The Ultimate R&B Collection

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Tracklist

1Digital Media
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Boy Is Mine (radio edit)
producer:
Dallas Austin, Brandy (US R&B singer) and Rodney Jerkins
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1998) and WEA International, Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1998)
produced for:
Brand Nu, Inc., Darkchild Entertainment, Inc. and Darp, Inc.
edit of:
The Boy Is Mine (album version) by Brandy (US R&B singer) & Monica (US R&B singer)
recording of:
The Boy Is Mine
writer:
Brandy Norwood (US R&B singer), LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins, Rodney Jerkins and Japhe Tejeda
publisher:
Bran-Bran Music, EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Ensign Music Publishing, Famous Music Publishing, Fred Jerkins Publishing, Henchi Music and Sony/ATV Melody
Brandy & Monica44:00
2Freak Like Me
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1995) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1995)
samples:
I’d Rather Be With You by Bootsy Collins (US funk musician & songwriter)
instrumental versions:
Freak Like Me (instrumental) by Adina Howard
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 370)
recording of:
Freak Like Me (Adina Howard)
lyricist:
Eugene Hanes, Loren Hill and Marc Valentine
composer:
George Clinton (US funk musician), Bootsy Collins (US funk musician & songwriter) and Gary “Mudbone” Cooper
publisher:
Notting Dale Songs, Inc., Rubber Band Music and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
is based on:
I’d Rather Be With You
Adina Howard4.254:13
3Beat of Love
En Vogue34:13
4Just One Nite
recording engineer:
Kevin Krouse (production engineer) and Ryan Leslie (US songwriter, producer)
programming and producer:
Ryan Leslie (US songwriter, producer)
mixer:
Kevin Krouse (production engineer)
harp:
Brandee Younger
instruments and performer:
Ryan Leslie (US songwriter, producer)
additional vocals:
Ryan Leslie (US songwriter, producer)
arranger:
Ryan Leslie (US songwriter, producer)
produced for:
NextSelection Lifestyle Group
recorded at:
Right Track Recording Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Apartment (NYC) in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Integrated Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Just One Nite
writer:
Ryan Leslie (US songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Aspen Songs and NextSelection Music Publishing
Cassie34:06
5Never Ever
additional producer:
Mystro (US DJ and producer Sean Mather) and Rickidy Raw
producer:
Magnus Fiennes and Cameron McVey
mixer:
Niven Garland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present) (in 1997)
recording of:
Never Ever
writer:
Robert Jazayeri (aka Esmail or Afshin Jazayeri), Shaznay Lewis and Sean Mather (US DJ and producer Sean Mather)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Rickidy Raw Productions Inc. and STL Songs Ltd.
All Saints3.86:27
6Ain't Nobody
recording of:
Ain’t Nobody
lyricist and composer:
David Wolinski
publisher:
Overdue Music
Chaka Khan4:05
7I Swear
producer:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 389)
cover recording of:
I Swear
writer:
Gary Baker (songwriter) and Frank J. Meyers (country music singer, songwriter, record producer)
publisher:
MorganActive Songs, Inc. and Rick Hall Music, Inc.
All‐4‐One44:19
8Twisted
Keith Sweat4:20
9I Wanna Sex You UpColor Me Badd4.64:00
10Spiritual Thang
Eric Benét4:00
11Superwoman
additional recording engineer:
Bob Brown (recording, mixing and mastering engineer), Craig Burbidge (American recording engineer) and Tim Jaquette (Producer & engineer)
recording engineer and mixer:
Jon Gass
assistant engineer:
Toni Greene (engineer) and Fred Howard (engineer)
executive producer:
Benny Medina and Leonard Richardson (US hip-hop producer)
producer:
L.A. & Babyface (US R&B songwriting/production duo)
bass:
Kayo (Kevin Roberson)
drums (drum set) [drums] and percussion:
L.A.
keyboard [keyboards]:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
background vocals:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds), Carmen Carter, Bunny Hull and Karyn White
mixed for:
Ratstyle Productions
produced for:
La'Face, Inc. (production company)
recorded at:
Studio Masters in Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Elumba Recording Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Superwoman (from 1988-03 until 1988-04)
writer:
Antonio M. Reid, Kenneth Edmonds (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Daryl Simmons
publisher:
Green Skirt Music (publisher), Hip Trip (publisher) and Kear Music (publisher)
Karyn White35:47
12Good Times
producer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
conductor:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
arranger:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1979)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 68)
recording of:
Good Times
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Sony Songs and Tommy Jymi Inc.
Chic58:15
13All I Do
B53:45
14Smooth Sailin' Tonight (single version)
The Isley Brothers3:59
15Cupid
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael Patterson (engineer)
additional engineer:
Doug A. Wilson (engineer)
producer:
Arnold Hennings and Daron Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1996)
produced for:
Darp, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Daddy’s House Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States and Purple Dragon Recordings in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
music videos:
Cupid by 112
recording of:
Cupid
writer:
Arnold Hennings, Daron Jones, Michael Keith (US r&b artist, in 112), Marvin Scandrick (US R&B artist Marvin Scandrick, of group 112), Quinnes Parker and Courtney Sills
publisher:
Arn Music, Beane Tribe Music, C. Sills Publishing, Da 12 Music, EMI-April Music, Inc., Hitco South, Justin Combs Publishing, Kevin Wales Music and Music of Windswept
