The Velvet Rope

Release is packaged in a clear jewel case with a clear disc tray. Includes a 20-page booklet with lyrics. Track 22 contains a hidden track. The album produced for Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc. Engineered and mixed at Flyte Tyme Studios, Edina, MN. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA. Tracks 2, 18 Vocals recorded at Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles, CA Track 4 Rap recorded at Hit Factory Studios, New York, New York Track 8 Vocals recorded at Hit Factory Studios, New York, NY and Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles, CA Tracks 15, 17, 20 Vocals recorded at Larrabee Studios, Los Angeles, CA Track 16 Vocals recorded at Hit Factory Studios, New York, New York Track 22.1 Lead and background vocals recorded at Hit Factory Studios, New York, NY. Choir vocals recorded at Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles, CA ℗ 1997 Virgin Records America, Inc. © 1997 Black Doll, Inc. All tracks © 1997 Black Ice Publishing (BMI)/EMI April Music Inc./Flyte Tyme Tunes (ASCAP) except: - Track 2 Contains a sample from "Hobo (Scratch)" published by Chrysalis Music (ASCAP) & Unforgettable Songs Limited/SPZ Music Inc. (BMI), courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd; and embodies portions of the composition "Tubular Bells" published by EMI Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP). © 1997 Black Ice Publishing (BMI)/EMI April Music Inc./Flyte Tyme Tunes (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/Unforgettable Songs Ltd/SPZ Music Inc. (BMI)/EMI Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP). Track 3 Contains samples from "The Cisco Kid" published by Far Out Music, administered by PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), courtesy of Avenue Records. © 1997 Black Ice Publishing (BMI)/EMI April Music Inc./Flyte Tyme Tunes/Far Out Music (ASCAP). All rights for Far Out Music are administered by PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Track 4 Featuring samples from "Big Yellow Taxi". Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc. by arrangement with Warner Special Products, Inc. The composition and recording entitled "Got 'Til It's Gone" embody portions of the composition entitled "Big Yellow Taxi". © 1970 Siquomb Publishing. © 1997 Black Ice Publishing (BMI)/EMI April Music Inc./Flyte Tyme Tunes (ASCAP)/Siquomb Publishing Corp. (administered by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC) (ASCAP)/Jazz Merchant Music adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP). Track 6 Embodies portions of the composition "Love Hangover" published by Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP) administered by EMI April Music Inc.,courtesy of Motown Record Company L.P., under license from PolyMedia, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.; and portions of "You're All I Need To Get By" published by Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP) administered by EMI April Music Inc. © 1997 Black Ice Publishing (BMI)/EMI April Music Inc./Flyte Tyme Tunes (ASCAP)/Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP) administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP). Track 9 Contains a sample from "Think (About It)" published by Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI), administered by Unichappell Music, Inc., under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.; a sample from "Tighten Up" published by Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI) and Orellia Publishing (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products, Inc.; and a sample from "Joyous" published by Fifth Floor Music/Great Walrus Ltd./Funky P.O. Music, administered by Fifth Floor Music (ASCAP), courtesy of Fantasy, Inc. © 1997 Black Ice Publishing (BMI)/EMI April Music Inc./Flyte Tyme Tunes (ASCAP)/Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI), administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)/Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI) and Orellia Publishing (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Fifth Floor Music/Great Walrus Ltd./Funky P.O. Music, administered by Fifth Floor Music (ASCAP). Track 17 © 1976 Rod Stewart. Controlled and administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP). [a35848] of [a3268] appears courtesy of [l118046] [a24218] appears courtesy of [l159182] and [l63404] [a255345] appears courtesy of [l200849] Manufactured by WOONGJIN Media Corp. in KOREA Under License from EMI Music KOREA Ltd./LKC Music Co. Ltd. Registration No. 593 is the Ministry of Culture & Sports. Passed Censorship by K.E.C.P.P. Unauthorized Sale, Broadcasting or Performance of this Sound Recording is Prohibited. 97-2205 (9.9) (10.6)