Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Freeman, Kevin KendrixCornet [Coronet] – Jerry FreemanDrums – Steven BoosMixed By – Neal PogueMixed By [Assisted By] – Chris Rakestraw, Tom DotyPiano, Keyboards – Kevin KendrixProducer – Kevin KendrickRecorded By – John Holmes, Matt StillRecorded By [Assisted By] – John HolmesTrombone – Jheryl BrightVocals – Andre 3000Written-By – A. Benjamin, K. Kendrick
2:43
2
Greatest Show On Earth
Bass – Preston CrumpFeaturing, Vocals – Macy GrayKeyboards – Marvin "Chanz" ParkmanMixed By – Neal PogueMixed By [Assisted By] – John HolmesProducer, Backing Vocals, Drum Programming, Programmed By [Music Programming] – Andre 3000Recorded By – John Frye, John Holmes, Matt StillRecorded By [Assistant] – Ryan McDanielsRecorded By [Assisted By] – John Holmes, Ryan McDaniels, Warren BletcherWritten-By – A. Benjamin
3:06
3
Intro
2:12
4
No Bootleg DVDs (Interlude)
0:50
5
A Bad Note
Backing Vocals – Joi Gilliam, Skreechy PeachyBass – Preston CrumpDrums – Victor AlexanderGuitar [Crying Guitar] – David WhildLead Vocals – Dookieblossumgame IIIMixed By – Leslie BrathwaiteMixed By [Assisted By] – Kori AndersProducer – Johnny VultureRecorded By – John Holmes, Robert HannonRecorded By [Assisted By] – John HolmesWritten-By – A. Benjamin, K. Kendrick
8:47
6
Chronomentrophobia
Bass – Preston CrumpKeyboards – Kevin KendrickMixed By – Leslie BrathwaiteMixed By [Assisted By] – Kori AndersProducer, Vocals, Programmed By [Key & Music Programming] – Andre 3000Recorded By – Chris Carmouche, John Frye, John Holmes, Kori AndersRecorded By [Assisted By] – Kori Anders, Warren BletcherWritten-By – A. Benjamin
2:12
7
Call The Law
Arranged By – Big Boi, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monaé, N8 "Rocket" WonderBacking Vocals – Janelle Monaé, The Uncoolgirlz ChoirBass – Debra KillingsCo-producer – Big Boi, Chuck Lightning, Janelle MonaéFeaturing – Janelle MonaéLead Vocals – Big Boi, Janelle MonaéMixed By – Leslie BrathwaiteMixed By [Assisted By] – Kori AndersPiano – Kevin Kendrix, N8 "Rocket" WonderProducer, Arranged By [String Arrangement], Strings, Drums, Xylophone – N8 "Rocket" WonderRecorded By – Chris Carmouche, N8 "Rocket" WonderRecorded By [Assisted By] – Delvin Franklin, Warren BletcherSynthesizer – Kevin KendrixWritten-By – A. Patton, C. Joseph, J. Robinson, N. Irvin III
4:51
8
Mutron Angel
Backing Vocals – David "Whild" BrownFeaturing – Whild PeachLead Vocals – Myrna "Peach" BrownMixed By – Leslie BrathwaiteMixed By [Assisted By] – Kori AndersPercussion – Tuesday HendersonProducer – Whild Peach ProductionsRecorded By – Chris CarmoucheRecorded By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherWritten-By – A. Patton, D. Brown, M. Brown
4:18
9
Hollywood Divorce
Featuring – Lil' Wayne, Snoop DoggMixed By – Leslie BrathwaiteMixed By [Assisted By] – Kori AndersProducer, Keyboards, Drum Programming – Andre 3000Recorded By – Chris Carmouche, Chris Jackson , Chris Jackson , John Holmes, Kori AndersRecorded By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherVocals – Andre "3 Stax" Benjamin, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Snoop DoggWritten-By – A. Benjamin, A. Patton, C. Broadus, D. Carter
5:23
10
Morris Brown
