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1	Album Intro Producer – Nas, TrackmastersWritten-By – N. Jones*	2:28
2	The Message Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliProducer, Mixed By – Poke And ToneScratches – D.J. Kid Capri*Written-By – N. Jones*, S. Barnes*	4:10
3	Street Dreams Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliKeyboards – Delight Performer [Never Gonna Stop] – Linda CliffordPerformer [Sweet Dreams] – The Eurythmics*Producer, Mixed By – Poke And ToneWritten-By – A. Lennox*, D. Stewart*, N. Jones*, S. Barnes*Written-By [Sweet Dreams] – Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart*	4:41
4	I Gave You Power Engineer – Eddie SanchoProducer – DJ PremierWritten-By – C. Martin*, N. Jones*	3:56
5	Watch Dem Niggas Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliKeyboards – Delight Performer [Sponge] – Earl KlughProducer, Mixed By – Poke And ToneWritten-By – N. Jones*, S. Barnes*Written-By [Sponge] – Bob James, Earl Klugh	4:06
6	Take It In Blood Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliMixed By – Poke And TonePerformer [Mixed Up Moods & Attitudes] – The Fantastic Four*Producer – Live Squad, Lo Ground, Top General SoundsWritten-By – C. Horne*, J.T. Epps, Jr.*, J. Pruitt*, N. Jones*, R. Walker*, W. Childs*	4:49
7	Nas Is Coming Engineer – Kelston RiceProducer – Dr. DreWritten-By – A. Young*, N. Jones*	5:40
8	Affirmative Action Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliFeaturing – AZ, Cormega, Foxy Brown, Nas, The Firm Keyboards – Dave AtkinsonMixed By – Poke And ToneProducer – Dave Atkinson, Poke And ToneWritten-By – A. Cruz*, C. McKay*, I. Marchand*, J. Olivier*, N. Jones*, S. Barnes*	4:20
9	The Set Up Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Mike FrondaFeaturing [Uncredited], Producer – Havoc Written-By – K. Muchita*, N. Jones*	4:26
10	Black Girl Lost Backing Vocals – Jojo Hailey*Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Bill Esses, Rich TravaliMixed By – Poke And TonePerformer [Starlight] – Stephanie MillsProducer – L.E.S.Producer [Additional Production] – Poke And ToneWritten-By – Mtume*, L. Lewis*, N. Jones*, Lucas*	4:32
11	Suspect Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliMixed By – Poke And ToneProducer – L.E.S.Written-By – L. Lewis*, N. Jones*Written-By [El Gatto Triste], Performer [El Gatto Triste] – Chuck Mangione	4:16
12	Shootouts Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliMixed By – Poke And ToneProducer – Kirk Goddy, Poke And ToneWritten-By – J. Olivier*, N. Jones*, S. Barnes*	3:46
13	Live Nigga Rap Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Ken "Duro" Ifle*Producer – Havoc Written-By – K. Muchita*, N. Jones*	3:46
14	If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliKeyboards – Delight Performer [If I Ruled The World] – Kurtis BlowProducer [Additional Production] – Rashad SmithProducer, Mixed By – Poke And ToneVocals [Featured Vocals] – Lauryn HillWritten-By – J. Olivier*, K. Walker*, N. Jones*, S. Barnes*Written-By [Friends (Instrumental)] – L. Parker*Written-By [If I Ruled The World] – Kurt Walker*	4:44
15	Silent Murder (Bonus Track) Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Rich TravaliMixed By – Poke And TonePerformer [Get A Life] – Soul II SoulProducer – Live Squad, Lo Ground, Top General SoundsWritten-By – Romeo*, Brown*, N. Jones*, R. Walker*	3:25

Companies, etc.

• Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
• Licensed From – Warner Special Products
• Licensed From – Polygram Records
• Licensed From – Mercury Records
• Licensed From – Jive Records
• Licensed From – Virgin Records
• Distributed By – Sony Music
• Produced For – Track Masters Entertainment Inc.
• Produced For – Works Of Mart, Inc.
• Produced For – Total Package Productions, Inc.
• Produced For – Tumblin' Dice Productions, Inc.
• Pressed By – Sony Music – S0148419610-0101
• Published By – Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
• Published By – Ill Will Music, Inc.
• Published By – Zomba Music Enterprises, Inc.
• Published By – Slamuwell Productions
• Published By – D'N'A Limited
• Published By – BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
• Published By – BMG Songs, Inc.
• Published By – DJ Premier Publishing
• Published By – Gifted Pearl Music
• Published By – Soda Fountain Music Inc.
• Published By – Grand Imperial Music
• Published By – Bridgeport Music, Inc.
• Published By – Ain't Nuthin' Goin' On But Fu-kin'
• Published By – Life's A Bitch Music
• Published By – 12 & Under Music
• Published By – A. Cruz
• Published By – I. Marchand
• Published By – C. Mc Kay
• Published By – Juvenile Hell Publishing
• Published By – BMG-Careers Music Inc.
• Published By – Mawkeens Music
• Published By – Famous Music Corporation
• Published By – Upam Music
• Published By – Funk Groove Music Inc.
• Published By – Kuwa Music
• Published By – EMI Music (UK) Ltd.
• Published By – EMI Virgin Music, Inc.
• Recorded At – Soundtrack Studios
• Recorded At – D&D Studios
• Recorded At – Bearsville Studios
• Recorded At – Dre's Crib
• Recorded At – The Hit Factory
• Recorded At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
• Recorded At – Chung King Studios
• Recorded At – Westlake Studios
• Mixed At – The Hit Factory
• Mixed At – D&D Studios
• Mixed At – Dre's Crib
• Mastered At – Sterling Sound

Credits

• A&R [A&R Direction] – Faith Newman
• Administrator [Administrative Assistance] – L'oreal Coppedge*, Joy Burrell*
• Art Direction, Design – Aimée Macauley
• Executive-Producer – Nas, Steve Stoute, Trackmasters
• Legal [Sample Clearances] – Nikki Johnson
• Management – Steve Stoute
• Mastered By – Tom Coyne
• Photography By – Danny Clinch
• Written-By [Uncredited] – Sting (tracks: 2)

Notes

On tracks 9 and 13, "Havoc" is credited as "Havoc Of Mobb Deep".
On track 10 "Jojo Hailey" is credited as "Jojo Hailey Of Jodeci".

© 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Made in Austria.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text): 5 099748 419620
• Barcode (String): 5099748419620
• Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL / BIEM
• Label Code: LC 0162
• Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): Sony Music S0148419610-0101 51
• Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): Sony Music S0148419610-0101 21 D4
• Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): Sony Music S0148419610-0101 34 A4
• Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): Sony Music S0148419610-0101 51 A08
• Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 & 5): IFPI L551
• Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L554
• Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 944Q
• Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 94Y3
• Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 942R
• Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 94K6
• Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 94K2
• Distribution Code: CB 701
• Price Code: CDM
• Other (Sony Code (Disc)): 01=484196=10

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
CK 67015	Nas	It Was Written ‎(CD, Album)	Columbia	CK 67015	US	1996
484196 1	Nas	It Was Written ‎(LP, Album)	Columbia	484196 1	Europe	1996
none	Nas	It Was Written ‎(Cass, Album, Unofficial, Chr)	Not On Label	none	US	Unknown
none	Nas	It Was Written (Clean Version) ‎(CDr, Album)	Whitfield Street	none	UK	1996
CK 67745	Nas	It Was Written (Clean Version) ‎(CD, Album)	Columbia	CK 67745	US	1996

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