1124:12
16Nite and Day
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1988) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1988)
recording of:
Nite and Day
writer:
Al B. Sure! and Kyle West (Soul and R&B songwriter, musician, producer)
Al B. Sure!43:58
17My Joy
Leela James45:04
18No Intermission
5th Power4:42
19I Wanna Be the Only One
mixer:
Andy Bradfield
guest vocals:
BeBe Winans (American gospel/soul singer, R&B producer and radio presenter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1997)
recording of:
I Wanna Be the Only One
lyricist:
BeBe Winans (American gospel/soul singer, R&B producer and radio presenter)
composer:
Rhett Lawrence and BeBe Winans (American gospel/soul singer, R&B producer and radio presenter)
publisher:
Benny’s Music (BeBe Winans publisher), BMG Songs Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Rhettrhyme Music
Eternal feat. Bebe Winans2.53:35
20Crucify Me
Gerald Levert4:51
21Happiness
Billy Lawrence4:44
22Respect
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1967-02-14)
producer:
Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Willie Bridges (on 1967-02-14)
bass guitar:
Tommy Cogbill (on 1967-02-14)
cornet:
Melvin Lastie (on 1967-02-14)
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (on 1967-02-14)
guitar:
Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1967-02-14)
organ:
Spooner Oldham (on 1967-02-14)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1967-02-14)
tenor saxophone:
Charles Chalmers (American saxophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer) (on 1967-02-14) and King Curtis (saxophonist) (on 1967-02-14)
background vocals:
Carolyn Franklin (on 1967-02-14) and Erma Franklin (on 1967-02-14)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1967-02-14)
conductor:
Tom Dowd (on 1967-02-14)
arranger:
Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1967) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1967)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1967-02-14)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 1), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 5), CBC Music: 10 Songs That Have Changed the World, Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 21), New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 52) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
cover recording of:
Respect (on 1967-02-14)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Redding
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), East-Time-Walco, Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Warner Chappell and Warner/Chappell North America
Aretha Franklin3.92:22
23Struggle No More
Anthony Hamilton3:54
24Smooth OperatorBig Daddy Kane54:44
25Hard Times
Baby Huey & The Baby Sitters3:23
26White Xmas
Big Dave and Tina3:51
27Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
Ben E. King2:58
28Brown Eyed Blues
recording engineer:
Chris “TEK” O’Ryan
co-producer:
Durrell "Bishop" Scott
producer:
Chris “TEK” O’Ryan, Chris “TEK” O’Ryan (lead vocals [vocals]) and Adrian Hood (lead vocals [vocals])
mixer:
Chris “Tek” O’Ryan
instruments:
Chris “Tek” O’Ryan
background vocals and lead vocals:
Adrian Hood
Adrian Hood4:12
29Clean Up Woman
engineer:
Willie Clarke
producer:
Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Mike Lewis (US composer, arranger and producer)
instruments arranger:
Little Beaver
recording of:
Clean Up Woman
writer:
Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music
Betty Wright52:49
30Think of Me
DAY263:51
31Do You Believe in Me (Feelin' short version mix)
Eric Gadd3:49
32Can I Touch You There
co-producer:
Marty Paich
producer:
Leon Ware (US singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, keyboardist)
Leon Ware4:04
33Still Be Lovin' You (single version)
Damage3:51
34Speak as One
Boxing Gandhis3:49
35Tighten Up
recording engineer:
Bert Frilot
producer:
Skipper Lee Frazier
lead vocals:
Archie Bell (vocals, of Archie Bell & the Drells) (in 1967-10)
vocals:
Billy Buttier (in 1967-10), Joe Cross (in 1967-10) and James Wise (singer in Archie Bell & The Drells) (in 1967-10)
performer:
The TSU Toronadoes (in 1967-10)
recorded at:
Jones Town Studio in Houston, Texas, United States (in 1967-10)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
Tighten Up (in 1967-10)
lyricist:
Billy Butler (60-70s R&B singer)
composer:
Archie Bell (vocals, of Archie Bell & the Drells)
Archie Bell and the Drells3:11
36Stay
producer:
Nigel Lowis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1993)
cover recording of:
Stay
writer:
Mark Elmer Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan) and Robert S. Khozouri
publisher:
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
recording of:
Stay
writer:
Mark Elmer Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan) and Robert S. Khozouri
publisher:
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Eternal3.63:57
37Save the People
Andraé Crouch2:23
38Sweet Sensation
LeVert4:30
39Boogie Down
engineer:
Ian Eales and Jay Graydon
producer:
Jay Graydon
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
percussion:
Victor Feldman (jazz musician)
synthesizer:
Michael Omartian
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach (jazz trombonist) and Lew McCreary
trumpet:
Chuck Findley (trumpet, trombone, horn player), Gary Grant (brass) and Jerry Hey
background vocals:
Bill Champlin, Vennette Gloud and Richard Page (singer-songwriter; former lead singer & bassist of Mr. Mister)
lead vocals:
Al Jarreau
brass [horns] arranger:
Jerry Hey
percussion [rhythm] arranger:
Michael Omartian
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983)
recorded at and mixed at:
Garden Rake Studios in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Boogie Down
writer:
Al Jarreau and Michael Omartian
publisher:
AlJarreau Music, See This House Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
Al Jarreau4:12
40So in Love
BeBe Winans4:05

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