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| The Gift | ||
| 1-1 | A DreamBass, Guitar, Keyboards – Eric "E-Bass" Johnson*Featuring – Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G.Mixed By – Supa Engineer DURO*Producer – Kanye WestRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonScratches – Just BlazeWritten-By – C. Wallace*, J. Mtume*, J.C. Olivier*, K. West*, S. Combs*, S. Carter* |
4:12 |
| 1-2 | Hovi BabyMixed By – Doug WilsonProducer – Just BlazeRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonVocals [Additional] – Christy LoveWritten-By – J. Smith*, K. Edmonds*, S. Carter* |
4:21 |
| 1-3 | The Watcher 2Backing Vocals – Terri, Truth HurtsElectric Piano – Scott StorchFeaturing – Dr. Dre, Rakim, Truth HurtsGuitar – Mike ElizondoKeyboards – Camara Kambon, Mike ElizondoMixed By – Dr. DreProducer – Dr. DreRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Maurico "Veto" Iragorri*Recorded By [Assistant] – John Tyree, Ruben Rivera, Thomas RoundsWritten-By – A. Young*, S. Carter*, W. Griffen* |
5:57 |
| 1-4 | '03 Bonnie & ClydeFeaturing – Beyoncé KnowlesMixed By – Jason GoldsteinProducer – Kanye WestRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Shane "Bermuda" WoodleyWritten-By – D. Harper*, K. West*, Prince, R. Rouse*, S. Carter*, T. Shakur*, T. Wrice* |
3:26 |
| 1-5 | Excuse Me MissMixed By – Rich TravaliProducer – The NeptunesRecorded By – Andrew Coleman , Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonVocals [Uncredited] – Pharrell WilliamsWritten-By – C. Hugo*, P. Williams*, S. Carter* |
4:41 |
| 1-6 | What They Gonna DoFeaturing – Sean PaulMixed By – Jimmy Douglas*Mixed By [Assistant] – Steve PennyProducer – TimbalandRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Jimmy Douglas*Written-By – S. Carter*, T. Mosley* |
4:54 |
| 1-7 | All Around The WorldFeaturing – LaToiya Williams*Mixed By – Supa Engineer DURO*Producer – No I.D.Recorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Superfly*Vocals [Additional] – LaToiya Williams*Written-By – B. Hawes*, C. Simmons*, E. Hawkins*, E. Wilson*, C. Clinton, Jr.*, J. Theracon*, J. Vitti*, J. Jefferson*, S. Carter*, W. Collins* |
3:53 |
| 1-8 | Poppin' TagsBass Guitar – Debra KillingsBass Guitar, Keyboards – Eric "E-Bass" Johnson*Featuring – Big Boi, Killer Mike, TwistaMixed By – John FryeMixed By [Assistant] – Warren BletcherProducer – Kanye WestRecorded By – Shane "Bermuda" WoodleyVocals [Additional] – Debra Killings, Sleepy BrownWritten-By – A. Patton*, C. Mitchel*, K. West*, R. Michael*, S. Carter*, W. Robinson* |
6:00 |
| 1-9 | F**k All NiteMixed By – Rich TravaliProducer – The NeptunesRecorded By – Andrew Coleman , Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonVocals [Additional] – Tanisha CarnesWritten-By – C. Hugo*, P. Williams*, S. Carter* |
4:19 |
| 1-10 | The BounceGuest, Vocals [Guest Vocal Appearance] – Raje ShwariMixed By [Assistant] – Steve PennyProducer – TimbalandRap [Uncredited] – Kanye WestRecorded By, Mixed By – Jimmy Douglas*Written-By – S. Carter*, T. Mosley* |
4:19 |
| 1-11 | I Did It My WayMixed By – Doug WilsonProducer – Big Chuck , Jimmy Kendrix*Recorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – C. Stanton*, C. François*, G. Thibaut*, J. Revaud*, J. Kendrix*, P. Anka*, S. Carter* |
3:43 |
| The Curse | ||
| 2-1 | Diamond Is ForeverMixed By – Supa Engineer DURO*Producer – Big Chuck , Ron Feemster*Recorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Shane "Bermuda" WoodleyVocals [Additional] – Michelle RosarioWritten-By – C. Stanton*, T. Feemster*, S. Carter* |
3:56 |
| 2-2 | Guns & RosesFeaturing – Lenny KravitzMixed By – Lenny KravitzProducer – Heavy DRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Mike GingWritten-By – D. Meyers*, J. McCrea*, S. Carter* |
4:25 |
| 2-3 | U Don't Know (Remix)Featuring – M.O.P.Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonProducer – Just BlazeRecorded By – Shane "Bermuda" WoodleyRemix – Just BlazeWritten-By – B. Byrd*, E. Murphy*, J. Griannage*, J. Smith*, S. Carter* |
