Studio Album · No. 5
Genesis Songwriting Credits by Busta Rhymes
Produced by Battlecat, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Pete Rock, J. Dilla, Dr. Dre, Diamond D, Melvin "Mel-Man" Bradford, Portrait, Nottz, Cru
Flipmode / J
Hip HopEast Coast Hip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 21 of 21 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 21 / 21 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 21 tracks with documented writers, by whether Busta Rhymes carries a lyricist or composer credit.
21 trackswritten by Busta Rhymes
0 tracksoutside writers
Busta Rhymes's roles on this album
Share of the 21 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
21
Tracks
46
Lyricists
12
Producers
1,339,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2001
Released
Data Insight
All 21 tracks carry his name and one is his alone. The Neptunes, Dr. Dre and J Dilla all work on it, and the label change to Clive Davis's J Records comes with the biggest sales he had seen since 1998. It is the last of his albums to pass a million.
Genesis came out on Flipmode and J Records in November 2001 and sold 1,339,000 in the United States. It is certified platinum. "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II" with P. Diddy and Pharrell reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 21 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Busta RhymesClive DavisNottz | Trevor George Smith Jr.Clive DavisDominick Lamb | Nottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 2 |
Everybody Rise Again
|
Busta RhymesJust Blaze | Trevor George Smith Jr.Justin Smith | Just Blaze | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 3 |
As I Come Back
|
Busta RhymesPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | Trevor George Smith Jr.Pharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | The Neptunes | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 4 |
Shut 'Em Down 2002
|
Busta RhymesPete RockThe Bomb SquadChuck DGary G-Wiz | Trevor George Smith Jr.Peter PhillipsHank ShockleeCarlton RiddenhourGary Rinaldo | Pete Rock | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 5 |
Genesis
|
Busta RhymesJ Dilla | Trevor George Smith Jr.James Yancey | J. Dilla | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 6 |
Betta Stay Up in Your House
|
Busta RhymesRah DiggaCruCurtis Mayfield | Trevor George Smith Jr.Rashia FisherJeremy GrahamCurtis Mayfield | Cru | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Rah Digga (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
We Got What You Want
|
Busta Rhymes | Trevor George Smith Jr. | Just Blaze | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 8 |
Truck Volume
|
Busta RhymesDr. DreMike ElizondoScott Storch | Trevor George Smith Jr.Andre YoungMike ElizondoScott Storch | Dr. Dre | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 9 |
Pass the Courvoisier
|
Busta RhymesSean CombsJamal WoolardRed CaféNottzMystikalPharrell WilliamsChad HugoSandy LinzerDenny RandellBernard EdwardsNile RodgersJames JacksonBryan HigginsQ-TipAli Shaheed MuhammadPhife Dawg | Trevor George Smith Jr.Sean CombsJamal WoolardJermaine DennyDominick LambMichael TylerPharrell WilliamsChad HugoSandy LinzerDenny RandellBernard EdwardsNile RodgersJames JacksonBryan HigginsKamaal FareedAli Shaheed MuhammadMalik Taylor | Nottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Sean Combs (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Break Ya Neck
#26
|
Busta RhymesDr. DreMike ElizondoScott StorchFleaJohn FruscianteAnthony KiedisChad Smith | Trevor George Smith Jr.Andre YoungMike ElizondoScott StorchFleaJohn FruscianteAnthony KiedisChad Smith | Dr. Dre | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 11 |
Bounce (Let Me See Ya Throw It)
|
Busta RhymesMike ElizondoMelvin "Mel-Man" Bradford | Trevor George Smith Jr.Mike ElizondoMelvin Bradford | Melvin "Mel-Man" Bradford | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 12 |
Holla
|
Busta RhymesDr. DreMike ElizondoCamara Kambon | Trevor George Smith Jr.Andre YoungMike ElizondoCamara Kambon | Dr. Dre | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 13 |
Wife in Law
|
Busta RhymesDiamond DRay Parker Jr. | Trevor George Smith Jr.Joseph KirklandRay Parker Jr. | Diamond D | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Jaheim (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Ass on Your Shoulders
|
Busta RhymesBattlecatKokane | Trevor George Smith Jr.Kevin GilliamJerry Long | Battlecat | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Kokane (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
Make It Hurt
|
Busta RhymesJ Dilla | Trevor George Smith Jr.James Yancey | J. Dilla | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 16 |
What It Is
|
Busta RhymesPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | Trevor George Smith Jr.Pharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | The Neptunes | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Kelis (Featured Vocals) |
| 17 |
There's Only One
|
Busta RhymesMary J. BligePortrait | Trevor George Smith Jr.Mary J. BligeMichael Angelo Saulsberry | Portrait | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals) |
| 18 |
You Ain't Fuckin' wit Me
|
Busta RhymesM. A. Saulsberry | Trevor George Smith Jr.M. A. Saulsberry | Michaelangelo | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 19 |
Match the Name with the Voice
|
Busta RhymesRah DiggaRampageSpliff StarLeroy Jones | Trevor George Smith Jr.Rashia FisherRoger McNairWilliam LewisLeroy Jones | Just Blaze | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Flipmode Squad (Featured Vocals) |
| 20 |
Bad Dreams
|
Busta RhymesNottz | Trevor George Smith Jr.Dominick Lamb | Nottz | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 21 |
Pass the Courvoisier, Part II
#11
|
Busta RhymesPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | Trevor George Smith Jr.Pharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | The Neptunes | Busta Rhymes (Performer)P. Diddy (Featured Vocals)Pharrell (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 76 contributors
BR
Busta Rhymes
Writer · Performer
TG
Trevor George Smith Jr.
Writer
CH
Chad Hugo
Writer
ME
Mike Elizondo
Writer
PW
Pharrell Williams
Writer
DD
Dr. Dre
Writer · Producer
N
Nottz
Writer · Producer
AY
Andre Young
Writer
DL
Dominick Lamb
Writer
JD
J Dilla
Writer
JY
James Yancey
Writer
RD
Rah Digga
Writer · Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Genesis
Who wrote Genesis?
Busta Rhymes is credited on all 21 tracks and wrote one alone. J Dilla, the Neptunes and Dr. Dre take credits alongside him.
Who wrote "Break Ya Neck"?
Busta Rhymes with Dr. Dre and Scott Storch, who produced it around a Red Hot Chili Peppers sample. It reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it sell?
1,339,000 in the United States, certified platinum by the RIAA. It is the last of his albums to pass a million.
Why the label change?
He moved from Elektra to Clive Davis's J Records for this album, keeping his own Flipmode imprint.
Which other single charted?
"Pass the Courvoisier, Part II" with P. Diddy and Pharrell reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Are engineering credits published?
No engineering credits are published on the album article.
How long is the album?
77:07 across 21 tracks.