Engineer, Mixed By – Shameek*Executive Producer – Sylvia RobinsonProducer – Melle Mel, Sylvia RobinsonScratches, Other [Special Thanks For Scratching] – Leland RobinsonWritten-By – Melvin Glover, Reggie Griffin

Engineer – Mario SalvatiGuitar – Paul PescoProducer, Arranged By – David Frank, Michael Murphy*Synthesizer, Drum Programming [Drum Computers] – David FrankVocals – Michael Murphy*Written-By – D. Frank*, M. Murphy*

Bass – Sal CuevasCello – Eileen Folson, Frederick Zlotkin*, Jesse LevyConcertmaster – Sanford AllenDrums – Chris Parker Engineer – Ed RakGuitar – Charles S. Loeb*, Patrick Rebillot*Horns – Allan P. Rubin*, Marvin StammKeyboards – Robert Christianson*Leader, Arranged By – Larry Schwartz*Mixed By – Stephen BenbenProducer, Written-By – Jake HolmesViola – Julien C. Barber*, Maxine Roach, Sue PrayViolin – Beryl Diamond, Cecelia Hobbs*, Guy Lumia, John Pintavalle, Marti Sweet, Sandra Billingslea, Stanley G. Hunte*, Winterton GarveyWoodwind – Edward Daniels*, George Marge

Bass, Drums – Arthur BakerEngineer – Andy Wallace, Jay BurnettGuitar – Nicky Spokalites*Keyboards – Leroi Evans, Ray Serrano*, Robbie KilgoreLyrics By – Afrika Bambaataa Aasim*, William Henderson*, Ellis Williams, John Miller , Robert Allen*, Wilfred FowlerMixed By – Andy Wallace, Arthur Baker, Jay BurnettMusic By – Arthur Baker, Leroi Evans, Ray Serrano*Percussion – Arthur Baker, Leroi Evans, Ray Serrano*, Robbie KilgoreProducer, Arranged By – Arthur BakerTrombone – Melvin El

Engineer, Mixed By – Mallory EarlLyrics By – Milton G. Barnes*, Katreese BarnesProducer, Arranged By – Eumir DeodatoSynthesizer [Obx & Dsx] – Deodato*Synthesizer [Prophet V] – Alan PalankerVocals – Milton Barnes*, Katreese BarnesWritten-By – Alan Palanker, Eumir Deodato

Arranged By – Carl Maultsby*, Richard CummingsEngineer – David BelafonteGuitar – Curt NeishlossKeyboards – Lenny UnderwoodLyrics By – Debora Hooper, Lisa Counts, Ross Levinson, Sharon GreenMusic By – Ross LevinsonProducer – Harry BelafonteRap [Rappers] – Debbie D, Lisa Counts, Sharon GreenVocals [Singers] – Annie Jo Edwards, Diane Wilson, Marva Hicks

Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Webster LewisBass, Drums – Arthur BakerCello – Eileen M. Folson*, Frederick Zlotkin*, Jesse Levy, Margaret RossConcertmaster – Sanford AllenEngineer – Andy Wallace, Chris Lord-Alge, Jay BurnettGuitar – Carl SturkenHorns – CHOPS Keyboards – Chris Lord-AlgeMixed By – Arthur Baker, Chris Lord-AlgePercussion – Bashiri JohnsonProducer, Arranged By – Arthur BakerViola – Julien C. Barber*, Maxine Roach, Sue PrayViolin – Beryl Diamond, Cecelia Hobbs*, Guy Lumia, John Pintavalle, Marti Sweet, Sandra Billingslea, Stanley G. Hunte*, Winterton GarveyWritten-By – Arthur Baker, Carl Sturken, Chris Lord-Alge, Evan Rogers, Tina B

Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Webster LewisBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Arthur Baker, Donny Calvin*, Dwight Hawks*, Galvin Christopher*Cello – Eileen M. Folson*, Frederick Zlotkin*, Jesse Levy, Margaret RossConcertmaster – Sanford AllenCongas – Bashiri JohnsonEngineer – Andy Wallace, Chris Lord-Alge, Jay BurnettGuitar – Kennon Keating*Keyboards – Chris Lord-AlgeMixed By – Andy Wallace, Arthur BakerProducer, Arranged By, Written-By, Percussion, Drums, Bass – Arthur BakerViola – Julien C. Barber*, Maxine Roach, Sue PrayViolin – Beryl Diamond, Cecelia Hobbs*, Guy Lumia, John Pintavalle, Marti Sweet, Sandra Billingslea, Stanley G. Hunte*, Winterton Garvey

Arranged By – Carlos FranzettiBass – Anthony JacksonDrums – Ignacio Bernoa*Engineer – David BelafonteGuitar – James Caro*Keyboards – Jorge DaltoLyrics By – Rubén Blades*Mixed By – Carlos Franzetti, David BelafonteMusic By – Carlos FranzettiPercussion – Daniel Ponce, Herman RomeroProducer – Harry BelafonteTrombone – James Pugh*, Wayne AndreTrumpet – Francis Bonny, Lewis Soloff*Woodwind – Mario Rivera , Paquito D'Rivera