1. THE RECESSION (INTRO) 2. WELCOME BACK 3. BY THE WAY 4. CRAZY WORLD 5. WHAT THEY WANT 6. AMAZIN’ 7. HUSTLAZ AMBITION 8. WHO DAT 9. DON’T YOU KNOW 10. CIRCULATE 11. WORD PLAY 12. VACATION 13. EVERYTHING FEAT. ANTHONY HAMILTON AND LIL BOOSIE 14. TAKIN’ IT THERE FEAT. TREY SONGZ 15. DON’T DO IT 16. PUT ON FEAT. KANYE WEST 17. GET ALLOT 18. MY PRESIDENT FEAT. NAS BONUS TRACKS : 19. PUT ON – REMIX FEAT. JAY-Z 20. DONE IT EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: YOUNG JEEZY, DEMETRIUS “KINKY B” ELLERBEE & ANTONIO “LA” REID CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: SHAKIR STEWART
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CRAZY WORLD
THE RECESSION (INTRO)
By J. JENKINS, T. SEWELL (BMI)
By J. JENKINS, A. DAVIS (BMI)
Produced by Toomp for Zone Boy Productions. Recorded by Derrick Selby at Soundtrap Studios, Atlanta, GA and by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixe d by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller. Production coordination by Keke and Amy for Cookies and Milk. Newscast created by Ken Lewis. Newscasters: Lora Cain, Frank Charlton, Peter Drew, Chris Davies.
WELCOME BACK By J. JENKINS, H. IVY (BMI/COPYRIGHT CONTROL)
Produced by DJ Squeeky. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller . Additional vocal: Laura Edwards.
Produced by Midnight Black for Ghetto World Productions, Inc. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller. Background vocals: Chrissy Collins.
By J.JENKINS,T.ALLEN (BMI/COPYRIGHT CONTROL)
Produced by Terry “TA”Allen for Corporate Thugz Productions. Re corded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
Produced by Midnight Black for Ghetto World Productions,Inc. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Ronald Chadwick. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios,Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
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AMAZIN’ By J. JENKINS, C. GHOLSON (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by Drumma Boy for Drum Squad. Recorded by Tony Rey for Ynot Music at Dirty South Studios,Atlanta,GA Assisted by Muzzy.Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios,Atlanta, GA.Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
HUSTLAZ WHO DAT AMBITION By J. JENKINS, D. STEWART, D. RICH (BMI/ASCAP)
By J. JENKINS, C. GHOLSON (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by Drumma Boy for Drum Squad. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios,Atlanta,GA. Assisted by Muzzy. M ixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta,GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
Produced by Shawty Redd for Beat Bangerz,Inc. Co-produced by D.Rich for Beat Bangerz, Inc. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty SouthStudios,Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy.Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios,Atlanta ,GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller. Production coordination by Keke and Amy for Cookies and Milk.
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By J. JENKINS, K. CROWE, E. ORTRIZ, M. COWART, K. DAVIS, L. PERRY (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller. Additional vocals: Trina Broussard. Contains a sample of the recording “Come On Down (Get Your Head Out Of The Clouds)” as performed by Greg Perry P 1975. Under license from Universal Music Enterprises. All rights reserved. Written by M. Cowart, K. Davis and L. Perry, used courtesy of Peabody & Co. (ASCAP).
Produced by Midnight Black for Ghetto World Productions, Inc. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy.Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA.Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller. Background vocals: AngelicaTucker.
By J. JENKINS, M. CARPENTER, L. ELLIOTT, J. MOLLINGS, L. MOLLINGS (BMI/SESAC/ASCAP)
By J. JENKINS, D. CANNON, B. PAUL, D. LEVEL (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by Don Cannon for Cannon Music LLC. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Stu dios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller. Additional keys: Miykal Snoody. Live drums: Larry Mcrary. Contains elements of “Let The Dollar Circulate” performed by Billy Paul, used courtesy of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Written by B. Paul/D. Level and published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). All rights reserved.
