Better Dayz

~ Release by 2Pac (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

Tracklist

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12" Vinyl 1
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A1Intro
assistant engineer:
Andrew Chavez (engineer)
engineer:
Asif Ali
producer:
7 Aurelius
mixer:
Dexter Simmons
recorded at and mixed at:
Marvin’s Room in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Intro
writer:
Seven Aurelius and Tupac Shakur (2Pac’s personal identity)
30:55
A2Still Ballin4.52:49
A3When We Ride on Our Enemies
engineer and mixer:
Claudio Cueni
producer:
Briss and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
instruments:
Briss
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
recording of:
When We Ride on Our Enemies (Briss remix)
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop) and T. Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3.652:54
A4Changed Man4.253:52
B1Fuck Em All
assistant engineer:
Warren Bletcher (engineer)
engineer:
Ian Boxill
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Claudio Cueni and E.D.I.
electric guitar:
Michael “Fish” Herring
guitar:
G‐Mack (US rapper)
keyboard:
Ronnie King (bass guitarist)
additional vocals:
Henry “Hen Dog” Fayson
guest performer:
The Outlawz (rap group founded by 2Pac)
arranger:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
mixed at:
Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
recording of:
Fuck ’Em All
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Katari Cox (of the Outlawz), Malcolm Greenidge, Mutah Beale (of the Outlawz), Tupac Shakur (US rapper), Yafeu Fula (of the Outlawz) and Young Noble
publisher:
Thug Nation Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
3.54:25
B2Never B Peace
assistant engineer:
Bill Bennett (engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Claudio Cueni
co-producer:
Luis (Rambo) Pimentel
producer:
Frank Nitty Pimentel and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
guitar:
Ryan Stuber
guest performer:
E.D.I. and Kastro of the Outlawz (of the Outlawz)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States, Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States, Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States and The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Never B Peace (Nitty remix)
writer:
E.D.I., Francisco Pimentel, Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Kastro (of the Outlawz) and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Pimentel International, Thug Nation Music and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
4.254:59
B3Mama’s Just a Little Girl4.54:58
12" Vinyl 2
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C1Street Fame
engineer and mixer:
Claudio Cueni
producer:
Briss
instruments:
Briss
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Street Fame (Briss remix)
writer:
Delmar Arnaud (US rapper Delmar Arnaud) and T. Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Delmar Arnaud Music Inc. and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
4.754:30
C2Whatcha Gonna Do
assistant engineer:
Ian Blanch
engineer:
Claudio Cueni
mixer:
Claudio Cueni and E.D.I.
guitar:
Michael “Fish” Herring
remixer:
E.D.I.
guest performer:
Kastro (of the Outlawz) and Young Noble
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
What’cha Gonna Do
writer:
Donna Hunter (female rapper, Outlawz member Donna Hunter), E.D.I., Kastro (of the Outlawz), Duane Nettlesbey, T. Shakur (US rapper) and Young Noble
publisher:
Big Simon Says Publishing, DTNT Publishing, Thug Angel Music, Thug Nation Music and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3.753:38
C3Fair Xchange3.53:52
D1Late Night
engineer and producer:
DJ Quik (West Coast US rapper & producer)
guest performer:
DJ Quik (West Coast US rapper & producer) and The Outlawz (rap group founded by 2Pac)
samples:
Wind Parade (remix) by Donald Byrd (American jazz trumpeter)
recording of:
Late Night
writer:
Fatal, Larry Mizell, DJ Quik (West Coast US rapper & producer), Tupac Shakur (US rapper) and Yafeu Fula (of the Outlawz)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Alruby Music Inc., Amaru Publishing, Gimme Minz Publishing, Songs of Universal, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Yaki Kadafi Music
44:18
D2Ghetto Star
producer:
GO Twice
mixer:
E.D.I.
