Engineer – Shameek*Executive-Producer – Sylvia RobinsonProducer – Melle Mel, Sylvia RobinsonScratches – Leland RobinsonWritten-By – Melvin Glover, Reggie Griffin

Arranged By – David Frank, Michael Murphy*Engineer – Mario SalvatiGuitar – Paul PescoProducer – David Frank, Michael Murphy*Synthesizer, Drum Programming – 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 – 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 MargeWritten-By – Jake Holmes

Arranged By – Arthur BakerBass, 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 – Arthur BakerTrombone – Melvin El

Arranged By – Eumir DeodatoEngineer, Mixed By – Mallory EarlLyrics By – Milton G. Barnes*, Katreese BarnesMusic By – Alan Palanker, Eumir DeodatoProducer – Eumir DeodatoSynthesizer [Obx & Dsx] – Deodato*Synthesizer [Prophet V] – Alan PalankerVocals – Milton Barnes*, Katreese Barnes

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 – Debbie D, Lisa Counts, Sharon GreenVocals – Annie Jo Edwards, Diane Wilson, Marva Hicks

Arranged By – Arthur BakerBass, 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-AlgePercussion – Bashiri JohnsonProducer – 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] – Webster LewisBacking Vocals – Arthur Baker, Donny Calvin*, Dwight "Revenge" Hawks*, Galvin Christopher*Bass, Drums, Percussion – Arthur BakerCello – 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 – 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, Arranged By – Arthur Baker

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