Best of Black ’14

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

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Happy
assistant recording engineer:
Matthew Desrameaux
recording engineer:
Mike Larson (recording engineer)
producer:
Pharrell Williams
mixer:
Leslie Brathwaite
editor:
Andrew Coleman (recording/mix engineer, Neptunes-associated) and Mike Larson (recording engineer)
background vocals:
Rhea Dummett, Trevon Henderson, Shamika Hightower, Ashley L. Lee, Jasmine Murray and Terrence Rolle
arranger:
Andrew Coleman (recording/mix engineer, Neptunes-associated) and Mike Larson (recording engineer)
recorded at:
Circle House Studios in North Miami, Florida, United States
mixed at:
Music Box Studios (Atlanta) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
music videos:
Happy by Pharrell Williams and Happy (from Despicable Me 2) (ballroom version) by Pharrell Williams
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2014 (number: 1), Billboard Decade End Chart: Streaming Songs (2010s) (number: 20) and Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 88)
recording of:
Happy
lyricist and composer:
Pharrell Williams
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., More Water From Nazareth Publishing, Inc. and Universal Pictures Music
part of:
The 86th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Pharrell Williams4.23:54
2Am I Wrong
recording engineer and programming:
William Wiik Larsen
producer:
William (Will IDAP) Wilk Larsen
mixer:
Poppa Lars
bass guitar:
Abdoulie Jallow
guitar:
Abdoulie Jallow and Chriss Rune Olsen Angvik
instruments:
William Wiik Larsen
background vocals:
Maria Sandsdalen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (from 2014 to present)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2014 (number: 14) and BILLIONS CLUB
recording of:
Am I Wrong
writer:
Vincent Dery, Abdoulie Jallow, William Wiik Larsen and Nicolay Sereba
Nico & Vinz3.44:06
3Fireball
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 2014)
recording of:
Fireball
Pitbull feat. John Ryan3.253:57
4Bang Bang
programming:
Rickard Göransson, ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer) and Max Martin (Swedish record producer)
assistant engineer:
Cory Bice and Paul Norris (chief engineer at Metropolis Studios London) (task: Jessie J vocals)
engineer:
Peter Carlsson (engineer) (task: vocals), John Hanes (audio engineer, mixer) (task: engineered for mix), Kuk Harrell (task: Jessie J vocals) and Sam Holland (sound engineer)
producer:
Rickard Göransson, Kuk Harrell (task: Jessie J vocals), ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer) and Max Martin (Swedish record producer)
mixer:
Serban Ghenea
editor:
Peter Carlsson (engineer)
bass and guitar:
Rickard Göransson
drums (drum set):
Peter Carlsson (engineer)
horn:
Jonas Thander (Swedish songwriter and saxophonist)
keyboard:
Johan Carlsson (Swedish‐American pop producer and songwriter), Rickard Göransson and Max Martin (Swedish record producer)
percussion:
Peter Carlsson (engineer) and Rickard Göransson
background vocals:
Chonita Gillespie, Rickard Göransson, ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer), Joi Gilliam (singer, songwriter, and producer) and Taura Stinson
guest performer:
Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
solo performer:
Jessie J (English singer-songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2014) and Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”) (in 2014)
produced for:
MXM Productions, Suga Wuga Music, Inc. and Wolf Cousins Productions
recorded at:
Conway Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (lead vocals [Ariana Grande’s vocals]), Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, California, United States (lead vocals [Nicki Minaj’s vocals]) and Metropolis (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (lead vocals [Jessie J’s vocals])
mixed at:
MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
engineered at:
Metropolis Studios (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
music videos:
Bang Bang by Jessie J (English singer-songwriter) + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance nominees (number: 2015), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2014 (number: 27), BILLIONS CLUB and Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2015 (number: 80)
recording of:
Bang Bang
writer:
Rickard Göransson, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin (Swedish record producer) and Onika Maraj (Nicki Minaj)
publisher:
BMG Gold Songs, Harajuku Barbie Music, Ken & Barbie Music, Money Mack Music (BMI), MXM, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Universal Music Works (GMR affiliated)
sub-publisher:
BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG” (2008–present)), Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK) and Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH
Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj3.53:17
5Wiggle
recording engineer:
Shon Lawon
programming:
Axident, Joe London (producer & songwriter), John Ryan (American pop singer/producer a/k/a “John the Blind”) and Ricky Reed
engineer:
Alex Granellli, Axident, Joe Spargur (producer & songwriter), John Ryan (American pop singer/producer a/k/a “John the Blind”) and Ricky Reed
producer:
Ricky Reed
mixer:
Manny Marroquin
guitar:
John Ryan (American pop singer/producer a/k/a “John the Blind”)
instruments:
Ricky Reed
guest vocals:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
vocals:
Jason Derulo
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 2013, in 2014) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2013, in 2014)
recorded at:
Serenity West Recording in Los Angeles, California, United States, Start From Infinity “Joshua Tree Sessions” and The Compound (E's studio) in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Wiggle (Jason Derulo, Snoop Dogg song)
