Anthems: Hip-Hop III

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1Gangsta’s Paradise
producer:
Doug Rasheed
background vocals:
Trinna Simmons
vocals:
L.V. (US R&B singer Larry Sanders, known for “Gangsta’s Paradise”)
samples:
Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder
music videos:
Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio (US rapper, actor, chef & record producer) feat. L.V. (US R&B singer Larry Sanders, known for “Gangsta’s Paradise”)
part of:
Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 98) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 166)
recording of:
Gangsta’s Paradise
writer:
Artis L. Ivey Jr. (US rapper, actor, chef & record producer), Larry James Sanders (US R&B singer Larry Sanders, known for “Gangsta’s Paradise”), Doug Rasheed and Stevie Wonder
publisher:
IQ Music Ltd., Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.) and Polygram International (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998)
is based on:
Pastime Paradise
Coolio feat. L.V.3.954:02
2Regulate
recording engineer and mixer:
Greg Geitzenauer
producer:
Warren G
additional mixer:
John Morris (engineer)
editor:
John Philip Shenale
guest guitar:
Andreas Straub
guest keyboard:
Greg Geitzenauer
lead vocals:
Nate Dogg and Warren G
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rush Associated Labels (in 1994)
recorded at and mixed at:
Track Record, Inc. in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
edited at:
The Nut Ranch in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States
samples:
I Keep Forgettin’ by Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer) and Sign of the Times by Bob James (US jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer)
music videos:
Regulate (music video) by Warren G
recording of:
Regulate
writer:
Nathaniel Hale (Nate Dogg) and Warren Griffin (Warren G)
publisher:
Shug Publishing and Warren G. Publishing
is based on:
I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)
Nate Dogg feat. Warren G4.454:09
3Hypnotize
recording of:
Hypnotize
writer:
Andy Armer, Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Deric Angelettie, Ron Lawrence (US hip-hop producer aka Amen-Ra), Randy Alpert and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), B.I.G. Poppa Music, Badazz Music Company, EMI‐April Music Inc., Justin Combs Publishing and Mystery System Music
quotes lyrics from:
La Di Da Di
The Notorious B.I.G.3:50
4Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See
assistant recording engineer:
Tom Passetti (Audio engineer)
recording engineer:
Vinny Nicoletti
co-producer:
Epitome (American producer, songwriter, instrumentalist)
producer:
Buddah (US hip-hop producer Roger Munroe) and Shamello (US producer Darrol Durant)
assistant mixer:
Michael Tocci
mixer:
Busta Rhymes and Rick St. Hillaire
background vocals:
Fabulous Fab (vocals, management)
arranger:
Busta Rhymes
mixed for and arranged for:
Flipmode Entertainment, Inc.
produced for:
Prophecy Prod
recorded at:
Soundtrack Studios, NY in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios, NY in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Sweet Green Fields by Seals & Crofts
recording of:
Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See
writer:
D. Durant (US producer Darrol Durant), J. Seals, R. Munroe (US hip-hop producer Roger Munroe) and T. Smith (Busta Rhymes)
publisher:
Alshamighty Music (ASCAP), Big Baller Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC) and T’ziah’s Music
Busta Rhymes4.43:14
5It Ain’t Hard to Tell (remix)
Nas2:52
6Triumph
engineer:
Carlos Bess
producer:
The RZA (American rapper and actor)
guest vocals:
CappaDonna
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Loud Records, LLC (in 1997)
recording of:
Triumph
writer:
Clifford Smith (of the Wu‐Tang Clan), Corey Woods (US rapper, Wu‐Tang Clan), Darryl Hill, Dennis Coles, Elgin Turner, Gary Grice (Wu‐Tang Clan), Jason Hunter (east coast hip hop), Lamont Hawkins, Robert Diggs (American rapper and actor) and Russell Jones (Wu‐Tang founder, NYC rapper/producer)
publisher:
Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Universal Music Careers and Wu‐Tang Publishing, Inc.