Arranged By [Band Arrangement] – Andre 3000, Blake GainesBacking Vocals – Debra Killings, Hot Tub Tony, Sleepy BrownConductor [Music Conductor] – Eddie EllisFeaturing – Scar , Sleepy BrownInstruments – Morris Brown College BandLead Vocals – Big Boi, Scar Mixed By – Neal PogueMixed By [Assisted By] – Josh Houghkirk, Rob SkipworthProducer, Drum Programming, Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Andre 3000Recorded By – Chris Carmouche, Gary Fly, John Frye, John Holmes, Matthew StillRecorded By [Assisted By] – Gary Fly, Warren Bletcher, Wyatt OatesWritten-By – A. Benjamin, A. Patton, T. Smith
4:24
11
Mighty "O"
Backing Vocals – The Dungeon FamilyBass, Keyboards – Dave RobbinsDrum Programming, Programmed By [Music Programming] – Organized NoizeMixed By – John FryeMixed By [Assisted By] – Gary FlyProducer – Organized Noize ProductionsRecorded By – Chris Carmouche, Malik Albert, Sean DavisWritten-By – A. Benjamin, A. Patton, C. Calloway, C. Clarence Gaskill, D. Robbins, I. Mills, P. Brown, R. Murray, R. Wade
4:16
12
In Your Dreams
Bass – Debra KillingsFeaturing – Janelle Monae, Killer MikeGuitar – Donny MathisKeyboards – Kevin KendrixLead Vocals – Big Boi, Killer MikeMixed By – Phil TanMixed By [Assisted By] – Josh HoughkirkProducer – Organized NoizeRecorded By – Chris Carmouche, Malik AlbertRecorded By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherVocals [Additional] – Janelle Monaé, Sleepy BrownWritten-By – A. Patton, J. Robinson, P. Brown, R. Murray
3:34
13
Dyin' To Live
Mixed By – Leslie BrathwaitePiano – Kevin KendrixProducer, Vocals – Andre 3000Recorded By – Robert HannonRecorded By [Assisted By] – John Holmes, Matt Still, Rob HannonWritten-By – A. Benjamin
2:07
14
Peaches
Bass – Debra Killings, Preston CrumpFeaturing – Scar , Sleepy BrownGuitar – Mike HardnettKeyboards – Marvin ParkmanLead Vocals – Big Boi, Scar Mixed By – Phil TanMixed By [Assisted By] – Josh Houghkirk, Rob SkipworthPerformer [Sample From "Cuss Words"] – Too $hortProducer – Organized NoizeRecorded By – Chris Carmouche, Gary Fly, Malik AlbertRecorded By [Assisted By] – Aric Rosenberg, Vincent Alexander, Warren BletcherScratches – Cutmaster SwiffVocals [Additional] – Debra Killings, Scar , Sleepy BrownWritten-By – A. Patton, M. Parkman, M. Hardnett, P. Brown, P. Crump, R. Murray, R. Wade, T. Smith
3:10
15
The Train
Backing Vocals – David Whild, Debra Killings, Joi Gilliam, Skreechy Peachy, Sleepy Brown, Terrence Smith Bass – Debra KillingsFeaturing – Scar , Sleepy BrownGuitar – David WhildHorns – Jason Freeman, Jerry FreemanKeyboards – Kevin KendricxMixed By – John FryeMixed By [Assisted By] – Gary FlyProducer, Lead Vocals – Big BoiRecorded By – Chris Carmouche, Gary Fly, John Frye, Vincent AlexanderRecorded By [Assisted By] – Aric Rosenberg, Gary Fly, Josh Phillips , Warren BletcherScratches [Cuts] – Cutmaster SwiffWritten-By – A. Patton, D. Brown, J. Gilliam, K. Kendrick, M. Brown, P. Brown, T. Smith
4:10
16
PJ & Rooster
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry FreemanBacking Vocals – Sleepy BrownHorns – Jason Freeman, Jerry FreemanKeyboards – Kevin KendrickLead Vocals – Andre 3000, Big BoiMixed By – Neal PogueMixed By [Assisted By] – Chris Rakestraw, Tom DotyProducer – Andre 3000Recorded By – Chris Carmouche, John Frye, Matt StillRecorded By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherWritten-By – A. Benjamin, A. Patton
