Studio Album · No. 5
We the Best Forever Songwriting Credits by DJ Khaled
Produced by Ben Billions, Cubic Z, Tha Bizness, Boi-1da, Danja, DJ Khaled, DJ Nasty, Infinity, Lee Major, Lex Luger, Luis Diaz, The Monarch, Noah "40" Shebib, The Renegades, The Runners, T-Minus
We the Best / YMCMB / Cash Money / Universal
Hip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
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 DJ Khaled carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by DJ Khaled
0 tracksoutside writers
DJ Khaled's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer25%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
58
Lyricists
21
Producers
2011
Released
Data Insight
All twelve tracks carry his name and none are his alone. Signing to Cash Money brought Drake and Lil Wayne to the guest list and made no difference at all to how the credits read.
We the Best Forever came out in July 2011 on We the Best through Young Money and Cash Money, and is certified gold. "I'm on One" reached number 10 on the Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm On One
#10
|
DJ KhaledDrakeRick RossLil WayneT-Minus | Khaled Mohammed KhaledAubrey GrahamWilliam RobertsDwayne Carter, Jr.Tyler Williams | T-Minus40Nikhil Seetharam | DJ Khaled (Performer)Drake (Featured Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Welcome to My Hood
#79
|
DJ KhaledRick RossPliesCarterT-PainJohnny Mollings | Khaled Mohammed KhaledWilliam RobertsAlgernod WashingtonCarterFaheem NajmJohnny Mollings | The RenegadesCubic ZDJ KhaledDJ Nasty | DJ Khaled (Performer)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals)Plies (Featured Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals)T-Pain (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Money
|
DJ KhaledJeezyLudacrisLex Luger | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJay JenkinsChris BridgesLexus Lewis | Lex Luger | DJ Khaled (Performer)Jeezy (Featured Vocals)Ludacris (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
I'm Thuggin
|
DJ KhaledWaka Flocka FlameAce HoodLex Luger | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJuaquin MalphursAntoine McCollisterLexus Lewis | Lex Luger | DJ Khaled (Performer)Waka Flocka Flame (Featured Vocals)Ace Hood (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
It Ain't Over Til It's Over
|
DJ KhaledJadakissMary J. BligeFabolousKelly SheehanLivvi Franc | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJason PhillipsMary Jane BligeJohn JacksonKelly SheehanOlivia Waithe | Infinity & Zaay Alexander | DJ Khaled (Performer)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals)Fabolous (Featured Vocals)Jadakiss (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Legendary
|
DJ KhaledChris BrownKeyshia ColeNe-YoLundon KnightenJohnny MollingsChristopher WhitacreJustin HendersonGary Carolla | Khaled Mohammed KhaledChristopher BrownKeyshia ColeShaffer SmithLundon KnightenJohnny MollingsChristopher WhitacreJustin HendersonGary Carolla | Tha BiznessDJ Nasty & LVMGary CarollaDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)Chris Brown (Featured Vocals)Keyshia Cole (Featured Vocals)Ne-Yo (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Sleep When I'm Gone
|
DJ KhaledDanjaThe GameCeeLo GreenBusta RhymesKelly Sheehan | Khaled Mohammed KhaledNate HillsJayceon TaylorTimothy CallawayTrevor SmithKelly Sheehan | Danja | DJ Khaled (Performer)The Game (Featured Vocals)Busta Rhymes (Featured Vocals)CeeLo Green (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Can't Stop
|
DJ KhaledBirdmanT-PainBoi-1daMatthew Burnett | Khaled Mohammed KhaledBryan WilliamsFaheem NajmMatthew SamuelsMatthew Burnett | Boi-1daMatthew BurnettCubic Z | DJ Khaled (Performer)Birdman (Featured Vocals)T-Pain (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Future
|
DJ KhaledBoi-1daAce HoodMeek MillBig SeanWaleTeeyon WinfreeMaurice CarpenterJohnny MollingsLeigh Elliot | Khaled Mohammed KhaledMatthew SamuelsAntoine McCollisterRobert WilliamsSean AndersonOlubowale AkintimehinTeeyon WinfreeMaurice CarpenterJohnny MollingsLeigh Elliot | Boi-1daLee MajorBass Line | DJ Khaled (Performer)Ace Hood (Featured Vocals)Meek Mill (Featured Vocals)Big Sean (Featured Vocals)Wale (Featured Vocals)Vado (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
My Life
|
DJ KhaledAkonB.o.BLuis DiazBen BillionsKelly SheehanHeather Bright | Khaled Mohammed KhaledAliaune ThiamBobby Ray SimmonsLuis DiazBenjamin DiehlKelly SheehanHeather Bright | Luis DiazBen Billions | DJ Khaled (Performer)Akon (Featured Vocals)B.o.B (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
A Million Lights
|
DJ KhaledKevin RudolfTygaMack MaineJae MillzCory GunzAndrew HarrJermaine JacksonAndre DavidsonSean DavidsonWalter Douglas Powers | Khaled Mohammed KhaledKevin RudolfMichael StevensonJermaine PreyanJarvis MillsPeter Pankey Jr.Andrew HarrJermaine JacksonAndre DavidsonSean DavidsonWalter Douglas Powers | The RunnersThe Monarch | DJ Khaled (Performer)Tyga (Featured Vocals)Mack Maine (Featured Vocals)Cory Gunz (Featured Vocals)Jae Millz (Featured Vocals)Kevin Rudolf (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Welcome to My Hood (Remix)
|
DJ KhaledJohnny MollingsT-PainLudacrisNe-YoTwistaMavadoT-MinusAce HoodFat JoeJadakissBun BThe GameWaka Flocka Flame | Khaled Mohammed KhaledJohnny MollingsFaheem NajmChristopher BridgesShaffer SmithCarl MitchellDavid BrooksTyler WilliamsAntoine McCollisterJoseph CartagenaJason PhillipsBernard FreemanJayceon TaylorJuaquin Malphurs | The RenegadesCubic ZDJ Nasty & LVMDJ Khaled | DJ Khaled (Performer)T-Pain (Featured Vocals)Ludacris (Featured Vocals)Busta Rhymes (Featured Vocals)Twista (Featured Vocals)Mavado (Featured Vocals)Birdman (Featured Vocals)Ace Hood (Featured Vocals)Fat Joe (Featured Vocals)The Game (Featured Vocals)Jadakiss (Featured Vocals)Bun B (Featured Vocals)Waka Flocka Flame (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 110 contributors
DK
DJ Khaled
Writer · Producer · Performer
KM
Khaled Mohammed Khaled
Writer
JM
Johnny Mollings
Writer
AH
Ace Hood
Writer · Vocals
AM
Antoine McCollister
Writer
FN
Faheem Najm
Writer
KS
Kelly Sheehan
Writer
T
T-Pain
Writer · Vocals
B
Boi-1da
Writer · Producer
LL
Lex Luger
Writer · Producer
T
T-Minus
Writer · Producer
J
Jadakiss
Writer · Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions We the Best Forever
Who wrote We the Best Forever?
DJ Khaled on all twelve tracks, always with the guests and producers.
Is it certified?
Yes, gold by the RIAA.
How high did the singles chart?
"I'm on One" reached number 10 on the Hot 100 and "Welcome to My Hood" number 79.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names no engineer.
Who guests on it?
What label is it on?
We the Best through Young Money and Cash Money, distributed by Universal.
How long is the album?
53:42 across twelve tracks.