Studio Album · No. 1
Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Songwriting Credits by Gwen Stefani
Produced by Nellee Hooper, Dr. Dre, The Neptunes, Dallas Austin, André 3000, Tony Kanal, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Mark "Spike" Stent · Engineered by Mark Stent, Greg Collins, Phil Tan, Andrew Coleman, Simon Gogerly
Interscope Records
ElectropopDance-RockNew WaveSoul
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 Gwen Stefani carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Gwen Stefani
0 tracksoutside writers
Gwen Stefani's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
28
Lyricists
9
Producers
1
No.1 Single
8 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2004
Released
Awards & Recognition 5
Album of the Year (2006, Nominated)
Best Pop Vocal Album (2006, Nominated)
Record of the Year (for 'Hollaback Girl') (2006, Nominated)
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (for 'Hollaback Girl') (2006, Nominated)
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (for 'Rich Girl') (2006, Nominated)
Data Insight
Gwen Stefani co-writes across her solo debut, but the record is built as a producer-driven showcase that pairs her with a rotating cast of A-list hitmakers rather than one sonic team. The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) produced the cheerleader-chant number 1 'Hollaback Girl,' Linda Perry and Nellee Hooper shaped lead single 'What You Waiting For?,' Dallas Austin co-wrote and produced 'Cool,' and Tony Kanal carried over the No Doubt songwriting partnership. Dr. Dre and Andre 3000 round out the eclectic, genre-hopping cast. The deliberate variety of collaborators is what gives the album its scattered, dance-to-new-wave-to-hip-hop range.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What You Waiting For?
#47
|
Gwen StefaniLinda Perry | Gwen StefaniLinda Perry | Nellee Hooper | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Rich Girl
#7
|
Gwen StefaniEveKara DioGuardiMark BatsonMike ElizondoChantal KreviazukAndre YoungJerry BockSheldon Harnick | Gwen StefaniEveKara DioGuardiMark BatsonMike ElizondoChantal KreviazukAndre YoungJerry BockSheldon Harnick | Dr. Dre | Eve |
| 3 |
Hollaback Girl
#1
|
Gwen StefaniPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | Gwen StefaniPharrell WilliamsChad Hugo | The Neptunes | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Cool
#13
|
Gwen StefaniDallas Austin | Gwen StefaniDallas Austin | Dallas AustinNellee Hooper | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Bubble Pop Electric
|
Gwen StefaniAndré BenjaminSeven Benjamin | Gwen StefaniAndré BenjaminSeven Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 |
| 6 |
Luxurious
#21
|
Gwen StefaniTony KanalRonald IsleyO'Kelly IsleyRudolph IsleyErnie IsleyMarvin IsleyChris Jasper | Gwen StefaniTony KanalRonald IsleyO'Kelly IsleyRudolph IsleyErnie IsleyMarvin IsleyChris Jasper | Nellee HooperTony Kanal | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Harajuku Girls
|
Gwen StefaniJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Quenton WrightBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. Avila | Gwen StefaniJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Quenton WrightBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. Avila | Jimmy JamTerry LewisMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Crash
|
Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Tony Kanal | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Real Thing
|
Gwen StefaniLinda PerryGavin Rossdale | Gwen StefaniLinda PerryGavin Rossdale | Nellee HooperMark "Spike" Stent | Bernard SumnerPeter Hook |
| 10 |
Serious
|
Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Tony KanalMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Danger Zone
|
Gwen StefaniDallas AustinLinda Perry | Gwen StefaniDallas AustinLinda Perry | Nellee HooperDallas Austin | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Long Way to Go
|
Gwen StefaniAndré Benjamin | Gwen StefaniAndré Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 36 contributors
GS
Gwen Stefani
Writer · Vocals
TK
Tony Kanal
Writer · Producer
LP
Linda Perry
Writer
DA
Dallas Austin
Writer · Producer
AB
André Benjamin
Writer
TL
Terry Lewis
Writer · Producer
AY
Andre Young
Writer
BR
Bobby Ross Avila
Writer
CH
Chad Hugo
Writer
CK
Chantal Kreviazuk
Writer
CJ
Chris Jasper
Writer
EI
Ernie Isley
Writer
More from Gwen Stefani
2006
100%
The Sweet Escape
Interscope Records
12 tracksProd. The Neptunes
2016
100%
This Is What the Truth Feels Like
Interscope Records
12 tracksProd. Mattman & Robin
2017
50%
You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Interscope Records
12 tracksProd. Busbee
2024
90%
Bouquet
Interscope Records
10 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
Frequently Asked Questions Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
Did Gwen Stefani write Love. Angel. Music. Baby.?
Yes. Gwen Stefani co-wrote nearly every track on her solo debut, but always alongside collaborators. Her co-writers include The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo), Linda Perry, Dallas Austin, Andre 3000, and her No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal.
Who produced Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani?
'Hollaback Girl' was produced by The Neptunes, the duo of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. It became Gwen Stefani's only number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and one of the most recognizable songs from the album.
What was the first single from Love. Angel. Music. Baby.?
'What You Waiting For?' was the lead single. It was co-written by Gwen Stefani and Linda Perry and produced by Nellee Hooper, and it peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How many copies did Love. Angel. Music. Baby. sell?
The album sold over 8 million copies worldwide. In the United States it was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA, and it reached multi-Platinum status in Canada and Australia as well.
Was Love. Angel. Music. Baby. nominated for any Grammys?
Yes. The album was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Its singles 'Hollaback Girl' and 'Rich Girl' earned additional nominations the same year.
Who is featured on Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani?
Rapper Eve is featured on 'Rich Girl.' The collaboration peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
What genre is Love. Angel. Music. Baby.?
The album blends electropop, dance-rock, new wave, and soul. Its sound is deliberately eclectic because Gwen Stefani worked with a different producer or production team on nearly every track, from The Neptunes to Linda Perry to Dr. Dre.