Sweatsuit [PA] (CD - 2005)

Personnel: Nelly (vocals); Jaheim, Murphy Lee, Pharrell Williams, Anthony Hamilton, St. Lunatics, Stephen Marley, T.I., Avery Storm, Tim McGraw, Lincoln University Vocal Ensemble (vocals); Gipp, Jagged Edge, Jazze Pha, Ali, Missy Elliott, Mobb Deep, Diddy, Paul Wall , Snoop Dogg (rap vocals); James D. "Sted Fast" II Hargrove, Richard "Rip" Gager, Dan "Thunda Dan" Marshal, Shorty B. (guitar); Matt Brauss (brass); Jayson "Koko" Bridges (drums, percussion); Bryan Loss (drums); Rajinder Kala (congas); Kim Moore Johnson (background vocals); Jasper Cameron (vocals).

Audio Mixers: Jermaine Dupri; Mr. Leslie Braithwaite; Kori Anders; John Horesco IV; Chip Karpells; Phil Tan; Richard Travali.

Recording information: Basement Beast Studios, St. Louis, MO; Daddy's House Studios, New York, NY; Darp Studios, Atlanta, GA; Derrty Studios, LA; do Or Die Recordings and Levelhead Studio, Atlantia, GA; Jupiter Studios, St. Louis, MO; Lion's Den Studio, Miami, FL; Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA; Platinum Sound Recording, New York, NY; Sho Nuff Village Recorder, LA; Southside Studio, Atlanta, GA; The Grind House, Adamsville, GA; The Lab, New York, NY; The Record Plant, LA.

Photographer: James White .

SWEATSUIT brings together on one album all of the hits from Nelly's dual releases SWEAT and SUIT, both of which went multi-platinum. Cherry-picking the hits from both albums, SWEATSUIT includes the Neptunes-produced infidelity anthem "Play It Off," "Over and Over" with Tim McGraw," and the funky, mid-tempo "Playa," featuring Mobb Deep and Missy Elliott. This "recent greatest hits" set nicely represents Nelly's sultry, sing-songy pop-rap, with its debt to both classic R&B and contemporary hip-hop. Three new tracks, including the single "Grillz" (with guest spots by Paul Wall and Ali), are added bonuses. minimize