Jay-Z – American Gangster

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Label:	Roc-A-Fella Records – B0010229-02
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	US
Released:	6 nov 2007
Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:	Gangsta, Pop Rap

Tracklist

1	Idris Elba–	Intro Arranged By – Idris Elba Co-producer – Idris "Driis" Elba* Edited By, Arranged By – Hector Delgado (2) Guitar – Marty Reid Mixed By – Hector Delgado (2) Producer – Chris Flame Recorded By – Seth Firkins Strings [Additional] – Timon Abuptah Vocals [Additional] – Angel Wood	2:01
2	Jay-Z–	Pray Bass Trombone, Bass Clarinet – Aaron J. Johnson Bass, Guitar – James Lewis (4) Engineer [Assistant] – Andy Geel Vocals – A.J. Walker, Adonis Shropshire, Carmen Cameron, Cheri Dennis, Jayms Madison, Leisa Johnson, Shannon Jones Vocals [Additional] – Beyoncé Written-By – A. Hawkshaw	4:24
3	Jay-Z–	American Dreamin' Backing Vocals – Keon Bryce Bass, Piano, Strings – Arden "Keyz" Altino* Co-producer – Mario Winans Written-By – A. Ross, L. Ware, M. Gaye*	4:47
4	Jay-Z–	Hello Brooklyn 2.0 Featuring – Lil Wayne Performer [All Instruments] – Bigg D* Producer – Bigg D* Programmed By [Additional] – Drew Hollywood Recorded By – Angel "Ohnel" Aponte, Ced Hollywood, Drew Money Written-By – D. Baker, D. Carter*	3:56
5	Jay-Z–	No Hook Engineer [Assistant] – Heather Boyden, Michelle Figueroa Piano, Strings, Keyboards, Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Arden "Keyz" Altino* Vocals – Jayms Madison Written-By – B. White*	3:14
6	Jay-Z–	Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)... Arranged By, Tenor Saxophone – Kenneth "Scooter" Whalum* Engineer [Assistant] – Matt Testa* Trombone – Saunders Sermons Trumpet – Cameron Johnson, Keyon Harrold Vocals [Additional] – Beyoncé, Cassie (2), Kanye West Written-By – B. Mann, D. Guy, L. Michels, M. Deller, T. Brenneck*	4:12
7	Jay-Z–	Sweet Engineer [Assistant] – Andy Geel Vocals [Additional] – A.J. Walker, Carmen Cameron, Cassie (2) Written-By – R. Love*	3:26
8	Jay-Z–	I Know Mixed By – Chad Hugo Producer – The Neptunes Recorded By – Andrew Coleman (3) Recorded By [Additional] – Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young* Recorded By [Assistant] – Hart Gunther Written-By – P. Williams*	3:43
9	Jay-Z–	Party Life Engineer [Assistant] – Matt Testa* Mixed By [Assistant] – Anthony Palazzole Trumpet – Keyon Harrold Vocals – Shannon Jones Written-By – D. Stone, W. Hale	4:29
10	Jay-Z–	Ignorant Sht Featuring – Beanie Sigel Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton Mixed By [Assistant] – Andrew Wright (2) Producer – Just Blaze Recorded By – Daren "DJ Poun" Smith Written-By – C. Jasper, D. Grant, E. Isley, J. Smith, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley	3:41
11	Jay-Z–	Say Hello Backing Vocals – Rhonda Robinson Producer – Toomp* Recorded By – Derrick Selby, Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young* Written-By – A. Davis, T. Brocker	5:27
12	Jay-Z–	Success Backing Vocals – Juan "OG" Perez* Co-producer – Jermaine Dupri Featuring – Nas Producer – No-ID* Written-By – E. Wilson, L. Ellis, N. Jones*	3:30
13	Jay-Z–	Fallin' Backing Vocals – Bilal Co-producer – No-ID* Mixed By – Jermaine Dupri, Phil Tan Mixed By [Assistant] – Josh Houghkirk Producer – Jermaine Dupri Written-By – J. Dupri, T. Hester	4:06
		Bonus Tracks
14	Jay-Z–	Blue Magic Producer – The Neptunes Recorded By – Andrew Coleman (3) Recorded By [Assistant] – Hart Gunther Vocals [Additional] – Pharrell* Written-By – B. Kaun, C. Herron, D. Robinson, D. Foster, M. Jones, P. Williams, T. Ellis, T. McElroy	4:10
15	Jay-Z–	American Gangster Alto Saxophone – Andy Snitzer Cello – Eileen Moon, Jeanne Leblanc Drums – Stillphil Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton Mixed By [Assistant] – Andrew Wright (2) Piano [Additional] – Canei Finch Producer – Just Blaze Recorded By [Live Strings & Horns] – Ryan West Recorded By [Music] – Andrew Wright (2) Recorded By [Vocals] – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton Tenor Saxophone – Charles Pillow Trombone – Mike David Trumpet – Jeff Kievit Viola – Dawn Hannay, Sue Pray Violin – Liz Lim, Jeanine Wynton, Lisa Kim, Matt Lehmann, Minyoung Chang, Sandra Park, Sarah O'Boyle, Sharon Yamada Written-By – C. Mayfield, J. Smith* Alto Saxophone – Andy Snitzer Cello – Eileen Moon, Jeanne Leblanc Drums – Stillphil Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton Mixed By [Assistant] – Andrew Wright (2) Piano [Additional] – Canei Finch Producer – Just Blaze Recorded By [Live Strings & Horns] – Ryan West Recorded By [Music] – Andrew Wright (2) Recorded By [Vocals] – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton Tenor Saxophone – Charles Pillow Trombone – Mike David Trumpet – Jeff Kievit Viola – Dawn Hannay, Sue Pray Violin – Liz Lim, Jeanine Wynton, Lisa Kim, Matt Lehmann, Minyoung Chang, Sandra Park, Sarah O'Boyle, Sharon Yamada Written-By – C. Mayfield, J. Smith*	3:41

