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Lyricist Lounge (Volume One) (Compilation) album cover

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Various – Lyricist Lounge (Volume One)

Label:
Rawkus – RWK 1129-2
Format:
2 x CD, Compilation, Dual-Digipak, Slipcase
Country:
US
Released:
Genre:
Hip Hop
Style:
Boom Bap, Conscious

Tracklist

De La Soul Hosts The Lyricist Lounge At Tramps
1-1Wiseguy (2)–Street Promoters (Skit)
Recorded By, Mixed By – Charles Stella, Daniel Wyatt
Written By – G. Thomas
Written-By – A. Marshall*, D. Castro*
1-2De La Soul–Intro
Engineer – Yoram Vazan
Featuring [Featuring The Music Of] – 88-Keys
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Mixed By [Additional] – Charles Stella, Daniel Wyatt
Producer – 88-Keys
Written-By – C. Njapa*, D. Jolicoeur*, K. Mercer*
1-3Cipher Complete–Bring Hip Hop Back
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Dorsey Wesley
Written By – R. Wood
Written-By – D. Wesley*, F. Neal*
1-4Diaz Brothers (2)–Keep Pouring
Featuring – Abutta*, Matrix (6)
Producer – Kenny Diaz, Kenny Diaz
Recorded By, Mixed By – Taj Sidhu
Written By – C. Marshall
Written-By – A. Cruz*, K. Diaz*
1-5Sarah Jones–Blood
Producer – Native Sun
Producer, Drums – Stix Bones
Recorded By, Mixed By – Pete Vassos*
Written By – F. Brown
Written-By – M. Jengkens, S. Jones*
1-6Mos Def–Body Rock
Engineer – Steve Souder
Engineer [Additional Recording] – Ernesto Santana
Featuring – Q-Tip, Tash
Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill
Producer – Shawn J. Period*
Written-By – D. Smith*, K. Fareed*, R. Smith*, S. Jones*
1-7Various–Bathroom Cipher
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Producer – 88-Keys
Written By – F. Swinton, J. Hill, T. St. John
Written-By – C. McKenzie, C. Njapa*, V. Dejesus*
1-8Punch & Words–Da Cipher
Mixed By – Pete Vassos*
Producer, Engineer – Curt Gowdy
Written-By – R. Truell*, R. Pimentel*, V. Johnson*
1-9Word A' Mouth–Famous Last Words
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – William Tell*
Written By – M. Herstein
Written-By – I. Diaz*, W. Tell*
1-10Prime (3)–No Matter
Mixed By – Yoram Vazan
Producer, Engineer – D. Trotman*
Written By – E. Louis
Written-By – D. Trotman*
1-11O.C. & Ras Kass–Action Guaranteed
Backing Vocals [Additional] – Kimberly Diamonds
Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill
Producer – Shawn J. Period*
Written-By – J. Austin*, O. Credle*, S. Jones*
1-12Mike Zoot–All In My Own
Mixed By – Alon "Pacman" Cohen*
Producer – Shawn J. Period*
Recorded By – Vaughn Sessions
Vocals [Additional] – Shawn J. Period*
Written-By – M. Whyte*, S. Jones*
1-13Various–The Phone Call (Skit)
Featuring – Wiseguy (2), Words*
Written By – G. Thomas
Written-By – V. Johnson*
1-14Bobbito "The Barber"* & D.J. Stretch Armstrong*–Live From The Stretch Armstrong Show
Producer – Shawn J. Period*, VIC*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Yoram Vazan
Written By – A. Flores
Kool Keith And Sir Menelik Host The Lyricist Lounge "Live" At Shea Stadium
2-1Saul Williams–Ohm
Co-producer – Native Sun
Producer – Saul Williams
Recorded By, Mixed By – Pete Vassos*
Written-By – M. Jengkens, S. Williams*
2-2Kool Keith & Sir Menelik–Intro
Bass [5 String] – Mario "Jomo" Moorehead*
Engineer – Mark Mandelbaum
Featuring [Featuring The Music Of] – Survival Soundz
Guitar – Tesfa Zawdie
Horns, Keyboards – Andrew "Groovie" Joseph*
Mixed By – Carlos Bess
Mixed By [Additional] – Charles Stella, Daniel Wyatt
2-3Natural Elements–Mayday
Engineer – Keith Hill
Mixed By – Ernesto Santana
Producer – Charlemagne
Vocals [Additional Chorus] – KA (2)
2-4Reflection Eternal–The Manifesto
Engineer – Keith Hill
Mixed By [Additional] – Chris Flam
Producer, Scratches, Mixed By – D.J. Hi-Tek*
Written-By – T. Greene*, T. Cottrell*
2-5Bahamadia & Rah Digga–Be OK
Engineer – Blaize Dupuy*
Mixed By – Vinny Nicoletti*
Producer – D.J. Scratch*
Written-By – A. Reed*, G. Spivey*, R. Fisher*
2-6A.L.–Lyrics
Producer – Kenny Diaz
Recorded By, Mixed By – Taj Sidhu
Written-By – A. Mosquera*, K. Diaz*
2-7Various–Outside The Lounge
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Producer – William Tell*
Written By – G. Thomas, M. Herstein
2-8Lord Have Mercy & D.V. Alias Khrist–Holy Water
Engineer – Ben Arrindell
Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill
Producer – Nottz
Written-By – D. Lamb*, K. Scranton*, W. Notise*
2-9Jurassic 5–Jayou
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Cut Chemist, D.J. Nu-Mark*
2-10Zack de La Rocha, KRS-One & The Last Emperor–C.I.A. (Criminals In Action)
Engineer – Ben Arrindell
Engineer [Additional] – Yoram Vazan
Mixed By – Carlos Bess
Producer – Keith Horne
Recorded By [Additional] – Tim Tan
Scratches – D.J. Daze*, D.J. Spinbad*
2-11Problemz–Society
Engineer – Blaize Dupuy*
Producer, Engineer – G.M. (2)
Vocals [Chorus] – Nicole Willis
Written By – S. Pile
Written-By – C. Bullock, D. Hathaway*, R. Ayers*
2-12Indelible Mc's–Weight
Co-producer, Scratches – D.J. Mr. Len*
Engineer – Pete Vassos*
Featuring – Company Flow, J-Tred*, Juggaknots*
Mixed By – Joe Quinde
Producer – EL-P The Professional*
Written By – J. Hill, P.A.C. Smith
2-13Various–After The Show
Featuring – A.L., Jedi (2), Punch*, Rise (2), Words*
Mixed By – Orlando (8)
Producer – Ge-ology*
Written By – M. Duffoo
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Notes

