Essential R&B: Spring 2011

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1ChampionChipmunk feat. Chris Brown3:58
2Happiness
samples:
Brazil (2nd edit) (part of “Random Album Title” continuous mix) by deadmau5
recording of:
Happiness
writer:
Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Autumn Rowe and Joel Zimmerman (performs as deadmau5)
revision of:
Brazil
Alexis Jordan3.354:03
3We R Who We R
programming and producer:
Ammo (American musician, songwriter and producer Joshua Coleman), benny blanco (producer Benjamin Levin) and Dr. Luke
assistant engineer:
Tatiana Gottwald and Jeremy Levin
engineer:
Chris "TEK" O'Ryan, Sam Holland (sound engineer) and Emily Wright
assistant mixer:
Tim Roberts (engineer)
mixer:
Serban Ghenea and John Hanes (audio engineer, mixer)
instruments:
Ammo (American musician, songwriter and producer Joshua Coleman), benny blanco (producer Benjamin Levin) and Dr. Luke
background vocals:
Benjamin Levin (producer Benjamin Levin), Rani Hancock, Sam Holland (sound engineer), Lukasz Gottwald and Emily Wright
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle) (in 2025)
mixed at:
MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
engineered at:
Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
music videos:
We R Who We R by Ke$ha (Kesha, American singer fka Ke$ha)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2011 (number: 30)
recording of:
We R Who We R
writer:
Benjamin Levin (producer Benjamin Levin), Łukasz Gottwald, Jacob Kasher Hindlin (American songwriter, producer), Joshua Coleman (American musician, songwriter and producer Joshua Coleman) and Kesha Sebert (Kesha, American singer fka Ke$ha)
publisher:
DTCM Blvd., Dynamite Cop Music, Each Note Counts, J. Kasher Publishing, Kasz Money Publishing (ASCAP affiliated), Kevinthecity Publishing, Kobalt Music Copyrights SARL, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Matza Ball Music, Prescription Songs, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Where da Kasz At, エイベックス・ミュージック・パブリッシング (Avex Music Publishing Inc.) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM))
Ke$ha4.053:25
4Lights On
producer:
Geeneus
vocals:
Ms. Dynamite and Katy B
guest performer:
Ms. Dynamite
recording of:
Lights On
lyricist and composer:
Kathleen Anne Brien, Niomi McLean-Daley and Gordon Warren
Katy B feat. Ms. Dynamite3:24
5More
recording engineer, programming and producer:
RedOne
instruments:
RedOne
vocals:
Usher (American R&B singer‐songwriter)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2011 (number: 61)
recording of:
More
writer:
Prince Charlez (Charles Hinshaw), Bilal “The Chef” Hajji, RedOne and Usher (American R&B singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
2101 Songs, EMI April Music, Inc., Prince Charlez Publishing, RedOne Productions LLC, Regime Music Societe, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and UR IV Music
Usher3.853:46
6Cooler Than Me
recording of:
Cooler Than Me
writer:
Eric Hölljes and Mike Posner
Mike Posner3:47
7Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)
guest vocals:
T‐Pain
performer:
T‐Pain
recording of:
Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)
Pitbull feat. T‐Pain3.153:24
8DeucesChris Brown feat. Tyga & Kevin McCall1.754:37
9Gimmie Dat
recording engineer:
Josh Gudwin (lead vocals)
additional engineer:
Chris “Tek” O’Ryan
assistant engineer:
Chris Galland
engineer:
Brian “B‐Luv” Thomas (producer/engineer)
producer:
C. “Tricky” Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart), Kuk Harrell (lead vocals) and Soundz (US producer and rapper Kenneth Coby)
assistant mixer:
Jesus Garnica
mixer:
Jaycen Joshua
mixed for:
Innersound Management and The Penua Project
produced for:
RedZone Entertainment
mixed at and engineered at:
Larrabee Sound North in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Gimmie Dat
writer:
Ciara Princess Harris (American singer), Kenneth Coby (US producer and rapper Kenneth Coby) and Christopher Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart)
