Studio Album · No. 8

W:/2016ALBUM/ Songwriting Credits by deadmau5

2016 Mau5trap 11 tracks 79 min

Produced by deadmau5

Mau5trap Progressive HouseTechnoEDM
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether deadmau5 carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
11 trackswritten by deadmau5 0 tracksoutside writers
deadmau5's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist9%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
2016
Released
Data Insight

Joel Zimmerman produced all 11 tracks on W:/2016ALBUM/ and wrote or co-wrote each one. The only outside writers are Grabbitz, who co-wrote and sings 'Let Go,' and Phil Waring, who co-wrote the instrumental '2448.' The album reached number 1 on the US Billboard Top Dance Albums chart.

W:/2016ALBUM/ is deadmau5's eighth studio album, released December 2016. It includes the single 'Let Go' featuring American singer Grabbitz. Joel Zimmerman produced all 11 tracks and wrote each of them, sharing credit on two: '2448' with Phil Waring and 'Let Go' with Grabbitz.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
4ware
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
2
2448
Not documented Joel ZimmermanPhil Waring Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
3
Cat Thruster
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
4
Deus Ex Machina
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
5
Glish
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
6
Imaginary Friends
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
7
Let Go
Grabbitzdeadmau5 Joel ZimmermanNicholas Chiari Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)Grabbitz (Vocals)
8
No Problem
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
9
Snowcone
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
10
Three Pound Chicken Wing
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)
11
Whelk Then
Not documented Joel Zimmerman Joel Zimmerman deadmau5 (Primary Artist)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

JZ
Joel Zimmerman
Writer · Producer
On this album11 written
D
deadmau5
Writer · Primary Artist
On this album1 written
G
Grabbitz
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
NC
Nicholas Chiari
Writer
On this album1 written
PW
Phil Waring
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions W:/2016ALBUM/

Who wrote the songs on W:/2016ALBUM/?
deadmau5 produced all 11 tracks and wrote each of them, two as co-writes: 'Let Go' with Grabbitz, who also sings it, and '2448' with Phil Waring.
Who is Grabbitz?
Grabbitz is the project name of American musician and singer Nicholas Chiari. He co-wrote and sings 'Let Go' on W:/2016ALBUM/.
What does the title W:/2016ALBUM/ mean?
The title mimics a Windows file directory path. Fans on Twitch suggested it, and it refers to a directory on Zimmerman's network-attached storage server that held the album's master tracks.
How does W:/2016ALBUM/ sound compared to earlier deadmau5 albums?
Zimmerman has described the album as having 'an 80s sci-fi fantasy vibe.' Its sound is mostly progressive house and EDM.
How did W:/2016ALBUM/ chart?
The album reached number 1 on the US Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and number 4 on the UK Dance Albums chart. It peaked at number 74 on the US Billboard 200.

Sources

Wikipedia: W:/2016ALBUM/ MusicBrainz: W:/2016ALBUM/ (release group) Cover Art Archive: W:/2016ALBUM/ Discogs: deadmau5 - W:/2016ALBUM/ (master) Discogs: deadmau5 - W:/2016ALBUM/ (vinyl, liner notes) Discogs: deadmau5 - W:/2016ALBUM/ (CD) Discogs: deadmau5 - W:/2016ALBUM/ (digital) MusicBrainz: W:/2016ALBUM/ (digital release) Wikipedia: Let Go (Deadmau5 song) Wikipedia: Grabbitz Cover Art Archive: W:/2016ALBUM/ by deadmau5