Here I Stand - International Slider Pack Credits

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Date: September 22, 2008 – CB
Title: Here I Stand
Artist: Usher
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Logos: FBI LOGO/LaFace Logo/Zomba Label Group
Selection No: 88697-38525-2

… when I was a child I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man I put away childish things… I Corinthians 13:11

HERE I travel… on this road…though the journey has been difficult at times, I persevered. I am unapologetic for stepping outside the box and creating music inspired by my love of true soul and the greatness of R&B, flavored by both my passion and my pain…

HERE I rise…transcending the adversity that often blocked my path gave me courage. I have evolved, becoming stronger, wiser, and more focused. Through this experience, I learned that the markings of a true soldier are revealed in the chinks in his armor, and in his ability to unleash strength in times of weakness. As the man I have become, I knew it was time to step up and take control of my life. Even if I fall, I'll get back up! Who can judge a man? Only God…

HERE I reflect... looking inward. I believe I speak for most men when I say that in life, you're tempted to find ways to occupy the emptiness and loneliness you feel with temporary fixes. The more I tried to feed that void, the more I hungered. My search for oneness eluded me because the superficial shrouded me. Being truthful can be hard, but lying to oneself is harder. Sooner or later, you realize there's something missing in life. Something meaningful…something spiritual…

HERE I commit… unwavering, steadfast, pure-hearted, and wholly dedicated to love. United before God, we created a new life. Love is an action, and is unconditional. Love sees neither flaws nor shortcomings, and cares not about the time that separates us. Our hearts speak in sync and we breathe each other's souls...

HERE I embrace… with honor and pride, staring into the eyes of my son, the fifth generation to carry the name Usher Raymond. I marvel at my own image looking back at me. In this moment, I fully understand my purpose and my responsibility...

HERE I kneel...bowing my head in prayer. Remembering the times when I grew weary gives me humility. Knowing that change is never easy, I have confronted life's trials with passion, determination, and resilience. God's voice orders my steps. I am not perfect, but I am emboldened by His promise. As the head of my household , I provide for and protect my family. In this home, I find my peace, my solace. I pray for the strength to speak up for what I believe in, and most importantly, to stand up for what is right…

HERE I Stand…eternally grateful from the bottom of my heart, because it's been you, my fans, who have held me down through the storm…

Upon completion of this recording, I sat alone and listened to each song uninterrupted, reflecting once again on the progression and metamorphosis of this project. What makes me the most proud is that this album has given me the opportunity to let my fans know who I am now, a different me, a changing me, a growing me. HERE I STAND begins a new chapter in my life.

"No matter how far I go, and no matter how long it takes, no one or nothing can change, forever yours, Here I Stand..." lyrics taken from "Here I Stand."

Liner notes as told by Usher to New York Times Bestselling Author, Lyah Beth LeFlore


"HERE I STAND": "This record illuminates a period of enormous personal, spiritual and musical growth. Usher has lived a lifetime in just the last few years and has gone through the trials and tribulations that defined him as a person while mastering his artistry. With the world watching, he kept his grace. He's given birth not only to a child, but to this music, and to his manhood." -Benny Medina, Handprint Entertainment

"Observing Usher throughout this entire process, I admired his ability, his method, his passion, and his earnest pursuit to constantly evolve. It is this constant, that has shaped Usher into the quintessential entertainer. This album, "Here I Stand", is his honest recollection of the devastating moments, the enlightening experiences, and the transitions that have shaped his journey." -Christopher Hicks, Content Music Group

"The first title for the album I came up with for him was Measure Of A Man, based on the Sidney Poitier book of the same title. We ended up not going with that title, because another singer used it, but Usher came up with HERE I STAND. It was perfect because becoming a man is about going through pain, sorrow, and happiness. Usher's done that! From the love songs to the party joints, it's exactly the story he wanted to tell. He's letting all the fans know he's still that dude, and his swagger is doper than ever! As an artist, he's making more important records, and paying attention to what's going on, in the world!" -Mark Pitts, A&R

