b0004937-02 c 2005 the island def jam music group. all rights reserved.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: THE CARTER ADMINISTRATION CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: EVAN ROGERS & CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS A&R: JAY BROWN & TYRAN “TY TY” SMITH A&R ADMINISTRATION: ADRIENNE MUHAMMAD PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS: ANDREA DERBY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS: ROB HESELDEN MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND, NYC MARKETING: TRACEY WAPLES ART DIRECTION: ANDY WEST PHOTOGRAPHY & ART COORDINATION: TAI LINZIE PACKAGE PRODUCTION: MICHELLE GRAF PHOTOGRAPHER: MARK MANN VIDEO SHOOT PHOTOS: IVAN OTIS STYLIST: CRYSTAL STREETS MAKEUP: MYLAH MORALES HAIR: TIPPI SHORTER LEGAL COUNSEL: SCOTT FELCHER AND EVAN FREIFELD FOR FELCHER & FREIFELD, LLP BUSINESS AFFAIRS: HEATH KUDLER, ANTOINETTE TROTMAN, IAN ALLEN SAMPLE CLEARANCE AGENT: DEBORAH MANNIS-GARDNER FOR DMG CLEARANCES, INC. MANAGEMENT: MARC JORDAN FOR REBEL ONE
THANK YOU!
Making this album has been the fulfillment of a dream. This dream would not have been possible without the love and support of so many people, whom I am eternally grateful to… God…Thank You for blessing me every step of the way. With You by my side, I know I have the strength to face every challenge. Mummy – You have been the source of my greatest strength and inspiration. Wherever I go, I will never forget the love and support that you have always given me. I miss that good food! Daddy – Thanks for your love and support – I will always be your little girl. Tony – Thank you for your kindness. My Brothers – To my brothers Rorrey and Rajad; Rorrey, do you remember when we would compete to see which would go louder - your Xbox or my CD player? Aren’t you glad I always won? (ha-ha) To my cute little brother, Rajad, I wuv you boo. You don’t have to run in that corner to say I love you. Gran-Gran and Grandfather – Thanks for all of your prayers. Your strength, wisdom, and guidance over the years have inspired me to always work hard and to believe in myself. Evan and Jackie – Thanks for taking me into your hearts and home as one of your own. I can’t thank you enough and will forever be grateful. Auntie Jackie, thanks for being a mom away from home for me. My producers, Evan and Carl – Because of your encouragement and belief in me, I am doing what a year ago was only a dream. Thank you for the amazing songs and guidance in the studio – you guys made it so much fun! I can’t wait to do it again. SYNDICATED RHYTHM FAMILY: Andrea, thank you for holding everything together. I can always depend on you. Rob - thanks for the great photos, getting me everywhere on time, and being so supportive. Al - thank you for making everything sound so great in the studio. I am spoiled. MANAGEMENT: Marc Jordan and the Rebel One Family - Thank you for going to war everyday for me. Every artist should have a manager as dedicated as you! Angelique Phillips - Across The Pond Productions - thanks for everything. You are always so patient with me even through all of the craziness. MY DEF JAM FAMILY: My deepest gratitude to my new extended family. Without the support of the entire Def Jam staff my project would not be possible. Special thanks to Jay-Z – thank you for believing that I was bigger than the song! I am honored to have you oversee my career. LA Reid – thank you for letting me be who I truly am and giving me the wings to fly. Steve Bartels – thank you for all of your guidance and leadership. Jay Brown – you made it clear from the start that Def Jam was my home. I am so glad that we cancelled all of the other meetings. Ty Ty – you always have my back. Thank you for your constant honesty and support. Tracey Waples – thank you for being like a “Big Sister” and always looking out for me. Greg Thompson and Benny Pough – thank you for bringing my sound to the airwaves. Dara – you’re the best and are always on top of everything! Laura Swanson – thanks for all of your support. Jana Fleishman – thanks for all of your hard work and constant encouragement. David Miller – thank you for making every international destination a home away from home. And to the rest of my Def Jam Family…Matt Voss, Phil Robinson, Karen Kwak, Mitch Imber, Erik Olesen, Marthe Reynolds, Thomas Lytle, Shawn Pecas, Jacki Spillane, Gabrielle Peluso, Steve Gawley, Heath Kudler (who stayed until 4 a.m. to finish the deal), Carline Balan, Chaka Pilgrim, Aahmek Richards, Leesa Brunson, Adrienne Muhammad, Donna Fetchko, Elise Mora, Michelle Graf, Jim Roppo, Joe Borrino, Scott Marcus, Karl Maceo, G.I., John Bartelson, Dan Kruchkow, Karen Yee, Shevah Edwards, Charlie Goldstone, Rich Westover, Yves Pierre, Andy West, Margo Wainwright, Mildred Delamota, Raphaella St. Vil, Myra DeCastro, and the mix show department. MY LEGAL AND BUSINESS