Stillmatic [Credits] lyrics
by Nas
1. "Stillmatic (The Intro)"
(N. Jones, R. Scott, J. Neal, J. Bynoe, N. Walden, B. Hull)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP)/Big Trock Publishing (BMI)/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI)
Produced by Hangmen 3 Productions
Recorded and mixed by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Assistant engineer: Paul Gregory
Contains excerpts from the Stacey Lattisaw recording "Let Me Be Your Angel" written by Narada Walden and Benny Hull published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI). Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products
2. "Ether"
(N. Jones, R. Turner)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP)/Copyright Control
Produced by Ron Browz for Family Tree Entertainment
Recorded by Kevin Crouse at Lobo Recording, Long Island, NY
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Assistant engineers: Jake Ninan and Paul Gregory
3. "Got Urself a..."
(N. Jones, Megahertz, C. Burnett, S. Edwards, P. Marsh, R. Spragg, J. Black)
Zomba Enterprises Inc./Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Dors-D Music Publishing (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Music Limited (PRS)/Arc Music Corporation (BMI)
Produced by Megahertz Music Group
Recorded and mixed by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Assistant engineer: Paul Gregory
Contains elements from "Woke Up This Morning" performed by Alabama 3. Written by Burnett, Edwards, Marsh, Spragg, Black, published by Chrysalis Music Limited (PRS) and Arc Music Corp (BMI). Under license from Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and One Little Indian Records
4. "Smokin'"
(N. Jones, L. Gates)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Shelly's House (ASCAP)
Produced by Nas for Ill Will Music and Precision for Precision Crafted/Davert Entertainment
Recorded by Kevin Crouse at Lobo Recording, Long Island, NY
Mixed by Jason Goldstein at Sony Studios, NYC
Assistant Engineers: Jake Ninan and Pablo Arraya
5. "You're da Man"
(N. Jones, P. Mitchell)
Zomba Enterprises Inc./Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc./EMI April Music, Inc./obo itself and Large Professor Music Ltd. (ASCAP)
Produced by Large Professor for Paul Sea Productions, Inc
Recorded by Devin Crouse at The Hit Factory Studios, NYC and Bryan Golder at Sony Studio, Santa Monica, CA
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Assistant engineers: Jonathan Merritt and Paul Gregory
6. "Rewind"
(N. Jones, P. Mitchell, R. Rubin, L. Armstrong)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc./EMI April Music o/b/o itself and Large Professor Music Ltd./Sony ATV Tunes/Universal MCA Music Publishing a div. of Universal Studios Inc. (ASCAP)
Produced by Large Professor for Paul Sea Productions, Inc
Recorded by Kevin Crouse at Lobo Recording, Long Island, NY
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Assistant engineers: Jake Ninan and Paul Gregory
Contains excerpts from "It's Yours" written by Rick Rubin published by Sony/ATV Tunes, performed by T La Rock courtesy of Warlock Records
Also contains excerpts from the J Geils Band recording "I'm Not Rough" written by Lillian Armstrong published by Universal MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products
7. "One Mic"
(N. Jones, C. Thompson)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP)/Ninth Street Tunnel Music/Sony ATV Songs
Produced by Nas for Ill Will Music and Chucky Thompson for Chucklife Productions, Inc
Recorded by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Sony Studios, NYC
Assistant engineers: Paul Gregory and Pablo Arraya
8. "2nd Childhood"
(N. Jones, C. Martin, P. Bryson)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Gifted Pearl Music/EMI April Music/WB Music Corp (ASCAP)
Produced by DJ Premier for Works of Mart, Inc
Recorded by Dexter Thiubou at D&D Studios, NYC
Mixed by DJ Premier for Works of Mart, Inc. and Eddie Sancho at D&D Studios, NYC
Assistant Engineer: Dexter Thiubou
Contains excerpts from the composition "Born To Love" written and performed by Peabo Bryson, published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) used by permission. Used under license from Capitol Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc
9. "Destroy & Rebuild"
(N. Jones, P. Hendricks, M. Risko, L. Parker, S. La Rock)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP)/Baby Paul Muzik (BMI) and Mike Wrecka Music admin. by The Royalty Network, Inc./BDP Music/Zomba Enterprises, Inc. (ASCAP)