"When it comes to visually branding Usher, my goal is to help him raise the bar creatively and craft something unexpected. The look of the album is iconic-heroic, meets timelessness, meets real man. We took visual inspiration from the confidence and swagger of Muhammad Ali, the romance and style of Frank Sinatra and the sensual and vulnerable aura of his musical hero, Marvin Gaye. Finally, we tapped into iconic Hollywood leading men, giving him the understated, yet rebellious bravado and brooding emotion of Hollywood icons Steve McQueen and James Dean. I wish the whole album was one seamless song so that you could get the full, uncut experience of Usher The Man Redefined. The best way to describe this album is that it's a movie!" -DL Warfield, Goldfinger Creative

Love In This Club featuring Young Jeezy
(U. Raymond/J. Jones/L. Taylor/J. Jenkins/R. Lovett/K. Thomas/D. Dalton) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Songs Of Universal, Inc./Sony/ATV Songs LLC / Baby Keyz Music/Young Jeezy Music (BMI)/ EMI April Music, Inc./Ry Love Music/Keef Tha Beef (ASCAP)/Sony/ATV Songs LLC /1110 Entertainment (BMI) Produced by Polow Da Don for Zone 4 Inc. Recorded by Tony Terrebonne & Jeremy Stevenson for Milk Money Consulting in Stonehenge at Zac Recording, Atlanta, GA and Hitland Studios, Alpharetta, GA Mixed by Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica at Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL Assisted by Miguel Bustamante Keyboards by the Ambassadors Young Jeezy appears courtesy of Def Jam Records

This Ain't Sex
(U. Raymond/C. Stewart/P. Alexander/T. Nash) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc/.Songs of Peer, LTD/March Ninth Music Pub (adm by Songs of Peer, LTD)(ASCAP)/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./Bubba Gee Music./Noontime Tunes (BMI)/2082 Music/WB Music Corp./2082 Music Publishing (ASCAP)

Produced by C. "Tricky" Stewart For RedZone Entertainment and Jazze Pha for Futuristic Entertainment Co-Produced by Terius "The Dream" Nash for Radio Killa Records Vocals Produced by Kuk Harrell for RedZone Entertainment Recorded by Pat Thrall at Studio at The Palms, Las Vegas, NV & Kuk Harrell at Triangle Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA Additional Recording by Corey Williams at Triangle Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA Assisted by Mark Gray Mixed by Dave Pensado & Jaycen Joshua for Penua Project at Larrabee Studios North, Universal City, CA Assisted by Andrew Wuepper Horns by The S.O.S Horn Players Production Assistant: Christy Hall

Trading Places
(U. Raymond/C. McKinney/T. Nash) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc.(ASCAP)/Sony/ATV Melody (BMI)/WB Music Corp./2082 Music Publishing (ASCAP)

Produced by L.O.S. DA MAESTRO for Urban Legendz/Music Line Entertainment. LLC Vocals Produced by Kuk Harrell for RedZone Entertainment Recorded by Scott Naughton at Music Line Studio and Triangle Sound Studios, both in Atlanta, GA and Kuk Harrell at Chalice Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA Mixed by Dave Pensado and Jaycen Joshua for Penua Project at Larrabee Studios North, Universal City, CA Assisted by Andrew Weupper

Moving Mountains
(U. Raymond/C. Stewart/T. Nash/T. Harrell) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc./Songs of Peer, LTD/March Ninth Music Pub (adm by Songs of Peer, LTD)/WB Music Corp/2082 Music Publishing (ASCAP)/Sony/ATV Tunes,LLC/o/b/o Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK LTD.(PRS)/Suga Wuga Music (ASCAP)

Produced by C. "Tricky" Stewart for RedZone Entertainment and Terius "The Dream" Nash for Radio Killa Records Vocals Produced by Kuk Harrell for RedZone Entertainment Recorded by Kuk Harrell for RedZone Entertainment at Triangle Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA & Chalice Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA Mixed by Dave Pensado & Jaycen Joshua for the Penua Project at Larrabee Studios North, Universal City, CA Assisted by Andrew Wuepper Production Assistant: Christy Hall

What's Your Name featuring will.i.am
(U. Raymond/W. Adams/R.Toby) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Cherry River Music Co. o/b/o itself and will.i.am Music, Inc. (BMI)/Pladis Music/EMI April Music Inc.(ASCAP)

Produced by will.i.am Vocals Produced by Kuk Harrell for RedZone Entertainment Recorded by will.i.am & Padraic Kerin at Ethernet Studios, Los Angeles, CA and Jeremy Stevenson for Milk Money Consulting at Patchwerk Studios & Triangle Sound Studios, both in Atlanta, GA Mixed by Dylan Dresdow at PaperVu Studios, Los Angeles, CA Assisted by Joe Peluso Drum Programming, Synths and Rhodes by will.I.am will.i.am appears courtesy of will.i.am music group/Geffen A&M

