Making this album has been the fulfillment of a dream.

This dream would not have been possible with-

out the love and support of so many people, whom I am eternally grateful to GodThank You for bless-
THANK YOU! ing me every step of the way. With You by my side, I know I have the strength to face every challenge.
Mummy You have been the source of my greatest strength and inspiration. Wherever I go, I will never forget the love and support that you have always given
me. I miss that good food! Daddy Thanks for your love and support I will always be your little girl. Tony Thank you for your kindness. My Brothers To
my brothers Rorrey and Rajad; Rorrey, do you remember when we would compete to see which would go louder - your Xbox or my CD player? Arent you glad I
always won? (ha-ha) To my cute little brother, Rajad, I wuv you boo. You dont have to run in that corner to say I love you. Gran-Gran and Grandfather Thanks
for all of your prayers. Your strength, wisdom, and guidance over the years have inspired me to always work hard and to believe in myself. Evan and Jackie
Thanks for taking me into your hearts and home as one of your own. I cant thank you enough and will forever be grateful. Auntie Jackie, thanks for being a
mom away from home for me. My producers, Evan and Carl Because of your encouragement and belief in me, I am doing what a year ago was only a dream.
Thank you for the amazing songs and guidance in the studio you guys made it so much fun! I cant wait to do it again. SYNDICATED RHYTHM FAMILY: Andrea,
thank you for holding everything together. I can always depend on you. Rob - thanks for the great photos, getting me everywhere on time, and being so support-
ive. Al - thank you for making everything sound so great in the studio. I am spoiled. MANAGEMENT: Marc Jordan and the Rebel One Family - Thank you for going
to war everyday for me. Every artist should have a manager as dedicated as you! Angelique Phillips - Across The Pond Productions - thanks for everything. You
are always so patient with me even through all of the craziness. MY DEF JAM FAMILY: My deepest gratitude to my new extended family. Without the support of
the entire Def Jam staff my project would not be possible. Special thanks to Jay-Z thank you for believing that I was bigger than the song! I am honored to
have you oversee my career. LA Reid thank you for letting me be who I truly am and giving me the wings to fly. Steve Bartels thank you for all of your guid-
ance and leadership. Jay Brown you made it clear from the start that Def Jam was my home. I am so glad that we cancelled all of the other meetings. Ty Ty
you always have my back. Thank you for your constant honesty and support. Tracey Waples thank you for being like a Big Sister and always looking out for
me. Greg Thompson and Benny Pough thank you for bringing my sound to the airwaves. Dara youre the best and are always on top of everything! Laura
Swanson thanks for all of your support. Jana Fleishman thanks for all of your hard work and constant encouragement. David Miller thank you for mak-
ing every international destination a home away from home. And to the rest of my Def Jam FamilyMatt Voss, Phil Robinson, Karen Kwak, Mitch Imber, Erik
Olesen, Marthe Reynolds, Thomas Lytle, Shawn Pecas, Jacki Spillane, Gabrielle Peluso, Steve Gawley, Heath Kudler (who stayed until 4 a.m. to finish the deal),
Carline Balan, Chaka Pilgrim, Aahmek Richards, Leesa Brunson, Adrienne Muhammad, Donna Fetchko, Elise Mora, Michelle Graf, Jim Roppo, Joe Borrino, Scott
Marcus, Karl Maceo, G.I., John Bartelson, Dan Kruchkow, Karen Yee, Shevah Edwards, Charlie Goldstone, Rich Westover, Yves Pierre, Andy West, Margo
Wainwright, Mildred Delamota, Raphaella St. Vil, Myra DeCastro, and the mix show department. MY LEGAL AND BUSINESS TEAM: Scott Felcher you are the
best, Michael Mitnick, Michael Tasch, and Peter Gounis thanks for keeping my finances straight. Jeffrey Gabel thanks for keeping me legal. MY EMI MUSIC
PUBLISHING FAMILY: Jessica Rivera thank you for having so much faith in me. I will not let you down, Marty Bandier, Evan Lamberg, Karin Edmondson
SHOUT OUTS: Kelennathanks so much for introducing me to Evan and Jackie. My whole world changed that day. To all the DJs, Cipha Sounds thank you
for all of your support and playing my record first!!! So glad you are on my team. Vada Nobles thank you for your amazing contribution to my album. Mr. Morgan
thanks for making sure the Caribbean World hears me. Kardinal Offishall - thank you for contributing your talents before I had a record deal. Special thanks
to Vybz Kartel, Elephant Man, Stargate, Trackmasters, Full Force, J-Status, Supa Dups, Majesty, Makeba, Fatima,Tony Best, Bajan DJs, Westbury Road Posse,
Chris Gehringer, Suzanne Foster and to everyone else that contributed to making my dream a reality. Thanks to Beyonc for being my inspiration - there could
not have been anyone better to look up to. FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Uncle Leroy, Lester, Lesley, Leon, thanks for all your advice. To Auntie Marcel and Marjorie,
thanks for your love and caring. To all of my cousins, Camille, Nicola, Kevin, Rico, T.J., Tiffy, The Twins and The Gang, Ashley, Joshua, Lee Lee, Leona, Mya, The
two divas, Nicolette and Nikia. To all of my friends, the whole Cawmere Crew, to all the Forde Family, Melissa, Sonita, Alex, Leandra, Deon, Tareke, Kiel, Fidel,
Muff Dog, Gillo, Nipples, Travis, Latoya, Kerry-Ann, Elisha, Nelson, Jos, Helene and Akil. Laura, Whitney, Lauren, and Tiffany thanks for always being there
for me. To the Glam Squad I love you boos. And to my fans, thank you for all of your support I couldnt have done it without you guys I love you!

