Studio Album · No. 5
Girl on Fire Songwriting Credits by Alicia Keys
Produced by Alicia Keys, Jeff Bhasker, Salaam Remi, Dr. Dre, Swizz Beatz, Darkchild, Jamie Smith, Pop & Oak, Malay, Kenny Edmonds, Antonio Dixon
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alicia Keys carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Girl on Fire reflects Alicia Keys repositioning herself as a songwriter first, working with a wide roster of producers including Babyface, Jeff Bhasker, Salaam Remi, Swizz Beatz, Rodney Jerkins and Dr. Dre rather than a single house sound. British writer Emeli Sande co-wrote several tracks, shaping the album's confessional pop direction, and the title song builds on an interpolation of Billy Squier's 1980 record The Big Beat, which earned Squier a writing credit. Keys framed the project around personal change after marriage and motherhood, and the record leans on direct, anthemic writing over studio experimentation.
Alicia Keys' fifth studio album, released November 27, 2012, and her first on RCA Records after J Records' dissolution. Girl on Fire features the title single in multiple versions: the standard version and the 'Inferno' version featuring Nicki Minaj. The album brought in collaborators including Emeli Sandé (co-writing three tracks), Frank Ocean, Dr. Dre, and Bruno Mars. Track 6, 'Girl on Fire (Inferno version),' samples Billy Squier's 'The Big Beat.'
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
De Novo Adagio (Intro)
|
Alicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook | Alicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Brand New Me
|
Alicia KeysEmeli Sandé | Alicia Augello CookAdele Emily Sandé | Alicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
When It's All Over
|
Alicia KeysJohn LegendStacy Barthe | Alicia Augello CookJohn StephensStacy Barthe | Alicia KeysJamie Smith | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Listen to Your Heart
|
Alicia KeysJohn Legend | Alicia Augello CookJohn Stephens | DarkchildAlicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
New Day
|
Alicia KeysSwizz BeatzTrevor Lawrence Jr.Andre BrissettSevyn StreeterDr. Dre | Alicia Augello CookKasseem DeanTrevor Lawrence Jr.Andre BrissettAmber Denise NicholasAndre Romelle Young | Dr. DreSwizz Beatz | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Girl on Fire (Inferno version)
|
Alicia KeysJeff BhaskerSalaam RemiNicki MinajBilly Squier | Alicia Augello CookJeff BhaskerSalaam RemiOnika Tanya MarajWilliam Squier | Alicia KeysJeff BhaskerSalaam Remi | Nicki Minaj (vocals) |
| 7 |
Fire We Make
|
Alicia KeysAndrew WanselWarren FelderGary Clark Jr. | Alicia Augello CookAndrew WanselWarren FelderGary Lee Clark Jr. | Alicia KeysPop & Oak | Maxwell (vocals) |
| 8 |
Tears Always Win
|
Alicia KeysJeff BhaskerBruno MarsPhilip Lawrence | Alicia Augello CookJeff BhaskerPeter Gene HernandezPhilip Lawrence | Jeff BhaskerAlicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Not Even the King
|
Alicia KeysEmeli Sandé | Alicia Augello CookAdele Emily Sandé | Alicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
That's When I Knew
|
Alicia KeysKenny Brian EdmondsAntonio Dixon | Alicia Augello CookKenny Brian EdmondsAntonio Dixon | BabyfaceAntonio Dixon | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Limitedless
|
Alicia KeysAndrew WanselWarren FelderSevyn StreeterStacy Barthe | Alicia Augello CookAndrew WanselWarren FelderAmber Denise NicholasStacy Barthe | Alicia KeysPop & Oak | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
One Thing
|
Alicia KeysFrank OceanJames Ho | Alicia Augello CookChristopher Edwin BreauxJames Ho | Malay | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
101
|
Alicia KeysEmeli Sandé | Alicia Augello CookAdele Emily Sandé | Alicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |