The Crown

This album is dedicated to Professor Josef Ben Jochannon and [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2573397-Dr-John-Henrik-Clarke]Dr. John Henrik Clark][/url] who have told our story for so long and so well. This project represents the completion of an 18 year odyssey in radio and records in which I have travelled through and which in many have made contributions for which I am eternally grateful. Thanks to : General Bass Hank Cameron [a=Gerry Bledsoe] & [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1988293-Jerry-Boulding]Gerry Boulding[/url] who opened the first door for a young kid from Buffalo to New York City (bright lights and everything)... To all the Kings and Queens of EXP Corporation for your continued dedicated support. To the many who touched this project at [l=Taurus Productions] Black Bull and Motown Records making it a labor of love. [l=Gary Byrd] Professor of the Rap For more information on Professor Gary Byrd Master of the spoken word : Multi Media Theatre c/o [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/4413089-Kendall-A-Minter]Kendall Minter[/url] - 888 7th Ave. N.Y. N.Y. 10106 [l=WonDirection Records] (logo printed on rear sleeve) Wondirection Records Inc. distributed by Motown Record Corporation. Recorded at Soundworks Digital Audio/Video Studios Ltd. Wonderland Studios Los Angeles California. Mixed at Studio 55 Los Angeles California. Gravé et pressé en France - Made in France - Printed in France Distribution Vogue P.I.P. 93430 Villetaneuse ℗ 1983 Motown Record Corporation. (sleeve) © 1983 Motown Record Corporation. (sleeve) © 1982 Jobete Music Co. Inc. & Black Bull Music Inc. (ASCAP) (lyrics) ℗ 1983 (printed on labels) The release comes in a laminated cardboard sleeve with an innersleeve. Tracks: A: The Crown (Vocal) (10:35). B: The Crown (Instrumental) (10:40). Contributeurs: Johnny Lee (4): Art Direction. Andraé Crouch: Backing Vocals. Josie James: Backing Vocals. Shirley Brewer: Backing Vocals. Syreeta Wright: Backing Vocals. Tammy Gibson: Backing Vocals. Teena Marie: Backing Vocals. Windy Barnes: Backing Vocals. James Allen: Backing Vocals Claves. Earl DeRouen: Cabasa Timbales. Ian Campbell (8): Design. Stevie Wonder: Drums Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] Music By Percussion [Woodblocks] Piano Synthesizer [All] Tambourine Vocals [Other]. Ben Bridges: Electric Guitar. Gary Olazabal: Engineer. Bob Harlan: Engineer [Assistant] Mixed By. Peter Vargo: Engineer [Record Plant Assistant]. Gary Byrd: Lead Vocals Lyrics By. Kendall A. Minter: Management. Larry Emerine: Mastered By. Stephen Marcussen: Mastered By. Stephanie Andrews: Other [Project & Session Coordinator]. Ron Slenzak: Photography By. Lon Neumann: Technician [Technical Director]. Crystal Blake: Vocals [Other]