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
Copyright © – Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
Manufactured By – Island Def Jam Music Group
Marketed By – Island Def Jam Music Group
Distributed By – Universal Music Distribution
Pressed By – EDC, USA

Credits

A&R – The Carter Administration
Art Direction, Design – JP Robinson, Shawn Carter
Bass, Guitar – Ed "Wolverine" Goldson* (tracks: 5 to 7, 9)
Drums – Mario Winans (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 6, 9)
Executive-Producer – Antonio "LA" Reid*, Shawn Carter
Mastered By – Tony Dawsey
Mixed By – Supa Engineer Duro* (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14), Victor Abjaoudi II* (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 9)
Mixed By [Assistant] – Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young* (tracks: 4, 8, 11, 12, 14), Steve "Rock Star" Dickey* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9)
Percussion – Bashiri Johnson (tracks: 5 to 7, 9)
Photography By [All Other] – Hype Williams
Photography By [Back Cover And Cd Label] – JP Robinson
Photography By [Front Cover, Page 2 And Outside Inlay] – Arthur Elgort
Producer – LV (2) (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9), Diddy* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9), Sean C* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9)
Producer [Associate] – Sean "Diddy" Combs*, The Hitmen (2)
Recorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 9, 11 to 14), Steve "Rock Star" Dickey* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9), Victor Abjaoudi II* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9)
Strings – Mario Winans (tracks: 2, 3, 5)
Written-By – D. Matthews* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9), L. Coppin* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9), S. Combs* (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9), S. Carter* (tracks: 2 to 15)

Notes

Inspired by the Denzel Washington / Russell Crowe movie "American Gangster", but it is not a soundtrack for the movie.

The 16-page booklet contains lyrics.

"Intro", "No Hook", "Success" and "Blue Magic" contain excerpts from "American Gangster" used courtesy of Universal Studios.

"Pray" contains a sample from "New Earth" by Hank Marvin, written by Alan Hawkshaw.

"American Dreamin'" contains a sample of the recording "Soon I'll Be Loving You Again" as performed by Marvin Gaye, written by M. Gaye, A. Ross, L. Ware.

"Hello Brooklyn 2.0" contains excerpts from "Hello Brooklyn" performed by The Beastie Boys.

"No Hook" contains a sample of the recording "Love Serenade" as performed by Barry White (B. White).

"Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)..." contains a sample of "Make the Road by Walking" performed by The Menahan Street Band, written by T. Brenneck, D. Guy, M. Deller, L. Michels, B. Mann.

"Sweet" contains a sample of "Does Your Mama Know" written by Rudy Love and performed by Rudy Love & The Love Family.

"Party Life" contains a sample from "Get into the Party Life" by Little Beaver, written by W. Hale and D. Stone.

"Ignorant Sh*t" contains a sample of "Between the Sheets" performed by The Isley Bros., written by R. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, M. Isley, E. Isley and C. Jasper.

"Say Hello" contains a sample of the recording "The Love We Share Is the Greatest of Them All" as performed by Tom Brock, written by T. Brocker.

"Success" contains a sample of the recording "Funky Thing Pt. 1" written by Larry Ellis and performed by Larry Ellis and The Black Hammer.

"Fallin'" contains samples from "Fell for You" performed by The Dramatics, written by T. Hester.

"Blue Magic" embodies portions of "Hold On" written by D. Foster, T. McElroy, T. Ellis, C. Herron, M. Jones and D. Robinson, also contains excerpt from the motion picture "Frankenstein", score by Bernard Kaun.

"American Gangster" contains samples from the Curtis Mayfield recording "Short Eyes", written by Curtis Mayfield.