The Roots – Game Theory

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Label:	Def Jam Recordings – 00602517001268
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	Aug 25, 2006
Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:	Conscious, Hardcore Hip-Hop, Boom Bap

Tracklist

114	Dilltastic Vol Won(derful) Mixed By – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson, Steve Mandel Recorded By – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson, Steve Mandel Supervised By [Overseen By] – J. Dilla*	0:28
115	False Media Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Russell Elevado Producer – Kamal Gray, Randy Watson Experience, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado, Steve Mandel Vocals, Chorus – Wadud Ahmad Written-By – A. Thompson, C. Ridenhour, E. Sadler, H. Shocklee, J. Gray, J. Poyser, K. Jenkins, Trotter Written-By [Don't Believe The Hype] – Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Russell Elevado Producer – Kamal Gray, Randy Watson Experience, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado, Steve Mandel Vocals, Chorus – Wadud Ahmad Written-By – A. Thompson, C. Ridenhour, E. Sadler, H. Shocklee, J. Gray, J. Poyser, K. Jenkins, Trotter Written-By [Don't Believe The Hype] – Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee	2:43
116	Game Theory Featuring – Malik B. Lead Vocals – Black Thought, Malik B. Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Performer [Life Of Furtune & Fame] – Sly And The Family Stone* Producer – Khari Mateen, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Khari Mateen Written-By – A. Thompson, J. Gray, K. Mateen, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, M. Smart, S. Stewart, Trotter Written-By [Life Of Furtune & Fame] – S. Stewart*	4:01
117	Don't Feel Right Featuring, Vocals, Chorus – Maimouna Youssef Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Performer [Ecstasy] – The Ohio Players* Performer [Jungle Boogie] – Kool & The Gang Producer – Tahir, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Steve Mandel Written-By – A. Thompson, A. Noland, C. Smith, D. Thomas, D. Boyce, G. Brown, G. Webster, J. Gray, W. Morrison, K. Jenkins, L. Bonner, M. Jones, M. Pierce, N. Napier, R. Middlebrooks, R. Westfield, R. Bell, R. Spike, R. Bell, T. Jamal, Trotter* Written-By [Ecstasy] – Andrew Noland, Gregory Webster, Walter Morrison, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Marvin Pierce, Norman Napier, Ralph Middlebrooks* Written-By [Jungle Boogie] – Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Donald Boyce, George Brown, Richard Westfield, Robert Bell, Robert Spike, Ronald Bell Featuring, Vocals, Chorus – Maimouna Youssef Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Performer [Ecstasy] – The Ohio Players* Performer [Jungle Boogie] – Kool & The Gang Producer – Tahir, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Steve Mandel Written-By – A. Thompson, A. Noland, C. Smith, D. Thomas, D. Boyce, G. Brown, G. Webster, J. Gray, W. Morrison, K. Jenkins, L. Bonner, M. Jones, M. Pierce, N. Napier, R. Middlebrooks, R. Westfield, R. Bell, R. Spike, R. Bell, T. Jamal, Trotter* Written-By [Ecstasy] – Andrew Noland, Gregory Webster, Walter Morrison, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Marvin Pierce, Norman Napier, Ralph Middlebrooks* Written-By [Jungle Boogie] – Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Donald Boyce, George Brown, Richard Westfield, Robert Bell, Robert Spike, Ronald Bell	4:08
118	In The Music Featuring – Malik B., Porn* Lead Vocals – Black Thought, Malik B. Mixed By – Jon Smeltz Mixed By [Drums Premix] – Russell Elevado Producer – Kevin Hanson, Owen Biddle, Pedro Martinez, Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado Vocals, Chorus – Porn* Written-By – A. Thompson, K. Gray, K. Jenkins, K. Hanson, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, O. Biddle, P. Martinez, R. Nichols, M. Smart, Trotter* Featuring – Malik B., Porn* Lead Vocals – Black Thought, Malik B. Mixed By – Jon Smeltz Mixed By [Drums Premix] – Russell Elevado Producer – Kevin Hanson, Owen Biddle, Pedro Martinez, Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado Vocals, Chorus – Porn* Written-By – A. Thompson, K. Gray, K. Jenkins, K. Hanson, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, O. Biddle, P. Martinez, R. Nichols, M. Smart, Trotter*	4:06
119	Take It There Backing Vocals – Dice Raw Backing Vocals [Fx Vocals] – Mercedes Martinez Featuring, Voice [Spoken Word Interlude] – Wadud Ahmad Human Beatbox – Rahzel Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Producer – Adam Blackstone, Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson, Kevin Hanson, Pedro Martinez, Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Russell Elevado Vocals, Chorus – Black Thought, Dice Raw Written-By – A. Blackstone, A. Thompson, D. Robinson, F. Walker, K. Gray, K. Hanson, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, P. Martinez, Trotter Backing Vocals – Dice Raw Backing Vocals [Fx Vocals] – Mercedes Martinez Featuring, Voice [Spoken Word Interlude] – Wadud Ahmad Human Beatbox – Rahzel Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Producer – Adam Blackstone, Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson, Kevin Hanson, Pedro Martinez, Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Russell Elevado Vocals, Chorus – Black Thought, Dice Raw Written-By – A. Blackstone, A. Thompson, D. Robinson, F. Walker, K. Gray, K. Hanson, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, P. Martinez, Trotter	2:50