Something Special
(U. Raymond/J. Dupri/J. Phillips/M. Seal/J. Austin) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc./Shaniah Cymone Music/EMI April Music/Basajamba Music/Slide That Music/EMI April/Slack A.D. Music/Universal Music Publishing/Naked Under My Clothes/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP) Produced by Jermaine Dupri for So So Def Productions, Inc. Co-Produced by Manuel Seal & LRoc for So So Def Productions, Inc. Recorded by John Horesco IV at SouthSide Studios, Atlanta Assisted by Steven Barlow & Tad "Rowdy Rik" Mingo Mixed by Phil Tan for Riotproof Productions and Jermaine Dupri in The Tanning Booth at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta Assisted by Josh Houghkirk and Carlos Oyanedel Guitar by Manuel Seal Bass by LRoc

Love You Gently
(U. Raymond/A. Harris/V. Davis/R. DeVaughn) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc/Universal Music Corp./Dirty Dre Music/Universal Music Corp./Lil Vidal Music/Universal Music-Z Tunes/Ahmad's World Publishing (ASCAP)

Produced by Andre Harris and Vidal Davis for Vidal/Dre Productions Recorded by Vincent Dilorenzo at Sony Music Studios, NYC & Zac Recording Atlanta, GA Assisted by Cory Shoemaker Mixed by Vincent Dilorenzo at Studio 609, Philadelphia, PA Assisted by Matt DeSando All Instruments by Andre Harris and Vidal Davis

Best Thing featuring Jay Z
(U. Raymond/J. Dupri/J. Austin/M. Seal/S. Carter) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc./Shaniah Cymone Music/EMI April Music/Naked Under My Clothes/Chrysalis Music/Slack A.D. Music/Universal Music Publishing (ASCAP)/Carter Boys Music/EMI April Music Inc. (BMI)

Produced by Jermaine Dupri for So So Def Productions, Inc. Co-Produced by Manuel Seal for So So Def Productions, Inc. Recorded by John Horesco IV at SouthSide Studios, Atlanta, GA Overdub Edits by Jeremy Stevenson for Milk Money Consulting at Hitland Studios, Alpharetta, GA Assisted by Steven Barlow Jay Z Vocals Recorded by John Horesco IV at SouthSide Studios, Atlanta, GA and Ryan Greene at Crush Recording Studios, Scottsdale, AZ Mixed by Phil Tan for Riotproof Productions and Jermaine Dupri in The Tanning Booth at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Assisted by Josh Houghkirk and Carlos Oyanedel Jay-Z appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam Records

Before I Met You
(U. Raymond/B.M. Cox/J. Austin/K. Dean/C. Love) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/WBM Music Corp. o/b/o itself and songs In The Key Of B Flat, Inc./Noontime South (SEASAC)/Naked Under My Clothes/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/C'Amore Music, Inc (BMI)/8TH Grade-Swizole/EMI-Blackwood (BMI)/W.B.M. Music Corp./The Dean's List/ December First Publishing Group, Inc. (both adm. by W.B.M. Music Corp.) (SESAC)

Produced & Arranged by Bryan-Michael Cox for Blackbaby Entertainment, Inc. Additional Production by WYLDCARD for Full Deck Entertainment, Inc./Blackbaby, Inc. & Craig Love for C'Amore Music, Inc. Vocal Production by Johnta Austin Recorded by Sam Thomas for Sam I Am Productions/Milk Money Consulting, Alec Newell & Jeremy Stevenson for Milk Money Consulting at The Black Room, Hitland Studios and Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios North, Universal City, CA Assisted by Christian Plata Keyboards, Strings, Drums, Bass, Programming and Editing by BMC Additional Strings & Overdubs by WYLDCARD Guitar by Craig Love Production Coordination by Candice Childress for Blackbaby, Inc.

His Mistakes
(U. Raymond/ S. Smith/M.S. Eriksen/T.E. Hermansen) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc./Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC/Pen In The Ground Publishing/ Sony ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) o/b/o Sony ATV Music Publishing UK Ltd. (PRS)/EMI Music Pub. LTD o/b/o EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)

Produced by Stargate for 45th & 3rd Music LLC Co-Produced by Ne-Yo for Compound Entertainment Recorded by Mikkel S. Eriksen at Battery Studios, NYC Mixed by Phil Tan for Riotproof Productions Inc. at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Assisted by Josh Hougkirk Grand Piano by Mikkel S. Eriksen All Other Instruments by Mikkel S. Eriksen & Tor Erik Hermansen Stargate Management: Tim Blacksmith & Danny D Strings Written and Arranged by Clare Fischer & Brent Fischer for Fischer Strings, Los Angeles Orchestra Credits: Orchestra Arranged by Clare Fischer and Brent Fischer Orchestra Conducted by Brent Fischer Orchestra Recording Engineer: G. Preston Boebel Orchestra Recorded at Clearlake Audio Violin: Assa Drori Principal: Armen Garabedian Viola: Kazi Pitelka and Harry Shirnian Cello: Vahe Hayrikian Contrabass: Don Ferrone

Appetite
(U. Raymond/N. Hills/B. Muhammad/C. Nelson/E. Lewis/B. Casey/J. Dupri/M. Seal/M. Araica) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/W.B.M. Music Corp & Danjahandz Muizik (SESAC)(All rights o/b/o Danjahandz Muzik adm by W.B.M. Music Corp)/Universal-Polygram Int'l Tunes/Jahqae Joints(SESAC),Universal Music Corp./Bootleggers Stop (ASCAP)/Ezeke Int'l Music/ Hitco Music (both admin by Songs Of Windswept Pacific)(BMI)/Universal Music – MGB Songs & EMI April Music Inc./Yaslina Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Danja for DanjaHandz Productions Recorded by Dave Hyman & Brian Stanley Team B Music Inc at Hit Factory Criteria, Miami FL and Jeremy Stevenson for Milk Money Consulting at Triangle Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed by Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica at Chalice Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA Assisted by Brian Schunck

Contains a portion of the composition "Nice & Slow," written by Brian Casey, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond and Manuel Seal, published by Universal Music – MGB Songs & EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)

What's A Man To Do
(U. Raymond /J. Austin/M.S. Eriksen/T.E. Hermansen) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc./Naked Under My Clothes/Chrysalis Music/Sony ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) o/b/o Sony ATV Music Publishing UK Ltd. (PRS)/EMI Music Pub. LTD o/b/o EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)

Produced by Stargate for 45th & 3rd Music LLC Recorded by Mikkel S. Eriksen at Battery Studios, NYC Mixed by Phil Tan for Riotproof Productions Inc. at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Assisted by Josh Hougkirk Guitar by Espen Lind All Other Instruments by Mikkel S. Eriksen & Tor Erik Hermansen Stargate Management: Tim Blacksmith & Danny D

Lifetime
(U. Raymond/R.Lovett/J. Lackey) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc/EMI April Music, Inc./Ry Love Music/EMI April Music o/b/o J Lack Tracks (ASCAP)

Produced by James "JLack" Lackey for US Production/JLack Tracks Recorded by Jeremy Stevenson for Milk Money Consulting at Hitland Studios, Alpharetta, GA Mixed by Serban Ghenea at MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, VA Protools Engineering by John Hanes Assisted by Tim Roberts Keys by Derrick "Young World" McAlister

Love In This Club Part II featuring Beyoncé and Lil Wayne
(U. Raymond/J. Jones/L. Taylor/J. Jenkins/D. Carter/R. Lovett/K. Thomas/D. Dalton/T. Bell/L. Creed) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Songs Of Universal, Inc. /Sony/ATV Songs LLC / Baby Keyz Music/Young Jeezy Music/Mack Money Music(BMI)/ EMI April Music, Inc./Ry Love MusicKeef Tha Beef (ASCAP)/Sony/ATV Songs LLC /1110 Entertainment/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

Remix Produced by Soundz
Recorded by Karl Heibron at Hitland Studios, Alpharetta, GA, Brian Springer at Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA Mixed by Brian Stanley for Team B Music Inc. at Chung King Studios, NYC Assisted by Ant Palazzole Guitar: Karl Heibron and Ray Holten Original Version Produced by Polow Da Don for Zone 4 Inc. Recorded by Tony Terrebonne & Jeremy Stevenson for Milk Money Consulting in Stonehenge at Zac Recording, Atlanta, GA and Hitland Studios, Alpharetta, GA Mixed by Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica at Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL Assisted by Miguel Bustamante Keyboards by the Ambassadors Beyoncé appears courtesy of Columbia Records Lil Wayne appears courtesy of Cash Money/Universal Records

Contains a portion of the composition "You Are Everything," written by Thomas Bell & Linda Creed, published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

Here I Stand
(U. Raymond/ A. Harris/V. Davis/J. Jones/A. Blackstone/G. Gaddiss) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc./Universal Music Corp./Dirty Dre Music/Universal Music Corp./Lil Vidal Music/Mardea Music/RHMG Songs/ABlack Productions/My Soulmate Songs/A and L Music (ASCAP)

Produced by Andre Harris and Vidal Davis for Vidal/Dre Productions Recorded by Vincent Dilorenzo at Sony Music Studios, NYC & Zac Recording, Atlanta, GA Assisted by Geoff Rice Mixed by Vincent Dilorenzo at Studio 609, Philadelphia, PA Assisted by Matt DeSando All Instruments by Andre Harris and Vidal Davis Additional Musicians: Jamar Jones and Adam Blackstone Executive Producers: Usher Raymond and Mark Pitts

Will Work For Love
(U. Raymond/J. Rotem/J. Fauntleroy II) UR IV Music/EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Jonathan Rotem Music/Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC (BMI)/Underdog West Songs/Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP)

Produced by J.R. Rotem for Beluga Heights Recorded by Greg Ogan at Chalice Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Assisted by Josh Houghkirk and Carlos Oyanedel All Instruments Performed and Arranged by J.R. Rotem for Beluga Heights


Mastered by Chris Athens at Sterling Sound, NYC
A&R: Mark Pitts

A&R Administration: Shay Young
A&R Coordination: Leticia Hilliard
Zomba Production Coordination: Brian Gately
Clearances: David Schmidt, Kobie "The Quarterback" Brown, Donato Guadagnoli, Mattias Eng Design Direction: DL Warfield/GOLDFINGER
c.s./[CONTENT]

Management: Benny Medina/Handprint Entertainment [LOGO]
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To my Lord and Savior, You have revealed to me where I need to be and what I should be doing. Thank You for my life, my experiences, my struggles and Your grace and guidance to overcome the obstacles.

To my wife, Tameka the "Realest One" :), you're such a woman – you just don't know how much you mean to me…friend, lover, partner, ace-boon, confidante and soul mate. On 8/3 I told you that this was "only the beginning" and I meant it. Thank you for being my muse, rider, and for always holding me down.

To my son, Cinco (URV)- you have shown me a love beyond words and you give me butterflies every time I see your face. Amazing…is all I can say.

Darrin (Noon), Ryan (Mekai), Kile (Kile Money) my new sons- "2dad" love's you guys, my road dogs for life.

Mom (JP), Thank you for your love and many lessons. You have taught me so much and your dedication will never be forgotten. Eric Carr "that's all too crazy right there" lol.

Usher Raymond III (Urkie), Maaan, our time was cut too short but well worth it. You were as smooth as silk, I now see where I get it from, thank you. You can finally rest now; I'll see you on the other side. I love you Ushyra - lil sis…

My brother, J Lack- "it's all about the music man"… One word for you: FIRE!!

Nanny and Pop, "now that's what I'm talkin' bout" love you.

Grandma Tina, sometimes you just gotta Sing in the Rain ("I love you more").

Pitts, I love you my n****- for your grind, advice, and strong shoulder. LOL, big bro, confidante, fairy god manager. You said it best, play the game change the game!

Leticia Hilliard, my earth angel

Keith Thomas, homies for life. "You was right…" Keep them bangers coming!! Let's go.

KP, we don't stop pushing, never that!!

Lanita, Maya, Nyeisha, Roz for the calm (wooo sa) and seeing US through this past year:) and Brea, for the flavor (food, jokes, style).

To my (rocks) "Earth Angels", for keeping me up in prayer and guidance: my sister Sheri Riley, Ryan Toby, Terry Lewis, Sister Perri, Apostle Pleasant, Pastor Pat, and Bishop Long. Thanks for helping me to persevere and fly straight.

My whole family in chat town, my aunts, uncles and cuzzos, I love you guys for 29 years of support.