4:28
17
Makes No Sense At All
Keyboards – Kevin KendrixMixed By – Leslie BrathwaiteMixed By [Assisted By] – Kori AndersProducer, Vocals – Andre 3000Recorded By – Chris Carmouche, Matt StillRecorded By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherWritten-By – A. Benjamin
2:53
18
Zora (Interlude)
0:16
19
Infatuation (Interlude)
0:48
20
Idlewild Blue (Don'tChu Worry 'Bout Me)
Blues Harp – Albey SchollEngineer [Additional Engineering Assisted By] – Kory Aaron, Rob Skipworth, Vernon MungoKeyboards – Kevin KendricxMixed By – Neal PogueProducer, Drum Programming, Programmed By [Keyboard Programming], Guitar, Vocals [All] – Andre 3000Recorded By – John Holmes, Matt StillRecorded By [Assisted By] – Aaron Holton, John Holmes, Wyatt OatesWritten-By – A. Benjamin
3:24
21
Buggface
Backing Vocals – Joi Gilliam, Skreechy PeachyGuitar – Donny MathisKeyboards – Jeff Bowden, Kevin KendricxLead Vocals – Big BoiMixed By – Phil TanMixed By [Assisted By] – Rob SkipworthProducer – Mr. DJ, Slim JimRecorded By – Chris Carmouche, Gary Fly, Mr. DJRecorded By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherScratches – Cutmaster SwiffVocals [Additional] – Bamboo , Cross , Melissa ZampattiWritten-By – A. Patton, D. Sheats, J. Smith
2:45
22
N2U
Bass, Guitar – Mike PattersonFeaturing – Khujo GoodieKeyboards – Dave RobbinsMixed By – Phil TanMixed By [Assisted By] – Josh HoughkirkProducer, Programmed By [Music Programming], Drum Programming – Organized NoizeRecorded By – Chris Carmouche, Sean DavisRecorded By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherVocals – OutKastWritten-By – A. Patton, M. Patterson, P. Brown, R. Murray, R. Wade, R. Manzoli, W. Khatib, W. Knighton
3:40
23
Life Is Like A Musical
Mixed By – Chris CarmoucheMixed By [Assisted By] – Warren BletcherPiano, Keyboards – Andre 3000, Kevin KendrixProducer, Vocals – Andre 3000Recorded By – Chris Carmouche, John HolmesWritten-By – A. Benjamin
2:14
24
You're Beautiful (Interlude)
0:29
25
Bamboo & Cross (Interlude)
0:54
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
82876-75791-2
OutKast
Idlewild (CD, Album)
LaFace Records, Zomba Label Group
82876-75791-2
US
2006
82876-75791-2R, 82876-75791-2
OutKast
Idlewild (CD, Album)
LaFace Records, Zomba Label Group
82876-75791-2R, 82876-75791-2
US
2006
82876-75792-2
OutKast
Idlewild (CD, Album)
LaFace Records, Zomba Label Group
82876-75792-2
US
2006
82876-75791-2
OutKast
Idlewild (CD, Album)
LaFace Records, Zomba
82876-75791-2
Canada
2006
88697-00760-2
OutKast
Idlewild (CD, Album)
Sony
88697-00760-2
Taiwan
2006
Credits
A&R [A&R Direction] – Regina Davenport
Administrator [A&R Administrator] – Shay Young
Art Direction, Design – Denise Trotman
Coordinator [A&R Coordinator] – Mitchell A. Martin II
Executive-Producer – Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton
Management – Family Tree Entertainment, Michael "Big Blue" Williams
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Producer [Album Producers] – OutKast
Notes
Issued in a jewel case with a lenticular card and a 16-page booklet underneath. A sticker attached to the back of the jewel case features the tracklist.
