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  • Artist: Jay-Z & Linkin Park
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: November 30, 2004
  • Type: Contains explicit content, Enhanced CD-ROM
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Mash-ups -- two songs stuck together that were never meant to be stuck together -- have their roots in the bedrooms and basements of computer-savvy music geeks who spend countless hours sticking Christina Aguilera's vocals over the Strokes' chugging backbeat or Missy Elliott's raps over George Michael, Joy Division, the Cure, and about a thousand others. MP3s were the medium of choice, white-label 12"s a distant second. It seemed like it was time to put a fork in the pranky genre when collections like The Best Bootlegs in the World Ever and Soulwax's As Heard on Radio Soulwax series exposed the mash-up to a wider audience, but then Danger Mouse came along. His headline-making Grey Album -- Jay-Z's Black Album vs. the Beatles' White Album -- inspired a ton of spirited imitations, and most likely the MTV-spawned, artists-involved Collision Course. The fact that the artists are involved with the project totally goes against the mash-up philosophy, but luckily Linkin Park -- who are revealed through the DVD as the main architects of the EP -- have that pop-loving prankster spirit and don't let their high-profile, well-funded life ruin it. The liner notes talk of a "once-in-a-lifetime performance" and "music history," but Collision Course is just plain old fun and all the better because of it. Jay-Z's "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" sits nicely on top of Linkin Park's "Lying from You" on the CD's studio version, but it's the fist-pumping live version on the DVD that really justifies Collision Course's existence. The Z-man -- who's "retired" from the rap game while being busier than ever -- has had his excellent "99 Problems" rocked up before, so the version here with Linkin Park's "Points of Authority" and "One Step Closer" isn't so much the revelation the liner-note hyperbole makes it out to be, but it's got an awesome beat and you can still dance to it. If the CD were released on its own, the collection wouldn't be as exciting. Linkin Park's genuine excitement about the project on the "behind the scenes" segment of the DVD is infectious, and watching the furious and fast teaming of "Jigga What/Faint" teeter on the edge of falling apart is gripping. Check the DVD first, and then throw the CD in the car for when you feel half-mack, half-punk. It's doubtful mash-ups will survive corporate handling this well again, and to paraphrase a post-show Linkin Parker, Collision Course is awesomely fun. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide

Tracks



CD 1

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying from You (Lyrics) Linkin Park, Sean Carter Linkin Park, Jay-Z (4:04)
Big Pimpin'/Papercut (Lyrics) Sean Carter, Linkin Park Jay-Z, Linkin Park (2:36)
Jigga What/Faint (Lyrics) J.T. Burks, Linkin Park, Sean Carter Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Big Jaz (3:31)
Numb/Encore (Lyrics) Sean Carter, Linkin Park Jay-Z, Linkin Park (3:25)
Izzo/In the End (Lyrics) Linkin Park, Sean Carter Linkin Park, Jay-Z (2:44)
Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer (Lyrics) Sean Carter, R. Rubin, Linkin Park, T. Marrow Jay-Z, Linkin Park (7:27)


CD 2

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Intro [DVD] Linkin Park, Jay-Z
In the Studio [DVD] Linkin Park, Jay-Z
Jay-Z Arrives [DVD] Linkin Park, Jay-Z
Rehearsal [DVD] Jay-Z, Linkin Park
Sound Check [DVD] Linkin Park, Jay-Z
Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying from You [DVD][Live] Linkin Park, Sean Carter Linkin Park, Jay-Z
Big Pimpin'/Papercut [DVD][Live] Sean Carter, Linkin Park Jay-Z, Linkin Park
Jigga What/Faint [DVD][Live] J.T. Burks, Sean Carter, Linkin Park Linkin Park, Jay-Z
Numb/Encore [DVD][Live] Sean Carter, Linkin Park Jay-Z, Linkin Park
Izzo/In the End [DVD][Live] Linkin Park, Sean Carter Jay-Z, Linkin Park
Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer [DVD][Live] Sean Carter, T. Marrow, R. Rubin, Linkin Park Jay-Z, Linkin Park
End Credits [DVD] Linkin Park, Jay-Z
MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups [DVD] Jay-Z, Linkin Park