120	Baby Chorus – Dice Raw, John-John, Michael Heinzer, ?uesto Featuring, Vocals – John-John* Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Russell Elevado Producer – John McGlinchey, The Roots Recorded By – John McGlinchey, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Steve Mandel Vocals [Chorus] – Dice Raw, Michael Heinzer, ?uesto* Written-By – A. Thompson, F. Walker, J. McGlinchey, K. Gray, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, Trotter* Chorus – Dice Raw, John-John, Michael Heinzer, ?uesto Featuring, Vocals – John-John* Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Russell Elevado Producer – John McGlinchey, The Roots Recorded By – John McGlinchey, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Steve Mandel Vocals [Chorus] – Dice Raw, Michael Heinzer, ?uesto* Written-By – A. Thompson, F. Walker, J. McGlinchey, K. Gray, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, Trotter*	2:50
121	Here I Come Co-producer – Brook D'Leau, Owen Biddle, Pedro Martinez Featuring – Dice Raw, Malik B. Lead Vocals – Black Thought, Dice Raw, Malik B. Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Producer – Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado Vocals, Chorus – Black Thought, Dice Raw Written-By – A. Thompson, F. Walker, K. Gray, K. Jenkins, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, R. Nichols, M. Smart, Trotter* Co-producer – Brook D'Leau, Owen Biddle, Pedro Martinez Featuring – Dice Raw, Malik B. Lead Vocals – Black Thought, Dice Raw, Malik B. Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Producer – Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado Vocals, Chorus – Black Thought, Dice Raw Written-By – A. Thompson, F. Walker, K. Gray, K. Jenkins, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, R. Nichols, M. Smart, Trotter*	4:11
122	Long Time Co-producer – Omar Edwards Featuring – Bunny Sigler, Peedi Peedi Guest, Vocals – Peedi Peedi Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Russell Elevado Producer – Darryl Robinson, Kevin Hanson, Owen Biddle, Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado Vocals [Chorus], Chorus – Bunny Sigler, Dice Raw Written-By – A. Thompson, B. Sigler, D. Robinson, K. Gray, K. Jenkins, K. Hanson, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, O. Biddle, P. Zayas, Trotter Written-By [Trolling For Olives] – Darryl Robinson, Kevin Hanson, Owen Biddle Co-producer – Omar Edwards Featuring – Bunny Sigler, Peedi Peedi Guest, Vocals – Peedi Peedi Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Russell Elevado Producer – Darryl Robinson, Kevin Hanson, Owen Biddle, Richard Nichols, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Russell Elevado Vocals [Chorus], Chorus – Bunny Sigler, Dice Raw Written-By – A. Thompson, B. Sigler, D. Robinson, K. Gray, K. Jenkins, K. Hanson, K. Douglas, L. Hubbard, O. Biddle, P. Zayas, Trotter* Written-By [Trolling For Olives] – Darryl Robinson*, Kevin Hanson, Owen Biddle	4:21
123	Livin' In A New World Featuring, Vocals, Chorus – John-John* Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Producer – Khari Mateen, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Khari Mateen Vocals [Instrumental] – Mercedes Martinez Written-By – K. Jenkins, K. Mateen, Trotter*	1:47
124	Clock With No Hands Co-producer – Brook D'Leau Featuring, Vocals, Chorus – Mercedes Martinez Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Producer – Khari Mateen, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Khari Mateen Written-By – A. Thompson, J. Gray, K. Jenkins, K. Mateen, L. Hubbard, Trotter	4:23
125	Atonement Featuring, Vocals, Chorus – Jack Davey Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Performer [You And Whose Army] – Radiohead Producer – Randy Watson Experience, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Steve Mandel Written-By – A. Thompson, C. Greenwood, E. O'Brien, J. Poyser, J. Greenwood, K. Jenkins, P. Selway, Trotter, T. Yorke* Written-By [You And Whose Army] – Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Johnny Greenwood, Phil Selway, Thom Yorke Featuring, Vocals, Chorus – Jack Davey Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein Performer [You And Whose Army] – Radiohead Producer – Randy Watson Experience, The Roots Recorded By – Jon Smeltz, Steve Mandel Written-By – A. Thompson, C. Greenwood, E. O'Brien, J. Poyser, J. Greenwood, K. Jenkins, P. Selway, Trotter, T. Yorke Written-By [You And Whose Army] – Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Johnny Greenwood*, Phil Selway, Thom Yorke	2:35
126	Can't Stop This Co-producer – Randy Watson Experience, The Roots Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein, Russell Elevado Performer [All I Do Is Think Of You] – The Jackson 5 Producer – J Dilla Recorded By – J Dilla, Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Steve Mandel Written-By – A. Thompson, B. Holland, J. Poyser, J. Yancey, K. Jenkins, M. Lovesmith, Trotter* Written-By [All I Do Is Think Of You] – Brian Holland, Michael Lovesmith Co-producer – Randy Watson Experience, The Roots Lead Vocals – Black Thought Mixed By – Jason Goldstein, Russell Elevado Performer [All I Do Is Think Of You] – The Jackson 5 Producer – J Dilla Recorded By – J Dilla, Jon Smeltz, Robert "LB" Dorsey, Steve Mandel Written-By – A. Thompson, B. Holland, J. Poyser, J. Yancey, K. Jenkins, M. Lovesmith, Trotter* Written-By [All I Do Is Think Of You] – Brian Holland, Michael Lovesmith	8:35

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Island Def Jam Music Group
Copyright © – Island Def Jam Music Group
Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Licensed From – Universal Music Enterprises
Produced For – Pay J Productions
Published By – Reach Global Songs
Published By – Songs of Universal, Inc.
Published By – Majoken Music
Published By – Copyright Control
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By – Bridgeport Music, Inc.
Published By – Publishing Designee
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – Gold Forever Music, Inc.
Published By – Stone Diamond Music Corp.
Recorded At – The Studio
Recorded At – Encore Studios
Recorded At – A House Called ?uest
Recorded At – The Boom Room
Recorded At – Conway Studios
Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
Recorded At – Glenwood Place Studios
Mixed At – A House Called ?uest
Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
Mixed At – Platinum Island Studios
Mixed At – The Studio
Mixed At – Integrated Studios
Mixed At – Quad Recording Studios
Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Made By – EDC, Germany – 51777645

Credits

A&R – Karl Jenkins*, Patrick Reynolds
A&R [A&R Operations] – Leesa D. Brunson
Administrator [A&R Administration] – Tara Podolsky
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor, Cello – Larry Gold
Art Direction – Alli Truch, Kenny Gravillis, Richard Nichols
Bass – HUB (2)
Cello – Jenny Dilorenzo*
Coordinator [Photography And Art] – Nichell Delvaille
Design – Gravillis, Inc.*
Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson
Executive-Producer – Richard Nichols, The Carter Administration
Guitar – Kirk Douglass
Hair [Grooming] – Fahim (3)
Keyboards – Kamal Gray
Legal [Legal Counsel] – Brad A. Rubens, Esq.*
Legal [Sample Clearance Agent] – DMG Clearances, Inc., Deborah Mannis-Gardner
Management – R.Nichols*, S. Gee*
Management [Business Affairs] – Antoinette Trotman, Ian Allen (7), Randy McMillan
Management [Business Manager] – Gee Financial*, Shawn Gee
Management [Creative] – Middle Management, Richard Nichols
Marketing – Amber "Philly" Noble*
Mastered By – Dave Kutch
Percussion – Frank "Knuckles" Walker
Photography By – F. Scott Schafer
Product Manager [Package Production] – Doug Joswick
Rap – Black Thought
Stylist [Wardrobe Stylist] – Rebecca Pietri
Viola – Davis Barnett
Violin – Charles Parker, Emma Kummrow, Gloria Justin*, Igor Szwec

Notes

115 contains an interpolation from "Don't Believe The Hype" written by Carlton Ridenhour, Hank Shocklee and Eric Sadler
116 contains samples from "Life Of Fortune & Fame" by Sly & The Family Stone
117 contains samples from "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & The Gang and from "Ecstasy" by The Ohio Players
122 contains an interpolation from "Trolling For Olives" written by Kevin Hanson, Owen Biddle and Darryl Robinson
125 contains samples from "You And Whose Army" by Radiohead
126 contains a sample from "All I Do Is Think of You" by The Jackson 5

Mastered at Sony Music Mastering, NYC

℗ & © 2006 The Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

John-John Of Nouveau Riche
Dice Raw Of Nouveau Riche
Mercedes Martinez Of The Jazzyfatnastees
Jack Davey Of J*Davey

CD:
Made in the EU.

Publisher:
Kevin Hanson Publishing Designee

The 16-page booklet contains lyrics.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 602517001268
Barcode (Text): 6 02517 00126 8
Label Code: LC 08427
Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
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Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LV26
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0132
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 06025 170 012-6 01 ❊ 51777645 [4x Universal logo] Made in Germany by EDC B
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI LV26
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0133
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Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI LV26
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Mastering SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI LV26
Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0159

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Game Theory (CD, Album)	Def Jam Recordings	B0007222-02	US	2006
Recently Edited	Game Theory (2×LP, Album)	Def Jam Recordings	B0007222-01	US	2006
	Game Theory (CD, Album, Clean)	Def Jam Recordings	B0007352-02	US	2006
Recently Edited	Game Theory (CD, Album)	Def Jam Recordings, Mercury	1706204	UK	2006
Recently Edited	Game Theory (2×LP, Advance, Album, Promo, Stereo)	Def Jam Recordings	DEFF 16628-1	US	2006