LINER NOTES |
What's Going On: By Renaldo Benson, Alfred Cleveland
and Marvin Gaye.
Dupri Original Mix / Dupri R&B Mix: Produced by Jermaine
Dupri for So So Def Productions Inc. Co-Produced by LaMarquis "Remarqable"
Jefferson. Vocal arrangements by Jermaine Dupri and Phil Tan except
for *Nsync vocals arranged by Robin Wiley. Drums performed by Ahmir
"?ustlove" Thompson of the Roots. Percussion performed by Omar Phillips.
Keyboards performed by Rickey Johnson and ReMarqable. Guitar Solo
performed by Wyclef Jean. Additional guitar performed by Billy Odum. Bass
performed by Remarqable. Recording Engineers: Phil Tan and John Horesco
IV. Additional Recording by Brian Frye and Franny G. Assistant Engineers:
Charles McCrorey, Richard J. Tapper, Shane Stoneback and Yen-Hue Tan.
Recorded at Battery Studios, NY, SouthSide Studios, Atlanta and the Record
Plant, Hollywood. Mixed by Phil Tan and Jermaine Dupri. Mixed
at SouthSide Studios, Atlanta.
The London Mix: Produced by Brian Eno. Engineered by Gary
Langan. Mixed by Gary Langan, Brian Eno and J. Peter Schwalm.
Assistant engineer: Adrian Hall. Lead Vocals: Bono and Chris Martin.
Guitar, Bass and Backing Vocals: The Edge. Keyboard and Backing Vocals:
Chris Martin. Kit Drums: John Otto. Violins: Neil Catchpole.
Hand Drums and Rythm Mix: J. Peter Schwalm. Keyboard, Treatments
and Backing Vocals: Brian Eno.
Fred Durst's Reality Check Mix: Produced by Fred Durst.
Co-Produced by Terry Dale. Digital Editing by Ulrich Wild.
Assisted by Anthony Kilhoffer. Recorded by Terry Dale at the Record Plant,
Hollywood, CA. Mixed by Andy Wallace at Soundtrack Studios, NY.
Assistant Engineer: Steve Sisco. Pro-Tools Engineer: Mike Scielzi.
Mangini / Pop Rox Mix: Produced by Mike Mangini / Pop Rox.
Remixed by Mike Mangini / Pop Rox. Scratches by DJ Deetalx.
Mick Guzauski's Pop Mix: Mixed by Mick Guzauski at Barking Doctor
Studios. Additional Engineering and Editing by Tom Bender.
Mix Assistant: Dennis Rivadeneira.
The Neptunes This One's for You Mix: Produced by The Neptunes.
Recorded by Andrew Coleman. Mixed by Servan Ghenea.
Junior Vasquez's Club Mix: Produced by Junior Vasquez for JVM.
Mixed by Stephen George.
Executive Producers: Leigh Blake and Bono. |
OTHER NOTES |
From the Inside Cover: "On September 5-7 we group of artists
came together in New York City to re-record Marvin Gaye's Classic song
"What's Going On?". It was everyone's hope that, as in the past,
this song would unite a generation in an effort to eliminate AIDS in Africa
where the epidemic is destroying an entire continent."
"In the wake of the tragic attacks on September 11, we feel compelled
to recognize the victims of more than 60 nations and their loved ones as
well. The proceeds from the "What's Going On?" release are intended
to benefit the following organizations: The September 11th Fund of
the United Way until the end of 2001, Artists Against AIDS Worldwide, The
Global AIDS Alliance; and others."
The artists listed on the front cover as being involved in this recording
are: Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Destiny's
Child, Jermaine Dupri, Fred Durst, Eve, Perry Farrell, Nelly Furtado, Nona
Gaye, Darren Hayes, Ja Rule, Jagged Edge, Alicia Keys, Aaron Lewis, L'il
Kim, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Martin, Pat Monahan, Monica, Nas, Nelly, NSync,
P. Diddy, T Boz and Chili, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Michael Stipe,
Usher, and Scott Weiland. |
RELATED RELEASES |
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Only release from this particular grouping of artists.
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CATALOG INFORMATION |
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USA Pressing, 4479670
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Playtone / Columbia Records |
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Picture Sleeve |
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USA, Playtone / Columbia, 4479670 |
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Track Listing: |
What's Going On (Dupri Extended Mix) / What's Going On (The
Neptunes This One's For You Mix) / What's Going On (Junior Vasquez's Club
Mix) / What's Going On (Moby's Version) |
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Black vinyl pressing. All of these songs are available
on the USA CD pressing. |
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USA Pressing, 4479675
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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USA, Playtone / Columbia, 4479675 |
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What's Going On (MK Mix) / What's Going On (London Version)
/ What's Going On (MK Kinchen-Aid Dub) / What's Going On (Dupri Alternative
Extended Mix) |
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Featured 3 mixes not available on any CD pressings. |
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5" CD: |
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UK Pressing, 672117-2
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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Slimline Jewel |
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UK, Columbia / Playtone, 672117-2 |
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What's Going On (Dupri Original Version) / What's Going
On (Fred Durst's Reality Check Mix) / What's Going On (The London Version) |
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Three track version of the single released to the UK market
only. |
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Canada Pressing, CK86199
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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6 9699-86199-2 0 |
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Regular Jewel |
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DIDP-106547 G4 2A 03 |
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Japan Pressing, SICP56
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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Regular Jewel |
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Taiwan Pressing, ???
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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Regular Jewel |
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Regular Jewel |
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Canada, Columbia / Playtone, CK86199 |
Taiwan, Columbia / Playtone, ?? |
Japan, Columbia / Playtone, SICP56 |
USA, Columbia / Playtone, CK86199 |
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Track Listing: |
What's Going On (Dupri Original Mix) / What's Going On (The
London Version) / What's Going On (Moby's Version) / What's Going On (Fred
Durst's Reality Check Mix) / What's Going On (Mangini / Pop Rox Mix) /
What's Going On (Mick Guzauski's Pop Mix) / What's Going On (Dupri R&B
Mix) / What's Going On (The Neptunes This One's For You Mix) / What's Going
on (Junior Vasquez's Club Mix) |
Further Information: |
Nine track release which was made available in Canada, the
USA, Taiwan and Japan. Both the Taiwan and Japan versions had an
OBI strip. |
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Europe Pressing, 672036 1
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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Card Sleeve |
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Europe, Columbia / Playtone, 672036 1 |
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Track Listing: |
What's Going On (Dupri Original Mix) / What's Going On (Fred
Durst's Reality Check Mix) |
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Two track single released in a card sleeve throughout Europe. |
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Europe Pressing, 672036 2
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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Slimline Jewel Case |
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Europe, Columbia / Playtone, 672036 2 |
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Track Listing: |
What's Going On (Dupri Original Mix) / What's Going On (Fred
Durst's Reality Check Mix) / What's Going On (The London Version) / What's
Going On (Moby's Version) |
Further Information: |
Four track single released in a slimline jewel case throughout
Europe. |
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Europe Pressing, 672036 5
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Columbia / Playtone Records |
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Slimline Jewel Case |
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Europe, Columbia / Playtone, 672036 5 |
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Track Listing: |
What's Going On (Dupri Original Mix) / What's Going On (Fred
Durst's Reality Check Mix) / What's Going On (The London Version) / What's
Going On (Moby's Version) / What's Going On (The Neptunes This One's For
You Mix) / What's Going On (Junior's Vasquez's Club Mix) |
Further Information: |
Six track single released in a slimline jewel case throughout
Europe |
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