Rhythm Of The Pride Lands (Music Inspired By The Lion King)

1995 47'13 Walt Disney Records
Release date : 02/28/1995
BOOKLET CREDITS

All Songs Performed by Lebo M.
Except "Hakuna Matata" Performed by Jimmy Cliff featuring Lebo M.
"Lea Halalela" Performed by Khululiwe Sithole
And "Warthog Rhapsody" Performed by Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella

Produced by Jay Rifkin
Executive Producers : Andy Hill & Harold J. Kleiner
Recorded & Mixed by Jay Rifkin & Alan Meyerson
Vocal Arrangements by Lebo M.
Recorded & Mixed at Media Ventures, Los Angeles & BOP Studios, S. Africa
"Hakuna Matata" Recorded at Tuff Gong Studios, Jamaica & Talawah Studios, Los Angeles
"Warthog Rhapsody" Recorded at Ocean Way Studios & Record One, Los Angeles
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Precision Mastering
Album Assembly by Steven Stern
Assistant Engineers (U.S. Sessions) : Bruno Roussel, Gregg Silk, Randy Noble & Christopher Ward
Assistant Engineers (S. African Sessions) : Neelan Parshotam & Maxwell Maitshotlo
Vocal Contractor: Nandi S. Morake (S. Africa)
Project Coordinators:  Thambi Nsibanyoni & Nandi S. Morake (S. Africa)
Management for Lebo M.: The Marsha Burns Co.
Lebo M. was assisted by Patrick McDowell Jr. & Ron Kunene
S. African Choir: Sibusiso Diamini, Gugwana Dlamini, Beaulla Hashe, Lindiwe Klengwa, Faith Kekana, Xolani Khuluse, Thembi Kubheka, Skhumbuzo Kbheka, Khanyo Maphumulo, Bongani Masuku, Luyanda Jezile, Zame Mbutho, Nandi Morake, Wendy Mseleku, Bongani Ngcobo, Max Ngcobo, Thandekile Nhlanhla, Marylin Nokwe, Phumzile Ntufi, Mpume Shelembe & Khululiwe Sithole

"He Lives In You"
Lyrics & Music by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin & Lebo M.
Arranged by Mark Mancina
Produced by Jay Rifkin & Mark Mancina
Co-Produced by Lebo M.
Lead Vocal: Lebo M.
Vocal Solos: Maxi Anderson, Khanyo Maphumulo, Max Ngcobo, Khululiwe Sithole & Rose Stone
Drums: Simon Phillips
Bass: Abe Laboriel
Guitar: Trevor Rabin
Background Vocals:
S. Africa: S. African Choir
U.S.: Maxi Anderson, Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Rose Stone, Oren Waters & Terry Young

"Hakuna Matata"
Music by Elton John
Arranged by Fabian Cooke & Mark Mancina
Produced by Jay Rifkin, Fabian Cooke & Mark Mancina
Performed by Jimmy Cliff featuring Lebo M.
Keyboards: Fabian Cooke, Mark Mancina & Michael Hyde
Drums: Dave Owens
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr. & Steve Verhault
Bass: Fabian Cooke
Brass Section: "Rass Brass" featuring:
Trumpet: Junior "Chico" Chin
Saxophone: Dean Fraser
Trombone: Ronald "Nambo" Robinson
Background Vocals:
Jamaica: Fabian Cooke, Marie "Twiggie" Gittens, Pam Hall, Lynette Lewis & Leba Hibbert Thomas
U.S.: Maxi Anderson, Ron Kunene, Nandi Morake, Ricky Nelson, Rose Stone & Oren Waters

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
Lyrics & Revised Music by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti & Luigi Creatore
Additional Lyric by Lebo M.
Arranged by Mark Mancina & Jay Rifkin
Produced by Jay Rifkin & Mark Mancina
Co-Produced by Lebo M.
Lead Vocal: Lebo M.
Vocal Solo: Audrey Wiechman
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Bass: Abe Laboriel
Drums: Simon Phillips
Background Vocals:
S. Africa: S. African Choir
U.S.: Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Alfie Silas, Rose Stone, Maxine Waters & Terry Young

"Kube"
Lyrics by Caiphus Semenya
Music by Caiphus Semenya & Lebo M.
Arranged by JVT & Lebo M.
Produced by Jay Rifkin & JVT
Co-Produced by Lebo M.
Lead Vocal: Lebo M.
Guitar: Condry Ziqubu
Vocal Solo: Khanyo Maphumulo
Background Vocals:
S. Africa: S. African Choir
U.S.: Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Alfie Silas, Rose Stone, Maxine Waters & Terry Young

"Lea Halalela"
Lyrucs & Music by Lebo M. & Hans Zimmer
Arranged by Hans Zimmer & JVT
Produced by Hans Zimmer, Jay Rifkin & JVT
Co-Produced by Lebo M.
Drums: Simon Phillips
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Bass: Abe Laboriel
Vocal Solo: Khululiwe Sithole
Background Vocals:
S. Africa: S. African Choir
U.S.: Maxi Anderson, Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Rose Stone, Oren Waters & Terry Young

"It's Time"
Lyrics & Music by Lebo M., John Van Tongeren & Jay Rifkin
Arranged by JVT & Lebo M.
Produced by Jay Rifkin & JVT
Co-Produced by Lebo M.
Lead Vocal: Lebo M.
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Background Vocals:
S. Africa: S. African Choir
U.S.: Maxi Anderson, Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Rose Stone, Oren Waters & Terry Young

"One By One"
Lyrics & Music by Lebo M.
Arranged by Lebo M.
Produced by Lebo M.
Vocal Solo: Lebo M.
Vocals: S. African Choir

"Warthog Rhapsody"
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Elton John
Arranged by Hans Zimmer & Bruce Fowler
Produced by Hans Zimmer, Jay Rifkin & Mark Mancina
Lead Vocals: Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella
Guitar: Mark Goldenberg
Bass: Chuck Berghofer
Drums: Harvey Mason
Keyboards: Michael Lang
Percussion: Michael Fisher & Efrain Toro
Alto Sax: Steven Fowler
Tenor Sax: Albert Wing
Trumpet: Walt Fowler
Clarinet: Kurt McGettrick
Trombone: Phillip Teele
Background Vocals: Maxi Anderson, Ron Kunene, Nandi Morake, Ricky Nelson, Rose Stone & Oren Waters

"Lala"
Lyrics & Music by Lebo M., Hans Zimmer & Jay Rifkin
Arranged by JVT
Produced by Jay Rifkin & JVT
Co-Produced by Lebo M.
Lead Vocal: Lebo M.
Background Vocals: S. African Choir

"Busa"

Lyrics & Music by Lebo M., Hans Zimmer & Jay Rifkin
Arranged by JVT & Lebo M.
Produced by Lebo M.
Additional Vocal Arrangement by Mbongeni Ngema
Lead Vocal: Lebo M.
Drums: Simon Phillips
Bass: Solly Letwaba
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Background Vocals: S. African Choir

"Noyana"
Traditional African Folk Song
Arranged by Lebo M., JVT & Jay Rifkin
Produced by Jay Rifkin & JVT
Co-Produced by Lebo M.
Drums: Simon Phillips
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Vocal Solos: Luyanda Jezile, Wendy Mseleku, Max Ngcobo & Lebo M.
Background Vocals: S. African Choir

Dedication: "I would like to dedicate my work on this project to my late brother Tshepiso E. Morake and my best friend Veronon M. Molefe. Your spirit is my inspiration. May your soul rest in peace" - Lebo M.

The producers wish to thank: Chris Montan, Andy Hill, Don Hahn, Peter Schneider, Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff, Marsha Burns, Del Atkins, Brian Rawlings, Edwin Oliver III, Clive Hunt, the entire staff of Tuff Gong, Caiphus Semenya, Letta Mbulu, Thembi Nsibanyoni, the Ndlovus, Mr. & Mrs. Tim Thahane, Rev. & Mrs. Willy F. Wilson, Kamilla Rifkin, Vanessa Rifkin, Sam Schwartz, Mike Gorfaine, Zoe Zimmer, Suzanne Zimmer, Harold J. Kleiner, and all the staff of Walt Disney Records.

Lebo M. wishes to thank: His parents, Boiki & Nomvula Morake, his wife Nandi, and his children, Z. Naledi, Nthabiseng, and Refilwe Morake, for their love, patience, and understanding during the long process of recording this album.

01 – He Lives In You (4:51)
02 – Hakuna Matata (4:24)
03 – The Lion Sleeps Tonight (3:34)
04 – Kube (3:46)
05 – Lea Halalela (6:02)
06 – It’s Time (4:26)
07 – One By One (3:10)
08 – Warthog Rhapsody (3:06)
09 – Lala (4:34)
10 – Busa (4:04)
11 – Noyana (5:14)

2 Comments

  1. Peterguz713@gmail.com November 18, 2023 at 3:37 am - Reply

    I ❤️ this album!

  2. Peterguz713@gmail.com November 18, 2023 at 3:37 am - Reply

    I ❤️ this album!

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