TEAM: Scott Felcher – you are the best, Michael Mitnick, Michael Tasch, and Peter Gounis – thanks for keeping my finances straight. Jeffrey Gabel – thanks for keeping me legal. MY EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FAMILY: Jessica Rivera – thank you for having so much faith in me. I will not let you down, Marty Bandier, Evan Lamberg, Karin Edmondson SHOUT OUTS: Kelenna…thanks so much for introducing me to Evan and Jackie. My whole world changed that day. To all the DJ’s, Cipha Sounds – thank you for all of your support and playing my record first!!! So glad you are on my team. Vada Nobles – thank you for your amazing contribution to my album. Mr. Morgan – thanks for making sure the Caribbean World hears me. Kardinal Offishall - thank you for contributing your talents before I had a record deal. Special thanks to Vybz Kartel, Elephant Man, Stargate, Trackmasters, Full Force, J-Status, Supa Dups, Majesty, Makeba, Fatima,Tony Best, Bajan DJ’s, Westbury Road Posse, Chris Gehringer, Suzanne Foster and to everyone else that contributed to making my dream a reality. Thanks to Beyoncé for being my inspiration - there could not have been anyone better to look up to. FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Uncle Leroy, Lester, Lesley, Leon, thanks for all your advice. To Auntie Marcel and Marjorie, thanks for your love and caring. To all of my cousins, Camille, Nicola, Kevin, Rico, T.J., Tiffy, The Twins and The Gang, Ashley, Joshua, Lee Lee, Leona, Mya, The two divas, Nicolette and Nikia. To all of my friends, the whole Caw’mere Crew, to all the Forde Family, Melissa, Sonita, Alex, Leandra, Deon, Tareke, Kiel, Fidel, Muff Dog, Gillo, Nipples, Travis, Latoya, Kerry-Ann, Elisha, Nelson, José, Helene and Akil. Laura, Whitney, Lauren, and Tiffany – thanks for always being there for me. To the Glam Squad… I love you boos. And to my fans, thank you for all of your support – I couldn’t have done it without you guys… I love you!
MUSIC OF THE SUN
1 / PON DE REPLAY
M U S I C
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(ALISHA BROOKS, VADA NOBLES, EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN) (BMI/ASCAP) MUSIC ARRANGEMENT BY D. EMILE & FULL FORCE / ADDITIONAL VOCAL CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA / “WILLING TO WAIT” CONTAINS PRODUCED BY VADA NOBLES FOR NEW ARK ENTERTAINMENT AND EVAN ROGERS PRODUCTION BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM INTERPOLATIONS FROM THE COMPOSITION “FREE” WRITTEN BY COTON GREENE, HENRY AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY AL PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY JOHNNY “TOO” NICE AND FULL FORCE AT REDD, NATHAN WATTS AND JUNE DENIECE WILLIAMS, PUBLISHED BY MUSIC SALES CORP. HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / ASSISTANT FORCEFUL-BOONDOG STUDIOS, NEW YORK, NY AND BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE (ASCAP) AND EMBASSY MUSIC (BMI). USED BY PERMISSION. ENGINEER: ROY MATTHEWS / MIXED BY JASON GROUCOTT & VADA NOBLES AT LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / MIXED BY JOHNNY “TOO” NICE AND SONY STUDIOS, NYC / ASSISTANT ENGINEERS: VAL BRATHWAITE, BLAKE DOUGLAS FULL FORCE AT FORCEFUL-BOONDOG STUDIOS, NEW YORK, NY / STUDIO 8 / MUSIC OF THE SUN & JASON AGEL / KEYBOARDS: CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA ASSISTANTS: LOU$TAR, CHARLENE CURRY, MS. CEE GEE & RAPHAELLA ST. VIL / (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN, R. FENTY, DIANE WARREN) (BMI/ASCAP) PRODUCED BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA, SHARINA SHARPE & FULL FORCE BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, 2 / HERE I GO AGAIN FEAT. J-STATUS BRONXVILLE, NY / GUITAR, KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / 6 / THE LAST TIME (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN, R. FENTY, J-STATUS) (BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA / “MUSIC OF THE SUN” CONTAINS INTERPOLATIONS (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN) (BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED FROM “RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT” WRITTEN BY DIANE WARREN, PUBLISHED BY BMG FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY SONGS, A DIVISION OF BMG MUSIC PUBLISHING, NA INC. AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / KEYBOARDS, GUITAR & / KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / CELLO: STEPHANIE CUMMINS / VIOLA: DEBRA / J-STATUS APPEARS COURTESY OF SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS SHUFELT-DINE / VIOLIN: ELIZABETH NIELSON / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA 9 / LET ME (MAKEBA, MIKKEL S.E/TOR ERIK HERMANSEN¸ EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN) 3 / IF IT’S LOVIN’ THAT YOU WANT (ASCAP/BMI) PRODUCED BY STARGATE FOR DELIRIOUS/BLACKSMITH MANAGEMENT 7 / WILLING TO WAIT (JEAN CLAUDE OLIVER, SAMUEL BARNES, MAKEBA, ALAXSANDER MOSELY, SCOTT LTD. / CO-PRODUCED BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN, R. FENTY, COTON GREENE, HENRY REDD, NATHAN WATTS, LAROCK, LAWRENCE PARKER) (BMI/ASCAP) PRODUCED BY POKE AND TONE FOR RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT JUNE DENIECE WILLIAMS) (BMI/ASCAP) PRODUCED BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN TRACK MASTERS ENTERTAINMENT / CO-PRODUCED BY SPANADOR FOR TRACK 12/ NOW I KNOW RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / ALL INSTRUMENTS BY MIKKEL S.E AND TOR FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER MASTERS ENTERTAINMENT / ADDITIONAL VOCAL PRODUCTION BY EVAN ROGERS (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN, R. FENTY) (BMI) RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL ERIK HERMANSEN / ADDITIONAL KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS AND MAKEBA / HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / STRINGS BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA RECORDED BY AL HEMBERGER AND MATT NOBLE AT BASSMINT STUDIOS AND THE RECORDED BY MALCOLM POLLACK AT AVATAR STUDIOS, NYC / STRINGS ARRANGED LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / MIXED BY JASON GOLDSTEIN AT AND CONDUCTED BY ROB MOUNSEY / CONCERT MASTER: RICHARD SORTOMME / 10 / RUSH FEAT. KARDINAL OFFISHALL SONY STUDIOS, NYC / ADDITIONAL MIXING BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT PIANO: CARL STURKEN / VIOLINS: CENOVIA CUMMINS, URI VODOZ, JAN MULLEN, (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN) (BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA / “IF CAROL WEBB, AVRIL BROWN, ANN LEATHERS, MARTI SWEET, YANA GOICHMAN / STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY AL IT’S LOVIN’ THAT YOU WANT” CONTAINS INTERPOLATIONS FROM THE COMPOSIVIOLA: SUE PRAY, VINCENT LIONTI, KEN BURWARD-HOY / CELLO: RICHARD LOCKER, HEMBERGER AND MATT NOBLE AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY TION “THE BRIDGE IS OVER” WRITTEN BY SCOTT LAROCK AND LAWRENCE PARKER, MARK SHUMANN / BASS: LARRY GLAZENER / MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / PUBLISHED BY ZOMBA ENTERPRISES, INC. (ASCAP). USED BY PERMISSION. KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA
4 / YOU DON'T LOVE ME (NO, NO, NO)
FEAT. VYBZ KARTEL
(WILLIE COBBS, ELLAS MCDANIEL) (BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / CO-PRODUCED BY D. "SUPA DUPS" CHIN-QUEE / RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / GUITAR, KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA
5 / THAT LA, LA, LA
(FULL FORCE, D. EMILE) (BMI) PRODUCED BY FULL FORCE FOR FORCEFUL ENTERPRISES AND D. EMILE FOR MEDINAH ENTERTAINMENT / CO-PRODUCED BY JOHNNY “TOO” NICE / VOCAL PRODUCTION & ARRANGEMENT BY FULL FORCE /
11/ THERE'S A THUG IN MY LIFE
FEAT. INTRO BY J-STATUS
13 / PON DE REPLAY REMIX
FEAT. ELEPHANT MAN
(ALISHA BROOKS, VADA NOBLES, EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN) (BMI/ASCAP) (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN, E. JORDAN) (ASCAP/BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN PRODUCED BY VADA NOBLES FOR NEW ARK ENTERTAINMENT AND EVAN ROGERS ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY AL RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / ASSISTANT BRONXVILLE, NY / KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / DRUM ENGINEER: ROY MATTHEWS / AND BY JULIUS DIAZ AT RMP STUDIOS, ORLANDO, FL PROGRAMMING & ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION: RUDY MAYA / J-STATUS APPEARS / ASSISTANT ENGINEER: ALEX PINTO / MIXED BY JASON GROUCOTT & VADA COURTESY OF SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / "THERE'S A THUG IN MY LIFE" NOBLES AT SONY MUSIC STUDIOS, NYC / ASSISTANT ENGINEER: VAL BRATHWAITE CONTAINS INTERPOLATIONS FROM THE COMPOSITION "A DREAM" WRITTEN BY E. / KEYBOARDS: CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA / ELEPHANT JORDAN AND PUBLISHED BY JOBETE MUSIC CO. (ASCAP). USED BY PERMISSION. MAN APPEARS COURTESY OF VP/ATLANTIC RECORDS
LYRICS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: WWW.THISISRIHANNA.COM
1 / pon de replay 2 / here i go again FEAT. J-STATUS 3 / if it’s lovin’ that you want 4 / you don't love me ( no, no, no) FEAT. VYBZ KARTEL
5 / that la, la, la 6 / the last time 7 / willing to wait 8 / music of the sun 9 / let me 10 / rush FEAT. KARDINAL OFFISHALL 11 / there’s a thug in my life FEAT. INTRO BY J-STATUS
12 / now i know BONUS TRACK
13 / pon de replay remix FEAT. ELEPHANT MAN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: THE CARTER ADMINISTRATION / CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: EVAN ROGERS & CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / A&R: JAY BROWN AND TYRAN “TY TY” SMITH
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