Usher – Confessions

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Label:	Arista – 82876 60015 2, BMG – 82876 60015 2
Format:	CD, Album, Copy Protected, Sonopress
Country:	UK & Europe
Released:	2004
Genre:	Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style:	Contemporary R&B, Crunk

Tracklist

1	Intro Producer – James Lackey, Usher Raymond*	0:46
2	Yeah! Backing Vocals – Usher Backing Vocals [Additional Background Vocals] – Lil' Jon, Sean Garrett Bass – LaMarquis Jefferson Consultant [A&R Consultant] – Shakir Stewart Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Delicia Hassan Engineer [Assisted By] – Sean Tallman Featuring – Lil' Jon, Ludacris Keyboards [Additional Keyboards] – L-Roc Mixed By – John Frye, Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith* Producer – Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith* Producer [Vocals Produced By] – Sean Garrett Recorded By – Donnie Scantz, Mark Vinten, The Trak Starz Written-By – Chris Bridges, James Phillips (2), Jonathan Smith, LaMarquis Jefferson, Patrick J. Que Smith, Robert McDowell (2), Sean Garrett Backing Vocals – Usher Backing Vocals [Additional Background Vocals] – Lil' Jon, Sean Garrett Bass – LaMarquis Jefferson Consultant [A&R Consultant] – Shakir Stewart Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Delicia Hassan Engineer [Assisted By] – Sean Tallman Featuring – Lil' Jon, Ludacris Keyboards [Additional Keyboards] – L-Roc Mixed By – John Frye, Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith Producer – Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith* Producer [Vocals Produced By] – Sean Garrett Recorded By – Donnie Scantz, Mark Vinten, The Trak Starz Written-By – Chris Bridges*, James Phillips (2), Jonathan Smith, LaMarquis Jefferson, Patrick J. Que Smith, Robert McDowell (2), Sean Garrett	4:10
3	Throwback Guitar – E-Bass, Ken Lewis Mixed By – Ken Lewis Performer [Samples From "You're Gonna Need Me"] – Dionne Warwick Producer – Just Blaze Recorded By – Blake Eisman, Ken Lewis, Ryan West Written-By – Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Justin Smith (3), Lamont Dozier, Patrick J. Que Smith, Richard Wylie, Richard P. Butler, Jr. Written-By [Excerpts From "You're Gonna Need Me"] – Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier, Richard Wylie Guitar – E-Bass, Ken Lewis Mixed By – Ken Lewis Performer [Samples From "You're Gonna Need Me"] – Dionne Warwick Producer – Just Blaze Recorded By – Blake Eisman, Ken Lewis, Ryan West Written-By – Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Justin Smith (3), Lamont Dozier, Patrick J. Que Smith, Richard Wylie, Richard P. Butler, Jr. Written-By [Excerpts From "You're Gonna Need Me"] – Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier, Richard Wylie	4:01
4	Confessions (Interlude) Producer – Aaron Spears, Arthur Strong, Juan Johnny Najera, Usher Raymond, Valdez Brantley	1:15
5	Confessions Part II Co-producer – Bryan Michael Cox* Engineer [Assisted By] – John Horesco IV, Tadd Mingo Mixed By – Jermaine Dupri, Phil Tan Producer – Jermaine Dupri Recorded By – Brian Frye, John Horesco IV Written-By – Bryan Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond	3:49
6	Burn Co-producer – Bryan Michael Cox* Engineer [Assisted By] – John Horesco IV, Tadd Mingo Mixed By – Jermaine Dupri, Phil Tan Producer – Jermaine Dupri Recorded By – Brian Frye Written-By – Bryan Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond	4:15
7	Caught Up Mixed By – Andre Harris (2), Jon Smeltz, Vidal Davis Producer – Andre Harris & Vidal Davis* Producer [Vocal Production] – Jason Boyd, Ryan Toby Recorded By – Vince DeLorenzo* Written-By – Andre Harris (2), Jason Boyd, Ryan Toby, Vidal Davis	3:44
8	Superstar (Interlude) Producer – Aaron Spears, Arthur Strong, Juan Johnny Najera, Usher Raymond, Valdez Brantley	1:04
9	Superstar Mixed By – Andre Harris (2), Jon Smeltz, Vidal Davis Performer [Samples From "Mack's Stroll/The Getaway (Chase Scene)"] – Willie Hutch Producer – Andre Harris & Vidal Davis* Producer [Vocal Production] – Jason Boyd, Ryan Toby Recorded By – Vince DeLorenzo* Written-By – Andre Harris (2), Jason Boyd, Nyticka Hemingway, Ryan Toby, Usher Raymond, Vidal Davis, Willie Hutch Written-By [Portions Of "Mack's Stroll/The Getaway (Chase Scene)"] – Willie Hutch Mixed By – Andre Harris (2), Jon Smeltz, Vidal Davis Performer [Samples From "Mack's Stroll/The Getaway (Chase Scene)"] – Willie Hutch Producer – Andre Harris & Vidal Davis Producer [Vocal Production] – Jason Boyd, Ryan Toby Recorded By – Vince DeLorenzo* Written-By – Andre Harris (2), Jason Boyd, Nyticka Hemingway, Ryan Toby, Usher Raymond*, Vidal Davis, Willie Hutch Written-By [Portions Of "Mack's Stroll/The Getaway (Chase Scene)"] – Willie Hutch	3:28
10	Truth Hurts Backing Vocals – Tony "Prof" Tolbert, Usher Bass, Drums, Percussion, Scratches, Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Guitar – IZ (2) Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz Electric Organ [Wurlitzer], Guitar, Strings, Scratches – Bobby Ross Avila Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Ghian Wright, Tim Roberts Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Ian Cross, Matt Marrin Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond* Backing Vocals – Tony "Prof" Tolbert, Usher Bass, Drums, Percussion, Scratches, Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Guitar – IZ (2) Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz Electric Organ [Wurlitzer], Guitar, Strings, Scratches – Bobby Ross Avila Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Ghian Wright, Tim Roberts Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Ian Cross, Matt Marrin Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond*	3:51
