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My Dark Twisted Fantasy

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Kanye West
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Roc-A-Fella
B0014695-02

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1. Dark Fantasy
(K. West, R. Diggs, E. Wilson, J. Bhasker, M. Dean, M. Jones, J. Anderson, M. Oldfield) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control/PRS)

Produced by The RZA, Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978 & No ID for Rich Daily Since 71.

Additional production by Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions. Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mlke Dean for Dean’s List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Glenwood Place Studios, Burbank, CA and Platinum Sound Recording, NYC. Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Andrew Dawson at Platinum Sound Recording, NYC. Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Phil Joly.

Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Piano: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Cello Arrangement: Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Background Vocals: Nicki Minaj, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver)
Additional Vocals: Teyana Taylor and Amber Rose


Nicki Minaj appears courtesy of Young Money/Universal Motown.
Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.
Teyana Taylor appears courtesy of Star Trak, LLC.

Contains samples of "In High Places" by Mike Oldfield, under license and courtesy of Mercury Records Limited. Written by Jon Anderson and Mike Oldfield and published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) and Opio Publishing (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Stage Three Songs (ASCAP) o/b/a Stage Three Music Ltd. and Oldfield Music Ltd. (PRS). All Rights Reserved.

2. GORGEOUS
feat. KiD CuDi & Raekwon
(K. West, E. Wilson, M. Dean, M. Jones, C. Smith, C. Woods. S. Mescum, G. Clark, R. McGuinn) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control/IMRO)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978. No ID for Rich Daily Since 71 & Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions.

Recorded by Andrew Dawson; Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Christian Mochizuki at Avex Recording 5tudio; Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein & Phil Joly at Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Assisted by Christian Mochizuki, Pete Bischoff & Phil Joly.

Guitars, Bass, Organ: Ken Lewis
Keys, Drum Programming: Brent Kolatalo
Guitar Solo: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Background Vocals: Tony Williams


KiD CuDi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Records.

Contains portions of the composition 'You Showed Me," written by Gene Clark and Roger McGuinn, published by Gene Clark Music (BMI) administered by Bug Music (BMI). Used by permission. Contains elements of  'You Showed Me"by Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark © 1965; Copyright Renewed. Chrysalis One Music Publishing Group Ireland, Ltd. (IMRO). All rights on behalf of Chrysalis One Music Publishing Group Ireland administered by Chrysalis One Songs (BMI). All Rights Reserved. Published by Horipro Entertainment Group Inc. d/b/a Sixteen Stars Music (BMI).


3. POWER
(K. West, L. Griffin Jr., M. Dean, J. Bhasker, A. Gardner, K. Lewis, F. Bernheim, J. P. Lang, B. Bergman, R. Fripp, M. Giles, G. Lake, I. McDonald, P. Sinfield) (BMI/ASCAP/SACEM)

Produced by S1 & Kanye West
Additional Production by Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions & Andrew Dawson
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI.
Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Mix Engineers: Christian Plata & Erik Madrid

Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions
Guitar & Bass: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Additional Vocals: Dwele
Chant Vocals: Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis
Engineered by Ken Lewis & Brent Kolatalo

Handclaps performed by Ian Allen, Wilson Christopher, Uri Djemal & Chris Soper


Dwele appears courtesy of E1 Music

Contains elements from the Cold Grits recording "It's Your Thing,” produced under license from Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Contains elements of "Afromerica (Francois Bernheim / Jeat-Pierre Lang/ Boris Bergman) published by Warner Chappell Music France (SACEM)/EMI Music Publishing(ASCAP). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved. Contains material sampled from "21st Century Schizoid Man" performed by King Crimson. Taken from the album: "In The Court Of The Crimson King" and composed by Fripp, McDonald, Lake, Giles & Sinfield (Universal Music Careers on behalf of E.G. Music Ltd. (BMI). Appears courtesy of DGM Ltd. on behalf of King Crimson.

4. ALL OF THE LIGHTS
(Interlude)

5. ALL OF THE LIGHTS
(K. West, J. Bhasker, M. Jones, W. Trotter) (BMI/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978. Co-Produced by Jeff Bhasker
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI & Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Rihanna’s vocals recorded by Marcos Tovar at WestIake Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Electric Lady Studios, NYC & Westlake Sound., West Hollywood., CA.
Assistant Engineers: Christian Mochizuki, Pete Bischoff & Phil Joly
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Piano: Elton John
Brass and Woodwinds: Danny Flam, Tony Gorruso & Ken Lewis
Horn Arrangement: Ken Lewis
Engineered by Brent Kolatalo
Orchestral Arranger & Conductor: Rosie Danvers
Producer: Tommy D
Trumpets: Mike Lovatt, Simon Finch., Andy Gathercole
French Horns: Tim Anderson, Tom Rumsby, Richard Ashton
Trombone: Mark Frost, Philip Judge
Flute: Chloe Vincent
Violins: Kotono Sato, Jenny Sacha
Viola: Rachel Robson
Cello: Rosie Danvers, Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Cello Arrangement: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Additional Vocals: Rihanna, KiD CuDi, Tony Williams, The-Dream, Charlie Wilson, John Legend., Elly Jackson (La Roux), Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, Ryan Leslie, Drake, Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis


KiD CuDi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Records.
Charlie Wilson appears courtesy of Jive Records.
John Legend appears courtesy of Getting Out Our Dreams/ Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
Elly Jackson (La Roux) appears courtesy of Interscope Records.
Alicia Keys appears courtesy of J Records.
Elton John appears courtesy of Mercury Records Limited.
Fergie appears courtesy of Interscope Records.
Drake appears courtesy of Young Money Entertainment/Cash Money Records.

6. MONSTER
feat. JAY-Z. Rick Ross. Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver
(K. West, S. Carter, P. Reynolds, M. Dean, W. Roberts, O. Maraj, J. Vernon, J. Bhasker) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978.
Additional production by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Plain Pat
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, Hl
Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Electric Lady Studios, NYC and Glenwood Place Studios, Burbank, CA

Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Piano: Jeff Bhasker
Background Vocals: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver)


Nicki Minaj appears courtesy of Young Money/ Universal Motown.
Boil Iver appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.


7. SO APPALLED
feat. Swizz Beatz, JAY-Z,  Pusha T., Prynce Cy Hi & The RZA
(K. West, E. Wilson, M. Dean, S. Carter, T. Thornton, C. Young, K. Dean, R. Diggs, M. Mann) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control/SESAC)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978 & No ID for Rich Daily Since 71.
Co-Produced by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions.
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein & Pete Bischoff at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Electric Lady Studio, NYC
Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia. Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Keyboards: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Jeff Bhasker
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock” Chorney
Cello Arrangement: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions.


Contains samples of the Manfred Mann’s Earth Band recording “You Are – I Am." Produced under license from Warner Bros. Records Inc., by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Used courtesy of Creative Music Limited. Written by M. Mann, published by Scalehand Limited.


8. DEVIL IN A NEW DRESS
feat. Rick Ross
(K. West, R. Harrell, M. Dean, W. Roberts, M. Jones, C. King, G. Goffin)
(BMI/ SESAC/Copyright Control)
Produced by Blink! For One Shot Deal

Additional Production by Mike Dean for Dean’s List Production
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, AnthonyKilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording. Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.
Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Bass Guitar & Piano: Mike Dean fur Dean's List Productions


Contains samples of the recording "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" as performed by Smokey Robinson. Courtesy of Motown Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by C. King and G. Goffin, published by Screen Gerns-EMl Music Inc. (EMI).

9. RUNAWAY
feat. Pusha T
(K. West, E. Haynie, T. Thornton, J. Bhasker, M. Dean, M. Jones, J. Branch} (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978
Co-Produced by Emile, Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI
Assisted by Christian Mochizuki
Mixed by Anthony KiIhoffer at Westlake Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Mix Engineer: Cary Clark
Background Vocals: Tony Williams
Additional Vocals: The-Dream
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney


Contains a sample of "Expo 83" performed by Backyard Heavies, used courtesy of Gusto Records. Written by J. Branch and published by Metrolina Pub. Co. Inc. (BMI) Contains excerpts from Rick James' Live at Long Beach, CA, 1981, courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

10. HELL OF A LIFE
(K. West, M. Caren, E. Wilson, M. Dean, S. Stewart, T. White, A. Iommi, J. Osbourne, W. Ward) (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/ Hip Hop Since 1978. Co-Produced by Mike Caren, No ID for Rich Daily Since 71 & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions.

Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions, Anthony Kilhoffer & Andrew Dawson at Electric Lady Studios, NYC &Platinum Sound Recording, NYC.

Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff.

Additional drum programming: Anthony Kilhoffer
Keyboards: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Additional Vocals: Teyana Taylor & The-Dream


Teyana Taylor appears courtesy of Star Trak, LLC.

