Studio Album · No. 3

The Art of War Songwriting Credits by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

1997 Ruthless 28 tracks 121:14

Produced by Executive producer#Music, DJ U-Neek

Ruthless Hip HopHardcore RapGangsta RapR&B
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 28 of 28 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 28 / 28 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 28 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bone Thugs-n-Harmony carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
28 trackswritten by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony 0 tracksoutside writers
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's roles on this album

Share of the 28 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

28
Tracks
17
Lyricists
1
Producers
1997
Released
Data Insight

Twenty-eight tracks and DJ U-Neek writes on 27 of them. The group is credited as "BTNH" throughout, and "It's All Real" is the one track where a member is named on his own, Krayzie Bone. Two hours of music produced almost entirely by one man is a strange thing for a group album, and it is their biggest.

The Art of War came out on Ruthless in July 1997 as a double album running over two hours. It went to number one on the Billboard 200 and the R&B chart and is certified 4x platinum. "Look into My Eyes" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 28 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Retaliation (Intro)
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
2
Handle the Vibe
Antoinette ColandreoKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Antoinette ColandreoAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
3
Look into My Eyes #4
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
4
Body Rott
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
5
It's All Mo' Thug
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
6
Ready 4 War
Maje$tyMarilyn McLeodPam SawyerKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-NeekCedric Feaster Jr. Maje$tyMarilyn McLeodPam SawyerAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-NeekCedric Feaster Jr. DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)Maje$ty (Featured Vocals)
7
Ain't Nothin' Changed (Everyday Thang Part II)
Barry J. EastmondKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Barry J. EastmondAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
8
Clog Up Yo Mind
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
9
It's All Real
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
10
Hard Times (Interlude)
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
11
Mind of a Souljah
Layzie BoneKrayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Steven HowseAnthony HendersonCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
12
If I Could Teach the World #27
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
13
Family Tree
K. McCordKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek K. McCordAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
14
Mo' Thug (Intro)
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
15
Thug Luv
2PacKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek 2PacAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)2Pac (Featured Vocals)
16
Hatin' Nation
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
17
7 Sign
Bizzy BoneKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-NeekCedric Feaster Jr. Bryon Anthony McCane IIAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Stanley HowseDJ U-NeekCedric Feaster Jr. DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)Maje$ty (Featured Vocals)
18
Wasteland Warriors
Souljah BoyKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Souljah BoyAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)Souljah Boy (Featured Vocals)
19
Neighborhood Slang (Interlude)
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
20
U Ain't Bone
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-Bone Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley Howse DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
21
Get Cha Thug On
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)Tre (Featured Vocals)
22
All Original
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
23
Blaze It (Interlude)
Larry BlackmonKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Larry BlackmonAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
24
Let the Law End
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
25
Whom Die They Lie (Bonus)
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
26
How Many of Us Have Them (Friends)
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
27
Evil Paradise
Laid BackKrayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Tim StahlAnthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)
28
Mo' Thug Family Tree (featuring Mo Thugs Family)
Krayzie BoneLayzie BoneWish BoneBizzy BoneFlesh-n-BoneDJ U-Neek Anthony HendersonSteven HowseCharles Scruggs Jr.Bryon Anthony McCane IIStanley HowseDJ U-Neek DJ U-Neek Krayzie Bone (Performer)Layzie Bone (Performer)Wish Bone (Performer)Bizzy Bone (Performer)Flesh-n-Bone (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 24 contributors

AH
Anthony Henderson
Writer
On this album28 written
BB
Bizzy Bone
Writer · Performer
On this album28 written
BA
Bryon Anthony McCane II
Writer
On this album28 written
CS
Charles Scruggs Jr.
Writer
On this album28 written
F
Flesh-n-Bone
Writer · Performer
On this album28 written
KB
Krayzie Bone
Writer · Performer
On this album28 written
LB
Layzie Bone
Writer · Performer
On this album28 written
SH
Stanley Howse
Writer
On this album28 written
SH
Steven Howse
Writer
On this album28 written
WB
Wish Bone
Writer · Performer
On this album28 written
DU
DJ U-Neek
Writer · Producer
On this album27 written
CF
Cedric Feaster Jr.
Writer
On this album2 written

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Frequently Asked Questions The Art of War

Who wrote The Art of War?
The article credits "BTNH" on 27 of the 28 tracks with DJ U-Neek alongside. Only "It's All Real" names a member separately, Krayzie Bone.
Who wrote "Look into My Eyes"?
BTNH and DJ U-Neek. It reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and also appeared on the Batman & Robin soundtrack.
Why is it so long?
It is a double album, released as World War 1 and World War 2, running 121:14 across 28 tracks.
How did the album sell?
It is certified 4x platinum by the RIAA. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
How did it chart?
Number one on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Who produced it?
DJ U-Neek on almost all of it.
Which other single charted?
"If I Could Teach the World" reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Data note: The album article credits most tracks to "BTNH" rather than naming individual members, which is recorded here as all five of them.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Art of War Wikipedia: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony discography Cover Art Archive: The Art of War by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony