "Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)" contains a sample from "Diamonds Are Forever" performed by Shirley Bassey.
14. "We Major" contains a sample of the recording "Action" as performed by Orange Crush.
16. "Hey Mama" contains samples from the Donal Leace recording "Today Won't Come Again".
17. "Celebration" contains a sample of "Heavenly Dream" performed by the KayGee's.
19. "Gone" contains samples from the Otis Redding "It's Too Late".
20. "Diamonds From Sierra Leone" contains a sample from "Diamonds Are Forever" performed by Shirley Bassey.
21. "We Can Make It Better" contains a sample of "Make It Easy On Yourself" performed by The Three Degrees.
22. "Late" contains a sample of The Whatnauts' "I'll Erase Away Your Pain".

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 602498851531
Barcode (Scanned): 602498851531
Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
Label Code: LC08427
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 2?, 6, 7): [Universal logo x 4] 9885153 02
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3, 4, 5): [Universal logo x 4] 9885153 01
Matrix / Runout (In Mould, Variant 1, 2?): MADE IN UK
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2?, 6, 7): IFPI L136
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3, 4, 5): IFPI L135
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0453
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0472
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 8733
Mould SID Code (Rim, Variant 4): IFPI 04AV
Mould SID Code (Mould, Variant 4): IFPI 0477
Matrix / Runout (In Mould, Variant 4 to 6): MADE IN THE UK
Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0468
Mould SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI 0470
Mould SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI 04AC

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Late Registration (CD, Album)	Roc-A-Fella Records	B0004813-02	US	2005
Recently Edited	Late Registration (2×LP, Album)	Roc-A-Fella Records	B0004813-01	US	2005
Recently Edited	Late Registration (CD, Album)	Roc-A-Fella Records	2600621	Russia	2005
	Late Registration (CD, Album, Digipak)	Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc-A-Fella Records	B000532502, B000481302	Canada	2005
Recently Edited	Late Registration (CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition)	Roc-A-Fella Records	0602498850534	Europe	2005