Produced by The Inkredibles for Nasty Beatmakers. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Emily Voegtlin. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
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PUT ON
FEAT. ANTHONY HAMILTON & LIL BOOSIE By J. JENKINS, S. GIDEWON, W. THOMAS, M. DEGLEL, T. HATCH, A. HAMILTON) (BMI/COPYRIGHTCONTROL/ASCAP)
By J.JENKINS,C.GHOLSON,K. WEST (BMI/ASCAP) Produced by Drumma Boy for Drum Squad. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at
Produced by Simon Gidewon, Wolsey David Thomas and Metkel Deglel for Street Market Music. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie BrathwaiteatPatchwerkStudios,Atlanta,GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller Background vocals: Haywood Tucker. Anthony Hamilton appears courtesy of Arista Records. Lil Boosie appears courtesy of Trill Entertainment/Asylum Records.
DirtySouthStudios,Atlanta,GA. KanyeWestvocalsrecordedbyMikeDean atTapeOp,Sacramento,CA. MixedbyLeslieBrathwaiteatPatchwerk Studios,Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
FEAT. TREY SONGZ By J. JENKINS, L. DOUGLAS, T. NEVERSON (BMI/COPYRIGHT CONTROL/ASCAP) Produced by Fat Boi. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller. Trey Songz appears courtesy of Atlantic Records.
FEAT. KANYE WEST
By J. JENKINS, P. BAYLEY, W. HUTCH (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by DJ Pain 1 for Lavish Life Management. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and
Mike Miller. This composition embodies portions of “Overture of Foxy Brown,” used courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises. Written by W. Hutch, published by Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP).
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GET ALLOT By J.JENKINS,N.SOLIS, M.DAVIS,H.WHITE (BMI/COPYRIGHTCONTROL)
Produced by Crown Kingz Productions. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
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By J.JENKINS,C. WHITACRE,J.HENDERSON, N.JONES (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by Tha Bizness for Tha Bizness Productions LLC. Recorded by Nicholas Solis for Nico Music LLC at Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Muzzy. Mixed by Leslie Brathwaite at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA. Assisted by Justin Trawick and Mike Miller.
THE RECESSION ALBUM CREDITS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: YOUNG JEEZY, DEMETRIUS “KINKY B” ELLERBEE AND ANTONIO “LA” REID CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: SHAKIR STEWART A&R: SHAKIR STEWART A&R ADMINISTRATION/GENERAL MANAGER FOR CTE: ERICA BOWEN A&R ADMINISTRATION: TERESE JOSEPH A&R COORDINATION: LEESA D. BRUNSON / DINA MARTO MASTERED BY CHRIS ATHENS @ STERLING SOUND, NYC MARKETING: ASHAUNNA AYARS MANAGEMENT: KINKY B AND CHAKA ZULU FOR HUSH/EBONY & SON ART DIRECTION & DESIGN: TAVON SAMPSON PHOTOGRAPHER:JONATHANMANNION STYLIST: APRIL ROOMETTE LEGAL COUNSEL: DONALD WOODARD, ESQ. BUSINESS AFFAIRS: RANDY MCMILLAN, ANTOINETTE TROTMAN, IAN ALLEN SAMPLE CLEARANCES: ERIC WEISSMAN MUSIC LICENSING, INC.
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YOUNG JEEZY THANKS... First and foremost, I would like to thank God, ‘cause without Him, none of this would be possible. Pops and My Ol’ Girl, My LIL’ Man…Jadarius, Kink B, My Godson DJ,Clamenza, Slick Pulla, Boo Rossini, Blood Raw, 211,Roccett,Mel Man,Uncle Sly, Carbon-15, Luc Rugah,Screw, Diezsal Tha Don, Bad Ass, Scrap Loc,Ike Loc, J Bone, Killa,Big O,Al, Trina,Tatyana,J Man,EBO,KJ,Nokey, Baby Jade,BiBi Guns,Asha Blu,Kenny Simpson,DJ Farenheit (myDJ),Nikki, DanielSon,the whole CTE Family, Rocco, FC,Pete, King,Noordin Said, Coach K and Yusef, Chaka Zulu, Tracy Nguyen & the whole 5W PR staff, Crystal Betts, Donald Woodard,Jeana Brown,Kellye, Jini & the whole Envision staff,Fezzi, Derrick B,April Roomet, Chef Ashley, Nico, Muzzy, Cheese, The Ponytail Cartel,Midnight Black, Drumma Boy,Drum Squad,Shawty Redd, Don Cannon, Lavish Life,DJ Toomp,Cool & Dre,NaZty,Da Biznesss Productions, Justice League, TA, DJ Squeeky,DJ Nasty & all of the CTE producers. Free O-Dog,Big Meech, and Gold Mouth! Jig, Goose,Kanye West,Usher,Mariah Carey,TheDream,Lil’ Wayne,Rick Ross, Polow Da Don, Ciara, Jazze Pha, CORE DJ’s, Hittmenn DJ’s, Legion of Doom, Superfriends, Bum Squad DJ’s, Heavy Hittas,DJ Khaled, Freeze, Greg Street, Funkmaster Flex, DJ Clue, DJ S&S, DJ Infamous,Fernando,Leo G, Mz.Kitti, DJ Mars,DJ Drama,DJ Hershey,Funk Regulator Cee-Lo,DJ X-Rated, DJ Trauma, DJ Goldfinger, DJ T Roc,Derrty Boyz (J Nicks & ET), Frank & Wanda, Nina B, A Team (Rashaan Ali, Griffy2Trillion, Beyoncé, Emperor Searcy, & Akini),Ms. Shyneeka (sexy sis) & E4Real, DJ Wil, DJ Jelly, DJ Montay, DJ Funky, Playa Poncho, Scooter Braun, DC Reign Supreme, Tony Neal,Skip Cheetham,Geespin,Kaspa,DJ Kutt Throat,TJ’s DJ’s,Felli Fel, Big Von,AJ,DJ Bay Bay,Frank White,Nick @ Nite,Supa Mike, Bigga Rankin & The Kool Runnings DJ’s,V Dubb, GCI (Chicago),Co Co Brotha,Cypha Sounds,SpolksMania, MixxBosses,DJ Outlaw, DJ Cloud,Reggie Rouse and the whole V-103 staff, Steve Hegwood & the whole Hot 1079 staff,Jerry Clark,DJ Wizz,DJ Self,Green Lantern, Kool Ade,Kay Slay,Black Bill Gates, Lil’ Larry in Memphis,Julio G,Wally Sparks,Lonnie B,DJ Quicksilva,Wreck One,KFOX,Jonathon Mannion,LA Reid (triple O.G.),Steve Bartels,
Joe Borrino, Steve Gawley, Shakir Stewart, Karen Kwak, Ashaunna Ayars, Terese Joseph, Shawnae Corbett, Jim Roppo, Benny Pough, Shawn “Pecas”Costner,Carla Pagano, Thomas Lytle, Leesa Brunson, Young Sav & Steve-O, Gabe Tesoriero,TaVon Sampson, Jenya Meggs, Gabby Peluso,Christine Moon,Grace Miguel, Margo Wainwright, Ian Allen,Randy McMillan,Antoinette Trotman, Donna Fetchko, Elise Mora,Doug Joswick,Yvette Davilla,Dwight King,& the whole Def Jam Family. Eric Weissman,Pat @ Regal Travel,Gil Green,Dayo, Jon Koon, Edmond.TIP,Boyz N Da Hood,Trick Daddy,Young Buck,Bun B, The O.G.,Fat Joe, Lil Boosie,Fabolous,Street Fam,Malik The Barber,Thaddeus Mcaddams,Ice Cube,Mike Epps, Matt Alvarez,Cube Vision,Marcus Raboy,Neil Machlis,Kumite, Bacon, Anwar, Doug, Mapp, Bob,& the whole 8732/Eight The Store family, Dirty South (Cliff & Nina),Patchwerk (Curtis), Leslie Brathwaite,June,Ken, Malcom,Spondivitz, Justin’s, Gladys Knights, Funk Shop, Phat Gear, DBS Sounds, North Georgia Compact Disc, Ear Wax, Super Sounds, Gene and Sons, Walter’s, What’s Happening,Chantrelle’s, Marco’s Pita,Dek, 300 Lanes,Boost Mobile,Ozone Mag,Vibe, XXL,The Source,MTV,BET,VH1, Smurf,Stainless Ent, Onyx, Strokers,Body Tap, Dancer’s Elite, Platinum 21, Pin Ups, Blazinn Saddles,Club Miami,Mactown, The Ville,Cuz, Snead, Tone Capone, Stackman, Jig,Westside Blu,Westside Chris,Lil’ Peewee,Larry Hoover, U.G.N. United Gangsta Nation,Bloods, Crips, GD’s, Vice Lords, 4th Ward, Irwin St., Boulevard, Shawty Shawty, Henry Welch, Nard, Unionville, Duncan Blocc, WSGC 124. The whole state of Georgia! RIP MIKE