11	Simple Things Backing Vocals – Bobby Ross Avila, Darcy Aldridge, Usher Bass – James "Big Jim" Wright Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz Drums, Percussion – IZ (2) Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Jimmy Jam Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Tim Roberts Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Piano, Guitar, Keyboards – Bobby Ross Avila Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Matt Marrin Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond Backing Vocals – Bobby Ross Avila, Darcy Aldridge, Usher Bass – James "Big Jim" Wright Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz Drums, Percussion – IZ (2) Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Jimmy Jam Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Tim Roberts Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Piano, Guitar, Keyboards – Bobby Ross Avila Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Matt Marrin Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond	4:57
12	Bad Girl Backing Vocals – Tony "Prof" Tolbert, Usher Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz Drum Programming [Additional Drum Programming], Guitar, Keyboards – Bobby Ross Avila Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Tim Roberts Guitar – Daniel Marino (2) Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Percussion, Scratches – IZ (2) Producer – Destro Music, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Matt Marrin Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Dante "Destro" Barton Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Dante Barton, Issiah J. Avila, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond, Wil Guice Backing Vocals – Tony "Prof" Tolbert, Usher Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz Drum Programming [Additional Drum Programming], Guitar, Keyboards – Bobby Ross Avila Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Tim Roberts Guitar – Daniel Marino (2) Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Percussion, Scratches – IZ (2) Producer – Destro Music, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Matt Marrin Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Dante "Destro" Barton Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Dante Barton, Issiah J. Avila, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond, Wil Guice	4:21
13	That's What It's Made For Backing Vocals – Patrice "ButtaPhly" Stewart, Usher Bass, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards – IZ (2) Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz, James "Big Jim" Wright Electric Organ [Wurlitzer] – James "Big Jim" Wright Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Tim Roberts Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Matt Marrin Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Keyboards – Bobby Ross Avila Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila, James Q. Wright, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond* Backing Vocals – Patrice "ButtaPhly" Stewart, Usher Bass, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards – IZ (2) Co-producer – Bobby Ross Avila & Iz, James "Big Jim" Wright Electric Organ [Wurlitzer] – James "Big Jim" Wright Engineer [Additional Pro Tools Engineer] – John Hanes Engineer [Assisted By] – Tim Roberts Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By – Matt Marrin Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Keyboards – Bobby Ross Avila Written-By – Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila, James Q. Wright, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond*	4:37
14	Can U Handle It? Backing Vocals – Paula Patton, Usher Instruments [All Instruments] – Pro J, Thicke* Keyboards [Additional Keyboards] – Larry Cox (2) Mixed By – Manny Marroquin Producer – Pro J, Thicke* Recorded By – Pro J Written-By – James Gass, Robert Daniels (2), Robin Thicke, Usher Raymond*	5:45
15	Do It To Me Co-producer – Bryan Michael Cox* Engineer [Assisted By] – John Horesco IV, Tadd Mingo Mixed By – Phil Tan Producer – Jermaine Dupri Recorded By – Bryan Frye* Written-By – Bryan Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond	3:53
16	Take Your Hand Instruments [All Instruments] – Rich Harrison Mixed By – Tony Maserati Performer [Samples From "Is There A Place For Me?"] – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes* Producer – Rich Harrison Recorded By – Kevin "KD" Davis* Written-By – Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Leon Huff, Rich Harrison, Usher Raymond* Written-By [Elements Of "Is There A Place For Me?"] – Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Leon Huff Instruments [All Instruments] – Rich Harrison Mixed By – Tony Maserati Performer [Samples From "Is There A Place For Me?"] – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes* Producer – Rich Harrison Recorded By – Kevin "KD" Davis* Written-By – Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Leon Huff, Rich Harrison, Usher Raymond* Written-By [Elements Of "Is There A Place For Me?"] – Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Leon Huff	3:03
17	Follow Me Mixed By – Andre Harris (2), Jon Smeltz, Vidal Davis Producer – Andre Harris & Vidal Davis* Producer [Vocal Production] – Jason Boyd, Ryan Toby Recorded By – Vince DeLorenzo* Written-By – Andre Harris (2), Jason Boyd, Ryan Toby, Vidal Davis	3:31