guest performer:
Nutso (US rapper Sean Cole)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States
mixed at:
Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
recording of:
Ghetto Star
writer:
Gregory Banks, Sean Cole (US rapper Sean Cole) and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
A Gee in tha Bank Publishing, Nuttso Publishing and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3.754:14
D3Thugz Mansion (Nas acoustic)
assistant engineer:
Mark Vinten
engineer:
Kevin Crouse and Claudio Cueni
producer:
Claudio Cueni, Michael Herring and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
guitar:
Michael “Fish” Herring
guest performer:
J. Phoenix (vocals on "Thugz Mansion (N.Y.)" by Nas) and Nas (US rapper)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States, Circle Sound Studios in Hollywood, United States and Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
music videos:
Thugz Mansion (acoustic) by 2Pac (US rapper) feat. Nas (US rapper) & J. Phoenix (vocals on "Thugz Mansion (N.Y.)" by Nas)
recording of:
Thugz Mansion (Nas acoustic)
writer:
Claudio Cueni, Michael Herring, Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Larry Loftin (songwriter & vocalist), Nas (US rapper) and T. Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Colorblind Fish Music, Cueni Publishing, Ill Will Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Zomba Music Publishing (music publisher - add no releases here!)
44:12
12" Vinyl 3
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E1My Block (remix)45:22
E2Thugz Mansion
assistant engineer:
Andrew Chavez (engineer) and Mark Vinten
engineer:
Asif Ali, Colin T. Michaels and Kevin Crouse
producer:
7 Aurelius and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Dexter Simmons
guest bass:
Paul Butchnell (Session bassist, producer and music director) and R.J. (dance/R&B vocalist)
guest guitar:
R.J. (dance/R&B vocalist) and Rob “Fonksta” Bacon
instruments:
7
guest performer:
Anthony Hamilton (US R&B/soul singer & producer)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States, Circle Sound Studios in Hollywood, United States, Marvin’s Room in Hollywood, United States, Teal's Spot in Modesto, United States and The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
mixed at:
Marvin’s Room in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Thugz Mansion (7 remix)
writer:
Anthony Hamilton (US R&B/soul singer & producer), Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Seven Aurelius and T. Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Aurelius Publishing, Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, EMI April Music Inc., Justin Combs Publishing, Marcus Aurelius Music, Songs of Universal, Inc., Sony/ATV Harmony, Tappy Whyte's Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Universal Music–MGB Songs
54:07
E3Never Call U Bitch Again
assistant engineer:
Chris Dela Pena
engineer:
Ian Boxill and Claudio Cueni
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Claudio Cueni and E.D.I.
guitar:
Michael “Fish” Herring
keyboard:
Ronnie King (bass guitarist)
guest performer:
Tyrese
arranger:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States, Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States and The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Never Call U Bitch Again (Better Dayz remix)
lyricist:
Tupac Shakur (2Pac’s personal identity)
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop) and Tyrese Gibson
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Zovektion Music
is based on:
Never Call U Bitch Again (original version)
4.254:38
E4Better Dayz
assistant engineer:
Warren Bletcher (engineer) and Chris Dela Pena
engineer:
Ian Boxill
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Ian Boxill and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
guitar:
Michael “Fish” Herring
keyboard:
Ronnie King (bass guitarist)
guest performer:
Mr. Biggs (US rapper Ellis Williams (Soulsonic Force))
arranger:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
mixed at:
Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
samples:
Let’s Fall in Love (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers
recording of:
Better Dayz
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper, Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop) and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Bovina Music Inc., EMI April Music Inc. and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
4.54:17
F1U Can Call
assistant engineer:
Bill Bennett (engineer)
engineer:
Keston Wright
producer:
Jazze Pha and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Leslie Brathwaite
guest performer:
Jazze Pha
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States
mixed at:
Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, United States
recording of:
U Can Call (Jazze Pha remix)
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Phalon Alexander and T. Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Bubba Gee Music, Noontime Tunes, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Warner/Chappell
3.53:50
F2Military Minds
assistant engineer:
Ian Blanch
engineer:
Claudio Cueni
producer:
Darryl Harper (US hip hop producer)
guitar:
Michael “Fish” Herring
remixer:
E.D.I.
guest performer:
Buckshot (NY rapper of Boot Camp Clik & Black Moon) and CoCo Brothers (NYC rap duo Tek & Steele, aka "Cocoa Brovaz")
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Military Minds
writer:
Buckshot (NY rapper of Boot Camp Clik & Black Moon), CoCo Brothers (NYC rap duo Tek & Steele, aka "Cocoa Brovaz"), Darryl Harper (US hip hop producer) and Tupac Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
Big Simon Says Publishing, Buckshot Publishing, CoCo Brothers Publishing and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3.255:29
F3Fame
assistant engineer:
Ian Blanch
engineer:
Claudio Cueni
mixer:
Claudio Cueni and E.D.I.
