Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
Arista 82876-50133-2
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Disc Two:
1. The Love Below (Intro)
Lead Vocals, Music Programming & Keyboards: Andre 3000
2. Love Hater
Written by Andre Benjamin & Kevin Kendrick
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/King Kendrick Publishing (BMI)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by Neal Pogue at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Drums: Jef Van Veen
Guitar: Darryl Smith
Keyboards: Kevin Kendrick
Horns & Horn Arrangements: Hornz Unlimited
3. God (Interlude)
Performed by Andre 3000
4. Happy Valentine’s Day
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye, Robert Hannon & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording & Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher, Josh Monroy & Russell Buelna
Pre-Mix by John Frye & Pete Novak
Mixed by Dexter Simmons at Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Donald Whittemore
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Additional Vocals: Joi & Myrna “Skreechy Peachy” Crenshaw
Upright Bass: Moffet Morris
Double Bass: Kevin Brandon
Guitar: Andre 3000 & Kevin Kendricks
5. Spread
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye, Robert Hannon & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording & Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher & Josh Monroy
Pre-Mix by John Frye & Pete Novak
Mixed by Dexter Simmon at Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Alex Reverberi
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Electric Bass: Kevin Smith
Keyboards: Kevin Kendricks
Trumpets: Hornz Unlimited
Cuts: Cutmaster Swiff
6. Where Are My Panties?
Performed by Andre 3000 and Toni Hunter
Background Hollars: Big Boi
7. Prototype
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by Matt Still & John Frye at Stankonia Recording & Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by Neal Pogue at Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Alex Reverberi
Lead vocals & Guitar: Andre 3000
Bass: Aaron Mills
Keyboards: Kevin Kendricks
Actress: Marianne Lee Stiff
Director: John Frisbee
8. She Lives In My Lap
Featuring Rosario Dawson
Written by Andre Benjamin, Willie Dennis, Isaac Hayes, Brad Johnson, Doug King, Dino Hawkins, Roger Troutman, Eric Vidal & Nick Vidal
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/N. The Water Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP)/Irving Music Inc./Careers-BMG Music Publishing o/b/o itself & Happ Dogg Music & Volume Ten Music/Universal-Songs of PolyGram, Inc. o/b/o itself and Rubber Band Music Inc./Sojo Music Company/Songs of Lastrada/Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye & Terrence Cash at Stankonia Recording & ZAC Recording, Atlanta, GA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher & Chris Carmouche
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by Neal Pogue at Larrabee North, North Hollywood, CA
Assisted by Alex Reverberi & Malik Albert
Lead Vocals: Andre 3000
Additional Vocals: Rosario Dawson
Lead Guitar & Tenor Saxophone Solos: Andre 3000
Guitar: Tomi Martin
Bass: Aaron Mills
Keyboards: Marvin “Chanz” Parkman
Trumpets: Hornz Unlimited
Cuts: Cutmaster Swiff
Contains excerpts from “Mind Playing Tricks On Me,” written by Willie Dennis, Isaac Hayes, Brad Jordan & Doug King, published by N The Water Music Publishing Inc./Irving Music (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved. Contains samples from “Mind Playing Tricks On Me,” performed by Geto Boys, used courtesy of Rap-A-Lot Records. Contains excerpts from “Pistolgrip-Pump,” written by Dino Hawkins, Roger Trautman, Eric Vidal & Nick Vidal, published by Careers-BMG Music Publishing o/b/o itself & Happ Dogg Music & Volume Ten Music/Universal-Songs of PolyGram Inc o/b/o itself & Rubber band Music Inc./Sojo Music Company/Songs Of Lastrada/Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved. Contains samples from “Pistolgrip-Pump,” performed by Volume 10, used courtesy of The RCA Music Group, a unit of BMG Music.
9. Hey Ya!
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye, Robert Hannon & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording & Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher, Josh Monroy, Rabeka Tunei & Jared Robbins
Mixed by Neal Pogue at The Hit Factory, NYC
Assisted by Greg Price
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Hey Ladies: Rabeka Tunei
Music Programming & Acoustic Guitar: Andre 3000
Keyboards: Andre 3000 & Kevin Kendricks
10. Roses
Written by Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton & Matt Boykin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording & Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by John Frye at Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA & Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA
Assisted by Alex Reverberi
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Background Vocals: Killer Mike
Keyboards: Kevin Kendricks
Killer Mike appears courtesy of Aquemini/Columbia Records.