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: THE CARTER ADMINISTRATION CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: EVAN ROGERS & CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS
A&R: JAY BROWN & TYRAN TY TY SMITH A&R ADMINISTRATION: ADRIENNE MUHAMMAD PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS:
ANDREA DERBY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS: ROB HESELDEN MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND, NYC
MARKETING: TRACEY WAPLES ART DIRECTION: ANDY WEST PHOTOGRAPHY & ART COORDINATION: TAI LINZIE PACKAGE PRODUCTION: MICHELLE GRAF
PHOTOGRAPHER: MARK MANN VIDEO SHOOT PHOTOS: IVAN OTIS STYLIST: CRYSTAL STREETS MAKEUP: MYLAH MORALES HAIR: TIPPI SHORTER
LEGAL COUNSEL: SCOTT FELCHER AND EVAN FREIFELD FOR FELCHER & FREIFELD, LLP BUSINESS AFFAIRS: HEATH KUDLER, ANTOINETTE TROTMAN,
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(ALISHA BROOKS, VADA NOBLES, EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN) (BMI/ASCAP) MUSIC ARRANGEMENT BY D. EMILE & FULL FORCE / ADDITIONAL VOCAL CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA / WILLING TO WAIT CONTAINS
PRODUCED BY VADA NOBLES FOR NEW ARK ENTERTAINMENT AND EVAN ROGERS PRODUCTION BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM INTERPOLATIONS FROM THE COMPOSITION FREE WRITTEN BY COTON GREENE, HENRY
AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY AL PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY JOHNNY TOO NICE AND FULL FORCE AT REDD, NATHAN WATTS AND JUNE DENIECE WILLIAMS, PUBLISHED BY MUSIC SALES CORP.
HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / ASSISTANT FORCEFUL-BOONDOG STUDIOS, NEW YORK, NY AND BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE (ASCAP) AND EMBASSY MUSIC (BMI). USED BY PERMISSION.
ENGINEER: ROY MATTHEWS / MIXED BY JASON GROUCOTT & VADA NOBLES AT LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / MIXED BY JOHNNY TOO NICE AND
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BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA, SHARINA SHARPE & FULL FORCE BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS /
2 / HERE I GO AGAIN FEAT. J-STATUS RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS,
(EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN, R. FENTY, J-STATUS) (BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN 6 / THE LAST TIME BRONXVILLE, NY / GUITAR, KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN /
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AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER FROM RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT WRITTEN BY DIANE WARREN, PUBLISHED BY BMG
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/ J-STATUS APPEARS COURTESY OF SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / CELLO: STEPHANIE CUMMINS / VIOLA: DEBRA
SHUFELT-DINE / VIOLIN: ELIZABETH NIELSON / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA 9 / LET ME
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3 / IF ITS LOVIN THAT YOU WANT 7 / WILLING TO WAIT (ASCAP/BMI) PRODUCED BY STARGATE FOR DELIRIOUS/BLACKSMITH MANAGEMENT
(JEAN CLAUDE OLIVER, SAMUEL BARNES, MAKEBA, ALAXSANDER MOSELY, SCOTT
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LAROCK, LAWRENCE PARKER) (BMI/ASCAP) PRODUCED BY POKE AND TONE FOR
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TRACK MASTERS ENTERTAINMENT / CO-PRODUCED BY SPANADOR FOR TRACK
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M U S I C O F T H E S U N MASTERS ENTERTAINMENT / ADDITIONAL VOCAL PRODUCTION BY EVAN ROGERS
AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS AND MAKEBA /
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BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / STRINGS
RECORDED BY AL HEMBERGER AND MATT NOBLE AT BASSMINT STUDIOS AND THE
RECORDED BY MALCOLM POLLACK AT AVATAR STUDIOS, NYC / STRINGS ARRANGED
LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / MIXED BY JASON GOLDSTEIN AT
SONY STUDIOS, NYC / ADDITIONAL MIXING BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT
10 / RUSH FEAT. KARDINAL OFFISHALL AND CONDUCTED BY ROB MOUNSEY / CONCERT MASTER: RICHARD SORTOMME /
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RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA / IF
STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY AL CAROL WEBB, AVRIL BROWN, ANN LEATHERS, MARTI SWEET, YANA GOICHMAN /
ITS LOVIN THAT YOU WANT CONTAINS INTERPOLATIONS FROM THE COMPOSI-
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TION THE BRIDGE IS OVER WRITTEN BY SCOTT LAROCK AND LAWRENCE PARKER,
/ MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / MARK SHUMANN / BASS: LARRY GLAZENER
PUBLISHED BY ZOMBA ENTERPRISES, INC. (ASCAP). USED BY PERMISSION.
KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA
13 / PON DE REPLAY REMIX
4 / YOU DON'T LOVE ME (NO, NO, NO) 11/ THERE'S A THUG IN MY LIFE FEAT. ELEPHANT MAN
FEAT. VYBZ KARTEL FEAT. INTRO BY J-STATUS (ALISHA BROOKS, VADA NOBLES, EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN) (BMI/ASCAP)
(WILLIE COBBS, ELLAS MCDANIEL) (BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN ROGERS AND CARL (EVAN ROGERS, CARL STURKEN, E. JORDAN) (ASCAP/BMI) PRODUCED BY EVAN PRODUCED BY VADA NOBLES FOR NEW ARK ENTERTAINMENT AND EVAN ROGERS
STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / CO-PRODUCED BY D. "SUPA DUPS" ROGERS AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / AND CARL STURKEN FOR SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / RECORDED BY AL
CHIN-QUEE / RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING RECORDED AND MIXED BY AL HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, HEMBERGER AT THE LOFT RECORDING STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / ASSISTANT
STUDIOS, BRONXVILLE, NY / GUITAR, KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / BRONXVILLE, NY / KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: CARL STURKEN / DRUM ENGINEER: ROY MATTHEWS / AND BY JULIUS DIAZ AT RMP STUDIOS, ORLANDO, FL
BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA PROGRAMMING & ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION: RUDY MAYA / J-STATUS APPEARS / ASSISTANT ENGINEER: ALEX PINTO / MIXED BY JASON GROUCOTT & VADA
COURTESY OF SYNDICATED RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS / "THERE'S A THUG IN MY LIFE" NOBLES AT SONY MUSIC STUDIOS, NYC / ASSISTANT ENGINEER: VAL BRATHWAITE
5 / THAT LA, LA, LA CONTAINS INTERPOLATIONS FROM THE COMPOSITION "A DREAM" WRITTEN BY E. / KEYBOARDS: CARL STURKEN / BACKGROUND VOCALS: RIHANNA / ELEPHANT
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MUSIC OF THE SUN

1 / pon de replay
2 / here i go again FEAT. J-STATUS
3 / if its lovin that you want
4 / you don't love me
( no, no, no) FEAT. VYBZ KARTEL
5 / that la, la, la
6 / the last time
7 / willing to wait
8 / music of the sun
9 / let me
10 / rush FEAT. KARDINAL OFFISHALL
11 / theres a thug in my life
FEAT. INTRO BY J-STATUS

12 / now i know
BONUS TRACK
13 / pon de replay remix
FEAT. ELEPHANT MAN