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1. INTRO 2. 22ND CENTURY

3. 4TH OF JULY (FIREWORKS) 4. HOME

5. ACAPELLA 6. SCREAM 7. EMANCIPATE

8. BRAVE 9. SONG FOR THE BABY

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1. INTRO

Produced by: Burns

All Instruments: Burns Written by: Kelis, Burns, Jean Baptiste

Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Copyright Control

(ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP)Recorded at: Casa de Kelis

Recorded by: Michael McHenry Mixed at: Paper V.U. Studios

Mixed by: Dylan 3D Dresdow

(Chorus)You draw me inEvery time I think Im free you win

Just like a sin When I know its wrong but still begin

Yes I know that I invite itI try to ght but like a re Im ignitedYour force so dark now my life feels uninspiredI heard the signs but now everything is quiet

Its youI cant run, I cant run to youIts trueIll give up, Ill give up on you

So what Im scared so I stay private

The pains so vicious but it must be that I like itOur worlds divided but it steal looks like a pirate

When Im alone thats when, thats when I ndIm cryin

(Chorus)

Its guiltI cant run, I cant run to youIts trueIll give up, Ill give up on you

(Chorus)

2. 22ND CENTURY

Produced by: Boys Noize

All Instruments: Boys Noize

Background Vocals by: Jean Baptiste, Stacy Barthe, Sylvia Gordon Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Alex Ridha, Andreas Meid,

Ian OBrien Docker

Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP) / Copyright Control (GEMA) / Edition Dim/

Sony ATV / Copyright Control (GEMA)Recorded at: Jeepney Studios

Recorded by: Ryan Buendia (DJ Replay)

Mixed at: Metropolis Studios (UK) / Conway Studios (Los Angeles)Mixed by: Robert Orton

Welcome to the 22nd century New world front, ocean, and seaReligion, science ction, technology Theres no difference from you and me

(Chorus) Welcome to the 22nd century (Ooh ooh) (x 4)Everybodys dancinEverybodys dancin, dancinEverybodys dancinEverybodys dancin, dancinCause we are the stars, were the stars

We are the stars, were the stars (x 3)

Welcome to the place you want to beReligion, science ction, technology I can place my mind where I want to beOne chance, one dance for you and me

Where everyone can be

(Chorus)

Just take me away, oh baby (x 4)

Welcome to the 22nd century (Ooh ooh) (x 4)

Everybodys dancinEverybodys dancin, dancinEverybodys dancinEverybodys dancin, dancin

Everybodys dancinEverybodys dancin, dancinEverybodys dancinEverybodys dancin, dancin

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3. 4TH OF JULY (FIREWORKS)

Produced by: Damien Leroy aka DJ AmmoInstruments: Damien Leroy aka DJ Ammo

Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Damien Leroy, Jamie Munson, Anthony Burns, Vanessa Fischer, Ronald Morris, Jeff Scheven

Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP) / Damien Leroy (aka DJ Ammo) (BMI) / Jaime

L. Munson for Listen Deep Music/Razor a nd Tie Music Publishing/EMI Intl Music Publishing (BMI) / Pilotpriest Publishing Designee

(SOCAN) / Lioness Publishing Designee (SOCAN)Recorded at: Casa de KelisRecorded by: Brian B Russ

Mixed at: Paper V.U. StudiosMixed by: Dylan 3D Dresdow

Contains a sample of the recording Youre My Heart(Pilotpriest Remix) performed by Lioness. Courtesy of New

Romantic. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Didnt think I needed youNever seemed toBut Im living proofNow Im brand newRename meBaby claim me

Im in dream seeYou make me olderYou make me olderDidnt think Id need youNever seemed toBut Im living proof

(Chorus)Nothing Ill ever say or do

Will be as good as loving you

Nothing Ill ever say or do Will be as good as loving youNothing Ill ever say or do

Will be as good as loving youNothing Ill ever say or do

Will be as good as loving youYou make me highYou make me highYou make me high (and I dont want to come down)You make me high (I dont want to come down)You make me high (and I dont want to come down)You make me high (I dont want to come down)You make me

