Studio Album · No. 10
Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God Songwriting Credits by Busta Rhymes
Produced by Busta Rhymes, Nottz, Avenue Beatz, J Dilla, Swizz Beatz, Pete Rock, Rockwilder, Dready, Focus..., DJ Scratch, DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, Terrace Martin, Anderson .Paak, Schife, 9th Wonder, Rick Rock, Navi Beats, Murda Beatz, Jahlil Beats, M1onthebeat, Scoop DeVille, Sha Recka, Mini Boom
Holds writing credit on 21 of 22 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 21 / 22 documented
Scored across the 22 tracks with documented writers, by whether Busta Rhymes carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 22 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Twenty-one of the 22 tracks are his. The guest list runs from Rakim and Kendrick Lamar to Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak, and the album picked up better reviews than anything since Genesis. Twenty-two years after the first Extinction Level Event, the writing share has not moved.
Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God came out on the Conglomerate and Empire in October 2020, his first album in eight years and a sequel to the 1998 record. It did not chart on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 22 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
E.L.E. 2 Intro
|
Busta RhymesChris RockRakimPete RockNottzAnita WardChuck HolmesPirates of the MississippiN. Jones | Trevor George Smith Jr.Christopher RockWilliam Griffin, Jr.Peter PhillipsDominick LambAnita WardChuck HolmesJimmy LoweN. Jones | Busta RhymesNottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Purge
|
Busta RhymesSwizz BeatzAvery "Avenue" Chambliss | Trevor George Smith Jr.Kasseem DeanAvery "Avenue" Chambliss | Swizz BeatzAvenue | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 3 |
Strap Yourself Down
|
Busta RhymesJ DillaPete Rock | Trevor George Smith Jr.James YanceyPeter Phillips | J DillaPete Rock | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 4 |
Czar
|
Busta RhymesJamal GrinnageEric MurrayRockwilderDarryl Pittman | Trevor George Smith Jr.Jamal GrinnageEric MurrayDana StinsonDarryl Pittman | Rockwilder | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 5 |
Outta My Mind
|
Busta RhymesRicky BellMichael BivinsRonnie DeVoeKarl "Dready" DanielDr. Freeze | Trevor George Smith Jr.Ricky BellMichael BivinsRonnie DeVoeKarl "Dready" DanielElliot Straite | Busta RhymesDready | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Bell Biv DeVoe (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
E.L.E. 2 The Wrath of God
|
Busta RhymesLouis FarrakhanNottz | Trevor George Smith Jr.Louis FarrakhanDominick Lamb | Busta RhymesNottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Louis Farrakhan (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Slow Flow
|
Busta RhymesOl' Dirty BastardNottzO. Harris | Trevor George Smith Jr.Russell JonesDominick LambO. Harris | Nottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 8 |
Don't Go
|
Busta RhymesQ-TipFocus... | Trevor George Smith Jr.Kamaal FareedBernard "Focus the A.R.M" Edwards, Jr. | Focus... | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 9 |
Boomp!
|
Busta RhymesDJ Scratch | Trevor George Smith Jr.George Spivey | DJ Scratch | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 10 |
True Indeed
|
Busta RhymesDJ Premier | Trevor George Smith Jr.Christopher Martin | DJ Premier | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 11 |
Master Fard Muhammad
|
Busta RhymesRick RossHi-TekTerrace Martin | Trevor George Smith Jr.William Roberts IITony CottrellTerrace Martin | Hi-TekDJ Premier | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 12 |
YUUUU
|
Busta RhymesAnderson .Paak | Trevor George Smith Jr.Brandon Anderson | Anderson .Paak | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 13 |
Oh No
|
Busta RhymesKarl "Dready" Daniel | Trevor George Smith Jr.Karl "Dready" Daniel | Dready | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 14 |
The Don & the Boss
|
Busta RhymesVybz KartelIan "Schife" Lewis | Trevor George Smith Jr.Adidja PalmerIan "Schife" Lewis | Schife | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 15 |
Best I Can
|
Busta RhymesRapsody9th WonderR. ArringtonC. Tyson | Trevor George Smith Jr.Marlanna EvansPatrick DouthitR. ArringtonC. Tyson | 9th Wonder | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 16 |
Where I Belong
|
Busta RhymesMariah CareyRick RockMichel SotolongoJ. J Doe Smith | Trevor George Smith Jr.Mariah CareyRicardo ThomasMichel SotolongoJ. J Doe Smith | Rick RockNavi Beats | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Mariah Carey (Featured Vocals) |
| 17 |
Deep Thought
|
Busta RhymesDale Warren | Trevor George Smith Jr.Dale Warren | Busta Rhymes | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 18 |
The Young God Speaks
|
Berry GordyBob WestWillie HutchHal DavisDale Warren | Berry GordyBob WestWillie HutchHal DavisDale Warren | Busta RhymesNottzAvenue BeatzJ DillaSwizz BeatzPete RockRockwilderDreadyFocus...DJ ScratchDJ PremierHi-TekTerrace MartinAnderson .PaakSchife9th WonderRick RockNavi BeatsMurda BeatzJahlil BeatsM1onthebeatScoop DeVilleSha ReckaMini Boom | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 19 |
Look Over Your Shoulder
|
Busta RhymesKendrick LamarNottzBerry GordyBob WestHutchisonHal DavisB. Bennett | Trevor George Smith Jr.Kendrick DuckworthDominick LambBerry GordyBob WestHutchisonHal DavisB. Bennett | Nottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Kendrick Lamar (Featured Vocals) |
| 20 |
You Will Never Find Another Me
|
Busta RhymesMary J. BligeSunday Service ChoirRoy HawkinsRick Darnell | Trevor George Smith Jr.Mary J. BligeNikki GrierRoy HawkinsRick Darnell | Busta Rhymes | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals) |
| 21 |
Freedom?
|
Busta RhymesSunday Service ChoirNottzRobert J. Kral | Trevor George Smith Jr.Nikki GrierDominick LambRobert Kral | Nottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Nikki Grier (Featured Vocals) |
| 22 |
Satanic
|
Busta RhymesRockwilder | Trevor George Smith Jr.Dana Stinson | Rockwilder | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |