Studio Album · No. 7
Suffering from Success Songwriting Credits by DJ Khaled
Produced by DJ Khaled, Executive producer#Music, Ronald "Slim" Williams, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Armzhouse Records, Arthur McArthur, Allen Ritter, Beewirks, Bkorn, Boi-1da, Canei Finch, Cool & Dre, DJ Frass, DJ Nasty & LVM, Lee on the Beats, Noah "40" Shebib, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, J. Cole, JA Productions, Kane Beatz, Rico Beats, Robert Bullock, Rugah Rahj, Streetrunner, Tha Bizness, The Beat Bully, The Runners, Timbaland, Vinylz, Young Chop
We the Best / Cash Money / Republic
Hip Hop
Artist
93%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether DJ Khaled carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by DJ Khaled
1 trackoutside writers
DJ Khaled's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist93%
Composer86%
Producer43%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
52
Lyricists
31
Producers
2013
Released
Data Insight
Twelve of the fourteen tracks carry his name and none of them are his alone. One track carries no writer credit at all, which is as close as the album gets to a song nobody claims.
Suffering from Success came out in October 2013 on We the Best through Cash Money and Republic. "No New Friends" reached number 37 on the Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Obama (Winning More Interlude)
|
DJ KhaledBarack Obama | - | DJ KhaledExecutive producer#MusicRonald "Slim" WilliamsBirdmanLil WayneArmzhouse RecordsArthur McArthurAllen RitterBeewirksBkornBoi-1daCanei FinchCool & DreDJ FrassDJ Nasty & LVMLee on the BeatsNoah "40" ShebibJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. LeagueJ. ColeJA ProductionsKane BeatzRico BeatsRobert BullockRugah RahjStreetrunnerTha BiznessThe Beat BullyThe RunnersTimbalandVinylzYoung Chop | DJ Khaled (Performer) |
| 2 |
Suffering from Success
|
DJ KhaledAce HoodFutureYoung ChopJohnny MollingsLenny Mollings | Khaled Mohammed KhaledAntoine McColisterNayvadius WilburnTyree PittmanJohnny MollingsLenny Mollings | Young ChopDJ KhaledDJ Nasty & LVM | DJ Khaled (Performer)Future (Featured Vocals)Ace Hood (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
I Feel Like Pac / I Feel Like Biggie
|
DJ KhaledRick RossMeek MillT.I.Swizz BeatzSean CombsAnthony Tucker | Khaled Mohammed KhaledWilliam Roberts IIRobert WilliamsClifford Harris, Jr.Kasseem DeanSean CombsAnthony Tucker | The Beat Bully | DJ Khaled (Performer)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)Meek Mill (Featured Vocals)T.I. (Featured Vocals)Swizz Beatz (Featured Vocals)Sean Combs (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
You Don't Want These Problems
|
DJ KhaledBig SeanRonald "Slim" WilliamsFrench Montana2 ChainzRick RossAce HoodTimbalandKevin CossomJohnny MollingsLee on the Beats | Khaled Mohammed KhaledSean AndersonRonald "Slim Tha Don" WilliamsKarim KarbouchTauheed EppsWilliam Roberts IIAntoine McColisterTimothy MosleyKevin CossomJohnny MollingsAnthony Norris | DJ KhaledTimbalandDJ Nasty & LVMLee on the Beats | DJ Khaled (Performer)Big Sean (Featured Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)French Montana (Featured Vocals)2 Chainz (Featured Vocals)Meek Mill (Featured Vocals)Ace Hood (Featured Vocals)Timbaland (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Blackball
|
DJ KhaledFuturePliesAce HoodKevin CrowErik Ortiz | Khaled Mohammed KhaledNayvadius WilburnAlgernod WashingtonAntoine McColisterKevin CrowErik Ortiz | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | DJ Khaled (Performer)Future (Featured Vocals)Plies (Featured Vocals)Ace Hood (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
No Motive
|
DJ KhaledLil WayneNicholas WarwarR. Pasco | Khaled Mohammed KhaledDwayne Carter, Jr.Nicholas WarwarR. Pasco | StreetrunnerRugah Rahj | DJ Khaled (Performer)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
I'm Still
|
DJ KhaledChris BrownWaleWiz KhalifaAce HoodKevin CossomLee on the BeatsBrandon Korn | Khaled Mohammed KhaledChristopher BrownOlubowale AkintimehinCameron ThomazAntoine McColisterKevin CossomAnthony NorrisBrandon Korn | Lee on the BeatsBkornDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)Chris Brown (Featured Vocals)Wale (Featured Vocals)Wiz Khalifa (Featured Vocals)Ace Hood (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
I Wanna Be with You
|
DJ KhaledNicki MinajFutureRick RossLee on the Beats | Khaled Mohammed KhaledOnika MarajNayvadius WilburnWilliam Roberts IIAnthony Norris | Lee on the BeatsDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)Nicki Minaj (Featured Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)Future (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
No New Friends
#37
|
DJ KhaledDrakeRick RossLil WayneN. CobeyBoi-1daNoah ShebibVinylzAllen Ritter | Khaled Mohammed KhaledAubrey GrahamWilliam Roberts IIDwayne "The President" CarterN. CobeyMatthew SamuelsNoah ShebibAnderson HernandezAllen Ritter | Boi-1daNoah "40" ShebibVinylzRobert Bullock | DJ Khaled (Performer)Drake (Featured Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Give It All to Me
|
DJ KhaledMavadoNicki MinajJ. Arison | Khaled Mohammed KhaledDavid BrooksOnika MarajJ. Arison | JA Productions | DJ Khaled (Performer) |
| 11 |
Hells Kitchen
|
DJ KhaledJ. ColeBasCanei Finch | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJermaine ColeAbbas HamadCanei Finch | J. ColeCanei Finch | DJ Khaled (Performer)J. Cole (Featured Vocals)Bas (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Never Surrender
|
DJ KhaledScarfaceJadakissRonald "Slim" WilliamsAkonJohn LegendAnthony HamiltonKevin CossomNicholas Warwar | Khaled Mohammed KhaledBrad JordanJason PhillipsRonald "Slim Tha Don" WilliamsAliaune ThiamJohn StephensAnthony HamiltonKevin CossomNicholas Warwar | StreetrunnerDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)Scarface (Featured Vocals)Jadakiss (Featured Vocals)Meek Mill (Featured Vocals)Akon (Featured Vocals)John Legend (Featured Vocals)Anthony Hamilton (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Murcielago (Doors Go Up)
|
DJ KhaledBirdmanRonald "Slim" WilliamsAndré LyonMarcello Valenzano | Khaled Mohammed KhaledBryan WilliamsRonald "Slim Tha Don" WilliamsAndré LyonMarcello Valenzano | Cool & Dre | DJ Khaled (Performer)Birdman (Featured Vocals)Meek Mill (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Black Ghost
|
VadoBobby Yewah | Teeyon WinfreeBobby Yewah | Beewirks | DJ Khaled (Performer)Vado (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 104 contributors
DK
DJ Khaled
Writer · Producer · Performer
KM
Khaled Mohammed Khaled
Writer
AH
Ace Hood
Writer · Vocals
AM
Antoine McColister
Writer
RR
Rick Ross
Writer · Vocals
WR
William Roberts II
Writer
LO
Lee on the Beats
Writer · Producer
R"
Ronald "Slim" Williams
Writer · Producer
AN
Anthony Norris
Writer
F
Future
Writer · Vocals
KC
Kevin Cossom
Writer
NW
Nayvadius Wilburn
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Suffering from Success
Who wrote Suffering from Success?
DJ Khaled on twelve of the fourteen tracks, always with co-writers. One carries no writer credit at all.
How high did "No New Friends" chart?
Number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes no sales figure for this album.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names no engineer.
Where does the title come from?
One of his own catchphrases, from the Instagram monologues he became known for.
How long is the album?
53:28 across fourteen tracks.