Keyshia Cole – The Way It Is

Name: Keyshia Cole - The Way It Is
Rating: 4 (12 reviews)

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Label:	A&M Records – B0003554-02, Confidential Records (6) – B0003554-02, Imani Entertainment Group – B0003554-02
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	US
Released:	Jun 21, 2005
Genre:	Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style:	Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

1	(I Just Want It) To Be Over Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Harmonica – Ron Fair Bass – Mike Valerio, Nico Abondolo Bass Guitar – Steve Rodriguez Cello – Cecilia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Drums [Drum Fills] – Jason Stallworth Engineer [Assistant Engineers] – Anthony Killhoffer, JD Andrew, Jun Ishizeki Engineer [LA] – Tal Herzberg Engineer [NY & LA] – Ann Mincieli Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Harp – Gayle Levant Horn – "Chops"* Mixed By [Asst Mix] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer – Kerry "Krucial" Brothers* Producer [Vocals Produced By] – Krucial Keys, Ron Fair Programmed By [Digital Programming] – Kerry "Krucial" Brothers* Violin – Alan Grunfeld, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Jackie Brand, Joel Derouin, Josefina Vergara, Julie Gigante, Katia Popov, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Roberto Cani, Robin Olson, Sara Perkins, Sarah Thornblade, Sid Page, Songa Lee, Tammy Hatwan Written-By – K. Brothers, Jr., K. Cole, Lady L, T. Greenidge Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Harmonica – Ron Fair Bass – Mike Valerio, Nico Abondolo Bass Guitar – Steve Rodriguez Cello – Cecilia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Drums [Drum Fills] – Jason Stallworth Engineer [Assistant Engineers] – Anthony Killhoffer, JD Andrew, Jun Ishizeki Engineer [LA] – Tal Herzberg Engineer [NY & LA] – Ann Mincieli Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Harp – Gayle Levant Horn – "Chops"* Mixed By [Asst Mix] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer – Kerry "Krucial" Brothers* Producer [Vocals Produced By] – Krucial Keys, Ron Fair Programmed By [Digital Programming] – Kerry "Krucial" Brothers* Violin – Alan Grunfeld, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Jackie Brand, Joel Derouin, Josefina Vergara, Julie Gigante, Katia Popov, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Roberto Cani, Robin Olson, Sara Perkins, Sarah Thornblade, Sid Page, Songa Lee, Tammy Hatwan Written-By – K. Brothers, Jr., K. Cole, Lady L, T. Greenidge	4:01
2	I Changed My Mind Co-producer [Vocal Performance Produced With, Additional Production With] – Tal Herzberg Engineer – Anthony Kilhoffer, Jun Ishizeki, Tal Herzberg Mixed By – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Performer [Sample] – Solomon Burke Producer – Kanye West Producer [Vocal Performance Produced By, Additional Production By] – Ron Fair Written-By – J. Legend, K. Cole Written-By [Sample] – Allen Toussaint	3:19
3	Love, I Thought You Had My Back Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Ron Fair Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Cello – Cecillia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erody, Suzie Katayama Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer – Ron Fair, Toxic (4) Viola – Brian Dembow, Matt Funes, Simon Oswell, Vicki Miskolezy* Violin – Alan Grunfield, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Jackie Brand, Joel Derouin, Josefina Vergara, Julie Gigante, Katie Popov, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Rene Mandel, Roberto Cani, Sarah Thornblade, Sid Page, Songa Lee, Tammy Hatwan* Written-By – C. Johnson, F. Taylor, K. Cole, R. Eskridge, R. Murph* Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Ron Fair Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Cello – Cecillia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erody, Suzie Katayama Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer – Ron Fair, Toxic (4) Viola – Brian Dembow, Matt Funes, Simon Oswell, Vicki Miskolezy* Violin – Alan Grunfield, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Jackie Brand, Joel Derouin, Josefina Vergara, Julie Gigante, Katie Popov, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Rene Mandel, Roberto Cani, Sarah Thornblade, Sid Page, Songa Lee, Tammy Hatwan* Written-By – C. Johnson, F. Taylor, K. Cole, R. Eskridge, R. Murph*	4:10
4	I Should Have Cheated Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Bass, Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Cello – Cecilia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Producer [For Dps Production] – Daron Jones Producer, Mixed By, Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Organ, Harmonica – Ron Fair Viola – Darrin McCann, David Walther, Marlow Fisher, Simon Oswell Violin – Alan Grunfield, Anatoly Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Clayton Haslop, Endre Granat, Kenneth Yerke, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Becky Bushnell, Robin Olson, Sara Parkins, Songa Lee Written-By – D. Jones, Q. Parker* Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Bass, Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Cello – Cecilia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Producer [For Dps Production] – Daron Jones Producer, Mixed By, Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Organ, Harmonica – Ron Fair Viola – Darrin McCann, David Walther, Marlow Fisher, Simon Oswell Violin – Alan Grunfield, Anatoly Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Clayton Haslop, Endre Granat, Kenneth Yerke, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Becky Bushnell, Robin Olson, Sara Parkins, Songa Lee Written-By – D. Jones, Q. Parker*	5:28
5	Guess What? Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Featuring [Rap] – Jadakiss Harmonica – Ron Fair Horns – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Joel Peskin Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer – Diesel (2), Sean Garrett Producer [Vocals Produced By] – Ron Fair, Sean Garrett Written-By – A.Da Veiga, J. Phillips, K. Cole, S. Garrett Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Featuring [Rap] – Jadakiss Harmonica – Ron Fair Horns – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Joel Peskin Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer – Diesel (2), Sean Garrett Producer [Vocals Produced By] – Ron Fair, Sean Garrett Written-By – A.Da Veiga, J. Phillips, K. Cole, S. Garrett	3:45