11. Good Day, Good Sir
Performed by Benjamin Andre & Bently Fonzworth
12. Behold A Lady
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher & Jeff Moses
Pre-Mix by John Frye & Pete Novak
Mixed by Dexter Simmons at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA
Assisted by Donnie Whittemore
Lead vocals, Music Programming & Keyboards: Andre 3000
13. Pink & Blue
Written by Andre Benjamin & R. Kelly
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/Zomba Songs Inc./R. Kelly Publishing Inc. (BMI)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye, Pete Novak, Reggie Dozier & Darrell Thorpe at Stankonia Recording & Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA & Oceanway Recording, Hollywood, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher, Russell Buelno, Chris Carmouche, Greg Burns & Chris Steffen
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by Dexter Simmons at Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Donnie Whittemore, Greg Burns & Chris Steffen
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Strings Arranged & Conducted by Benjamin Wright for Ritesonian Productions
Strings: The Benjamin Wright String Orchestra
Violins: Charles Veal (Concert Master), James Sitterly, Mark Casillas, Gina Kranstadt, Marisa McClead, Mark Cargill, Richard Adkins, Tibor Zelig, Yarda Kettner & Louis Kabok
Violas: Patrick Morgan, Robin Ross, Michel Nardone & March Vaj
Cellos: John Krovaza, Martin Smith, Lisa Chien & Catherine Chan
Contra/Basses: Kelvin Brandon & Kelvin O’Neal
Contains excerpts from “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number,” written by R. Kelly, published by Zomba Songs, Inc./R. Kelly Publishing Inc. (BMI). Used by permission. All rights reserved. Contains samples of “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number,” performed by Aaliyah, used courtesy of Zomba Recording Corp.
14. Love In War
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher, Jeff Moses & Russell Buelna
Mixed by John Frye at Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA
Assisted by Alex Reverberi
Digital Editing: Fulton Yard Unlimited
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Double Bass: Kevin Brandon
Drums: Jef Von Veen
Keyboards: Kevin Kendricks
Horns: Hornz Unlimited
15. Dracula’s Wedding
Featuring Kelis
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye, Pete Novak & Brian Paluralski at Stankonia Recording & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher & Jared Roberts
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by Pete Novak at Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Jared Roberts & Russell Buelna
Lead vocals: Andre 3000 & Kelis
16. The Letter
Performed by Andre 3000 & Amanda Qasha Aman
17. My Favorite Things
Written by Oscar Hammerstein & Richard Rodgers
Published by Williamson Music Co (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher & Jeff Moses
Mixed by John Frye at Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA
Assisted by Sean Tallman
Bass: Aaron Mills
Saxophone: Gary Harris
Piano: Kevin Kendricks
18. Take Off Your Cool
Featuring Norah Jones
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye & Padraic Kernin at Stankonia Recording & Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA & Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher & Padraic Kernin
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by Neal Pogue at Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA
Assisted by Alex Reverberi
Lead vocals: Andre 3000 & Norah Jones
Guitar: Andre 3000
Norah Jones appears courtesy of Blue Note Records.
19. Vibrate
Written by Andre Benjamin
Published by Gnat Booty/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Andre 3000 for SLUMDRUM
Recorded by John Frye & Pete Novak at Stankonia Recording & Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Warren Bletcher & Russell Buelna
Pre-Mix by John Frye
Mixed by Neal Pogue at Larrabee Sound Studios, LA, CA
Assisted by Alex Reverberi
Lead vocals: Andre 3000
Background Vocals: Andre 3000 & Sleepy Brown
Keyboards: Marvin “Chanz” Parkman & Kevin Kendricks
Horns: Hornz Unlimited
Sleepy Brown appears courtesy of DreamWorks Records
20. A Life In The Day Of Benjamin Andre (Incomplete)
Performed by Benjamin Andre
All Skits Directed by Benjamin Andre & Bryan Barber
Lyrics reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
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Executive Producer: OutKast & Antonio “LA” Reid
Album Producers: Antwan “Big Boi” Patton for Boom Boom Room Productions & Andre “3000” Benjamin for Slumdrum
A&R Direction & Coordination: Regina Davenport
A&R Administrator: Theresa Wilson
Production Coordinator: Regina Davenport for OutKast, Inc.
“The Love Below” Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, LA, CA
Management: Michael “Big Blue” Williams for Family Tree Entertainment
Creative Direction: Joe-Mama Nitzberg
Art Direction & Design: Jeff Schulz
“The Love Below” Photography: Torkil Gudnason
OutKast Fan Club:
P.O. Box 161652
Atlanta, GA 30321
www.outkast.com
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