Didnt think I needed youNever seemed toBut Im living proof

And now Im brand newRename meBaby claim me

Im in dream seeYou make me olderYou make me olderDidnt think Id need youNever seemed toBut Im living proof, living proof

Didnt think I needed youNever seemed toBut Im living proof

And now Im brand newRename me

Baby claim me

Im in dream seeYou make me olderYou make me olderDidnt think Id need youNever seemed toBut Im living proof, living proof

(Chorus)

Just like the sky, like the 4th of July (x 4)

You make me highJust like the sky, like the 4th of July

You make me highJust like the sky, like the 4th of July

You make me highJust like the sky, like the 4th of July You make me highJust like the sky, like the 4th of July (and I dontwant to come down)

You make me high (I dont want to come down)Just like the sky, like the 4th of July (and I dontwant to come down)Just like the sky, like the 4th of July

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4. HOME

Produced by: Free School

Instruments: Nick MarshBackground Vocals by: Sylvia Black, Michael McHenry

Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Nick MarshPublished by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP)/Jean-Baptiste Music/cher-

rylane (ASCAP) / Nick Marsh Discovery One (ASCAP)Recorded at: Jeepney Studios

Recorded by: Renato Nato LopezMixed at: Metropolis Studios (UK)/ Conway Studios (Los Angeles)

Mixed by: Robert Orton

Were all running in a raceTo nd everything that youre searching forIs right there

(Chorus)Your love is blindingIm already homeThe lights are shiningIm already home

Woah, woah, woah Woah, woah, woah

Who can you trust when you cant trust yourselfto growSo I made a vow and my faith only you Ill follow

(Chorus)

Im not worthy never could be that I knowBut somehow in spite of me youre always thereto hold

(Chorus)

I can be a messIm reckless and it showsBut with you I close my eyes and let you takecontrol

DamnDamnDamnDamn

(Chorus)

5. ACAPELLA

Produced by: David Guetta

Co-Produced by: Fred Riesterer

Written by: Kelis, David Guetta, Fred Riesterer, Jean Baptiste,

Makeba Riddick

Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Editions Square R ivoli

Publishing (SACEM) admin. by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. (ASCAP) /

Rister Editions (SACEM) admin. by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. (ASCAP)

/ Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP) / Yoga Flames Music

(BMI) / Janice Combs Publishing, Inc.(BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music

Inc. (BMI)

Recorded at: Casa de Kelis

Recorded by: Brian B Russ

Mixed at: Gum Prod Studios (Paris)

Mixed by: David Guetta

I was walking was living the melodywas AcapellaTheres a beat I was missing no tune or ascale I could play No sound in the distance no orchestraplaying togetherLike a boat out to sea the silence wastoo deafening

(Chorus)So come and revive me I cant feel my heartbeatIts just me surviving aloneBefore you, my whole life was Acapella

Now a symphonys the only song to singBefore you, my whole life was AcapellaNow a symphonys the only song to sing Everything was the same one color was justlike the others

An assembly routine my memories were all

black and whiteTill I stopped over-thinking decided to drawback the curtains

And I cleared all the cobwebs and began tolet in the light (Chorus)

You got the drum of my heart beatbass and guitar leadstuck on the notes you play my heart that you play onred like a crayonI cant walk awayYou got the drum of my heart beat

bass and guitar leadstuck on the notes you play my heart that you play onred like a crayonI cant walk away

You got the drum of my heart beatbass and guitar leadstuck on the notes you play my heart that you play onred like a crayonI cant walk away

Before you my whole life was AcapellaNow a symphonys the only song to sing

Before you my whole life was AcapellaNow a symphonys the only song to singBefore you my whole life was AcapellaNow a symphonys the only song to singBefore you my whole life was AcapellaNow a symphonys the only song to sing

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6. SCREAM

Produced by: David GuettaCo-Produced by: El Tocadisco (Roman De Garcez)

