 " Jealous " was written by Beyoncé , Detail , Boots , Andre Eric Proctor , Brian Soko , and Rasool Diaz . Beyoncé and Detail also served as its producers with contributions by Boots , Hit @-@ Boy , Hazebanga and Proctor who were credited as additional producers . Beyoncé further served as the vocal producer of the track which also included backing vocals sang by Boots . " Jealous " was recorded in New York City at Jungle City Studios and Oven Studios with guidance from Stuart White . The audio engineering was finished by Ramon Rivas and Rob Suchecki with assistance by Carlos <unk> , while the mixing was done by Tony Maserati at <unk> Studios , North Hollywood , California . All instruments in the song were provided by Boots . 
