Studio Album · No. 6
To the 5 Boroughs Songwriting Credits by Beastie Boys
Produced by Beastie Boys · Engineered by Supa Engineer DURO, Jon Weiner
Capitol
Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Beastie Boys carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Beastie Boys
0 tracksoutside writers
Beastie Boys's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
3
Lyricists
1
Producers
2004
Released
Data Insight
Sixteen tracks, three names, nobody else. It is the only album in the catalogue with no outside writing credit at all.
To the 5 Boroughs came out on Capitol in June 2004, the first album after six years and their first as their own producers.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions To the 5 Boroughs
Who wrote To the 5 Boroughs?
The three members on all sixteen tracks, with no outside writer anywhere on the record.
How high did the single chart?
"Ch-Check It Out" reached number 68 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
The Beastie Boys themselves.
Who engineered it?
The band, with Supa Engineer DURO mixing and Jon Weiner engineering.
What is the album about?
New York after the September 2001 attacks, which is where the title comes from.
How long is the album?
44:37 across sixteen tracks.