6	Love Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Ron Fair Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keyshia Cole Arranged By, Producer – Gregory G. Curtis* Cello – Cevillie Tsan, David Low, Steve Erody, Suzie Katayama Engineer [Additional Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Mixed By [Asst. Mix] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer [Additional Production] – D. Elliot, Ron Fair, Tal Herzberg Recorded By – D. Elliot, G. Curtis* Viola – Brian Dembow, Matt Funes, Simon Oswell, Vicki Miskolczy Violin – Alan Grunfeld, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Jackie Brand, Joel Derouin, Josefina Vergara, Julie Gigante, Katia Popov, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Rene Mandel, Roberto Cani, Sarah Thornblade, Sid Page, Songa Lee, Tammy Hatwan* Written-By – G. Curtis, K. Cole Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Ron Fair Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keyshia Cole Arranged By, Producer – Gregory G. Curtis* Cello – Cevillie Tsan, David Low, Steve Erody, Suzie Katayama Engineer [Additional Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew* Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Mixed By [Asst. Mix] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer [Additional Production] – D. Elliot, Ron Fair, Tal Herzberg Recorded By – D. Elliot, G. Curtis* Viola – Brian Dembow, Matt Funes, Simon Oswell, Vicki Miskolczy Violin – Alan Grunfeld, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Jackie Brand, Joel Derouin, Josefina Vergara, Julie Gigante, Katia Popov, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Rene Mandel, Roberto Cani, Sarah Thornblade, Sid Page, Songa Lee, Tammy Hatwan* Written-By – G. Curtis, K. Cole	4:15
7	You've Changed Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Performer [Elements] – Bobby Glenn Producer – Ron Fair Producer [For One Up Entertainment] – Kevin Veney, Loren Hill, Rich Shelton Written-By – K. Cole, L. Huggins, R. Shelton, R. Fair Written-By [Elements] – D. Gibbs, R. Johnson	4:17
8	We Could Be Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Cello – Cecilie Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Producer [For Play House Music Inc.] – Erroll "E-Poppi" McCalla, Jr. Producer, Mixed By, Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Harmonica – Ron Fair Viola – Cecilie Tsan, Darrin Low, Marlow Fisher, Simon Oswell Violin – Alan Grunfield, Anatoly Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Clayton Haslop, Endre Granat, Kenneth Yerke, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Becky Bushnell, Robin Olson, Sara Parkins, Songa Lee Written-By – E. McCalla, Jr., K. Cole* Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Cello – Cecilie Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Producer [For Play House Music Inc.] – Erroll "E-Poppi" McCalla, Jr. Producer, Mixed By, Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Harmonica – Ron Fair Viola – Cecilie Tsan, Darrin Low, Marlow Fisher, Simon Oswell Violin – Alan Grunfield, Anatoly Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Clayton Haslop, Endre Granat, Kenneth Yerke, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Becky Bushnell, Robin Olson, Sara Parkins, Songa Lee Written-By – E. McCalla, Jr., K. Cole*	3:11
9	Situations Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Featuring, Producer, Performer [All Other Instruments Played By] – Chink Santana Flute – Dan Higgins Horns – Bill Reichenbach (2), Dan Higgins, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer [Vocals Produced By], Arranged By [Strings And Horns Arranged By] – Ron Fair Violin – Anatoly Rosinsky, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Josefina Vergara, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Roberto Cani, Robin Olson, Songa Lee Written-By – A. Parker, F. Ri'chard, K. Cole* Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Featuring, Producer, Performer [All Other Instruments Played By] – Chink Santana Flute – Dan Higgins Horns – Bill Reichenbach (2), Dan Higgins, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer [Vocals Produced By], Arranged By [Strings And Horns Arranged By] – Ron Fair Violin – Anatoly Rosinsky, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat, Josefina Vergara, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Roberto Cani, Robin Olson, Songa Lee Written-By – A. Parker, F. Ri'chard, K. Cole*	4:46
10	Down And Dirty Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keyshia Cole Mixed By – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Mixed By [Assisted By] – Ethan Willoughby Producer [Additional Production] – D. Elliot* Producer, Performer [All Instruments] – Gregory G. Curtis* Recorded By – D. Elliot, G. Curtis Written-By – D. Elliot, G. Curtis, K. Cole*	3:52
11	Superstar Cello – Cecillia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Featuring – Metro City Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer [For Zone 4, Inc.] – Mix (4), Polow Da Don Producer, Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Harmonica – Ron Fair Viola – Darrin McCann, David Walther, Marlow Fisher, Simon Oswell Violin – Alan Grunfield, Anatoly Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Clayton Haslop, Endre Granat, Kenneth Yerke, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggert, Phillip Levy, Becky Bushnell, Robin Olson, Sara Parkins, Songa Lee Written-By – G. Cole, K. Cole Cello – Cecillia Tsan, David Low, Steve Erdody, Suzie Katayama Engineer [Vocals Engineered By] – JD Andrew Engineer, Technician [Protools] – Tal Herzberg Featuring – Metro City Mixed By [Mix Asst] – Ariel Chobaz Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Producer [For Zone 4, Inc.] – Mix (4), Polow Da Don Producer, Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Harmonica – Ron Fair Viola – Darrin McCann, David Walther, Marlow Fisher, Simon Oswell Violin – Alan Grunfield, Anatoly Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Charlie Bisharat, Clayton Haslop, Endre Granat, Kenneth Yerke, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggert, Phillip Levy, Becky Bushnell, Robin Olson, Sara Parkins, Songa Lee Written-By – G. Cole, K. Cole	3:48
12	Never Arranged By [Vocal Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Featuring [Rap] – Eve (2) Horns [Live Horns] – Bill Reichenbach (2), Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Mixed By – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Percussion [Live Percussion] – Ron Fair Producer – Erroll "E-Poppi" McCalla, Jr., Ron Fair Programmed By [Additional Drum Programming] – Erroll "E-Poppi" McCalla, Jr. Recorded By [Additional Recording] – Shannon Braxton Recorded By [Assisted By] – Anthony Killhoffer, Ethan Willoughby Recorded By, Bass [Live Bass] – Tal Herzberg Written-By – L. Vandross Written-By [New Material] – Eve (2), Keyshia Cole Arranged By [Vocal Arranged By] – Keyshia Cole, Ron Fair Featuring [Rap] – Eve (2) Horns [Live Horns] – Bill Reichenbach (2), Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Mixed By – Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado* Percussion [Live Percussion] – Ron Fair Producer – Erroll "E-Poppi" McCalla, Jr., Ron Fair Programmed By [Additional Drum Programming] – Erroll "E-Poppi" McCalla, Jr. Recorded By [Additional Recording] – Shannon Braxton Recorded By [Assisted By] – Anthony Killhoffer, Ethan Willoughby Recorded By, Bass [Live Bass] – Tal Herzberg Written-By – L. Vandross Written-By [New Material] – Eve (2), Keyshia Cole	4:05