Companies, etc.

Published By – LilJon00017 Music
Published By – TVT Music
Published By – Christopher Garrett's Publishing
Published By – Hitco South
Published By – Music Of Windswept
Published By – Christopher Matthew Music
Published By – Hitco Music
Published By – Songs Of Windswept
Published By – Ludacris Music Publishing Inc.
Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
Published By – Swole Music
Published By – Basajamba Music
Published By – Air Control Publishing
Published By – Me And Marq Music
Published By – MilYork City Music
Published By – F.O.B. Music Publishing
Published By – N.Q.C. Music Publishing
Published By – Gold Forever Music, Inc.
Published By – Songs of Universal, Inc.
Published By – Shaniah Cymone Music
Published By – Babyboy's Little Publishing Company
Published By – Noontime South
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – UR IV Music
Published By – Dirty Dre Music
Published By – Universal Publishing Inc.
Published By – Double Oh Eight
Published By – Poo Bz Publishing
Published By – Pladis Music Publishing
Published By – Pooda's Music
Published By – 925
Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Published By – Flyte Tyme Tunes
Published By – Sublime Basement Tunez
Published By – Defenders Of Music
Published By – Scan Disc
Published By – IN2N Music
Published By – For The World
Published By – IN2N (2)
Published By – Jibranda Music Works
Published By – Minneapolis Guys Music
Published By – I Like 'Em Thicke Music
Published By – Da' Gass Company
Published By – Big Kidd Music
Published By – EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Licensed From – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Licensed From – Universal Music Enterprises
Record Company – E-Bass Musik
Record Company – F.O.B. Entertainment
Record Company – N.Q.C. Management
Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Record Company – Two Chord Music Inc.
Record Company – PM Entertainment
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Arista Records, Inc.
Copyright © – Arista Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Circle House Studios
Recorded At – Rondor Studios
Recorded At – Larrabee West
Recorded At – Record One, Los Angeles
Recorded At – Hitland Studio
Recorded At – Baseline Studios
Recorded At – SouthSide Studios
Recorded At – Right Track Recording
Recorded At – Doppler Studios
Recorded At – Zac Digital
Recorded At – The Village Recorder
Recorded At – Flyte Tyme West
Recorded At – Wavelab Recording, Philadelphia, PA
Recorded At – Blue Jay Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Recorded At – Larrabee North
Recorded At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At – Stankonia Recording
Mixed At – Baseline Studios
Mixed At – SouthSide Studios
Mixed At – The Studio
Mixed At – MixStar Studios
Mixed At – The Hit Factory
Mixed At – Battery Studios, London
Mastered At – Hit Factory Mastering
Produced For – UR IV Music
Produced For – BME Enterprises
Produced For – F.O.B. Entertainment
Produced For – N.Q.C. Management
Produced For – Roc The World
Produced For – So So Def Productions, Inc.
Produced For – Blackbaby, Inc.
Produced For – Vidal/Dre Productions
Produced For – Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc.
Produced For – A.B. Experience
Produced For – Underworld Entertainment (2)
Produced For – Bystorm Entertainment
Produced For – Richcraft Inc.
Glass Mastered At – Sonopress – 51060110
Distributed By – BMG