Issued in a dual gatefold Digipak CD wallet with an outer slip case.

(note: only the outer slip case has the title printed on it, so if you find this without the slip case, then it can be difficult to identify, as there is nothing printed on the front, back, or spines of the dual Digipak).

includes a 14-page booklet, and a small insert.

1998 Open Mic Records Inc.©
Printed in the U.S.A.

Track 1-1 recorded and mixed at Temple of Soul, NYC.
Track 1-2 produced by 88-Keys for Locksmith Music-Janitorial Duties (ASCAP). All De La Soul interludes recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC, engineered by Yoram Vazan. Music mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn, NY by Orlando. Additional mixing done at Shaolin Temple of Soul, NYC by Charles Stella and Daniel Wyatt. De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records.
Track 1-3 recorded and mixed at The Chop Shop, NJ. Freddy Singers(ASCAP)/Muslim Lesson#1 Music(ASCAP)/Dorsey D Music ASCAP/Irving Music, Inc./Perverted Alchemist Music, Inc.(BMI). Contains a sample of "One Day" written by Jeru The Damaja and D.J. Premier.
Track 1-4 produced for Kendu Productions Inc. Recorded and mixed at Animation Sound, NYC. 125Music(BMI)/Kendu Music(BMI).
Track 1-5 produced for Rebirth Entertainment. Recorded and mixed at Ozone Studios, NYC. S. Jones(ASCAP)/Ghetto Orchestra Music(SESAC).
Track 1-6 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded at Soundtrack, NYC - Engineered by Steve Souder, additional recording done at Firehouse Studios, NYC - Engineered by Ernesto Santana. Mixed at Unique Studios, NYC. Medina Sound Music(BMI)/Jazz Merchant Music - Administered by Zomba Publishing(ASCAP)/Alkaholics(BMI)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP). Q-Tip appears courtesy of Jive Records. Tash appears courtesy of Loud Records. Body Rock Illustration by Ge-ology A.K.A. G. Young.
Track 1-7 produced for Locksmith Music-Janitorial Duties(ASCAP). Recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn, NY.
Track 1-8 produced for Infidibulator Productions. Recorded at Poke's Crib, Staten Island, NY. Mixed at Ozone Studios NYC. Selma Carver Kim Khadijah(BMI)/Rashaan Truell(BMI)/Infidibulator(BMI).
Track 1-9 recorded at Animal Tracks Studios, Brooklyn, NY. Mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn, NY. Sampled material under license from Island Records, Inc. Block McCloud(ASCAP)/Zooty Zoo Publishing(ASCAP). Word A' Mouth appears courtesy of New Universe Recordings Inc.
Track 1-10 recorded at D's House - Brooklyn, NY, engineered by D. Trotman. Mixed at Firehouse Studios, NYC by Yoram Vazan. D. Trotman(BMI).
Track 1-11 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded and mixed at Platinum Island Studios, NYC. AHMP926(ASCAP)/Organimz Music Inc.-Polygram Music(BMI)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP). O.C. appears courtesy of Payday Records. Ras Kass appears courtesy of Priority Records.
Track 1-12 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded and mixed at Unique Studios, NYC. MZoot(ASCAP)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP).
Track 1-14 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Black's Thought(BMI)/Senseless Music(BMI)/Omnifarious(BMI)/Jperiod Music(ASCAP). Black Thought appears courtesy of DGC Records. Common appears courtesy of Relativity Records. Pharoahe Monch appears courtesy of Priority Records.

Track 2-1 co-produced for Rebirth Entertainment. Recorded and mixed at Ozone Studios, NYC. Saulohm Music(SESAC)/Ghetto Orchestra Music(SESAC).
Track 2-2 all Kool Keith interludes recorded at Mark Dann Recording Studios, NYC. Music mixed at Time Warp, NYC. Additional mixing done at Temple of Soul, NYC. All interlude music performed by Survival Soundz for rootzBOP! music(ASCAP). Money Makin Music(ASCAP)/Star of the Empire(ASCAP).
Track 2-3 recorded at Rawkus Studios NYC, mixed at Firehouse Studios NYC. 125Music(BMI)/A. Obikor(BMI)/L. Lesmond(BMI)/Johnny Handsome(BMI).
Track 2-4 recorded at Rawkus Studios NYC, mixed at Wanna Battle Studios, Cincinatti, OH. Additional mixing done at Mindswerve N YC. Penskills Music(BMI)/T. Cottrell for Hi-Tek Productions(BMI).
Track 2-5 produced for B.U.D.A Productions Inc. Recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Mixed at Soundtrack, NYC. Samadia Publishing(ASCAP)/Rah Digga Music(ASCAP)/Im'A Play Jason Music(ASCAP). Bahamadia appears courtesy of Mottion 360 Entertainment. Rah Digga appears courtesy of Flipmode/Elektra Entertainment Group.
Track 2-6 produced for Kenu Productions Inc. Recorded and mixed at Animation Sound, NYC.
Track 2-7 recorded at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn NY. Zooty Zoo Publishing(ASCAP).
Track 2-8 recorded at Soundtrack, NYC. Mixed at Platinum Island Studios, NYC. Sludgeline-Sloppits(ASCAP)/Malad Mixture(BMI)/Teamsters(BMI). D.V. alias Khrist appears courtesy of Def Jam Records. Lord Have Mercy appears courtesy of Flipmode/Elektra Entertainment Group.
Track 2-9 produced for Less Than 6 Songs. Recorded and mixed at The Red October Chemical Storage Facility, Los Angeles CA. DJ Nu-Mark Music(BMI)/Inshallah Music(ASCAP)/Macari and Me(ASCAP)/Manphibian Music(ASCAP)/Najla Music(ASCAP)/Upper Cut Music(ASCAP). Jurassic 5 appears courtesy of Rumble/Pickininny Records.
Track 2-10 recorded at Soundtrack, NYC. Additional recording at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles. Mixed at Time Warp NYC. Additional engineering at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Word War(BMI)/Zomba Enterprises Inc.-BDP Music(ASCAP)/OBI/WAN Music(BMI)/Peace Be Still Music, Songs of Polygram International Inc.(BMI)/FAF(BMI). Contains excerpts from "La Murga Pana Mena" written by Perez and Colon, as performed by Cal Tjader, sample used courtesy of Fantasy Records Inc. Zack De La Rocha appears courtesy of Epic Records. KRS-ONE appears courtesy of Jive Records. The Last Emperor appears courtesy of Aftermath/Interscope Records.
Track 2-11 produced for the K.K. Entertainment Group. Recorded at Circus Studios, Brooklyn NY. Mixed at Firehouse Studios, NYC. Chylia Diamond Publishing(ASCAP)/Peer Music(BMI). Contains an interpolation of "Our Ages Our Hearts". Sample reproduced at Temple of Soul, NYC.
Track 2-12 recorded and mixed at Ozone Studios, NYC. Definitive Jux/INGL-SPCR/Mr. Len Music(SESAC). Indelible Mc's appear courtesy of Official Recordings.
Track 2-13 mixed at Touch of Soul, Brooklyn NY.

All songs mastered at Sony Studios NYC except for Disc 1 tracks 6,9 and Disc 2 tracks 5, 12 and 13 which were mastered by Charles Stella and Daniel Wyatt at Temple of Soul, NYC.

All hosting interludes and skits were mastered, mixed and edited by Charles Stella and Daniel Wyatt at Temple of Soul, NYC.
Samples cleared by: Clearance 13'-8", DMG and Sample Clearance Limited.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 6 01617 11292 8
  • Barcode (Scanned): 601617112928
  • Matrix / Runout (All variants): [Wea Mfg. Olyphant logo]
  • Mastering SID Code (All variants): IFPI L903
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 1): Y4370 25RWK1129-2.1 RE-1 02 M1S3
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 1): IFPI 2U37
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 1): not entered
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 2): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 M1S2
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 2): IFPI 2U1W
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 2): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M1S2
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 2): IFPI 2U3Z
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 3): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 M2 S2
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 3): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M3 S2
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 4): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 ☓M2 S1
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 4): none
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 4): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 ☓M3 S1
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 4): none
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 5): Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 M1S2
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 5): IFPI 2U4F
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 5): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M1S1
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 5): IFPI 2U4F
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 6): Y4370 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 02 M1S4
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 1, variant 6): IFPI 2U3Z
  • Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 6): Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 M1S7
  • Mould SID Code (Disc 2, variant 6): IFPI 2U4F

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