The Beautiful Struggle
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Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Template:Music ratings The Beautiful Struggle is the second studio album by American rapper Talib Kweli. The album was released on September 28, 2004, by Rawkus Records and Geffen Records. It features guest appearances from Common, Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Mary J. Blige, and John Legend.
The album was produced by Kanye West, the Neptunes, Supa Dave West, Just Blaze, and Hi-Tek. The first single, "I Try" featuring Mary J. Blige, was fairly popular as a music video, followed by the second single, "Never Been in Love".
Track listing
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Sample Credits[1]
- "Around My Way" contains replayed elements of "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by the Police.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[1]
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- Mark Batson – piano (track 1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., keyboards (track 10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Steve Baughman – mixing (tracks 2, 6, 9, 13)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Elizabeth "Yummy" Bingham – additional vocals (track 11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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- Tom Brick – mastering
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- Common – featured artist (track 10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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- Dion – additional vocals (track 2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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- Talib Kweli – main artist, executive producer
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- Corey Smyth – executive producer
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Chart positions
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[2] | 39 |
| Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[3] | 11 |
References
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External links
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