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – A&M Records
Copyright © – A&M Records
Manufactured By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.
Distributed By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.

Credits

A&R – Manny Halley, Ron Fair
A&R [Coordinator] – Justin Siegel
Coordinator [Album Coordinator] – Danielle Demmerella, Jonathan Partch
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Deb Fenstermacher
Design – Jason Clark (4)
Executive-Producer – Keyshia Cole, Manny Halley, Ron Fair
Management – Manny Halley
Other [Label] – Ashley Fox, Michelle Thomas
Other [Legal] – Steve Plinio
Other [Male Model] – King Michener
Photography By [Front Cover & Inlay Photos] – Chapman Baehler
Photography By [Inside Photography] – Jason Clark Foto*

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Barcode: 602498641194

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	The Way It Is (CD, Album)	A&M Records, Imani Entertainment Group	9883290	Europe	2005
New Submission	The Way It Is (CD, Album, Clean Version)	A&M Records	B0004985-02	US	2005
New Submission	The Way It Is (2×LP)	A&M Records	B0003554	US	2005
New Submission	The Way It Is (CD, Album)	A&M Records, Imani Entertainment Group	9883290	UK	2005
New Submission	The Way It Is (2×LP, Album, Generic Sleeve)	A&M Records, Imani Entertainment, Confidential Records (6)	B0003554-01	US	2005