Track 2 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin'/Chrysalis Music/Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music/Organized Noize/Divadsnibbor Music (BMI)/EMI Mills Music, Inc. o/b/o itself and Hi-De-Ho Man Music (ASCAP) Recorded at The Dungeon, and Stankonia Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Stankonia Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA Contains portions of the composition "Minnie The Moocher" written by Cab Calloway, Clarence Gaskill, and Irving Mills, published by EMI Mills Music, Inc. o/b/o itself and Hi-De-Ho Man Music (ASCAP)
Track 3 Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Organized Music/Melkeon Music/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Hardnett publishing designee (BMI)/Presstone Music/Parkman Infinity Music Produced for ONP Productions Recorded at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA Contains samples from "Cuss Words", as performed by Too $hort. Used courtesy of Zomba Recording LLC. Scar appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon Entertainment/Sleepy Brown appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon/Virgin Records
Track 4 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA (Matt Still & John Holmes) & at Doppler Studios, Atlanta, GA (Ralph Cacciurri) Mixed at Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track 6 Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Brown Branches & Green Bottles (BMI)/Organized Noise Music/Tweak City Sounds (BMI) Produced for ONP Recorded at The Dungeon, and Stankonia Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Soap Box Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA
Track 7 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin'/Chrysalis Music, Inc./Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc./Melkeon Music/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Allgood Productions, Stankonia Recording and Treesound Studios all in Atlanta, GA Mixed at Silent Sound, Atlanta, GA Scar appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon Entertainment/Sleepy Brown appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon/Virgin Records
Track 8 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin'/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track 9 Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Organized Noize/Killenink & Kendrick Publishing/Whild Peach Music, Inc. (BMI)/Melkeon Music (ASCAP)/Joillicious Music (BMI) Produced for Boom Boom Room Productions Recorded at Stankonia Recording Atlanta, GA Mixed at Stankonia Atlanta, GA Scar appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon Entertainment Sleepy Brown appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon/Virgin Records Contains dialogue from the film Idlewild, used courtesy of Universal Studios and Home Box Office, Inc.
Track 10 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA & Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track 12 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin'/Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Money Mack Music/My Own Chit Publishing/EMI-Blackwood (BMI) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA, The Cathedral, Hollywood, CA and Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Snoop Dogg appears courtesy of Doggie Style/Geffen Records Lil' Wayne appears courtesy of Cash Money Records
Track 14 Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc./Tang Nirvi Publishing/Ink Is An Instrument Publishing/Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP) Produced for Wondaland Productions Co-produced for Wondaland Productions (Chuck Lightning), for Boom Boom Room Productions (Big Boi) Recorded at Wondaland Recording and Stankonia Recording Studios, both in Atlanta, GA Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA Janelle Monaé appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon Entertainment Contains dialogue from the film Idlewild, used courtesy of Universal Studios and Home Box Office, Inc.
Track 16 Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc./Fo Flat Tires/Dungeon Rat (ASCAP) Produced for Dungeon Ratz Productions Recorded at Stankonia Recording and Camp David both in Atlanta, GA Mixed at Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA Contains dialogue from the film Idlewild, used courtesy of Universal Studios and Home Box Office, Inc.
Track 17 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin'/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at North Star Studios, Wilmington, NC Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track 18 Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Organized Noize (BMI)/Jane Lle Publishing/Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP) Produced for ONP Recorded at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA Janelle Monaé appears courtesy of Purple Ribbon Entertainment
Track 19 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin'/Chrysalis Music, Inc./Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA & Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Encore Recording Studios, Burbank, CA Horns for Hornz Unlimited Contains dialogue from the film Idlewild, used courtesy of Universal Studios and Home Box Office, Inc.
Track 20 Mosquito Puss/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Whild Peach Music (BMI) Recorded at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track 21 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA & Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA Mixed at Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA
Track 23 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin'/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Killenink & King Kendrick Publishing (BMI) Recorded at Zeltec Studios, Alpharetta, GA & Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA Mixed at Encore Recording Studio, Burbank, CA
Track 24 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced for Slum Drum! Recorded at Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track 25 We Don't Play Even When We Be Playin/Chrysalis Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Killenink&King Kendrick Publishing (BMI) Recorded at Treesound Studios, Norcross, GA Mixed at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, CA