Studio Album · No. 5
Back at One Songwriting Credits by Brian McKnight
Produced by Brian McKnight, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, Anthony Nance
Motown
R&B
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Brian McKnight carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Brian McKnight
0 tracksoutside writers
Brian McKnight's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer85%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
8
Lyricists
3
Producers
1999
Released
Data Insight
All thirteen tracks are his and seven of them he wrote alone, including the title track. The biggest record of his career is also the one he had most hand in, which is not how R&B usually works.
Back at One came out on Motown in September 1999 and is certified 3x platinum, his best-selling album. The title track reached number 2 on the Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Last Dance
|
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 2 |
Stay
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 3 |
Played Yourself
|
Brian McKnightRodney JerkinsHarvey Mason, Jr.LaShawn DanielsFred Jerkins III | Brian Kelly McKnightRodney JerkinsHarvey Mason, Jr.LaShawn DanielsFred Jerkins III | Fred Jerkins III | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 4 |
Back at One
#2
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 5 |
Stay or Let It Go
#76
|
Brian McKnightFred Jerkins IIIMasonLaShawn Daniels | Brian Kelly McKnightFred Jerkins IIIMasonLaShawn Daniels | Fred Jerkins III | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 6 |
6, 8, 12
|
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 7 |
You Could Be the One
|
Brian McKnightAnthony Nance | Brian Kelly McKnightAnthony Nance | Brian McKnightAnthony Nance | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 8 |
Shall We Begin
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 9 |
Gothic Interlude
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 10 |
Can You Read My Mind
|
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 11 |
Lonely
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 12 |
Cherish
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 13 |
Home
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Back at One
Who wrote Back at One?
Brian McKnight on all thirteen tracks, seven of them alone. He wrote the title track by himself.
How high did it chart?
"Back at One" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest of his career.
Is it certified?
Yes, 3x platinum by the RIAA.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names no engineer.
Who produced it?
Brian McKnight with Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III and Anthony Nance.
Did it win anything?
"Back at One" won Outstanding Male Artist at the NAACP Image Awards in 2000.
How long is the album?
51:36 across thirteen tracks.