Common – Electric Circus

Name: Common - Electric Circus
Rating: 3.89 (102 reviews)

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Label:	MCA Records – 088 113 114-2
Format:	CD , Album
Country:	US
Released:	Dec 10, 2002
Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:	Conscious

Tracklist

1	Ferris Wheel Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Vinia Mojica Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Russell "The Dragon" Elevate* Mixed By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Steve Mandel Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Written-By – Vinia Mojica Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Vinia Mojica Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Russell "The Dragon" Elevate* Mixed By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Steve Mandel Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Written-By – Vinia Mojica	2:48
2	Soul Power Backing Vocals – Soulgo of The Randy Watson Experience* Bass – Pino Palladino Co-producer – James Poyser Handclaps – James Poyser Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – Dilla* Programmed By – Dilla* Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Dylan Koski-Budabin Written-By – Lonnie Lynn* Backing Vocals – Soulgo of The Randy Watson Experience* Bass – Pino Palladino Co-producer – James Poyser Handclaps – James Poyser Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – Dilla* Programmed By – Dilla* Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Dylan Koski-Budabin Written-By – Lonnie Lynn*	4:38
3	Aquarius Backing Vocals – Ebi Breezy Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Bilal Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Percussion – Franklin Walker* Producer – Pino Palladino Programmed By – Dilla* Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Jon Adler Written-By – Pino Palladino Written-By, Arranged By – E. Badu* Backing Vocals – Ebi Breezy Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Bilal Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Percussion – Franklin Walker* Producer – Pino Palladino Programmed By – Dilla* Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Jon Adler Written-By – Pino Palladino Written-By, Arranged By – E. Badu*	4:54
4	Electric Wire Hustler Flower Backing Vocals – Tye Tribbett & G.A. Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar – Dilla* Featuring – Sonny of P.O.D.* Keyboards, Guitar – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Dylan Koski-Budabin Recorded By [Sonny's Vocals] – Steve Russell Scratches – DJ Badu* Written-By – Lonnie Lynn* Backing Vocals – Tye Tribbett & G.A. Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar – Dilla* Featuring – Sonny of P.O.D.* Keyboards, Guitar – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Dylan Koski-Budabin Recorded By [Sonny's Vocals] – Steve Russell Scratches – DJ Badu* Written-By – Lonnie Lynn*	5:54
5	The Hustle Featuring – Omar Mixed By – Bob Powers* Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – Karriem Riggins Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shawn Taylor (2) Scratches – Joe Sinista* Written-By – Lonnie Lynn* Featuring – Omar Mixed By – Bob Powers* Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – Karriem Riggins Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shawn Taylor (2) Scratches – Joe Sinista* Written-By – Lonnie Lynn*	4:20
6	Come Close Backing Vocals – Pharrell Williams Featuring – Mary J. Blige Mixed By – Phil Tan Producer – The Neptunes Recorded By – Andrew Coleman (3) Recorded By [Assisted] – Nick Howard Written-By – Pharrell Williams Backing Vocals – Pharrell Williams Featuring – Mary J. Blige Mixed By – Phil Tan Producer – The Neptunes Recorded By – Andrew Coleman (3) Recorded By [Assisted] – Nick Howard Written-By – Pharrell Williams	4:35
7	New Wave Drums – Dilla* Featuring – Laetitia Sadier Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Written-By – Lonnie Lynn* Drums – Dilla* Featuring – Laetitia Sadier Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Written-By – Lonnie Lynn*	5:08
8	Star 69 (PS With Love) Drums – Dilla Featuring – Bilal Keyboards – James Poyser Keyboards, Guitar – Prince Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Dustin Kreidler Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shawn Taylor (2) Written-By – Lonnie Lynn* Drums – Dilla* Featuring – Bilal Keyboards – James Poyser Keyboards, Guitar – Prince Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Dustin Kreidler Producer – James Poyser Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shawn Taylor (2) Written-By – Lonnie Lynn*	5:30
9	I Got A Right Ta Featuring – Pharrell Williams Mixed By – Pat Viala Producer – The Neptunes Recorded By – Andrew Coleman (3) Recorded By [Assisted] – Nick Howard Written-By – Pharrell Williams Featuring – Pharrell Williams Mixed By – Pat Viala Producer – The Neptunes Recorded By – Andrew Coleman (3) Recorded By [Assisted] – Nick Howard Written-By – Pharrell Williams	4:54
10	Between Me, You & Liberation Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Pino Palladino Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Cee-Lo Flute – Damon Bennett Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Recorded By [Strings] – Jeff Chestek Written-By – Thomas Callaway Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Pino Palladino Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Cee-Lo Flute – Damon Bennett Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Recorded By [Strings] – Jeff Chestek Written-By – Thomas Callaway	6:23
11	I Am Music Backing Vocals – Soulgo of The Randy Watson Experience* Cornet – Greg Tardy Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Jill Scott Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Piano – James Poyser Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Trombone – Vincent Gardne* Trumpet – Nicholas Payton Written-By – Pino Palladino Backing Vocals – Soulgo of The Randy Watson Experience* Cornet – Greg Tardy Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Jill Scott Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Mixed By – Bob Power Mixed By [Assisted] – Andy Brooks (3) Piano – James Poyser Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Trombone – Vincent Gardne* Trumpet – Nicholas Payton Written-By – Pino Palladino	5:21
12	Jimi Was A Rock Star Bass – Pino Palladino Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Erykah Badu Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Russell "The Dragon" Elevado* Mixed By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Steve Mandel Recorded By [Asssisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Synthesizer [Moog] – Dilla* Written-By – Pino Palladino Bass – Pino Palladino Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Erykah Badu Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Russell "The Dragon" Elevado* Mixed By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Steve Mandel Recorded By [Asssisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Synthesizer [Moog] – Dilla* Written-By – Pino Palladino	8:24
13	Heaven Somewhere Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Backing Vocals – Tye Tribbett & G.A. Bass – Pino Palladino Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Omar Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Russell "The Dragon" Elevado* Mixed By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Recorded By [Cee-Lo's Vocals] – Scott Kieklak Recorded By [Strings] – Jeff Chestek Written-By – Thomas Callaway Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Backing Vocals – Tye Tribbett & G.A. Bass – Pino Palladino Drums – Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson Featuring – Omar Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Keyboards – James Poyser Mixed By – Russell "The Dragon" Elevado* Mixed By [Assisted] – Steef Van De Gevel Producer – Pino Palladino Recorded By – Todd Fairall Recorded By [Assisted] – Shinobu Mitsuoka Recorded By [Cee-Lo's Vocals] – Scott Kieklak Recorded By [Strings] – Jeff Chestek Written-By – Thomas Callaway	10:24

