Arranged By [Original String Arrangements By] – Leon Pendarvis, Paul RiserBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Mary J. BligeBass – Rickey MinorCello – Dan Smith*, Larry CorbettCo-producer – Big Jim Wright*Conductor [Strings], Arranged By [Strings Co-arranged By] – Suzie KatayamaDouble Bass [Bass] – Nico AbondoloDrum Programming – IZ*Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.*Keyboards – Bobby Ross Avila, Big Jim Wright*, Jimmy JamProducer – Jimmy Jam & Terry LewisRecorded By – Ian CrossViola – Denyse Buffum, Karen Bakunin*Violin – Armen Garabedian, Berj Garabedian, John Wittenberg, Mario DeLeon, Natalie Leggett, Peter Kent , Susan ChatmanWritten-By – Luther Vandross

Arranged By [Music], Guitar – Natural Arranged By [Music], Keyboards – Valdez BrantleyArranged By [Vocal] – Ryon LovettBass – Andre BowmanCo-producer – J-Lack*Drums – Aaron SpearsKeyboards – Arthur "Buddy" Strong*Percussion – Javier SolisProducer – Usher Raymond IVRecorded By – Danny DuncanWritten-By – Bonnie Bramlett, Delaney Bramlett, Leon Russell

Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Carolyn Perry*, Darlene Perry, Lori Perry, Prof T*, Sharon Perry, Shelea FrazierCo-producer – Big Jim Wright*Drum Programming – IZ*Drums – Teddy CampbellGuitar, Keyboards, Bass – Bobby Ross AvilaKeyboards, Organ [Hammond B3] – Big Jim Wright*Percussion – Luis ConteProducer – Jimmy Jam & Terry LewisRecorded By – Matt MarrinWritten-By – Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller

Bass – Raphael SaadiqCo-producer – Jake And The Phatman*Engineer [Assistant] – Charles (Biscuits) Brungardt*Engineer [Protools] – James TanksleyGuitar – Rob (Funksta) Bacon*Mixed By – Danny Romero, Glenn StandridgePercussion – Bobby OzunaPiano, Drums – Tim RileyProducer – Raphael SaadiqProducer [Beyoncé Vocal Production By] – Beyoncé KnowlesRecorded By – Daniel Romero*, Glenn Standridge, Johnny (Clean Pants) Tanksley*, Reggie Dozier*Recorded By [Beyoncé's Vocals, Assisted By] – Geoffrey Rice*Recorded By [Beyoncé's Vocals] – Jim CaruanaStrings – Charles Vail*, The South Central Orchestra*Vocals, Harmonica – Stevie WonderWritten-By – Luther VandrossWritten-By [Strings], Conductor [Strings], Arranged By [Strings] – Benjamin Wright

Arranged By – Arif MardinBass – Jerry BarnesCello – Diane Barere, Jeanne LeBlanc, Richard LockerContractor – Jill Dell'AbateDrums – Ralph RolleEngineer [Assistant, Brooklyn Recording] – Yohei Gota*Engineer [Assistant, Right Track Recording] – Jason StasiumEngineer [Assistant, Sony Studios] – David Swope, Jason Agel, Mark RinaldiFlugelhorn – James Hynes*Flute – Elizabeth Mann*, Stefan Hoskuldssen*, Trudy KaneHorns – Robert Carlisle*, Phillip Myers*Lead Vocals – Aretha FranklinPercussion – Gordon GottliebPiano – Leon Pendarvis, Mike Mindingall*Producer – Arif MardinRecorded By [Lead Vocals] – Mark PastoriaRecorded By, Mixed By – Michael O'ReillyViola – Craig Mumm, Crystal Garner, Desiree Elsevier, Vincent LiontiViolin – Ann Lehmann, Catherine Ro, David Chan, Enrico DiCecco, Hae-Young Ham*, Jean Ingraham, Katherine Livolsi-Stern, Lisa G. Kim*, Ricky Sortomme*, Yulia Ziskel-Deninzon, Yuri VodovozWritten-By – Burt Bacharach and Hal David*

Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Tania Ivey*Engineer [Assistant] – Aaron RennerProducer – HaniProducer [Vocals Produced By] – The UnderdogsProgrammed By, Engineer, Mixed By – HaniRecorded By [Vocals], Edited By [Vocals] – Dabling "Hobby Boy" Harward*Written-By – Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller

Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Ray ChewBacking Vocals [All Backgrounds] – Alicia Keys, Jermaine PaulBass – Artie ReynoldsCello – Astrid Schween, Tahirah WhittingtonConcertmaster, Violin – Sanford AllenElectric Piano [Rhodes], Organ – Onree GillEnsemble [String Section] – The NY Strings*Guitar – Mike CiroHarp – Anna ReinersmanMixed By – Manny MarroquinProducer – Alicia Keys, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers*Programmed By [Digital Programming] – KRUCIAL Recorded By – Ann Mincieli, Manny MarroquinRecorded By [Strings] – Tony BlackViola – David Blinn, Maxine Roach, Richard BriceViolin – Barry Finclair, Belinda Whitney*, Gwen Laster, Mariana Green-Hill, Robert Chausow, Stanley HunteWritten-By – Marvin Gaye

Bass, Percussion – Ernest HamiltonEngineer [Assistant] – Aaron RennerPerformer [All Music By Except Piano, Bass & Percussion] – The UnderdogsPiano – Tim CarmonProducer – The UnderdogsRecorded By, Edited By – Dabling "Hobby Boy" Harward*Written-By – Burt Bacharach and Hal David*

Arranged By [Strings] – Jimmy JamArranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Jerry HeyBass – Rickey MinorCo-producer – Big Jim Wright*Drums – Teddy CampbellGuitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.*Keyboards, Piano – Big Jim Wright*Percussion – Luis ConteProducer – Jimmy Jam & Terry LewisProgrammed By – Aaron ZigmanRecorded By – Matt MarrinViolin – Bruce Dukov, Jacqueline I. Brand*, Josefina Vergara, Julie Gigante, Katia V. Popov*, Natalie Leggett, Ralph D. Morris*, Sara Parkins, Sarah Thornblade, Tereza L. Stanislav*Written-By – Luther Vandross, Richard Marx

Producer – Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis*, Wyclef JeanRecorded By, Mixed By – Serge "Sergical" Tsai*Technician [Assisted By] – Doug Rotwitt, John PirrettiWritten-By – Rodney Temperton*

Producer – Face*, Pagani*Recorded By – Paul BoutinTechnician [Protools Engineering, Assisted By] – Kevin MahoneyWritten-By – Brenda Russell

Arranged By, Performer [All Music By Except Bass] – The UnderdogsBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Tank , Tania Ivey*Bass – Nathan EastProducer – The UnderdogsRecorded By, Edited By – Dabling "Hobby Boy" Harward*Written-By – David Elliott, Terry Steele

Alto Saxophone – Aaron MarisiArranged By [Strings & Horns] – Larry Gold, Steve TirpakBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Candice Anderson, Lenesha Randolph, Tara WatkinsBass – Tom CraskeyFlugelhorn – Steve TirpakGuitar, Drum Programming – Dave TozerLead Vocals, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Piano – John LegendMixed By – Chris Theis, Dave TozerMixed By [Assisted By] – Mike Peters , Taylor DowProducer – Dave TozerRecorded By – Andrew Dawson, Jeff ChestekRecorded By [Assisted By] – Bill Moriarty, Taylor DowTrombone – Joe Ferrante , Jon BotbylTrombone [Bass] – Earl Phillips Vibraphone [Vibes] – Tony MiceliWritten-By – Bobby Eli, Vinnie Barrett

Co-producer – Big Jim Wright*Drum Programming – IZ*Guitar – Bobby Ross AvilaKeyboards – Jimmy JamKeyboards, Organ [Hammond B3] – Big Jim Wright*Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry LewisRecorded By – Matt MarrinWritten-By – Warren Moore, William Robinson, Jr.

Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Tank , Tania Ivey*Bass – Nathan EastEngineer [Assistant] – Aaron RennerGuitar – JubuMixed By – The UnderdogsPerformer [All Music By Except Guitar, Bass] – The UnderdogsProducer – The UnderdogsRecorded By, Edited By – Dabling "Hobby Boy" Harward*Written-By – Stevie Wonder