publisher:
Jason Desrouleaux
additional writer:
Ryan Henry
writer:
Axident, C. Broadus (aka Snoop Dogg), E. Frederic, Jacob Kasher (American songwriter, producer), Jason Desrouleaux, Joe Spargur (producer & songwriter), John Ryan (American pop singer/producer a/k/a “John the Blind”) and Sean Douglas (American record producer and songwriter)
publisher:
Artist 101 Publishing Group, BMG Platinum Songs, BMG Rights Management (US) LLC (file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)” if the release has an imprint), Bob Erotik Music, Eastman Pond Publishing, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Frederic and Ried Music, Honua Songs, Irving Music (BMI), J. Kasher Music, Kevinthecity Publishing, Music of Big Deal, Music of the Big Deal, My Own Chit Publishing, Nice Life, Prescription Songs, Songs From the Boardwalk Music Publishing, LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), The Family Songbook, The Viking Pimp Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jason Derulo23:14
6Liar Liar
assistant recording engineer:
P.J. McGinnis
recording engineer:
Andrew Coleman (recording/mix engineer, Neptunes-associated) and Patrick Collier (American audio engineer, songwriter and producer)
producer:
Dallas Austin and Pharrell Williams
mixer:
Leslie Brathwaite
bass guitar:
Brent Paschke
drum machine [programmed by]:
Patrick Collier (American audio engineer, songwriter and producer) and P.J. McGinnis
drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Dallas Austin and Pharrell Williams
guitar:
Cris Cab and Brent Paschke
recording of:
Liar Liar
lyricist and composer:
Dallas Austin, Cristian Cabrerizo, Robert Waller and Pharrell Williams
publisher:
Anonymous Hippopotamus, EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., More Water From Nazareth Publishing, Inc., Notting Dale Songs, Inc., Rowdy Man Music and Sony/ATV Allegro
Cris Cab3:33
7Waves
remixer:
Robin Schulz
remix of:
Waves by Mr. Probz (Dutch music producer, singer and singer-songwriter)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2015 (number: 95)
recording of:
Waves
writer:
Dennis Princewell Stehr (Dutch music producer, singer and singer-songwriter) and Jihad Rahmouni
Mr. Probz3.753:28
8We Are Here
Alicia Keys4:44
9Problem
programming and producer:
ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer), Max Martin (Swedish record producer) and Shellback
engineer:
Peter Carlsson (engineer), John Hanes (audio engineer, mixer) (task: mix engineered), Sam Holland (sound engineer) and Gregg Rominiecki
mixer:
Shellback
bass and guitar:
ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer)
keyboard:
ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer), Max Martin (Swedish record producer) and Shellback
saxophone:
Leon H. Silva
background vocals:
Iggy Azalea, Big Sean, ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer) and Savan Kotecha
vocals:
Peter Carlsson (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2014) and Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”) (in 2014)
music videos:
Problem by Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2014 (number: 9)
recording of:
Problem
writer:
Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande, ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer), Savan Kotecha and Max Martin (Swedish record producer)
publisher:
Grand Hustle Anthems, GrandAriMusic, MXM Music AB, Sony/ATV Allegro, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB and Wolf Cousins
Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea3.353:14
10Loyal
recording of:
Loyal
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga4:26
11She Came to Give It to You
Usher feat. Nicki Minaj24:02
12Don't Wait
Mapei3:36
13Twerk It Like Miley
Brandon Beal feat. Christopher3:22
14Don't Tell 'em
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2014 (number: 42)
recording of:
Don't Tell 'em
is based on:
Rhythm Is a Dancer
Jeremih feat. Y.G.3.354:29
15We Dem Boyz
recording engineer:
Andrew Drucker
producer:
Detail (Detroit producer) and Kemion Cooks (Choppaboibeats)
mixer:
E. Dan
lead vocals:
Wiz Khalifa (US rapper)
recorded at:
Paramount Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
ID Labs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
We Dem Boyz
writer:
Cameron Thomaz (US rapper) and Noel Fisher (Detroit producer)
publisher:
IFYOUNEEDMEDONTLEAVEME and Wiz Khalifa Publishing
Wiz Khalifa33:45
16Turn Down for What
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 2013)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2014 (number: 15) and Rolling Stone: The 100 Best Songs of the 2010s (number: 50)
recording of:
Turn Down for What
writer:
Steve Guess, Jonathan Smith (US producer & rapper) and William Grigahcine (French EDM/trap producer William Grigahcine)
publisher:
BMG Gold Songs, Get Familiar Music LLC and King of Crunk Music (BMI)
DJ Snake & Lil Jon3.353:35
17Bend Ova
producer:
Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith (US producer & rapper) and K‐Ronic (Luke Calleja, DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Little Jonathan, Inc. (in 2014)
recording of:
Bend Ova
writer:
Jonathan Smith (US producer & rapper), Luke Calleja, Michael Stevenson and Micheal Mayeda (fka DJ Mega Man)
Lil Jon feat. Tyga3:47
18No Mediocre
T.I. feat. Iggy Azalea3:22
19L.A. Love (La La)
Fergie4.253:13
20First Love
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2014)
recording of:
First Love
writer:
ILYA (Swedish/Iranian songwriter, producer, and singer), Savan Kotecha and Max Martin (Swedish record producer)
Jennifer Lopez3.753:35
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ASIN:DE: B00NOB05TI [info]

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part of:Best of Black (number: 2014) (order: 15)