Studio Album · No. 3

Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front Songwriting Credits by Busta Rhymes

1998 Flipmode / Elektra 19 tracks 70:28

Produced by Armando Colon, Busta Rhymes, Darrell "Delite" Allamby, Deric Angelettie, Diamond D, DJ Mr. Stanneke, DJ Scratch, Haas G, Jamal, Kenny "Flav" Dickerson, Nottz, Nasheim Myrick, Rashad Smith, Rockwilder, Swizz Beatz

Flipmode / Elektra Hip HopEast Coast Hip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Busta Rhymes carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
19 trackswritten by Busta Rhymes 0 tracksoutside writers
Busta Rhymes's roles on this album

Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer5%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

19
Tracks
45
Lyricists
15
Producers
1,648,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1998
Released
Data Insight

Eighteen of the 19 tracks are his. The one exception carries no writing credit at all. The record is his end-of-the-world album, built around the approach of the year 2000, and it produced the biggest single of his career.

Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front came out on Flipmode and Elektra in December 1998 and sold 1,648,000 in the United States. It is certified platinum. "What's It Gonna Be?!" with Janet Jackson reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
There's Only One Year Left!!!
Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. DJ Mr. Stanneke Busta Rhymes (Performer)
2
Everybody Rise
Busta RhymesNottzDavid Camon Trevor George Smith Jr.Dominick LambDavid Camon Nottz Busta Rhymes (Performer)
3
Where We Are About to Take It
Busta RhymesNottzDarryl SloanDick Hyman Trevor George Smith Jr.LambDarryl SloanDick Hyman Nottz Busta Rhymes (Performer)
4
Extinction Level Event (The Song of Salvation)
Busta RhymesNottzDarryl SloanEddie SeagoMike Leander Trevor George Smith Jr.LambDarryl SloanEddie SeagoMike Leander Nottz Busta Rhymes (Performer)
5
Tear da Roof Off
Busta RhymesSwizz Beatz Trevor George Smith Jr.Kasseem Dean Swizz Beatz Busta Rhymes (Performer)
6
Against All Odds
Busta RhymesJamal PhillipsRampageSpliff StarRah DiggaLord Have MercyBaby Sham Trevor George Smith Jr.Jamal PhillipsRoger McNairWilliam LewisRashia FisherWayne NotiseLeroy Jones Jamal Busta Rhymes (Performer)Flipmode Squad (Featured Vocals)
7
Just Give It to Me Raw
Busta RhymesSwizz Beatz Trevor George Smith Jr.Dean Swizz Beatz Busta Rhymes (Performer)
8
Do It to Death
Busta RhymesRockwilder Trevor George Smith Jr.Dana Stinson Rockwilder Busta Rhymes (Performer)
9
Keepin' It Tight
Busta RhymesRashad SmithArmando ColonManu Dibango Trevor George Smith Jr.Rashad SmithArmando ColonManu Dibango Rashad SmithArmando Colon Busta Rhymes (Performer)
10
Gimme Some More
Busta RhymesDJ Scratch Trevor George Smith Jr.George Spivey DJ Scratch Busta Rhymes (Performer)
11
Iz They Wildin wit Us & Gettin' Rowdy wit Us
Busta RhymesMystikalDarrell AllambyKenny Dickerson Trevor George Smith Jr.Michael TylerDarrell AllambyKenny Dickerson Darrell "Delite" AllambyKenny "Flav" Dickerson Busta Rhymes (Performer)Mystikal (Featured Vocals)
12
Party Is Goin' on Over Here
Busta RhymesDJ Scratch Trevor George Smith Jr.Spivey DJ Scratch Busta Rhymes (Performer)
13
Do the Bus a Bus
Busta RhymesDJ ScratchRussell SimmonsJimmy SpicerLawrence Smith Trevor George Smith Jr.SpiveyRussell SimmonsJimmy SpicerLawrence Smith DJ Scratch Busta Rhymes (Performer)
14
Take It Off
Busta RhymesHaas GAugust DarnellStony Browder Jr. Trevor George Smith Jr.Carlos EvansAugust DarnellStony Browder Jr. Haas G Busta Rhymes (Performer)
15
What's It Gonna Be?! #3
Busta RhymesDarrell "Delite" AllambyAntoinette Roberson Trevor George Smith Jr.Darrell "Delite" AllambyAntoinette Roberson Darrell "Delite" Allamby Busta Rhymes (Performer)Janet Jackson (Featured Vocals)
16
Hot Shit Makin' Ya Bounce
Busta RhymesDeric AngelettieNasheim MyrickEarl RandleWillie MitchellDougie Bryan Trevor George Smith Jr.Deric AngelettieNasheim MyrickEarl RandleWillie MitchellDougie Bryan Deric AngelettieNasheim Myrick Busta Rhymes (Performer)
17
What the Fuck You Want!!
Busta RhymesDiamond DJerry Lordan Trevor George Smith Jr.Joseph KirklandJerry Lordan Diamond D Busta Rhymes (Performer)
18
This Means War!!
Busta RhymesOzzy OsbourneTony IommiGeezer ButlerBill WardAdam McLeerJoe ConoscentiEric AndersonAdam Meyer Trevor George Smith Jr.Ozzy OsbourneTony IommiGeezer ButlerWilliam WardAdam McLeerJoe ConoscentiEric AndersonAdam Meyer Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes (Performer)Ozzy Osbourne (Featured Vocals)
19
The Burial Song
Busta RhymesDJ Scratch Trevor George Smith Jr.Spivey DJ Scratch Busta Rhymes (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 67 contributors

BR
Busta Rhymes
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album19 written
TG
Trevor George Smith Jr.
Writer
On this album19 written
DS
DJ Scratch
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
N
Nottz
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
S
Spivey
Writer
On this album3 written
SB
Swizz Beatz
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
DS
Darryl Sloan
Writer
On this album2 written
L
Lamb
Writer
On this album2 written
D"
Darrell "Delite" Allamby
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AC
Armando Colon
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DA
Deric Angelettie
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DD
Diamond D
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front

Who wrote Extinction Level Event?
Busta Rhymes is credited on 18 of the 19 tracks. One track carries no writing credit on the album article.
Who wrote "What's It Gonna Be?!"?
Busta Rhymes with the song's producers and Janet Jackson, who sings on it. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B and rap charts.
How did it sell?
1,648,000 in the United States, certified platinum by the RIAA.
What is the album about?
The approach of the year 2000 and the end of the world, an idea he had been building since The Coming.
Which other singles charted?
"Gimme Some More" reached number 29 on the R&B chart, and "Tear da Roof Off" and "Party Is Goin' on Over Here" also charted there.
Are engineering credits published?
No engineering credits are published on the album article.
How long is the album?
70:28 across 19 tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front Wikipedia: Busta Rhymes discography Genius: Busta Rhymes - Intro - There's Only One Year Left!!! Discogs: Busta Rhymes - Extinction Level Event (Elektra CD) Cover Art Archive: Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front by Busta Rhymes