Kanye West ‎– Late Registration

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Roc-A-Fella Records – 0602498824016
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1 Wake Up Mr. West
Vocals [Additional] – DeRay Written-By – G. Goffin*, M. Masser*
0:41
2 Heard 'Em Say
Vocals [Additional] – Tony "Penafire" Williams* Vocals [Featuring] – Adam Levine Of Maroon 5* Written-By – A. Levine*, G. Goffin*, M. Masser*
3:24
3 Touch The Sky
Producer – Just Blaze Rap [Featuring] – Lupe Fiasco Written-By – C. Mayfield*, J. Smith*, W. Jaco*
3:56
4 Gold Digger
Scratches – A-Trak Vocals [Additional] – Don C.*, Plain Pat Vocals [Featuring] – Jamie Foxx Written-By – R. Charles*, R. Richard*
3:27
5 Skit #1 0:33
6 Drive Slow
Rap [Featuring] – GLC Vocals [Additional] – Tony "Penafire" Williams* Vocals [Featuring] – Paul Wall Written-By – L. Harris*, P. Slayton*
4:32
7 My Way Home
Rap [Featuring] – Common Written-By – G. Scott-Heron*, L. Lynn*
1:43
8 Crack Music
Rap [Featuring] – Game* 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 Cello – Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker*, Richard Dodd (2), Victor Lawrence Contrabass – Denise Briese, Frances Senger, Jason Torreano French Horn – Brad Warnaar, Rick Todd* Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Recorded By [Strings] – Tom Biller Trombone – Andrew Martin*, Steve Holtman* Trombone [Bass] – Bruce Otto 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 [Featuring] – Brandy (2) 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* Guitar – Dave Tozer Keyboards – Tom Craskey Performer – Shirley Bassey Producer – Devo Springsteen Rap [Featuring] – Jay-Z Written-By – D. Harris*, D. Black*, J. Barry*
3:53
14 We Major
Producer – Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell* Rap [Featuring] – Nas, Really Doe 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 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* Trombone [Bass] – Bruce Otto 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 Orchestrated By [Strings], Violin – Eric Gorfain Rap [Featuring] – Cam'Ron, Consequence (2) 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*, D. Mills*, C. Willis*
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 Late 3:50

Credits

  • Artwork By [Art Direction & Design] – Morning Breath Inc.
  • Engineer [Assistant]James Aurwarter (tracks: 9 to 12), Jarred Robbins* (tracks: 13, 20), Matt Green (4) (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 – Carter Administration, The, Gee Robertson, Kanye West, Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua
  • Executive Producer [Co] – Jon Brion
  • Mastered ByVlado Meller
  • Mixed ByAndrew Dawson (tracks: 8, 16, 17, 19), Craig Bauer (tracks: 9 to 12), Manny Marroquin (tracks: 13, 20), Mike Dean (2) (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 7)
  • Other [Grooming] – Ibn Jasper
  • Other [Legal Counsel] – Alison K. Finley
  • Other [Package Production] – Doug Joswick
  • Other [Sample Clearance] – Eric Weissman
  • Other [Styling] – Charlene Roxborough
  • Photography – Sarah A. Friedman
  • Photography, Artwork By [Art Co-ordination] – Kris Yiengst
  • ProducerJon Brion (tracks: 2, 4, 9 to 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20), Kanye West (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 21)
  • Recorded ByAndrew 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)
  • Written-ByK. West*

Notes

Made in the EU.

Track 20 is a bonus track. Track 21 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. "Late" contains a sample of The Whatnauts' "I'll Erase Away Your Pain".

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 6 02498 82401 6
  • Other (Label Code): LC08427
  • Other (Rights Societies): BIEM/SABAM
  • Matrix / Runout: 06024 988 240-1 01 * 51639834 Made in Germany by EDC L
  • Other (Mastering SID Code): IFPI LV26
  • Other (Mould SID Code): IFPI 0115

Other Versions (Showing 5 of 14) View All

Title, Format Label Cat# Country Year
Late Registration (CD, Album + DVD) Roc-A-Fella Records 0602498850534 Europe 2005
Late Registration (CD, Album) Roc-A-Fella Records B0005325-02 Canada 2005
Late Registration (Touch The Sky Tour - Australian Tour Edition) (CD, Album) Roc-A-Fella Records 9853447 Australia 2005
Late Registration (2xLP, Promo) Roc-A-Fella Records DEFF 16415-1 US 2005
Late Registration (2xLP, Album) Roc-A-Fella Records B0004813-01 US 2005

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