2013 Boney James – The Beat
The Beat is the 14th studio album by Boney James released on April 9, 2013. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards (held on January 26, 2014), The Beat lost out to Steppin’ Out performed by Herb Alpert in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category.
Tracks
1 Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing (Stevie Wonder) 04:57
2 Sunset Boulevard (Brandon Coleman; Boney James) 04:08
3 Missing You (Abi Mancha; Jairus Mozee; Boney James) 03:38
4 Batucada (The Beat) (Marcos Valle; Paulo Sergio Valle) 04:03
5 Maker Of Love (Phil Davis; Raheem DeVaughn; Boney James) 03:48
6 Mari’s Song (Boney James) 04:28
7 Powerhouse (Mark Stephens; Boney James) 04:00
8 The Midas (This is Why) (Natalie Stewart; Nolan Weekes; Boney James) 04:03
9 Acalento (Lullaby) (Mark Stephens; Boney James) 04:04
10 You Can Count on Me (Boney James) 04:58
Biography
Musicians
| Keyboards | Boney James |
| Flute | Boney James |
| Sax | Boney James |
Other Musicians
1 Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing
| Drums | Vinnie Colaiuta |
| Keyboards | Brandon Coleman |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
2 Sunset Boulevard
| Bass | Dwayne Smith |
| Drums | Omari Williams |
| Guitar | Rob Bacon |
| Keyboards | Brandon Coleman |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
3 Missing You
| Guitar | Jairus Mozee |
| Keyboards | Jairus Mozee |
| Programming | Jairus Mozee |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Vocals | Abi Mancha |
4 Batucada (The Beat)
| Bass | Alex Al |
| Drums | Omari Williams |
| Guitar | Rob Bacon |
| Keyboards | Tim Carmon |
| Trumpet | Rick Braun |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
5 Maker Of Love
| Keyboards | Phil Davis |
| Programming | Phil Davis |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Vocals | Raheem DeVaughn |
6 Mari’s Song
| Bass | Alex Al |
| Piano | Tim Carmon |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
7 Powerhouse
| Bass | Alex Al |
| Drums | Omari Williams |
| Guitar | Rob Bacon |
| Keyboards | Mark Stephens |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
8 The Midas (This is Why)
| Piano | Tim Carmon |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Vocals | Natalie Stewart |
9 Acalento (Lullaby)
| Bass | Alex Al |
| Drums | Vinnie Colaiuta |
| Keyboards | Mark Stephens |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
10 You Can Count on Me
| Bass | Dwayne Smith |
| Drums | Vinnie Colaiuta |
| Guitar | Rob Bacon |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
Liner Notes
Producer – Boney James
Coordinator – Lexy Shroyer
Engineer (Assistant) – David Schwerkolt, Graham Hope
Mastered By – Paul Blakemore
Mixed By – Dave Rideau
Recorded By – Boney James, Dave Rideau
Recorded By (Raheem Vocals) – Jamil Johnson (Track 5)
Recorded By (The Floacist Vocals) – Nolan Weekes (Track 8)
Design – Gravillis Inc.
Photography – Harper Smith
Mastered At CMG Mastering
Mixed At Cane River Studios
Phonographic Copyright Concord Music Group Inc
Copyright Concord Music Group Inc