Yasiin Bey — Black on Both Sides Credits

1. "Fear Not of Man" (D. Smith) Produced by Mos Def Keyboards by Weldon Irvine Bass, congas and percussion by Mos Def Medina Sound Music (BMI) 2. "Hip Hop" (D. Smith, J. Kirkland) Produced by Diamond for Diggin' in the Crates Additional production by Mos Def Bass and keyboards by Mos Def Cuts by Etch-A-Sketch Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC Medina Sound Music (BMI), Dusty Finger Music (BMI) Contains a sample from "The Warnings" performed by David Axelrod (D. Axelrod, M. Axelrod), (ASCAP), Capitol Records 3. "Love" (D. Smith, C. Njapa) Produced by 88 Keys for Locksmith Music Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC Medina Sound Music (BMI), Janitorial Duties (ASCAP) Contains a sample from "Porgy" performed by Bill Evans, (G. Gershwin), Gershwin (ASCAP), Milestone Records, 1973 4. "Ms. Fat Booty" (D. Smith, L. Dorell) Produced by Ayatollah for 25 II Life Productions Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Chung King, NYC Medina Sound Music (BMI), Percy L. Coles (ASCAP) Contains a sample from "One Step" performed by Aretha Franklin (E. Snyder, C. Singleton), (BMI), Columbia Records 5. "Speed Law" (D. Smith, C. Njapa) Produced by 88 Keys for Locksmith Music Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC Medina Sound Music (BMI), Janitorial Duties (ASCAP) Contains sample from "Promise Her Anything But Give Her Arpeggio" performed by Big Brother & The Holding Company (D. Schallock), (ASCAP), Columbia Records, 1971 Also contains a sample from "And That's Saying a Lot" performed by Christine McVie (C. Jackson, W. Godfrey), Chuck & Betty Music, Remleigh Music (BMI), Sire Records, 1976 6. "Do It Now" feat. Busta Rhymes (D. Smith, T. Smith, A. Dillon) Produced by Khaliyl for World Series Entertainment Recorded by Johnny Why at Chung King, NYC Mixed by David Kennedy Medina Sound Music (BMI), Busta Rhymes Publishing Designee, Dillmack Music (BMI) 7. "Got" (D. Smith, A. Muhammed) Produced by Ali Shaheed Muhammed for The Ummah Medina Sound Music (BMI), Jazz Merchant (ASCAP) 8. "Umi Says" (D. Smith, D. Kennedy) Produced by Mos Def and David Kennedy Fender rhodes by Will I Am of The Black Eyed Peas Hammond organ by Weldon Irvine Medina Sound Music (BMI), Nkasa Masai (ASCAP) 9. "New World Water" (D. Smith, L. Fernandez) Produced by Psycho Les for the Beatnuts Medina Sound Music (BMI), Psycho Les Publishing (ASCAP) 10. "Rock N Roll" (D. Smith, L. Fernandez) Produced by Psycho Les for the Beatnuts Additional production by Mos Def Drums and bass by Mos Def Guitar by Johnny Why Outro written by Mos Def Medina Sound Music (BMI), Psycho Les Publishing (ASCAP) 11. "Know That" feat. Talib Kweli (D. Smith, T. K. Greene, L. Dorell) Produced by Ayatollah for 25 II Life Productions Medina Sound Music (BMI), Penskills Music (BMI), Percy L. Coles (ASCAP) Contains sample from "Anyone Who Had a Heart" performed by Dionne Warwick (B. Bacharach, H. David), U.S. Songs (ASCAP), Scepter Records 12. "Climb" feat. Vinia Mojica (D. Smith, W. Irvine, T. Dunn) Produced by Etch-A-Sketch Additional production by Weldon Irvine and Mos Def Vocals by Vinia Mojica Strings written by Weldon IrvineStrings arranged by Weldon Irvine and Mos Def Medina Sound Music (BMI), Weldon Irvine Publishing Designee, Brooklyn Sketches (SESAC) 13. "Brooklyn" (D. Smith, G. Young, D. Kennedy) First move produced by Ge-ology Second move produced by Mos Def and Dave Kennedy Third move produced by Mos Def Medina Sound Music (BMI), Mineral Werks Publishing (ASCAP) Contains a sample of "What Are You Doin' the Rest of Your Life" performed by Milt Jackson (M. Lewfrand, A .Bergman, M. Bergman), (ASCAP), United Artist Music Co. Inc Also contains a sample of "We Live in Brooklyn" performed by Roy Ayers 14. "Habitat" (D. Smith, W. Irvine, T. Dunn) Produced by Etch-A-Sketch Keyboards written and arranged by Weldon Irvine Recorded and mixed by David Kennedy at Sony Music Studios, NYC Medina Sound Music (BMI), Weldon Irvine Publishing Designee, Brooklyn Sketches (SESAC) 15. "Mr. Nigga" feat. Q-Tip (D. Smith, J. Davis, D. Prosper) Produced by D-Prosper Additional production by Mos Def Congas and percussion by Mos Def Medina Sound Music (BMI), Ephcey Music (ASCAP), Griot Child (ASCAP) 16. "Mathematics" (D. Smith, C. Martin) Produced by DJ Premier Recorded at D&D Studios, NYC Medina Sound Music (BMI), Works of Mart Music (ASCAP) Contains a sample of "John Blaze" performed by Fat Joe Contains a sample of "On and On" performed by Erykah Badu 17. "May-December" (D. Smith, C. Njapa, W. Irvine) Produced by 88 Keys and Mos Def Piano by Weldon Irvine Bass and vibraphone by Mos Def Medina Sound Music (BMI), Janitorial Duties (ASCAP), Weldon Irvine Publishing Designee - Executive producers: Mos Def & Shaka Photography: B+, Calabazitaz Tiernaz & Alvaro Gonzalez-Campo Design: Jane & Kiku Management: Shaka Entertainment (1755 Broadway 8th fl. New York, NY 10036, 212.841.8033) - Thanks All thanks and praises are due to Allah, the lord of the worlds, the master of judgement, the architect of creation, the ruler of mankind. The eternal, the irresistible, who is without peer or opponent. There is no-one who resembles him and he is capable of what he wills. The most righteous of us cannot add an iota to his kingdom and the most wicked of us cannot take anything from it. We have no escape from you but to seek refuge in you. I thank you for my parents. They are my guidance, protection, and the best friends I will ever have. May Allah give you mansions in paradise. Amin! Thank you for my children who opened up my heart to things that the english language is too weak to describe. My family the Smiths, the Tolers and the powerful Indian Marys who lead both. Elders for council, young men for war... gunready. To the believers all over the world may Allah soften our hearts where they are hardened, strengthen them where they are weak, show us the middle course and grant us light in this world and the next. Amin. Whoever hears this and hears good know that it's from Allah. Whoever hears this and hears bad know that it is from me and my own shortcomings, and for this I ask Allah and people to forgive me. Thank you for spending your money and most importantly your time to listen. Insha Allah. It is a benefit to you. This Album is dedicated to Assata, Mutulu Shakur, Fred Hampton Jr., Mumia Abu Jamal, Russell Choats, Sundiata Acoll, and all those who have lived and died in the pursuit of justice and freedom. Free the land! Last but not least, I'd like to thank all the producers for their talent, their patience, and their input on this project. God bless. Special thanks to Weldon Irvine for everything. I'm glad that I know you. When I grow up I hope I'm like you. For all the Rawkus staff, for their energy, efforts, and time. And all the staff at Sony, Chung King, and every other studio that has experienced the displeasure of my company in the last year. Thanks. God bless - ℗ © 1999 Rawkus Entertainment, LLC