Studio Album · No. 5

The Declaration Songwriting Credits by Ashanti

2008 The Inc. / Universal Motown 13 tracks 49:33

Produced by Ashanti, Akon, Babyface, Tastemaker Music, Keith Biz, Channel 7, Jermaine Dupri, Theron Feemster, L.T. Hutton, Rodney Jerkins, Manuel Seal, Peter Stengaard, Diane Warren, Mario Winans, Yinon Yahel

The Inc. / Universal Motown R&BContemporary R&B
92%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ashanti carries a lyricist or composer credit.

92%
12 trackswritten by Ashanti 1 trackoutside writers
Ashanti's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer0%
Producer15%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
16
Lyricists
14
Producers
2008
Released
Data Insight

L.T. Hutton takes four writing credits and Rodney Jerkins one, and the Murder Inc. names are gone entirely. Ashanti still writes on twelve of the thirteen tracks.

The 2008 fourth album, her first without Irv Gotti and the first not to go platinum.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro
Seven Aurelius Seven Aurelius Channel 7 Ashanti (Performer)
2
The Way That I Love You #37
AshantiL.T. Hutton Ashanti DouglasL.T. Hutton L.T. HuttonAshanti Ashanti (Performer)
3
You're Gonna Miss
AshantiL.T. Hutton Ashanti DouglasL.T. Hutton L.T. HuttonAshanti Ashanti (Performer)
4
So Over You
AshantiRodney Jerkins Ashanti DouglasRodney Jerkins Rodney Jerkins Ashanti (Performer)
5
Struggle
AshantiL.T. Hutton Ashanti DouglasL.T. Hutton L.T. Hutton Ashanti (Performer)
6
Girlfriend
AshantiL.T. Hutton Ashanti DouglasL.T. Hutton L.T. Hutton Ashanti (Performer)
7
Things You Make Me Do
AshantiThickeSeven AureliusFrenchie VeinTastemaker MusicKeith Biz Ashanti DouglasThickeSeven AureliusFrenchie VeinChad BeatzKeith Biz Channel 7BeatsKeith Biz Ashanti (Performer)Robin Thicke (Featured Vocals)
8
In These Streets
AshantiTheron Feemster Ashanti DouglasTheron Feemster Theron Feemster Ashanti (Performer)
9
Good Good
AshantiJermaine DupriManuel Seal Ashanti DouglasJermaine DupriManuel Seal Jermaine DupriManuel Seal Ashanti (Performer)
10
Body on Me
AshantiNellyAkon Ashanti DouglasCornell HaynesAliaume Thiam Akon Ashanti (Performer)Nelly (Featured Vocals)
11
Mother
AshantiBabyface Ashanti DouglasKenneth Edmonds Babyface Ashanti (Performer)
12
Shine
AshantiDiane Warren Ashanti DouglasDiane Warren Peter StengaardDiane Warren Ashanti (Performer)
13
The Declaration
AshantiSeven AureliusYinon Yahel Ashanti DouglasSeven AureliusYinon Yahel Channel 7Yinon Yahel Ashanti (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors

A
Ashanti
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
AD
Ashanti Douglas
Writer
On this album12 written
LH
L.T. Hutton
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
SA
Seven Aurelius
Writer
On this album3 written
A
Akon
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
B
Babyface
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DW
Diane Warren
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
KB
Keith Biz
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
MS
Manuel Seal
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RJ
Rodney Jerkins
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
TF
Theron Feemster
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions The Declaration

Who wrote the songs on The Declaration?
Ashanti on twelve of the thirteen tracks, with L.T. Hutton on four and Seven Aurelius on three.
How high did the single chart?
"The Way That I Love You" reached number 37 on the Hot 100.
How high did the album chart?
It debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 with significantly lower sales than her previous albums.
How did it sell?
The Declaration became her first album not to be certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Why is Irv Gotti not on it?
This is the first album made after the Murder Inc. era, and his name does not appear in the writing credits.
Who produced it?
L.T. Hutton, Rodney Jerkins and Seven Aurelius among others.
How long is the album?
49:33 across thirteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Declaration Wikipedia: Ashanti discography Cover Art Archive: The Declaration by Ashanti