Background Vocals: Neil Jacobson Written by: Kelis, David Guetta, Jean Baptiste, El Tocadisco

(Roman De Garcez)Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Editions Square Rivoli

Publishing (SACEM) admin. by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. (ASCAP)/ Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP) / What A P ublishing

(SACEM) / Universal Music Publishing Gmbh (GEMA) /Edition Highball

Recorded at: Casa KelisRecorded by: Ryan Buendia (DJ Replay)

Mixed at: Gum Prod Studios (Paris)Mixed by: David Guetta

(Chorus)Been runnin in a place for such a long timeStuck in a race in the wrong line

When it all came down on me And I havent had faith in such a long time Am I out of place or out of my mindShould it all fall down on meIts not enough to live so just dreamIts not enough to live so just dreamIts not enough to live so just dreamIts not enough to say so just scream

Theyll never knowIf you dont let it outYouve had enoughTheyll call your bluff

You cant back down lost in a crowdYouve won the right to scream and shoutTheyll talk about youve lost your coolThere is no point who makes the rulesSo lets get to itNow youll prove itBreak out

Scream and shout (x 4)

(Chorus)

Sound the alarmRaise your armsYoure on your own

But not aloneBig citys got you on the ground

Afraid to ght dont make a soundSo lets get to itNow youll prove itPush back

Scream and shout (x 4)

(Chorus)

7. EMANCIPATE

Produced by: Alle & Benny BenassiInstruments: Benny Benassi

Background Vocals: Sylvia Black, Jean Baptiste, Alle Benassi, NeilJacobson, George Robertson, DJ Rashida, Nick J. Groff

Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Benny Benassi, Alle BenassiPublished by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/

cherrylane (ASCAP) / Marco Benassi & Alle Benassi (SIAE) publ byBasic Studio (SIAE) and Cock an Ear Prod. (SIAE), N.A. admin. Ultra

Empire MusicRecorded at: Jeepney Studios

Recorded by: Renato Nato LopezMixed at: Basic Studio (Italy)

Mixed by: Alle Benassi

Let me tell you what love isIts when you meet each other halfway Im en route

(Chorus)Emancipate yourself (x 4)Emancipate yourself (x 4)Emancipate yourself (x 4)Emancipate yourself (x 4)

Look in your own mirror and know who you areLive your life accordingly the truth is on your arm

And its good, baby Youve done good, baby

Be just who you are make no apologies And when its said and done whos really sorry Youre ok, baby Its ok, baby

(Chorus)

Dare to be a better you each chance you get Were all human and fall short and nothingsover yetIts up to you, baby Give em you, baby

Lifes too short to waste your time do what youloveDont be ashamed its better have peace by adoveGive em you, baby Give em room, baby

(Chorus)

Like the phoenix from the ashesOr a sunrise off in the distanceIll try again, Ill try againIll try again, well try again

Like the phoenix from the ashesOr a sunrise off in the distanceIll try again, Ill try againIll try again, well try again

(Chorus)

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8. BRAVE

Produced by: Alle & Benny Benassi

Co-Produced by: will.i.amGuitar by: Alain Whyte

Written by: Kelis, James Fauntleroy, will.i.am, Jean BaptistePublished by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP), / Fauntleroy Music / Un-

derdog West Songs / Almo Music (ASCAP) / will.i.am music, llc (BMI) / Worldwide rights for will.i.am music, llc administered by Cherry River

Music Co. (BMI) / Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP)Recorded at: Casa de KelisRecorded by: Ryan Buendia (DJ Replay)

Mixed at: Metropolis Studios (UK)/ Conway Studios (Los Angeles)Mixed by: Robert Orton

Im not ashamed of winning

But it wasnt that way in the beginningIt was this way It was kiss meCome kick me and diss meI had to give it upNow its a way different feelingYou took my soul I had to steer it backNow its this way Now its with meNo Mistake Just listenI had to give a Fu(ck)

All of this pain you had givenIts just a reminder of livinIt was crazy, Had a baby Hes amazin, He saved me

And this time its just usYou raised up, I can say thatI was too young, Ill never get that back

Now its this way Now its ipped babeIm happy, Just listenI had to give a Fu(ck)

(Chorus)I was super coolBut now Im super strongI had nothing to looseBut I was super wrongIt was the circumstanceI got the power fromI was super toughBut now Im super strongSuper strong

Im a BraveheartIm a BraveheartIm a BraveheartSo come and pin my purple heartCome and pin my purple heartCome and pin my purple heartI didnt run

(Chorus) (x 2)

9. SONG FOR THE BABY

Produced by: Free SchoolFluggelhorn by: Printz Boards

All Other Instruments: Michael McHenry Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Michael McHenry, Printz Boards

Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP) / Michael McHenry Music/downtown music

publishing (BMI) / Songs Of Universal, INC./Printz Polas Publ. ( BMI)Recorded at: Casa de Kelis

Recorded by: Brian B RussMixed at: Paper V.U. StudiosMixed by: Dylan 3D Dresdow

So Im writing this letter to you baby Just like my mother told meShe always said say yes before you say no andsay maybe

(Chorus)See Ill never sugar coat any of life lessons for youCause I want to make you equipped for the best

And I cant always be here to rescue you whenlife gets crazy But I love you more than youll ever know

With you love never dies With you love never diesCause I love you more than youll ever knowI love you more than youll ever knowI love you more than youll ever knowI love you more than youll ever know

No I can not promise to have all the answersto all of your questions

But Ill never lie and Ill raise you with loveand not an obsession

(Chorus)

You can do it if you try (x 2)You can do it if you try try You can do it if you try (x 3)You can do it if you try try You can do it if you try

All Segues Produced and Performed by: Free School

Album Mastered by: Gene Grimaldi @ Oasis Mastering

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Executive Producer: Kelis RogersCo-Executive Producers: will.i.am, Jean Baptiste

Associate Executive Producer: DJ Replay Associate Executive Producer: Mark Gillespie

Management: Tracy NguyenInternational Management: Tracy Nguyen &Mark Gillespie

A&R:Neil Jacobson A&R Coordinator: Nick J. Groff Mastered by: Gene Grimaldi @ Oasis MasteringMarketing Director: Julie HovsepianMarketing Coordinator: Jennifer BowlingPublicity: Ambrosia Healy, Erin Cooney &Christine Wolff International Marketing Director: Karen Goodman

International Marketing Coordinator: Chelsea Avery International Publicity: Brett Bracy Club Promotion: Troy Marshall & George RobertsonTour Marketing: Don ClemonsInterscope Creative: Ianthe ZevosProduction Supervisor: Cliff FeimanInterscope Business Affairs: Craig Marshall & Todd DouglasLegal Counsel: Aaron RosenbergPhotography: RankinStyling: Paula Bradley & Rodrigo OtazuHair: Anthony Dickey & Miesha Oliver Makeup: Kathy JeungBody Art Painting: Nelly Recchia for AIM artistsBody Illustration: Kenn Brown @ Mondolithic Studios

Art Direction: Mogollon, mogollon-ny.com

THANK YOU

Jimmy Iovine, Lucian Grainge, Martin Kierszenbaum,Jurgen Grebner, Steve Berman, David Joseph,

Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, Chris Stephenson,Karen Simmonds, Brenda Romano, Nino Cuccinello,Candace Berry, Ted Mico, Tony Seyler, Nicole Ehrlich,

Aaron Foreman, Greg Prink, Jennifer Zeller,Dave Anderson, Jennifer Frommer, Chris Mortimer,

Brooke Michael, Alexa Dedlow, DJ Mormile,Dave Rene, Dennis Dennehy, Stephanie Hsu,

Dalya Taman, John Leahy, Wendy Cave,Neil Hughes, Claire Mitchell, Andrew Kronfeld,

Tom Land, Ruth Flower, Dirk Baur, Guenael Geay,Tim Kelly, Kimi Kato, Chloe Melick, Matt White and

the rest of the Interscope and Polydor family,Fabien Leys, Craig Muench, Jeannette Boling,

Gabriela Galvan, Carmen Cacciatore, Martha Tang,Peter Albertelli, Brian Scully, Chris Cottam,

DJ Rashida, Damon DeGraff, Stephanie Almanzar,DJ Aktive, Johnny Maroney, Carol Paredes,

Jenna Adler, Ken Ashley, Alex Hardee, Nicole Selke,Olly Ferry, Daren Dixon, Dan George,

Shannon Hancock, Rae Monk, Apl.de.ap.I would also like to thank the producers, writers

and engineers that worked on this album. Without you this album would not be possible.

Thank you.

Every record Ive made is special to me for one reason oranother. But as time goes on you forget the details andgrowing pains it took to create that baby. This one wasdifferent for me. This time will remain special. As I write,these very words my little one has just fallen asleep (notgracefully) squished in my arms on a ight from LA toDallas. I can barely write because hes snuggled on myright arm. But the thought came to me, so I asked theight attendant for a pen. I was pregnant while recordingthe majority of this work, so I take little credit. This wholepackage has been a gift to me. Before I sang a singlenote, I promised the Lord I would dedicate whatevercame out of me to him. With him in mind, I mean really.So the word thanks doesnt even nearly cut it. And thenjust as awlessly as he creates life, the music and lyricsowed out almost effortlessly. And again I can takeno credit.

What I can say for certain is that I wrote and created thisalbum with love and life in mind. I want you to feel that(ngers crossed). It came from my gut (which is now alittle creature named Knight). I gave blood and life. And Iadore being a mama, not just in an annoying, warm andfuzzy way, but in a triumphant women rock way. So I sayall this to say I am happy and I love you.Hear Flesh Tone.

P.S. As much as I feel like a woman wh o stands alone, attimes I am far from it. And these luscious people deservemy utmost love and thanks.

KNIGHT - MY HEARTS METRONOME MOM - IN CONSTANT PRAYERBEAN - MY MIRRORBIG MAN - YOURE A GIANT AMONG MEN. I LOVE YOULEGENDARY DAMON - BALL AND CHAINTHE BRAIN TRACY - WE ARE A UNIT. THERE ARE NOTENOUGH WORDS

MARK GILLESPIE - THANK YOU FOR NEVER TURNING

YOUR BACK.

Jimmy Iovine & will.i.am - The Believers. Thank you fromthe bottom of my heartNeil Jacobson - Thank you for getting on that plane andtaking a trip with me ever sinceMartin Kierszenbaum - Thank you for carrying the ag.

Freeschool The FamilyJean Baptiste - The FacilitatorReplay - The GeniusMike - The SoulNick - The ImaginationNato - Thank you!

Nicole Ehrlich - Everyone should see the world throughyour eyes. I do and I love it!Julie Hovsepian - Your enthusiasm makes this all feelfresh and brand new again. Thank youIanthe - You were questioned and doubted, but walkedby faith. Th ank youTroy Marshall - Youre great. Thank you for doing thedance for me!David Joseph Thank you for supporting me so early on.

B Russ - You are ever steady. Thank youGeorge - I dont mean to torture you, thank you for notleaving me on the road.

Rashida - My real road dog for real.Rodrigo Otazu - Everything you touch shines andshimmers just like you!Paula - Theres nothing new under the sun so well justwear it all. Youre always in my head, youre truly bril-liant.

Aaron Rosenberg Rosie- We have come a long way.Round 1 - Victory!Craig Muench - Youre a real trooper. I never expecte dyou to stick around. Thanks

Dickey - Hair really does rule baby!Rankin - Thank you, Thank you!Chris - You created my very own special universe.Kathy & Nelly - Thank you for making me your canvas.

This album was made with love and life in mind,thank you to everyone.

And to my loyal listeners you continue to give me yourheart and mine will ever be for you, thank you...

Truly yours,

Kelis

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