Credits

A&R – Darrale Jones, Mark Pitts
A&R [A&R Administrator], Administrator [A&R Administrator] – Matthew Schwartz
A&R [A&R Coordinator], Coordinator [A&R Coordinator] – Toya Summers
A&R [Artist Development For J-Pat Management], Management [For J-Pat Management] – Jonnetta Patton
A&R [Artist Development], Management – J-Pat Management
Executive-Producer – Antonio "LA" Reid*, Usher Raymond*
Layout, Design – D.L. Warfield, GOLDFINGER c.s., www.goldfingercreative.com*
Management [Co-Management For Champion Entertainment] – Tommy Mottola
Management [Co-Management] – Champion Entertainment*
Mastered By – Herb Powers Jr.
Photography By – Anthony Mandler
Repetiteur [Vocal Coach], Producer [Vocal Pre-Production] – Jan Smith, Jan Smith Studios, Inc.
Stylist [Styling] – Tameka Foster-Glover*

Notes

On back cover:
℗ & © 2004 Arista Records, Inc. Distributed by the local BMG company.
Made in the EU.

On disc:
℗ & © 2004 Arista Records, Inc. Made in the EU.

Some copies come with a round sticker with beige background and black & white printing:
Includes #1 Hit Single
"YEAH" Featuring Ludacris & Lil' Jon
& The Confessional Ballad "Burn"

Additional information:
Issued in a standard jewel case with clear tray, contains a 16-page fold-out booklet with lyrics, credits and photos.

Similar version:
Confessions is a repress by Sonopress Arvato.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Scanned EAN): 0828766001525
Barcode (Text): 8 28766 00152 5
Label Code: LC 03484
Rights Society: Biem/Gema/Mcps
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: SESAC
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): [Sonopress logo] 51060110/82876600152 21
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI RV09
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): [Sonopress logo] 51060110/82876600152 21
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0716
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): [Sonopress logo] 51060110/82876600152 21
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 2N19
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): [Sonopress logo] 51060110/82876600152 22
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 0730
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): [Sonopress logo] 51060110/82876600152 21
Mastering SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0730

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Confessions (CD, Album)	Arista	82876-52141-2	US	2004
Recently Edited	Confessions (CD, Album, Limited Edition)	LaFace Records	82876 64634 2	USA & Canada	2004
Recently Edited	Confessions (CD, Album)	Arista	82876 60015 2	France	2004
Recently Edited	Confessions (CD, Album, Special Edition)	LaFace Records, Zomba Label Group	82876647592	Australia	2004
	Confessions (CD, Album, Copy Protected, Disctronics Pressing)	Arista	82876-60990-2	Europe	2004