4:27 |
| 2-4 | Meet The ParentsGuitar – Eric "E-Bass" Johnson*Instruments [All Other] – Just BlazeProducer – Just BlazeRecorded By, Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – J. Smith*, S. Carter* |
4:59 |
| 2-5 | Some How Some WayFeaturing – Beanie Sigel, Scarface Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonProducer – Just BlazeRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Shane "Bermuda" WoodleyWritten-By – B. Jordan*, D. Grant*, J. Smith*, M. McGloiry*, S. Carter* |
5:38 |
| 2-6 | Some People HateMixed By – Doug WilsonProducer – Kanye WestRecorded By – Shane "Bermuda" WoodleyWritten-By – B. Russell*, B. Russell*, K. West*, S. Carter* |
4:32 |
| 2-7 | Blueprint²Producer – Charlamane*Recorded By, Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – H. Charlamane*, E. Morricone*, S. Carter* |
4:49 |
| 2-8 | N***a PleaseFeaturing – Young ChrisMixed By – Rich TravaliProducer – The NeptunesRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – C. Hugo*, C. Ries*, P. Williams*, S. Carter* |
4:38 |
| 2-9 | 2 Many HoesMixed By – Jimmy Douglas*Mixed By [Assistant] – Steve PennyProducer – TimbalandRecorded By – Jimmy Douglas*, Shane "Bermuda" WoodleyRecorded By [Assistant To Jimmy Douglas] – Steve PennyWritten-By – S. Carter*, T. Mosley* |
3:34 |
| 2-10 | As OneFeaturing – Freeway, Memphis Bleek, Peedi Crakk, Rell, Sparks , Young Guns*Mixed By – Doug WilsonProducer – Just BlazeRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – C. Ries*, E. Del Barrio*, H. Muhammed*, J. Smith*, K. Johnson*, L. Pridgen*, M. Cox*, M. White*, P. Ziyas*, S. Carter*, V. White* |
3:49 |
| 2-11 | A Ballad For The Fallen SoldierMixed By – Rich TravaliProducer – The NeptunesRecorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Rich TravaliVocals [Additional] – Marc DorseyWritten-By – C. Hugo*, P. Williams*, S. Carter* |
4:42 |
| **Bonus Tracks** | ||
| 2-12 | Show You HowProducer – Just BlazeRecorded By, Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – J. Smith*, S. Carter* |
2:59 |
| 2-13 | B*****s & SistersProducer – Just BlazeRecorded By, Mixed By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – I. Hayes, D. Porter*, J. Smith*, S. Carter* |
2:39 |
| 2-14 | What They Gonna Do Part IIMixed By – Pat VialaProducer – Digga*Recorded By – Gimel "Young Guru" KeatonWritten-By – D. Branch*, S. Carter* |
3:47 |
Credits
- A&R – Gee Roberson, Lenny S.*
- A&R [A&R Administration] – Rob Mitchell
- A&R [A&R Direction] – Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua*
- A&R [Joint Venture A&R Direction] – Darcell Lawrence
- Art Direction, Design – Morning Breath*
- Coordinator [Recording Administration] – Vol S. Davis III
- Executive-Producer – Damon Dash, Kareem "Biggs" Burke*, Shawn Carter
- Management – Roc-A-Fella Management
- Management [Business Affairs For Roc-A-Fella Records] – Antoinette Trotman, Brian Robinson , Ian Allen , Jeff Kempler
- Management [Legal Counsel] – Jennifer Justice, Michael Guido
- Management [Marketing] – Chaka Pilgrim, Suzanne Burge
- Mastered By – Tony Dawsey
- Photography By – Albert Watson
- Photography By [Live Photo] – Jonathan Mannion, Rebecca Meek
Notes
Tracks 2-12, 2-13 and 2-14 are bonus tracks (numbered on the back cover as tracks 23, 24 and 25).Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 4988005323712
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 063 381-1 | Jay-Z | The Blueprint² The Gift & The Curse (4xLP, Album) | Roc-A-Fella Records | 440 063 381-1 | US | 2002 |
| DEFF 15738-1 | Jay-Z | The Blueprint² The Gift & The Curse (4xLP, Album, Promo, Edi) | Roc-A-Fella Records | DEFF 15738-1 | US | 2002 |
| 063 381-2 | Jay-Z | The Blueprint² (The Gift & The Curse) (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Roc-A-Fella Records | 063 381-2 | Russia | 2002 |
| 44006338149 | Jay-Z | The Blueprint² (2xCass, Album) | Roc-A-Fella Records | 44006338149 | US | 2013 |
| 440 063 381-2 | Jay-Z | The Blueprint² The Gift & The Curse (2xCD, Album) | Roc-A-Fella Records | 440 063 381-2 | US | 2002 |











