Studio Album · No. 9
Year of the Dragon Songwriting Credits by Busta Rhymes
Produced by Busta Rhymes, Bink, Boi-1da, Dready, Bernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr., Jahlil Beats, K. Figz, Matthew Burnett, Mr. Porter, Pop & Oak, Ted Smooth, Ty Fyffe, Young Yonny
The Conglomerate / Cash Money / Universal Republic
East Coast Hip HopHip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Busta Rhymes carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Busta Rhymes
0 tracksoutside writers
Busta Rhymes's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
38
Lyricists
13
Producers
2012
Released
Data Insight
All 14 tracks carry his name and the record was given away rather than sold, which is why there is no sales figure and no chart position for it. Sixteen years after The Coming he was still writing everything and had stopped expecting anyone to pay for it.
Year of the Dragon came out in August 2012 on the Conglomerate, distributed free through Google Play. It did not chart, and none of its singles registered a peak.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Talking to You
|
Busta RhymesTy FyffeRoland OrzabalIan Stanley | Trevor George Smith Jr.Tyrone FyffeRoland OrzabalIan Stanley | Ty Fyffe | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 2 |
Til We Die
|
Busta RhymesTrey SongzRick RossKarl Daniel | Trevor George Smith Jr.Tremaine NeversonWilliam RobertsKarl Daniel | Dready | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)Trey Songz (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Do That Thing
|
Busta RhymesBernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr. | Trevor George Smith Jr.Bernard Edwards, Jr. | Bernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr. | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 4 |
Make It Look Easy
|
Busta RhymesGucci ManeTeddy MendezFred WesleyJames Brown | Trevor George Smith Jr.Radric DavisTeddy MendezFred WesleyJames Brown | Ted Smooth | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Gucci Mane (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Pressure
|
Busta RhymesLil WaynePop Wansel | Trevor George Smith Jr.Dwayne Carter, Jr.Andrew "Pop" Wansel | Pop & Oak | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Love-Hate
|
Busta RhymesRobin ThickeMr. PorterSammy LoweBetty Lowe | Trevor George Smith Jr.Robin ThickeDenaun PorterSammy LoweBetty Lowe | Mr. Porter | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Robin Thicke (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Grind Real Slow
|
Busta RhymesBinkEl DeBargeRandy DeBargeBunny DeBarge | Trevor George Smith Jr.Roosevelt Harrell IIIEldra DeBargeWilliam DebargeJordan Etterlene | Bink | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 8 |
King Tut
|
Busta RhymesReek da VillianJames SmithJahlil Beats | Trevor George Smith Jr.Tariek WilliamsJames SmithOrlando Tucker | Jahlil Beats | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Reek da Villian (Featured Vocals)J-Doe (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Sound Boy
|
Busta RhymesCam'ronBoi-1da | Trevor George Smith Jr.Cameron GilesMatthew Samuels | Boi-1daMatthew Burnett | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Cam'ron (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Doin' It Again
|
Busta RhymesReek da VillianChanel SosaTeddy MendezHi-TekIdrs MillsJonell | Trevor George Smith Jr.Tariek WilliamsChanel SosaTeddy MendezTony CottrellIdrs MillsShannon Showes | Ted Smooth | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Reek da Villian (Featured Vocals)Chanel (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Wine & Go Down
|
Busta RhymesVybz KartelKarl Daniel | Trevor George Smith Jr.Adidja PalmerKarl Daniel | Dready | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Vybz Kartel (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Movie
|
Busta RhymesJames SmithRonald Ferebee Jr.Brandon Bell | Trevor George Smith Jr.James SmithRonald Ferebee Jr.Brandon Bell | Young YonnyBrandon Bell | Busta Rhymes (Performer)J-Doe (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Crazy
|
Busta RhymesKarl Daniel | Trevor George Smith Jr.Karl Daniel | Dready | Busta Rhymes (Performer) |
| 14 |
Bleed the Same Blood
|
Busta RhymesMainoTimothy WallsShawn ThomasWillie Draughn Jr. | Trevor George Smith Jr.Jermaine ColemanTimothy WallsShawn ThomasWillie Draughn Jr. | K. Figz | Busta Rhymes (Performer)Maino (Featured Vocals)Anthony Hamilton (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 68 contributors
BR
Busta Rhymes
Writer · Performer
TG
Trevor George Smith Jr.
Writer
KD
Karl Daniel
Writer
JS
James Smith
Writer
RD
Reek da Villian
Writer · Vocals
TW
Tariek Williams
Writer
TM
Teddy Mendez
Writer
B"
Bernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr.
Writer · Producer
B
Bink
Writer · Producer
B
Boi-1da
Writer · Producer
BB
Brandon Bell
Writer · Producer
JB
Jahlil Beats
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Year of the Dragon
Who wrote Year of the Dragon?
Busta Rhymes is credited on all 14 tracks.
Why was it free?
It was distributed through Google Play at no charge, which is also why no sales figure or chart position exists for it.
Did any single chart?
No. "King Tut" and the album's other singles registered no chart peaks.
How did it sell?
The discography's sales column is blank for this album and no figure is published.
Who guests on it?
Lil Wayne, Reek da Villian and J-Doe, among others from his Conglomerate roster.
Are engineering credits published?
No engineering credits are published on the album article.
How long is the album?
50:11 across 14 tracks.