guest performer:
Kadafi (of the Outlawz), Kastro (of the Outlawz), Napoleon (of the Outlawz) and Young Noble from the Outlawz
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Fame
writer:
Kastro (of the Outlawz), Napoleon (of the Outlawz), T. Shakur (US rapper), Tyrone Wrice, Yafeu Fula (of the Outlawz) and Young Noble
publisher:
Big Simon Says Publishing, Hurt ’Em Badd Music, Thug Nation Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Yaki Kadafi Music
3.754:50
12" Vinyl 4
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G1Fair Xchange (remix)
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop) and Troy Johnson (US gospel and soul singer)
mixer:
Ian Boxill
instruments:
Troy Johnson (US gospel and soul singer)
guest performer:
Mya
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and QDIII Soundlab in Northridge, United States
mixed at:
Skip Saylor Recording in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Fair Xchange (Mýa remix)
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Troy Johnson (US gospel and soul singer), Mya Harrison, Kimmy Ratcliff and T. Shakur (US rapper)
publisher:
16 Years Young, All Rights for the World, Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Donwill Music, M-Y-A- Songs, Music of Windswept, Newlife Entertainment, QD3 Soundlab (publisher/production company) and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3.53:56
G2Catchin Feelins44:54
G3There U Go
assistant engineer:
Warren Bletcher (engineer)
engineer:
Ian Boxill
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Ian Boxill and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
keyboard:
Ronnie King (bass guitarist)
guest performer:
Big Syke, E.D.I., Jazze Pha, Kadafi (of the Outlawz), Kastro (of the Outlawz) and Napoleon of the Outlawz (of the Outlawz)
arranger:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
mixed at:
Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
recording of:
There U Go
publisher:
Tyruss Himes
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Katari Cox (of the Outlawz), Malcolm Greenidge, Mutah Beale (of the Outlawz), Tupac Shakur (US rapper), Tyruss Himes and Yafeu Fula (of the Outlawz)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Imperial Loco Entertainment, Thug Nation Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Yaki Kadafi Music
4.355:30
H1This Life I Lead
assistant engineer:
Warren Bletcher (engineer) and Chris Dela Pena
engineer:
Ian Boxill
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Ian Boxill and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
bass and guitar:
Shorty B (American rap artist, songwriter & producer)
keyboard:
Ronnie King (bass guitarist)
guest performer:
The Outlawz (rap group founded by 2Pac)
arranger:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States
mixed at:
Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
recording of:
This Life I Lead
writer:
Delmar Arnaud (US rapper Delmar Arnaud), Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Katari Cox (of the Outlawz), Malcolm Greenidge, Mutah Beale (of the Outlawz), Richardo Brown (US rapper), Tupac Shakur (US rapper) and Young Noble
publisher:
Antraphil Music, Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Delmar Arnaud Music Inc., Thug Nation Music and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3.755:21
H2Who Do U Believe In
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
guest performer:
Kadafi of the Outlawz (of the Outlawz)
arranger:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States
samples:
Manifest Destiny by Jamiroquai
recording of:
Who Do U Believe In
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Jay Kay (English singer, Jamiroquai), Toby Smith, Tupac Shakur (US rapper), Dwight Williams (songwriter) and Yafeu Fula (of the Outlawz)
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Dwight Williams Publishing, EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Endless Title Music, Suge Publishing, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Yaki Kadafi Music
is based on:
Manifest Destiny
3.755:30
H3They Don’t Give a Fuck About Us
assistant engineer:
Warren Bletcher (engineer)
engineer:
Ian Boxill
producer:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
mixer:
Ian Boxill and Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
keyboard:
Ronnie King (bass guitarist)
guest performer:
Outlawz (rap group founded by 2Pac)
arranger:
Johnny “J” (US rap/hip-hop)
recorded at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, United States and Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
mixed at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, United States and Stankonia Recording in Atlanta, United States
recording of:
They Don’t Give a Fuck About Us
writer:
Johnny Jackson (US rap/hip-hop), Katari Cox (of the Outlawz), Malcolm Greenidge, Mutah Beale (of the Outlawz), Tupac Shakur (US rapper), Yafeu Fula (of the Outlawz) and Young Noble
publisher:
Black/Hispanic Music, BMG Music, Thug Nation Music, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Yaki Kadafi Music
45:08