Contains samples of the Mojo Men recording “She s My Baby." Produced under license from Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Sylvester Stewart, published by Clears Music, Inc. (BMI). All Rights Reserved. Contains samples of the Tony Joe White recording “Stud-Spider." Produce under license from Warner Bros. Records Inc. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by T. White, published by Combine Music Corp. (BMI). Contains portions of "Iron Man”, written by T. Butler, A. Iommi, J. Osbourne and W.T. Ward, published by Essex Music International


11. BLAME GAME
feat. John Legend
(K. West, J. Franks, K. Mitchell, M. Dean, J. Stephens, R. James) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop since 1978 & DJ Frank for Side 3 Entertainment.
Additional Production by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Recorded by Andrew Dawson at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein, Phil Joly & Ryan Gilligan at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions , Andrew Dawson & Anthony Kilhoffer at Platinum Sound Recording, NYC
Piano & Bass: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello played & arranged by Chris "Hitchcock” Chorney
Poem by Khloe Mitchell
Additional Vocals: Chris Rock and Salma Kenas


John Legend appears courtesy of Getting Out Our Dreams/Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

Contains elements of "Avri114" by Richard James. Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd. (PRS) administered by Chrysalis Songs (BMI). All rights reserved.

12. LOST IN THE WORLD
feat. Bon Iver
(K West, J. Bhasker, M. DiBango, J. Brown, J. Vernon, G. Scott-Heron) (BMI/ASCAP/SACEM)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978
Co-Produced by Jeff Bhasker
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Henson Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assisted by Alex Graupera, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Additional Drum Programming: Anthony Kilhoffer
Additional Vocals: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Charlie Wilson, Kay Fox, Tony Williams, Alicia Keys, Elly Jackson (La Roux)
Tribal Drum Programming: Ken Lewis
Chant Vocals: Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis
Engineered by Brent Kolatalo


Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.
Charlie Wilson appears courtesy of Jive Records.
Alicia Keys appears courtesy of J Records
Elly Jackson (La Roux) appears courtesy of Interscope Records.

Contains portions of "Soul Makossa," written by M. DiBango and published by Universal Musica Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o Universal Publishing SAS (SACEM). Contains a sample of the recording "Think (About It)" as performed by Lyn Collins. Courtesy of Polydor Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by James Brown, published by Unichappel Music, Inc. (BMI) & Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI). All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples of "The Woods" performed by Bon Iver, used courtesy of Jagjaguwar, Inc. Written by Justin Vernon, published by April Base Publishing (ASCAP). All rights administered by Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved. Contains samples of "Comment No. l” performed by Gil Scott-Heron, used courtesy of Flying Dutchman. Written by Gil Scott-Heron, published by Brouhaha Music (ASCAP).

13. WHO WILL SURVIVE IN AMERICA

(K. West, J. Bhasker, G. Scott-Heron) (BMI/ASCAP)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978
Co-Produced by Jeff Bhasker
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Henson Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assisted by Alex Graupera, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Additional Drum Programming: Anthony Kilhoffer
Additional Vocals: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Charlie Watson, Kay Fox, Tony Williams, Alicia Keys, Elly Jackson (La Roux)
Tribal Drum Programming: Ken Lewis
Chant Vocals: Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis
Engineered by Brent Kolatalo

Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.
Charlie Wilson appears courtesy of Jive Records.
Alicia Keys appears courtesy of J Records
Elly Jackson (La Roux) appears courtesy of Interscope Records.

Contains samples of "Comment No.1' performed by Gil Scott-Heron, used courtesy of Flying Dutchman. Written by Gil Scott-Heron, published by Brouhaha Music (ASCAP).
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Executive Producers: Shawn Carter, Kanye West, Gee Roberson & Kyambo "Hip Hop" Josh

Executive Producer: Antonio "LA" Reid
A&R Direction: Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds and Don
A&R Administration: Terese Joseph
A&R Coordination: Leesa D. Brunson

Mastered by Vlado Meller at Universal Music Studios East, NYC

Marketing: Al Branch for Hip Hop Since 1978 and Tracey Waples
Marketing for Def Jam: Chris Atlas

Management: Hip Hop Since 1978
Legal Counsel: Alison K. Finley,
David Rappaport and Bea Koramblyum for Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes, LLP
Art Direction: Kanye West and Virgil Abloh

Paintings by George Condo © 2010
Handwritten Titles and Illustrations: M/M (Paris)

Package Designed at M/M (Paris)
Kanye West Photograph: Fabien Montique
Artwork Coordination: JP Robinson, Kristen Yiengst and Todd Russell
Package Production: Doug Joswick

Sample Clearances: Eric Weissman Music Licensing, Inc.

Business Affairs: Randy McMillan, Antoinette Trotman, Ian Allen, Vol Davis III

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B0014695-02 © 2010 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
All Rights Reserved.
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