Credits

Andrew Scheps (Engineer), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (Bass), Matt Caltabiano (Producer), Dave Hussey (Colorist), Fox Phelps (Assistant Engineer), Mike Shinoda (Mixing), Chauncey Mahan (Engineer), David May (Producer), Rob McDermott (Executive Producer), Linkin Park (Producer), Tom Whalley (A&R), Jonathan Schwarts (Management), Ryan DeMarti (Representation), Steve Sisco (Mixing Assistant), Greg Waterman (Photography), Mike Shinoda (Vocals), Mike Shinoda (Digital Editing), Janet Haase (Executive Producer), Don Crawley (Vocals), Micheal "Stick" Shefrin (Representation), Joseph Hahn (Sampling), Kanye West (Producer), Rob Bourdon (Group Member), Gimel "Young Guru" Katon (Mixing), David May (Post Producer), Guy Charbonneau (Engineer), Flem (Cover Art), Supa Engineer "Dura" (Mixing), Mark Kiczula (Engineer), Rick Rubin (Producer), Mike Shinoda (Beats), Big Jaz (Vocals), Brian "Big Bass" Gardener (Digital Editing), Michael Oppenheim (Management), Kamel Abdo (Engineer), Mike Shinoda (Piano), Chris Wright (Editing), Don Gilmore (Producer), Joby Barnhart (Production Supervisor), Mike Shinoda (Engineer), Gimel "Young Guru" Katon (Engineer), Mike Shinoda (Art Direction), Steve Sisco (Engineer), Chester Bennington (Vocals), John Legend (Vocals), Marcella Araica (Mixing Assistant), Timbaland (Producer), Jason Later (Programming), Flem (Art Direction), Amil (Vocals), Brad Delson (Group Member), Leon Harris (Vocals), Mike Shinoda (Arranger), Ellen Wakayama (Creative Director), Jimmy Douglas (Mixing), Rob Bourdon (Drums), Flem (Design), Linkin Park (Executive Producer), Matt Griffin (Assistant Engineer), Rick Rubin (Mixing), Jesse Ignjatpvic (Original Concept), Peter Standish (Marketing), Jason Cohen (Post Production Supervisor), John Ewing, Jr. (Engineer), Brian "Big Bass" Gardener (Mastering), Brad Delson (Arranger), Eric Weissman (Sample Clearance), Joseph Hahn (Group Member), Andy Wallace (Mixing), Chester Bennington (Group Member), Lawrence Azerrad (Art Direction), Joseph Hahn (Records), Brad Delson (Guitar), Lenny Santiago (Additional Footage), John Meneilly (Executive Producer), Michele Megan Dix (Original Concept), Kanye West (Vocals), Micheal "Stick" Shefrin (A&R), Demacio Castellon (Engineer), Shawn Carter (Executive Producer), Sean Donnelly (Design), Andrew Scheps (Mixing), Ryan DeMarti (Production Coordination), Raena Winscott (Associate Producer), Don Gilmore (Engineer), Jimmy Douglass (Engineer), Kimo Proudfoot (Director), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (Group Member), John Ewing, Jr. (Digital Editing), Todd Wachmuth (Assistant Engineer), Mike Shinoda (Producer), Mike Shinoda (Live Mixing), David Choe (Illustrations), Rob McDermott (Representation)
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Collision Course
EP by Jay-Z and Linkin Park
Released November 30, 2004
Recorded July 16—19, 2004
Genre Nu metal, rap rock, hip hop
Length 21:18
Label Roc-A-Fella, Machine Shop, Warner Bros., Def Jam
Producer Mike Shinoda
Professional reviews
Jay-Z chronology
Unfinished Business
(2004)		 Collision Course
(2004)		 Kingdom Come
(2006)
Linkin Park chronology
Live in Texas
(2003)		 Collision Course
(2004)		 Minutes to Midnight
(2007)
Singles from Collision Course
  1. "Numb/Encore"
    Released: December 13, 2004

Collision Course is a CD/DVD set released on November 30, 2004 by rapper Jay-Z and nu metal band Linkin Park. It went to #1 on the Billboard 200. As of August 2009, it has sold 1,934,000 copies.[1]

Contents

About the EP

The CD contains six tracks, mashups between songs by both artists.

The DVD contains behind-the-scenes new footage of the making of the album, as well as the second take of all of the Collision Course songs at The Roxy Theatre on July 18, 2004. Also included are the five scenes from the concert shown on MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups and a picture gallery.

The album's first single, "Numb/Encore", achieved great airplay on the charts, and stayed on 6 months after its release. "Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer" was also released to the radio in the US, but was never featured on the Billboard Charts - the videos for both that track and "Jigga What/Faint" were also seen on Kerrang! TV in the UK. "Izzo/In the End" was also heavily promoted on the official Linkin Park websites.

Origins

Mike Shinoda revealed in his 2004 Grammys acceptance speech that he would be mashing up with Jay-Z for a record under MTV's Mash Ups show.

The network allowed Jay-Z to choose a group or artist for the mash-up. Jay contacted Shinoda, who began experimenting with mixing the tracks before sending some examples to him. As a result, Jay-Z began working with Shinoda through email.

The two decided that instead of combining the existing tracks for the live performance on MTV, they wanted to re-work and re-record parts of the songs to make them fit better. Shinoda explains, "Jay and I realized it's better to re-perform the rap vocals if you're gonna do it to a new beat because the vibe changes and you have to deliver your verse a little differently."[2] Shinoda asked his bandmates to re-record instrumental and vocal tracks as well, and ultimately both parties decided they wanted to release the studio tracks.[2]

A year after the release of Collision Course, Jay-Z was the executive producer on Mike Shinoda's solo effort Fort Minor's The Rising Tied. Also, the song "High Road" from the same record talks about how some critics called Collision Course a fluke.

This album was also made in an edited/censored version.

Track listing

# Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying from You"   S. Carter, T. Mosley, Linkin Park 4:05
2. "Big Pimpin'/Papercut"   S. Carter, T. Mosley, K. Joshua, Linkin Park 2:36
3. "Jigga What/Faint"   S. Carter, J. Burks, T. Mosley, Linkin Park 3:31
4. "Numb/Encore"   Linkin Park, S. Carter, K. West 3:25
5. "Izzo/In the End"   S. Carter, K. West, B. Gordy, A. Mizell, F. Perren, D. Richards, Linkin Park 2:45
6. "Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer"   Linkin Park, S. Carter, R. Rubin, N. Landsberg, F. Pappalardi, J. Ventura, L. Weinstein, W. Squier, T. Morrow, A. Henderson 4:56

DVD contents

Collision Course

  1. Intro
  2. In the Studio
  3. Jay-Z Arrives
  4. Rehearsal
  5. Sound Check
  6. "Dirt off Your Shoulder/Lying from You"
  7. "Big Pimpin'/Papercut"
  8. "Jigga What/Faint"
  9. "Numb/Encore"
  10. "Izzo/In the End"
  11. "Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer
  12. End Credits

Special Features

MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups:

  1. "It's Goin' Down" – 1:18
  2. "Dirt off Your Shoulder/Lying from You" – 4:04
  3. "Big Pimpin'/Papercut" – 2:36
  4. "Jigga What/Faint" – 3:31
  5. "Numb/Encore" – 3:25
  6. "Izzo/In the End" – 2:44
  7. "Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer" – 4:56

