Lyricist Lounge (Volume One) (Compilation) album cover

Various – Lyricist Lounge (Volume One)

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Rawkus – RWK 1129-2

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2 x CD, Compilation, Dual-Digipak, Slipcase

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		De La Soul Hosts The Lyricist Lounge At Tramps
1-1	Wiseguy (2)–	Street Promoters (Skit) Featuring – Wiseguy The Unsigned Emcee* Recorded By, Mixed By – Charles Stella, Daniel Wyatt Written By – G. Thomas Written-By – A. Marshall, D. Castro
1-2	De 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*
1-3	Cipher Complete–	Bring Hip Hop Back Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Dorsey Wesley Written By – R. Wood Written-By – D. Wesley, F. Neal
1-4	Diaz Brothers (2)–	Keep Pouring Featuring – Abutta, Matrix (6) Producer – Kenny Diaz Recorded By, Mixed By – Taj Sidhu Written By – C. Marshall Written-By – A. Cruz, K. Diaz*
1-5	Sarah 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*
1-6	Mos 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
1-7	Various–	Bathroom Cipher Featuring – I.G. Off And Hazadous, J-Treds, Kwest, Thirstin Howl III Mixed By – Orlando (8) Producer – 88-Keys Written By – T. St. John Written-By – C. Njapa, C. McKenzie, F. Swinton, J. Hill (6), V. Dejesus*
1-8	Punch & Words–	Da Cipher Mixed By – Pete Vassos* Producer, Engineer – Curt Gowdy Written-By – R. Truell, R. Pimentel, V. Johnson*
1-9	Word A' Mouth–	Famous Last Words Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – William Tell* Written-By – I. Diaz, M. Herstein, W. Tell*
1-10	Prime (3)–	No Matter Mixed By – Yoram Vazan Producer, Engineer – D. Trotman* Written By – E. Louis Written-By – D. Trotman*
1-11	O.C. & Ras Kass–	Action Guaranteed Backing Vocals [Additional] – Kimberly Diamonds Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill Producer – Shawn J. Period* Recorded By – Bruce "The Juice" Tergesen* Written-By – J. Austin, O. Credle, S. Jones*
1-12	Mike 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
1-13	Various–	The Phone Call (Skit) Featuring – Wiseguy (2), Words* Written By – G. Thomas Written-By – V. Johnson*
1-14	Bobbito "The Barber"* & D.J. Stretch Armstrong*–	Live From The Stretch Armstrong Show Featuring – Absolute (8), Black Thought, Common, Pharoahe Monch Producer – Shawn J. Period, VIC Recorded By, Mixed By – Yoram Vazan Written By – A. Flores Written-By – L. Lynn, S. Jones, T. Collins, T. Jamerson, V. Padilla*
		Kool Keith And Sir Menelik Host The Lyricist Lounge "Live" At Shea Stadium
2-1	Saul Williams–	Ohm Co-producer – Native Sun Producer – Saul Williams Recorded By, Mixed By – Pete Vassos* Written-By – M. Jengkens, S. Williams*
2-2	Kool Keith & Sir Menelik–	Intro Bass [5 String] – Mario "Jomo" Moorehead* Drums – James "Jamakibo" Knight* 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 Written-By – A. Joseph, J. Knight, K. Thornton, M. Moorehead, P. Collington, T. Zawdie
2-3	Natural Elements–	Mayday Engineer – Keith Hill Mixed By – Ernesto Santana Producer – Charlemagne Vocals [Additional Chorus] – KA (2) Written-By – A. Obiakor, A. Cruz, H. Charlemagne, L. Lesmond
2-4	Reflection 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
2-5	Bahamadia & Rah Digga–	Be OK Engineer – Blaize Dupuy* Mixed By – Vinny Nicoletti* Producer – D.J. Scratch* Written-By – A. Reed, G. Spivey, R. Fisher*
2-6	A.L.–	Lyrics Producer – Kenny Diaz Recorded By, Mixed By – Taj Sidhu Written-By – A. Mosquera, K. Diaz
2-7	Various–	Outside The Lounge Featuring – Building Block, Lilscienz, Mr. Metaphor, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Kweli, Wiseguy (2) Mixed By – Orlando (8) Producer – William Tell* Written By – G. Thomas Written-By – I. Diaz, J. Robinson, M. Vialva, M. Herstein, T.K. Greene, W. Tell
2-8	Lord 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*
2-9	Jurassic 5–	Jayou Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Cut Chemist, D.J. Nu-Mark* Written-By – C. Stewart, C. Henderson, D. Givens, L. Macfadden, M. Stuart, M. Potsic
2-10	Zack 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 (4) Scratches – D.J. Daze, D.J. Spinbad Written-By – J. Gray, K. Horne, L. Parker, Z. De La Rocha
2-11	Problemz–	Society Engineer – Blaize Dupuy* Producer, Engineer – G.M. (2) Sampler – Charles Stella, Daniel Wyatt Vocals [Chorus] – Nicole Willis Written By – S. Pile Written-By – C. Bullock, D. Hathaway, R. Ayers*
2-12	Indelible 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 (6), J. Meline, J. Ingleton, L. Smyphe, P.A. Smith, P.A.C. Smith*
2-13	Various–	After The Show Featuring – A.L., Jedi (2), Punch, Rise (2), Words Mixed By – Orlando (8) Producer – Ge-ology* Written-By – A. Mosquera, G. Young, J. Myrthil, M. Duffoo, R. Truell, V. Johnson