publisher:
Milwaukee Villain Music, Royalty Rightings, RZE Music Publishing, Sony/ATV, Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”) and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Ciara3.54:11
10Party All Night (Sleep All Day)Sean Kingston23:42
11Never Be Your Woman (Shy FX radio edit)
Naughty Boy presents Wiley feat. Emeli Sandé3:34
12Bang Bang Bang
Mark Ronson & The Business Intl4:05
13Getting Nowhere
vocals:
John Legend
recording of:
Getting Nowhere
Magnetic Man feat. John Legend4:29
14Love Drunk
Loick Essien3:33
15Holding You Down (Goin’ in Circles)
recording of:
Holding You Down (Goin’ in Circles)
writer:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Anthony Cruz (US rapper), Gil Askey, Dave Atkinson, Samuel Barnes (US rapper & hip‐hop producer, aka Tone), Mary J. Blige, Craig Brockman, Cory McKay (QB rapper Cory McKay), Arlene DelValle, Douglas Davis, Roy C. Hammond (US southern soul singer & songwriter), Inga D. Marchand (rapper), Jean Claude Olivier (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone), Cainon Lamb, Curtis Mayfield, Melissa A. Elliott (American rapper, singer, dancer & record producer), Nasir Jones (US rapper), Ricky Walters (US rapper Slick Rick), Sean J. Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy) and Jazmine Sullivan
publisher:
Andrask Music, Cainon’s Land Music Publishing, Cormega Music, Dooch Music, Doug E. Fresh Entertaining Music, EMI April Music Inc., Jelly’s Jams, LLC, Johnson & Hammond Music, Jumping Bean Songs, LLC, Justin Combs Publishing, Life’s a Bitch Publishing, Mary J. Blige Music (publishing), Mass Confusion Productions, Mayfield Music (BMI), Nappy Puddy Music, No Bricks Allowed Publishing, Pork Music Inc, Reservoir Media Management (Ireland) Ltd., Slam-U-Well, Slick Rick Music Corp., Swing Beat Songs, Twelve and Under Music, Ultra Empire Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal Music–MGB Songs, Universal Music–Z Songs, Universal Music–Z Tunes LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jazmine Sullivan33:37
16Reverse Cowgirl
T‐Pain4:03
17Hit It Like This
Jamie Foxx32:48
18SOS (Let the Music Play)Jordin Sparks3.53:31
19Hold It Don’t Drop It
recording engineer:
William Garrett (engineer) (background vocals) and Bruce Waynne (background vocals)
engineer:
Dirty Swift, Julio Reyes and Josh McDonnell
additional producer:
Philosophy (producer) and Cory Rooney (task: vocal)
producer:
Dirty Swift and Bruce Waynne
assistant mixer:
Jared Robbins
mixer:
Manny Marroquin
produced for:
Midi Mafia
mixed at:
The Oven Studios (Alicia Keys' recording studio) in Chelsea, New York, New York, United States
engineered at:
The Poolhouse in New York, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
samples:
It Only Takes a Minute by Tavares (US R&B, funk and soul music)
music videos:
Hold It Don't Drop It (montage version) by Jennifer Lopez (American singer and actress aka J.Lo) and Hold It, Don’t Drop It by Jennifer Lopez (American singer and actress aka J.Lo)
recording of:
Hold It, Don’t Drop It
writer:
Dirty Swift, Dennis Lambert, Allen Phillip Lees, Cynthia Lissette, Jennifer Lopez (American singer and actress aka J.Lo), Brian Potter (US songwriter & producer), Janette Sewell, Tawanna Dabney and Waynne Nugent
publisher:
BreakNorth Music (from 2007 to present), Cynthia Lissette Stories (from 2007 to present), Dabney Music (from 2007 to present), Fearless Group Publishing (from 2007 to present), Nuyorican Publishing (from 2007 to present), Sewell Publishing (from 2007 to present), Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) (from 2007 to present) and Waynne Writers (from 2007 to present)
Jennifer Lopez23:56
20Monster
Professor Green3:09
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ASIN:UK: B004M3PU38 [info]

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part of:Essential R&B (number: 2011) (order: 10)