Wikipedia Photo Gallery

Personnel

Jay-Z
Linkin Park

DVD

  • Director: Kimo Proudfoot
  • Producer: Matt Caltabiano
  • Editor: Kevin McCullough
  • Live audio engineer: Guy Charbonneau
  • Live audio mix: Mike Shinoda
  • Executive producer: Janet Haase
  • Head of production: Joby Barnhart
  • Post production supervisor: Jason Cohon
  • For Sunset Editorial: Nazeli Kodjoian, Sin Halina Sy
  • Additional footage produced by Lenny Santiago
  • 5.1 mixed of Roxy Performance
  • DVD post producer: David May
  • Associate producer: Raena Winscott
  • Menu design: Sean Donelly
  • 5.1 mix producer: David May
  • 5.1 mix engineer: Ted Hall
  • Assistant engineer: Bruce Balestier
  • Audio mix: Mix Magic
  • Colorist: Dave Hussey
  • Title graphics: Carlos
  • Authoring: Cinram
  • Live performance filmed July 18, 2004 at The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA
  • Original concept by Michele Megan Dix & Jesse Ignjatovic

CD

  • Produced and mixed by Mike Shinoda
  • Arranged by Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda
  • Engineered by Mike Shinoda, John Ewing and Mark Kiczula
  • Mastered by Brain "Big Bass" Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering
  • Executive producers: Shawn Carter and Linkin Park
  • A&R: Tom Whalley
  • A&R coordination for Warner Bros. Records: Marny Cameron
  • Marketing director: Peter Standish
  • A&R coordinator: Michael "Stick" Stefrin
  • Production coordinator: Ryan DeMarti
  • Sample clearance: Eric Weissman for Sample Clearance Limited
  • Executive producers: Rob McDermott and John Meneilly
  • Creative direction for Warner Bros. Records: Ellen Wakayama
  • Project art direction: THE FLEM and Mike Shinoda
  • Cover art direction and design: THE FLEM
  • Cover and all interior line art illustrations: David Choe
  • Digipak and booklet art direction and design: Lawrence Azerrad for LAD
  • Photography: Greg Watermann

Jay-Z

  • Legal: Carroll, Guido & Groffman LLP

Linkin Park

  • Worldwide representation: Rob McDermott for The Firm with Additional Servitude by Michael "Stick" Stefrin & Ryan DeMarti
  • Booking agent: Michael Arfin for Artist Group International
  • Legal: Dany Hayes for Davis, Sharpio, Lewit, Montone & Hayes
  • Business managers: Michael Oppenheim for & Jonathan Schwartz for Gudvi, Sussman & Oppenheim
  • Worldwide licensing and merchandising: BandMerch

Entire Roxy set list

Before Jay-Z came on stage, Linkin Park played a small set of songs. After they finished the Collision Course songs, they had to play all six again, due to MTV's malfunction with the stage lighting. The performances on the DVD are from the second take, while the music video for "Numb/Encore" is from the first take. The "Hip-Hop Medley" from this show appears on Linkin Park's 4th annual fan club CD. A shortened version of "It's Goin' Down" from the medley can be found on the DVD. At the start of the live show on the DVD, the amount of sweat can be observed on the band members - Phoenix's entire shirt is soaked, showing that they had played more than just a few songs at that point.

First take

  1. Intro/Don't Stay
  2. Somewhere I Belong
  3. Hip-Hop Medley (Step Up/Nobody's Listening/It's Goin' Down)
  4. Breaking The Habit
  5. From The Inside
  6. Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You
  7. Big Pimpin'/Papercut
  8. Jigga What/Faint
  9. Numb/Encore
  10. Izzo/In The End
  11. Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer

Second take

  1. Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You
  2. Big Pimpin'/Papercut
  3. Jigga What/Faint
  4. Numb/Encore
  5. Izzo/In The End
  6. Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer

Chart history

Charts (2004-2005) Peak
position
Swedish Albums Chart 9
Canadian Albums Chart 6
U.S. Billboard 200 1
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 3
U.S. Billboard Top Rap Albums 3
UK Albums Chart 15

References

  1. ^ Trust, Gary (2009-08-07). "Ask Billboard: Steve Vai, Jay-Z, Radiohead". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-steve-vai-jay-z-radiohead-1003999123.story#/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-steve-vai-jay-z-radiohead-1003999123.story. Retrieved 2009-08-08. 
  2. ^ a b [1]

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Preceded by
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb by U2		 Billboard 200 number-one album
December 12, 2004 - December 18, 2004		 Succeeded by
The Red Light District by Ludacris
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