My new Oakland family, its 'Town Business'. Aunt Sadie, Uncle Bill, G-Lo, Poppa John Foster, Dino, Yoli Moore, Momo, Poppo- I'm glad to have you as in-laws, so real, so colorful.

To my Management squad, Benny Medina & Chris Hicks ("I get it" clearing throat), Solomon Smallwood/Kim Brown… HPE's Rex Polkinghorne and Jean Kwolek, assistants Brittney King, Josh Williams, Ryan Aldred, Al Capers & Tamra Byrd.

Mark Cheatham (CAA), "I got you".

Terence Carter, "always on point".

To my label team, Barry Weiss, Mark Pitts, Leticia Hilliard, Tom Carrabba, Wendy Washington, Lisa Cambridge-Mitchell, Larry Khan, Shannah Miller, Janet Kleinbaum, Peter Thea, Joe Riccitelli, John Fleckenstein The whole entire Jive Records staff…So many to name. Sorry if you weren't.

The W&W P.R. team, Patti Webster- so much integrity, Karen Lee, Aliya Crawford and staff...

Todd Sams and Flomaster "Bruce Leroy," Thanks for the movement…

Claiborne staff, Art Spiro, Marcy Fisher, Paul McLaughlin… for the success of Usher SHE/HE, let's make history again.

Legal eagles, Virgil Roberts (I'm winning in that one legged contest), Don Passman, Kenny Meiselas, Allen Grubman, Max Richardson, and Mark Issa

New look staff, Shawn Wilson, Gavin McGuire and the SWI Consulting team for all the hard work. Nyeisha Dewitt, for your contribution.

Hill Harper, Melinda Bell, Sola Winley, Nick Gold, Scott Spellman, Scott Gaston, Bud Benedict, Pam Mitchell and Annissa Smith, "Delta ATL Crew", Shizz Porter, Curtis, Cassius, Cliff Boyce, Shawn Moon, Dan Gilbert (Cavs), Merrell Hollis, Saisha Beecham, Cole Patterson, Diane Valentine, Sylvia Chun (so accommodating), Carrie DeMarte (Mandarian), Frank Gatson Jr., Lila Staab, Elijah Shaw, Big Rob McNulty (B-Boy "EZ B"), Norman Jean Roy, Brothers Strause, DL, Scooter Braun, Swanky Image Group, Diene Silva, Ron Mohrhoff, David Beverly, Adrian "Daniels Inc." Vinny "Luxury Toys" & Greg "GTS".

To my musical fam, LA Reid (The Godfather) and Erica Reid, Clive Davis, Quincy Jones, Mama Jan, One Chance, Jeezy, Jigga, Beyoncé, Nelly, JD, Robin Thicke, Sean Garrett, Keri Hilson, Ira Fronk, Chris Brown, Neyo, "J Lack track maaan", Ryon Lovette, Soundz, Jay Stevenson thanks for grinding with me, you're simply the best, Karl Heilbron, Jaha Johnson, Danja, Jazze Phenzel (Ohh Boy!), Tricky, Vidal & Dre, Static (RIP), Mark Byers, Raheem DeVaughn, Rell, Johnta Austin, Kanye West, Luda, Lil Wayne, Courtney "Bear" Sills, Miguel P, Mary J. Blige, Rico Love "Underrated talent," Rob Brent, Emanuel Seal, Bryan M. Cox, Todd Russaw and Faith Evans (sorry about the last one), DJ Rogers, KP, Kuk, Dream, Polow, Carlos McKinney Jimmy Jam, Iz & Ross, Big Jim, AJ "PrettyBoiFresh" Parhm, One Chance, will.i.am, JR Rotem, Justin Bieber, Dontae' Peeps, The Clutch, Jan Smith

To all of my fans, thank you for your support through all my life's many chapters. I am multi-faceted and though some of you may not always understand, thank you for going on this ride with me. Many of you have seen and grown with me and may even "overstand" where I am. Those of you who don't, keep watching and remember that the path through life will have left and right turns yet it's all a part of growing forward. I always push ahead to the next plateau. Thank you for your loyalty.

For anyone that has not been named, I truly apologize and would like to say that so many of you touch my life daily. I thank you. Blame my mind not my heart, you were all important in this process. And I'm sure you will remind me in person :-)



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