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MCA Records
Copyright © – MCA Records
Distributed By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp.
Manufactured By – Technicolor Universal Media Services – 1052212984
Recorded At – Axis Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
Recorded At – The Studio, Philly
Recorded At – Studio A, Dearborn Heights, MI
Recorded At – Chicago Recording Company
Recorded At – Right Track Recording
Recorded At – Paisley Park Studios
Recorded At – Patchwerk Recording Studios
Recorded At – The Hit Factory
Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
Mixed At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At – Record Plant, Los Angeles
Mixed At – Right Track Recording
Mastered At – Sterling Sound

Credits

Art Direction – Gravillis Inc.
Design – Matt Taylor
Edited By [Digital Edits] – Blair Wells
Executive-Producer – Derek Dudley
Executive-Producer [Associate Executive Producer] – James Poyser
Mastered By – Tom Coyne
Photography By – Marc Baptiste

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 0 08811 31142 1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 2): 0881131142 1052212984 MFG BY TECHNICOLOR UNIVERSAL MEDIA SERVICES
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 & 2): IFPI L771
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2A41
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2A47

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Electric Circus (2×LP, Album)	MCA Records	088 113 114-1	US	2002
Recently Edited	Electric Circus (CD, Album, Special Edition)	MCA Records	113 163-2	UK	2002
New Submission	Electric Circus (CD, Album)	MCA Records	113 114-2	Europe	2002
New Submission	Electric Circus (CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video)	MCA Records	088 113 114-0, 25992-9	US	2002
	Electric Circus (CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL)	MCA Records	0602498073926	Europe	2002