As his latest set of life stories told through rap, JAY-Z’s 4:44 is out now and it’s packed with cold beats, rhymes, and truths of his hard knock life. In addition, the album contributions, which is mainly handled by co-executive producer No I.D., also features appearances from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Frank Ocean, The-Dream, and more, as well as samples aplenty. Check the credits below, as pulled from Tidal.
Executive Producer: Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter
Co-Executive Producer: No I.D.
A&R: JAY-Z
Creative Direction: Willo Perron
Art Direction: Brian Roettinger
Marketing: Roc Nation
Legal: Christina Suarez & Todd Mumford
Sample Clearances: Deborah Mannis-Gardner, DMG Clearances, Inc.
A&R Administration: Karen Console & Krystian Santini
Recorded: Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton
Mixed: Jimmy Douglass
Mastered: Dave Kutch
1. “Kill JAY Z”
Produced by No I.D. for Rich Daily Since 71.
Contains a sample from “Don’t Let It Show” by The Alan Parsons Project and Eric Woofson
2. “The Story of O.J.”
Produced by No. I.D.
Co-Produced by JAY-Z
Contains elements from “Four Women” performed by Nina Simone and “Kool is Back” by Funk Inc.
Guitar, Bass, Celeste, CS-80 & Electric Piano by Steve Wyreman
3. “Smile”
Produced by No I.D.
Co-Produced by JAY-Z
Features: Gloria Carter
Contains elements from “Love’s In Need of Love Today” performed by Stevie Wonder
4. “Caught Their Eyes”
Produced by No I.D.
Co-Produced by JAY-Z
Features: Frank Ocean
Contains a sample from “Baltimore” as recorded by Nina Simone; Contains excerpts from “Baltimore” written by Randy Newman
5. “4:44”
Produced by No I.D.
Features a sample of “Late Nights and Heartbreak” performed by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations, written by Kanan Keeney
Additional vocals by Kim Burrell
6. “Family Feud
Produced by No I.D.
Embodies portions of “Ha Ya” by The Clark Sisters
Additional vocals by Beyoncé
7. “Bam”
Produced by No I.D.
Features: Damian Marley
Trombone by Jonah Levine
Trumpet & Flugelhorn by Crystal Rovél Torres
Tenor Sax by Kenneth Whalum
Guitar, Bass, Electric Piano & Synths by Steve Wyreman
Contains elements from “Bam Bam” performed by Sister Nancy written by Winston Riley and Ophlin Russell‘ “Tenement Yard” performed by Jacob Miller written by Jacob Miller and Roger Lewis
8. “Moonlight”
Produced by No. I.D.
Co-Produced by JAY-Z
Contains a sample of “Fu-Gee-La” as recorded by The Fugees
9. “Marcy Me”
Produced by No I.D.
Additional vocals by The-Dream
Guitar, Hammond Organ, Synth by Steve Wyreman
Guitar, Piano & Moog by Nate Mercereau
Contains elements from “Todo O Mundo E Ninguém” performed by Quarteto 1111
10. “Legacy”
Produced by No I.D.
Co-Produced by JAY-Z
Additional vocals by Blue Ivy Carter
Contains sample from Donny Hathaway recording “Someday We’ll All Be Free”
Embodies portions of “Glaciers of Ice” written by Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa