Cabin in the Sky (explicit)

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Copyright: ℗ 2025 Mass Appeal under exclusive license from De La Soul

Annotation last modified on 2025-11-25 05:00 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼Digital Media
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Cabin Talk
engineer:
Chris Athens (mastering)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Blair Wells (engineer)
lead vocals:
Giancarlo Esposito, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
recording of:
Cabin Talk
writer:
Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Giancarlo Esposito43:39
2YUHDONTSTOP
sound engineer:
Ben Lorenz and Joe Sleep
producer:
Dave
mixer:
Rich Keller (engineer)
background vocals:
Black Thought (US rapper, singer, and actor Tarik Trotter), Ebony Brown, Sean C (US turntablist/hip hop producer, with The Hitmen) and Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
lead vocals:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
(Not Just) Knee Deep by Funkadelic and Walk on By by Living Jazz
recording of:
YUHDONTSTOP
writer:
David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul44:06
3Sunny Storms
programming and mixer:
DJ Premier (US hip hop producer & DJ)
additional mixer:
King of Chill (producer and engineer Freddie Byrd), Nef (Beatmaker) and Parks (hip-hop producer and engineer)
lead vocals:
Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Can You Stand The Rain by New Edition, Completeness by Jean Carn, Full Clip (explicit) by Gang Starr (US hip hop duo, Guru & DJ Premier), La-Di-Da-Di (part of “Yesterday's Hits All Remixed” DJ-mix) by Doug E. Fresh & M.C. Ricky D (earlier name of hip hop MC Slick Rick), Never Gonna Give You Up by The Soulful Strings, The Bizness by De La Soul & Common (US rapper) and The Symphony (Marley's Symphony Scratch) by Marley Marl (QB hip hop producer & DJ of Juice Crew) feat. Big Daddy Kane, Craig G (QB rapper of Juice Crew), Kool G Rap & Master Ace (the person, US rapper)
recording of:
Sunny Storms
writer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ), Douglas Davis, Jean Carn, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner), Ricky Walters, Samuel Harris (drum & bass producer), Charles Stepney (musician, producer, arranger and songwriter) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul43:24
4Good Health
programming:
Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
engineer:
Morgan Garcia (Engineer & producer)
mixer:
Rich Keller (engineer)
background vocals:
Jay Pharoah (Comedian) and Sean C (US turntablist/hip hop producer, with The Hitmen)
lead vocals:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Apollo Kids by Ghostface Killah feat. Raekwon (US rapper, Wu‐Tang Clan), DWYCK (clean) by Gang Starr (US hip hop duo, Guru & DJ Premier) feat. Nice & Smooth and Time’s Up (explicit) by O.C. (East-Coast US rapper Omar Credle)
recording of:
Good Health
writer:
David Jolicoeur, David West (US Hip-Hop producer), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul42:27
5Will Be
mixer:
Troy Hightower
lead vocals:
Yummy Bingham, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Dance (Disco Heat) by Sylvester (US disco and soul singer-songwriter), Must Be the Music by Secret Weapon (post‐disco group) and This Will Be (an Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole
recording of:
Will Be
writer:
Chuck Jackson (songwriter/producer), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Baptiste, Eric Robinson (producer/engineer/mixer/musician), Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Marvin Yancy (R&B/soul singer and pastor)
De La Soul feat. Yummy Bingham31:27
6The Package
programming:
Pete Rock (US hip hop producer)
engineer:
Dave Plug 2
mixer:
Pete Rock (US hip hop producer) and Jamey Stubb
lead vocals:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Cynthy-Ruth by Black Merda, Seven Years by The Impressions (US doo-wop, gospel, soul & R&B group) and Uphill Peace of Mind by Kid Dynamite (1970s US classic/hard rock band)
recording of:
The Package
writer:
David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Peter O'Phillips (US hip hop producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul43:14
7A Quick 16 for Mama
programming:
Nottz (US rapper and hip-hop producer aka Nottz Raw)
mixer:
Nottz (US rapper and hip-hop producer aka Nottz Raw) and Blair Wells (engineer)
lead vocals:
Killer Mike, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
recording of:
A Quick 16 for Mama
writer:
Dominick Lamb (US rapper and hip-hop producer aka Nottz Raw), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Michael Render and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Killer Mike33:00
8Just How It Is (Sometimes)
mixer:
Troy Hightower
lead vocals:
Gareth Donkin (UK singer; fka Master Soul Boy), Jay Pharoah (Comedian) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
recording of:
Just How It Is (Sometimes)
writer:
Erik Bodin, Joshua Crumbly, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Jay Pharoah & Gareth Donkin44:29
9Cruel Summers Bring FIRE LIFE!!
engineer:
Dave Plug 2
lead vocals:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul), Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Yukimi (Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Betcha' Wouldn't Hurt Me by Quincy Jones & Patti Austin, Cruel Summer by Bananarama and Everybody Loves the Sunshine by Roy Ayers Ubiquity
recording of:
Cruel Summers Bring FIRE LIFE!!
writer:
Stephanie Andrews, Roy Ayers, Sara Dallin, David Jolicoeur, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Karen Woodward, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Tony Swain (songwriter, producer), Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Stevie Wonder
De La Soul feat. Yukimi42:19
10Day in the Sun (Gettin’ Wit U)
programming:
Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
engineer:
Morgan Garcia (Engineer & producer)
mixer:
Scott Slagle and Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
lead vocals:
Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Back Together Again by Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway and Is It Him or Me by Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5)
recording of:
Day in the Sun (Gettin’ Wit U)
writer:
David West (US Hip-Hop producer), Kamaal Fareed (American rapper), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Reggie Lucas, James Mtume (jazz/funk musician) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Q‐Tip & Yummy Bingham44:18
11Run It Back!!
programming:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul), Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
mixer:
Scott Slagle and Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
lead vocals:
Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul), Nas (US rapper) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police (British rock band), Made You Look (explicit) by Nas (US rapper) and Wonce Again Long Island by De La Soul
recording of:
Run It Back!!
writer:
David West (US Hip-Hop producer), Gordon Sumner (singer, songwriter & member of The Police), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Nasir Jones (US rapper) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Nas43:31
12Different World
programming:
Pete Rock (US hip hop producer)
mixer:
Jamey Stubb
lead vocals:
Gina Loring, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
I'm in a Different World by Jermaine Jackson (soul/pop singer, of Jackson 5)
recording of:
Different World
writer:
Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter), Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Gina Loring, Peter O'Phillips (US hip hop producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Gina Loring43:38
13Patty Cake
recording engineer and engineer:
Morgan Garcia (Engineer & producer)
programming:
Jake One (producer Jacob Dutton) and Sam Wish
mixer:
Rich Keller (engineer)
keyboard:
Sam Wish
lead vocals:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
recording of:
Patty Cake
writer:
David Jolicoeur, Jacob Dutton (producer Jacob Dutton), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Sam Wishkoski and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul43:43
14The Silent Life of a Truth
programming and mixer:
DJ Premier (US hip hop producer & DJ)
additional mixer:
King of Chill (producer and engineer Freddie Byrd), Nef (Beatmaker) and Parks (hip-hop producer and engineer)
lead vocals:
Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Big Poppa by The Notorious B.I.G.
recording of:
The Silent Life of a Truth
writer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul43:39
15EN EFF
programming and mixer:
DJ Premier (US hip hop producer & DJ)
additional mixer:
King of Chill (producer and engineer Freddie Byrd), Nef (Beatmaker) and Parks (hip-hop producer and engineer)
lead vocals:
Black Thought (US rapper, singer, and actor Tarik Trotter), Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Buddy (5.1 mix) by De La Soul, Goes With the Word by De La Soul & J Dilla (US producer and rapper aka Jay Dee), Stakes Is High by De La Soul and The Plug by Papoose (well-known Brooklyn rapper)
recording of:
EN EFF
writer:
Chris Martin (US hip hop producer & DJ), David Gates (singer/songwriter, lead singer of Bread), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Tariq Trotter (US rapper, singer, and actor Tarik Trotter) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Black Thought44:20
16Believe (In Him)
programming:
Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
mixer:
Troy Hightower
background vocals:
Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
choir vocals:
K. Butler & The Collective (Mad Flow)
lead vocals:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and STOUT (Denise Stoudmire, American singer Denise Renee)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
recording of:
Believe (In Him)
writer:
David West (US Hip-Hop producer), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Lady Stout & K. Butler & The Collective34:13
17Yours
programming:
Pete Rock (US hip hop producer)
mixer:
Jamey Stubb
lead vocals:
Common (US rapper), Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul), Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Slick Rick
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
Hey Young World by Slick Rick and Mysterious Monolith by Eloy (German progressive rock band)
recording of:
Yours
writer:
Frank Bornemann, Hannes Folberth, Hans-Jürgen Arkona, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Lonnie Lynn (US rapper), Klaus‐Peter Matziol, Peter O'Phillips (US hip hop producer), Ricky Walters and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Common & Slick Rick44:02
18Palm of His Hands
programming:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
mixer:
David P Kaufman
lead vocals:
Bilal (US jazz/neo-soul vocalist Bilal Oliver), Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
recording of:
Palm of His Hands
writer:
Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Kiefer Shackelford (LA-based jazz pianist & beat maker), Peter O'Phillips (US hip hop producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Bilal33:48
19Cabin in the Sky
programming:
Supa Dave West (US Hip-Hop producer)
mixer:
Rich Keller (engineer)
lead vocals:
Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
More Than a Feeling by Boston (US rock band) and Ode to an African Violet by Mort Garson (Canadian-born composer, arranger, songwriter, and pioneer of electronic music)
recording of:
Cabin in the Sky
writer:
David West (US Hip-Hop producer), Mort Garson (Canadian-born composer, arranger, songwriter, and pioneer of electronic music), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Tom Scholz and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul53:49
20Don’t Push Me
programming:
Dave
mixer:
Rich Keller (engineer)
lead vocals:
Dave, Maseo (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mass Appeal (Nas’s label) (in 2025)
samples:
The Message (vocal) by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five feat. Melle Mel (Melvin Glover aka Melle Mel) & Duke Bootee
recording of:
Don’t Push Me
writer:
Clifton Chase, David Jolicoeur, Edward G. Fletcher, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Melvin Glover (Melvin Glover aka Melle Mel), Sylvia Robinson and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul43:43