RHYTHM of the PRIDE LANDS / RHYTHM of the PRIDE LANDS / RHYTHM of the PRIDE LANDS

Music inspired by Disney's The Lion King

All songs performed by Lebo M. except "Hakuna Matata" produced by Jimmy Cliff featuring Lebo M; "Lea Halalela" performed by Khululiwe Sithole and "Warthog Rhapsody" performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella.

Executive Producers: Andy Will and Harold J. Kleiner
Recorded and mixed by Jay Rifkin and Alan Meyerson
Vocal arrangements by Lebo M.
Recorded and mixed at Media Ventures, Los Angeles and BOP Studios, S. Africa
Album assembly by Steven Stern
Assistant Engineers (U.S. Sessions): Bruno Roussel, Gregg Silk, Randy Noble, and Christopher Ward
Assistant Enginners (S. African Sessions): Neelan Parshotam and Maxwell Maitshotlo
Vocal Contractor: Nandi S. Morake (S. Africa)
Project Coordinators: Thembi Nsibanyoni and Nandi S. Morake (S. Africa)
Management for Lebo M.: The Marsha Burns Co.
Lebo M. was assisted by Patrick McDowell Jr. and Ron Kunene
S.African Choir: Sibusiso Dlamini, Gugwana Dlamini, Beaulla Hashe, Lindiwe Hlengwa, Faith Kekana, Xolani Kuluse, Thambi Kubheka, Skhumbuzo Kubheka, Khanyo Maphumulo, Bongani Masuku, Luyanda Jezile, Zamo Mbutho, Nandi Morake, Wendy Mseleku, Bongani Ngcobo, Max Ngcobo, Thandekile Nhlanhla, Marylin Nokwe, Phumzile Ntuli, Mpume Shelembe, Khululiwe Sithole
Cover illustration by Mike Wimmer, Paul Wenzel, and Judy Barnes
Album art direction by Eileen Mooney
Design by Cheri Gray

DEDICATION: "I would like to dedicate my work on the project to my late brother Tshepiso E. Morake and my best friend Vernon 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. and Mrs. Tim Thahane, Rev. and Mrs Willy F. Wilson, Kamilla Rifkin, Vanessa Rifkin, Sam Schwartz, Mike Gorfaine, Zoe Zimmer, Suzanne Zimmer, Harold J. Kleiner, and all the staff of Wald Disney Records

LEBO M. WISHES TO THANK: His parents, Boiki and Nomvula Morake, his wife Nandi, and his children, Z. Naledi, Nthabiseng, and Refilwe Morake, for the love, patience and understanding during the long process of recording this album.
© The Wald Disney Company
℗ 1995 Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.

"He Lives in You"
Music and lyrics by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Lebo M.
Arranged by Mark Mancina
Lead vocal: Lebo M.
Vocal solos: Maxi Anderson, Max Ngcobo, Khanyo Maphumulo, Khululiwe Sithole and 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, and Terry Young

"Hakuna Matata"
Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Tim Rice
Arranged by Fabian Cooke and Mark Mancina
Performed by Jimmy Cliff and Lebo M.
Keyboards: Fabian Cooke, Mark Mancina, and Michael Hyde
Drums: Dave Owens
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr and Steve Verhault
Bass: Fabian Cooke
Brass section: "Bass Brass" featuring:
trumpet - Junoir "Chico" Chin,
saxophone - Dean Fraser,
trombone - Ronald "Nambo" Robinson
Background vocals: Jamaica: Fabian Cooke, Marie "Twiggie" Gittens, Pam Hall, Lynette Lewis, and Leba Hibbert Thomas,
U.S.: Maxi Anderson, Ron Kunene, Nandi Morake, Ricky Nelson, Rose Stone, and Oren Waters

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
Lyrics and revised music by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore
Additional lyrics by Lebo M.
Arranged and produced by Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin
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, and Terry Young

"Kube"
Lyrics by Caiphus Semenya
Music by Caiphus Semenya and Lebo M.
Arranged by John Van Tongeren and Lebo M.
Lead vocal: Lebo M.
Guitar: Coundry Ziqubu
Vocal solo: Khanyo Maphumulo
Background vocals
S. Africa: S. African Choir;
U.S.: Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Alfie Silas, Rose Stone, Maxine Waters, and Terry Young

"Lea Halalela"
Lyrics and music by Lebo M. and Hans Zimmer
Arranged by Hans Zimmer and John Van Tongeren
Drums: Simon Phillips
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Bass: Abe Laboriel
Vocal solo: Khululiwe Sithole
Background vocals:
S. Africa: S. African Choir;
U.S.: Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Alfie Silas, Rose Stone, Maxine Waters, and Terry Young

"It's Time"
Lyrics and music by Lebo M., Jay Rifkin and John Van Tongeren
Arranged by John Van Tongeren and Lebo M.
Produced by Jay Rifkin and John Van
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Background vocals:
S. Africa: S. African Choir;
U.S.: Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Alfie Silas, Rose Stone, Maxine Waters, and Terry Young

"One by One"
Lyrics and music by Lebo M.
Arranged 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 and Bruce Fowler
Lead vocals: Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella
Guitar: Mark Goldenberg
Bass: Chuck Beghofer
Drums: Harvey Mason
Keyboards: Michael Lang
Percussion: Michael Fisher and Efrain Toro
Alto Sax: Steven Fowler
Tenor Sax: Albert Wing
Trumpet: Walter Fowler
Clarinet: Kurt McGettrick
Trombone: Philip Teele
Background vocals:
Maxi Anderson, Ron Kunene, Ricky Nelson, Rose Stone and Oren Waters

"Lala"
Lyrics and music by Lebo M., Hans Zimmer and Jay Rifkin
Arranged by John Van Tongeren
Lead vocal: Lebo M.
Background vocals: S. African Choir

"Busa"
Lyrics and music by Lebo M., Hans Zimmer and Jay Rifkin
Arranged by John Van Tongeren and Lebo M.
Additional vocal arrangements by Mbongeni Ngema
Lead vocal: Lebo M.
Drums: Simon Phillips
Bass: Solly Letwaha
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Background vocals: S. African Choir

"Noyana"
Arranged by Lebo M., John Van Tongeren and Jay Rifkin
Drums: Simon Phillips
Guitar: Robbie Nevil
Vocal solos: Luyanda Jezile, Wendy Mseleku, Max Ngcobo, and Lebo M.
Background vocals: S. African Choir