stuff i used to do cover art

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stuff i used to do Songwriting Credits by deadmau5

2017 Mau5trap 12 tracks 67 min

Produced by deadmau5

Mau5trap Progressive HouseElectro HouseDowntempoBreakbeatIDM
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether deadmau5 carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by deadmau5 0 tracksoutside writers
deadmau5's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight

stuff i used to do is a retrospective compilation drawing from material recorded 1998-2007, predating deadmau5's commercial mainstream period. All tracks are composed and produced by Joel Zimmermann, with vocal contributions by Rob Swire on 'Monophobia (Redux),' Kiesza on 'Bridged by a Lightwave,' Lights on 'drama free,' and Shotty Horroh on 'p.a.n.d.a.' The Neptunes are credited on 'Pomegranate.'

stuff i used to do is deadmau5's third compilation album, released March 3, 2017 on Mau5trap. A retrospective collection, it revisits earlier progressive house material with updated production. Almost entirely instrumental, it draws from his earlier catalog.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Monophobia (Redux)
Rob Swire Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann deadmau5 (Production)Rob Swire (Lead Vocals)
2
Pomegranate
The Neptunes Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann deadmau5 (Production)The Neptunes (Lead Vocals)
3
Nextra
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
4
GTR
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
5
3teeth
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
6
Bridged by a Lightwave
Kiesza Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann deadmau5 (Production)Kiesza (Lead Vocals)
7
Bored of Computers
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
8
spicy meow meow
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
9
Post Mortem
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
10
XYZ
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
11
drama free
Lights Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann deadmau5 (Production)Lights (Lead Vocals)
12
p.a.n.d.a
Shotty Horroh Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann deadmau5 (Production)Shotty Horroh (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors

JT
Joel Thomas Zimmermann
Writer · Producer
On this album12 written
K
Kiesza
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
L
Lights
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
RS
Rob Swire
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
SH
Shotty Horroh
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
TN
The Neptunes
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
D
deadmau5
Production
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions stuff i used to do

What is stuff i used to do?
stuff i used to do is a deadmau5 compilation released March 3, 2017 on Mau5trap, drawing from material originally recorded between 1998 and 2007. It revisits his pre-fame progressive house work, some of which had not previously been widely distributed.
Who wrote the tracks on stuff i used to do?
deadmau5 composed and produced all tracks. Outside lyricists include Rob Swire on 'Monophobia (Redux),' Kiesza on 'Bridged by a Lightwave,' Lights on 'drama free,' and Shotty Horroh on 'p.a.n.d.a.'
Is stuff i used to do a studio album or a compilation?
It is a compilation album. The material draws from recordings made between 1998 and 2007, and it was originally released as a free download via WeTransfer before receiving a full digital release on March 3, 2017.
Who is Kiesza?
Kiesza is a Canadian singer-songwriter who contributed vocals and lyrics to 'Bridged by a Lightwave' on this compilation. She is best known for her 2014 hit 'Hideaway.'
Why are The Neptunes credited on 'Pomegranate'?
'Pomegranate' carries a lyricist credit for The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo). The specific nature of their contribution, whether a sample, interpolation, or writing credit, is not detailed in publicly available sources.

Sources

Wikipedia: Stuff I Used to Do MusicBrainz: stuff i used to do (release group) Cover Art Archive: stuff i used to do Cover Art Archive: stuff i used to do by deadmau5