Produced by Baby Paul for P.G. Sole Productions, Inc. and Mike Risko for Heat Holdas Productions
Recorded by Osie Bowe at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas and Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Assistant engineers: Alex Dixon and Paul Gregory
All instruments played by Mike Risko and Baby Paul
Contains interpolations from the composition "The Bridge Is Over" written by Lawrence Parker and Scott La Rock published by BDP Music/Zomba Enterprises, Inc. (ASCAP)
10. "The Flyest" feat. AZ
(N. Jones, L. Lewis, A. Cruz, S. Thomas)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Wakeen's Music (ASCAP)/Lotus Petals (BMI)/AZ (ASCAP)
Produced by L.E.S. and Staff for Big Things Entertainment, Inc
Recorded by James Porte at Right Track Recording, NYC
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Assistant engineer: Paul Gregory
AZ appears courtesy of Motown Records
*11. "Braveheart Party" feat. Mary J. Blige & Bravehearts
Written by Nasir Jones & Jean-Claude Olivier
Produced by Swizz Beatz
12. "Rule" feat. Amerie
(N. Jones, S. J. Barnes, J. C. Olivier, A. M. M. Rodgers)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP)/Ekop Publishing/Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI)/Enot Publishing/Sony/ATV Tunes LLC/Mi Suk Publishing (ASCAP)
Produced by Track Masters Entertainment
Recorded by Kevin Crouse at Lobo Studios, Long Island, NY and Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Jason Goldstein at Sony Studios, NYC
Assistant engineers: Jake Ninan, Steve Fisher, Ismel Ramos and Pablo Arraya
Amerie appears courtesy of Rise Records/Columbia Records
Contains interpolations from the composition "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" written by Chris Hughes, Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley and published by EMI Virgin Songs (BMI). Used by permission
13. "My Country"
(N. Jones, M. Sandlofer)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP)/Sound Lofer Music (BMI)
Produced by Lofey for Soundlofer Music Inc./Desert Storm/Skane Management
Recorded by Kevin Crouse at Right Track Recording, NYC
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Sony Studios, NYC
Assistant engineers: Paul Gregory and Pablo Arraya
All instruments played by Lofey
14. "What Goes Around"
(N. Jones, S. Gibbs)
Ill Will Music, Inc. admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc./EMI April Music, Inc. o/b/o itself and Salaam Remi Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Produced by Salaam "The Chameleon" Remi for Dashiki Productions, Inc
Recorded by Gary "Mon" Noble for A Path to Your Soul, Inc. at Playpen Recording Studios, NYC
Mixed by Kevin Crouse at Sony Studios, NYC
Assistant engineers: Alex Ndione and Pablo Arraya
Guitar, bass, drums, Rhodes, organ and percussion by Salaam Remi
Background vocals by Keon Bryce
Bonus track: 15. "Every Ghetto" feat. Blitz
Written by Nasir Jones & Leshan Lewis
Produced by L.E.S
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Thanks:
Thank God, the spirits and guardian angels, ancestors, fallen soldiers, grandparents, life and death. To every ghetto, from Queensbridge, to Kingston, to Africa. Thanks to all the real rap n*ggas and lovers of God's music from the streets. To Destiny (my life) and Mom (my strength). Shout outs to everyone... keep smilin', life is pain... get over it. Be happy, f*ck negativity. We kings and queens of the universe, makers and molders, gods and goddesses. Don't take anybody sh*t! Get smart, get started, get money and get high. The time is now! Peace blessing and miracles. Be a leader. Make love and history. Learn from foul, lost people! You are everything
To Ill Will 4 watchin' my back and guidin' me. Can't wait to see you dawg. Don't worry, I got u!
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Executive producer: Destiny Jones
Album mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound Studios, NYC
A&R direction: Lenny "Linen" Nicholson
A&R manager: Max Gold
Product manager: David Belgrave
Management: Violator Management
Art direction and design: Chris Feldmann
Stillmatic tag: Julian Alexander
Imaging: Will Kennedy
Photography: Sacha Waldman
Styling: Tomeka Foster
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℗ 2001 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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[Note: Credits for tracks 11 & 15 adapted from Wikpedia (source)]
*This track was included on the first pressings of the album, but it was removed from later versions