Wu‐Tang Clan feat. Cappadonna4.55:39
7Throw Ya Gunz
assistant engineer:
Norman Bullard (from 1991-09 until 1992-08)
engineer:
Troy Hightower (from 1991-09 until 1992-08)
producer:
ChySkillz (from 1991-09 until 1992-08)
mixer:
Troy Hightower (in 1992)
lead vocals:
Fredro Starr (from 1991-09 until 1992-08), Sticky Fingaz (US rapper Kirk Jones, Onyx member) (from 1991-09 until 1992-08) and Suavé (from 1991-09 until 1992-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rush Associated Labels (in 1993) and Rush Associated Labels Inc. (in 1993)
recording of:
Throw Ya Gunz (from 1991-09 until 1992-08)
lyricist:
Fred Scruggs Jr., Kirk Jones (US rapper Kirk Jones, Onyx member) and Tyrone Taylor (US rapper, Sonsee, of Onyx)
composer:
Chylow Parker
Onyx3.653:14
8Full Clip
mixer:
Eddie Sancho
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
recorded at and mixed at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Closer to God by Krumb Snatcha, The Militia II (remix, explicit) by Gang Starr (US hip hop duo, Guru & DJ Premier) featuring W.C. (rapper William Calhoun of Westside Connection, aka Dub C) and Rakim (William Michael Griffin Jr., American rapper), Walk on By by Cal Tjader, You Know My Steez (Three Men and a Lady remix, explicit) by Gang Starr (US hip hop duo, Guru & DJ Premier) featuring The Lady of Rage and Kurupt (US rapper) and You Know My Steez by Gang Starr (US hip hop duo, Guru & DJ Premier)
recording of:
Full Clip
writer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ) and Keith Elam (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
Gang Starr4.73:37
9Flava in Ya Ear (remix)
Craig Mack feat. Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, The Notorious B.I.G., Rampage5:03
10They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth4:32
11Electric Relaxation
produced for:
The Ummah
recording of:
Electric Relaxation
writer:
Jonathan Davis (American rapper), Malik Isaac Taylor and Ali Shaheed Muhammad
A Tribe Called Quest2.453:46
12Runnin’
recording of:
Runnin’
writer:
Derrick Stewart (US rapper, member of The Pharcyde), Emandu Wilcox (US rapper Emandu Wilcox, member of The Pharcyde), James Yancey (US producer and rapper aka Jay Dee) and Tre Hardson
The Pharcyde4:56
13They Want EFX
arranger:
Chris Charity and Derek Lynch (member of Solid Scheme)
recording of:
They Want EFX
writer:
Andre Weston, Charles Bobbitt, James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Fred Wesley and Willie Hines (member of Das EFX)
Das EFX4.353:40
14How Many MC’s…
recording of:
How Many MC’s…
writer:
E. Dewgarde, K. Blake (NY rapper of Boot Camp Clik & Black Moon) and W. Dewgarde
publisher:
MISAM MUSIC INC. (Affiliated with ASCAP), Shades Of Brooklyn (Publishing company affiliated with Da Beatminerz), Stolen Souls (US hip-hop publisher for Evil Dee) and Target Practice Music (US hip-hop publisher for Buckshot)
Black Moon3:39
15Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Ol’ Dirty Bastard2:40
16When the Shit Goes Down
engineer:
John Gamble (member of the SD50s), Andy Kravitz, Manuel Lecuona, Jason Roberts (engineer) and Chris Shaw (US producer & engineer)
executive producer:
DJ Muggs, Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo and Chris Schwartz
producer:
DJ Muggs
mixer:
DJ Muggs and Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (from 1993 to present)
samples:
Deep Gully by The Outlaw Blues Band
recording of:
When the Ship Goes Down
writer:
Lawrence Dickens, Louis Freese and Larry Muggerud
publisher:
Cypress Phuncky Music (Cypress Hill publisher), Freddy Bienstock Music Co. and Soul Assassins Inc.
Cypress Hill3.63:07
17Paparazzi
recording of:
Paparazzi
writer:
E. Banks and A. Joiner
publisher:
Hennessy for Everyone Music and Westside Dynasty
Xzibit3:53
18I’m Not a Player
assistant recording engineer:
Gregory Wilson (Gregory "Gold" Wilson)
recording engineer:
Ken "Duro" Ifill (engineer and producer Ken Ifill)
producer:
Minnesota (US producer and member of the Money Boss Players)
mixer:
Chris Conway (US musician, engineer & producer)
lead vocals:
Big Pun (rapper Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher)
other vocals:
Eddie Levert and Walter Williams (soul singer/songwriter, in The O’Jays)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Loud Records, LLC (in 1998)
recorded at and mixed at:
Mystic Recording Studios in Staten Island, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) by The O’Jays
edit of:
I’m Not a Player (LP version) by Big Punisher (Big Pun, rapper Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher)
recording of:
I’m Not a Player
writer:
Christopher Rios (Big Pun, rapper Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher), Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International), Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) and Mark Richardson (US producer and member of the Money Boss Players)
is based on:
Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
Big Punisher3.653:41
19Quiet Storm
recording of:
Quiet Storm
Mobb Deep44:27
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