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Licensed From – Island Records Inc.
Manufactured By – Rawkus Entertainment
Distributed By – Rawkus Entertainment
Produced For – Locksmith Music
Produced For – Janitorial Duties
Produced For – Kendu Productions Inc.
Produced For – Rebirth Entertainment
Produced For – Fruition Music
Produced For – Infidibulator, Inc.
Produced For – B.U.D.A. Productions Inc.
Produced For – K.K. Entertainment Group
Copyright © – Open Mic Records Inc.
Recorded At – Temple Of Soul NYC
Recorded At – Firehouse Studio, NYC
Recorded At – The Chop Shop, NJ
Recorded At – Animation Sound
Recorded At – Ozone Studios
Recorded At – Soundtrack Studios
Recorded At – Poke's Crib
Recorded At – Animal Tracks Studios
Recorded At – D's House
Recorded At – Platinum Island Studios
Recorded At – Unique Recording
Recorded At – Mark Dann Recording
Recorded At – Rawkus Studios
Recorded At – Westlake Audio
Recorded At – Circus Studios
Mixed At – Temple Of Soul NYC
Mixed At – Touch Of Soul Recording Studio
Mixed At – Shaolin Temple Of Soul
Mixed At – The Chop Shop, NJ
Mixed At – Animation Sound
Mixed At – Ozone Studios
Mixed At – Unique Recording
Mixed At – Firehouse Studio, NYC
Mixed At – Platinum Island Studios
Mixed At – Time Warp Studios
Mixed At – Wanna Battle Studios
Mixed At – Mindswerve
Mixed At – Soundtrack Studios
Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mastered At – Temple Of Soul NYC
Glass Mastered at – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Y3915
Glass Mastered at – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Y4148
Glass Mastered at – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Y4370
Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Olyphant

Credits

Design [Additional], Art Direction [Additional] – Nobody*
Executive-Producer – Anthony Marshall, Danny Castro, Perry Landesberg
Hosted By – De La Soul (tracks: 1-2 to 1-13), Kool Keith (tracks: 2-2 to 2-12), Sir Menelik (tracks: 2-2 to 2-12)
Illustration, Design, Art Direction – The Ecko Unlimited Co.
Mastered By – Charles Stella (tracks: 1-6, 1-9, 2-5, 2-12, 2-13), Chris Athens (tracks: 1-1 to 1-5, 1-7, 1-8, 1-10 to 1-14, 2-1 to 2-4, 2-6 to 2-11), Daniel Wyatt (tracks: 1-6, 1-9, 2-5, 2-12, 2-13)
Photography By – Mike Schreiber, Sandra Mihalenko
Photography By [Video-still] – Jake Septimus Esq.*

Notes

Issued in a dual gatefold Digipak 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
Other (All variants): [Wea Mfg. Olyphant logo]
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 to 6): 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
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, variant 7): [wea mfg Olyphant logo] Y3915 25 RWK 1129-2.1 RE-1 01 *M2 S7
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, variant 7): [wea mfg Olyphant logo] Y4148 25 RWK 1129-2.2 RE-2 04 *M3 S4
Mastering SID Code (Variant 7): ifpi L903
Mould SID Code (Variant 7): none

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