Studio Album · No. 9
Major Key Songwriting Credits by DJ Khaled
Produced by executive producer, 808-Ray, Ben Billions, The Beat Bully, Cool & Dre, DJ Nasty & LVM, Dyryk, Edsclusive, Frank Dukes, G Koop, Hollywood JB, Jake One, Majid Jordan, Kent Jones, Key Wane, Lee on the Beats, Meghan Trainor, Metro Boomin, Frankie Cutlass, Michael Foster, Mineral Boss Productions, Nineteen85, Qolorsound, Southside, TBHits, Travis Sayles, Travis Scott
We the Best / Epic
Hip HopTrapR&B
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 DJ Khaled carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by DJ Khaled
0 tracksoutside writers
DJ Khaled's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer64%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
86
Lyricists
24
Producers
2016
Released
Data Insight
All fourteen tracks are his and none are his alone. The album that made him a chart act is written exactly like the ones that did not, which is the argument for what he does being real work.
Major Key came out on We the Best and Epic in July 2016, went to number one on the Billboard 200 and is certified platinum. It was nominated for Best Rap Album.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Got the Keys
#30
|
DJ KhaledJay-ZFutureSouthsideJake OneG Koop | Khaled Mohammed KhaledShawn CarterNayvadius WilburnJoshua LuellenJacob DuttonRobert Mandell | SouthsideDJ KhaledJake OneG Koop | DJ Khaled (Performer)Jay-Z (Featured Vocals)Future (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
For Free
#13
|
DJ KhaledDrakeKenneth GrantKacy BrooksMajid JordanLaMarquis JeffersonAkinyeleFrankie CutlassCraig DavidLRocToo ShortLil Jon | Khaled Mohammed KhaledAubrey GrahamKenneth GrantKacy BrooksMajid JordanLaMarquis JeffersonAkinyele AdamsFrankie MalaveCraig DavidJames PhillipsTodd ShawJonathan Smith | Majid Jordan | DJ Khaled (Performer)Drake (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Nas Album Done
|
DJ KhaledNasRayshon Cobbs Jr.Marcelo ValenzanoAndré LyonJean MichaelsVelisha BrockertLauryn HillWyclef JeanPrasSalaam RemiTeena MarieAllen McGrier | Khaled Mohammed KhaledNasir JonesRayshon Cobbs Jr.Marcelo ValenzanoAndré LyonJean MichaelsVelisha BrockertLauryn HillWyclef JeanPras MichelSalaam GibbsMary BrockertAllen McGrier | DJ Khaled808-RayCool & Dre | DJ Khaled (Performer)Nas (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Holy Key
|
DJ KhaledBig SeanKendrick LamarBetty WrightEdward DavadiMarcelo ValenzanoAndré LyonPino DonaggioVito Pallavicini | Khaled Mohammed KhaledSean AndersonKendrick DuckworthBessie NorrisEdward DavadiMarcelo ValenzanoAndré LyonGiuseppe DonaggioVito Pallavicini | DJ KhaledEdsclusiveCool & Dre | DJ Khaled (Performer)Big Sean (Featured Vocals)Kendrick Lamar (Featured Vocals)Betty Wright (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Jermaine's Interlude
|
DJ KhaledJ. ColeJustin BryantPiero Piccioni | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJermaine ColeJustin BryantPiero Piccioni | Hollywood JB | DJ Khaled (Performer)J. Cole (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Ima Be Alright
|
DJ KhaledBryson TillerFutureThe Beat BullyMaurice Jordan | Khaled Mohammed KhaledBryson TillerNayvadius WilburnAnthony TuckerMaurice Jordan | The Beat BullyDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)Bryson Tiller (Featured Vocals)Future (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Do You Mind
#27
|
DJ KhaledNicki MinajChris BrownAugust AlsinaJeremihFutureRick RossMichael JohnsonJohnny MollingsLeonardo MollingsLee on the BeatsSean McMillionRalph JeantyKevin Cossom | Khaled Mohammed KhaledOnika MarajChris BrownAugust AlsinaJeremy FeltonNayvadius WilburnWilliam Roberts IIMichael JohnsonJohnny MollingsLeonardo MollingsAnthony NorrisSean McMillionRalph JeantyKevin Cossom | DJ KhaledDJ Nasty & LVMLee on the Beats | DJ Khaled (Performer)Nicki Minaj (Featured Vocals)Chris Brown (Featured Vocals)August Alsina (Featured Vocals)Jeremih (Featured Vocals)Future (Featured Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Pick These Hoes Apart
|
DJ KhaledKodak BlackJeezyFrench MontanaBen BillionsDerek GarciaKevin Cossom | Khaled Mohammed KhaledDieuson OctaveJay JenkinsKarim KharbouchBenjamin DiehlDerek GarciaKevin Cossom | Ben BillionsDyrykDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)Kodak Black (Featured Vocals)Jeezy (Featured Vocals)French Montana (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Fuck Up the Club
|
DJ KhaledFutureRick RossYGYo GottiEric KovacsMarcelo ValenzanoLyons | Khaled Mohammed KhaledNayvadius WilburnWilliam Roberts IIKeenon JacksonMario MimsEric KovacsMarcelo ValenzanoLyons | DJ KhaledQolorsoundCool & Dre | DJ Khaled (Performer)Future (Featured Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)YG (Featured Vocals)Yo Gotti (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Work for It
|
DJ KhaledBig SeanGucci Mane2 ChainzMetro BoominFrank DukesJermaine DupriUsherManuel Seal | Khaled Mohammed KhaledSean AndersonRadric DavisTauheed EppsLeland WayneAdam FeeneyJermaine DupriUsher Raymond IVManuel Seal, Jr. | Metro BoominFrank Dukes | DJ Khaled (Performer)Big Sean (Featured Vocals)Gucci Mane (Featured Vocals)2 Chainz (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Don't Ever Play Yourself
|
DJ KhaledJadakissFabolousFat JoeBusta RhymesKent JonesEric KovacsMarcelo ValenzanoAndré Lyon | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJason PhillipsJohn JacksonJoe CartagenaTrevor Smith, Jr.Daryl JonesEric KovacsMarcelo ValenzanoAndré Lyon | DJ KhaledQolorsoundCool & Dre | DJ Khaled (Performer)Jadakiss (Featured Vocals)Fabolous (Featured Vocals)Fat Joe (Featured Vocals)Busta Rhymes (Featured Vocals)Kent Jones (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Tourist
|
DJ KhaledTravis ScottLil WayneKey Wane | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJacques Webster IIDwayne Carter, Jr.Dwane Weir II | Key WaneTravis Scott | DJ Khaled (Performer)Travis Scott (Featured Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Forgive Me Father
|
DJ KhaledMeghan TrainorWiz KhalifaWaleThomas Lee BrownTravis SaylesMichael Foster | Khaled Mohammed KhaledMeghan TrainorCameron ThomazOlubowale AkintimehinThomas Lee BrownTravis SaylesMichael Foster | TBHitsTravis SaylesMichael FosterMeghan TrainorDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)Meghan Trainor (Featured Vocals)Wiz Khalifa (Featured Vocals)Wale (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Progress
|
DJ KhaledMavadoClem JonesTawanna Jones | Khaled Mohammed KhaledDavid C. BrooksClem JonesTawanna Jones | Mineral Boss Productions | DJ Khaled (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 144 contributors
DK
DJ Khaled
Writer · Producer · Performer
KM
Khaled Mohammed Khaled
Writer
F
Future
Writer · Vocals
MV
Marcelo Valenzano
Writer
NW
Nayvadius Wilburn
Writer
AL
André Lyon
Writer
BS
Big Sean
Writer · Vocals
EK
Eric Kovacs
Writer
KC
Kevin Cossom
Writer
RR
Rick Ross
Writer · Vocals
SA
Sean Anderson
Writer
WR
William Roberts II
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Major Key
Who wrote Major Key?
DJ Khaled on all fourteen tracks, always with the guests and producers.
Is it certified?
Yes, platinum by the RIAA.
How high did the singles chart?
"For Free" reached number 13 on the Hot 100, "Do You Mind" number 27 and "I Got the Keys" number 30.
Was it nominated for a Grammy?
Yes, for Best Rap Album at the 59th Grammy Awards.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names no engineer.
Who guests on it?
How long is the album?
57:53 across fourteen tracks.