Studio Album · No. 2
The Sweet Escape Songwriting Credits by Gwen Stefani
Produced by The Neptunes, Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort, Nellee Hooper, Swizz Beatz, Sean Garrett, Tony Kanal, Greg Collins, Mark "Spike" Stent, Ron Fair · Engineered by Mark Stent, Greg Collins
Interscope Records
Dance-PopElectropopRap
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
11
Lyricists
10
Producers
1.7 million
US Copies Sold
2006
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (for 'The Sweet Escape') (2008, Nominated)
Data Insight
Like her debut, The Sweet Escape finds Gwen Stefani co-writing every track while assigning each one to a distinct collaborator. The Neptunes produced and co-wrote opener 'Wind It Up,' Akon co-wrote, produced, and featured on the number 2 title track, and Tony Kanal co-wrote '4 in the Morning.' Swizz Beatz and Sean Garrett handled 'Now That You Got It,' while Keane pianist Tim Rice-Oxley co-wrote the Britpop-leaning 'Early Winter.' The result is again a patchwork of auteur producers rather than a unified studio sound.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wind It Up
#6
|
Gwen StefaniPharrell WilliamsRichard RodgersOscar Hammerstein II | Gwen StefaniPharrell WilliamsRichard RodgersOscar Hammerstein II | The NeptunesMark "Spike" StentRon Fair | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Sweet Escape
#2
|
Gwen StefaniAkonGiorgio Tuinfort | Gwen StefaniAkonGiorgio Tuinfort | AkonGiorgio Tuinfort | Akon |
| 3 |
Orange County Girl
|
Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | The Neptunes | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Early Winter
|
Gwen StefaniTim Rice-Oxley | Gwen StefaniTim Rice-Oxley | Nellee HooperMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Now That You Got It
|
Gwen StefaniSean GarrettKaseem Dean | Gwen StefaniSean GarrettKaseem Dean | Swizz BeatzSean Garrett | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
4 in the Morning
#54
|
Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Tony KanalGreg CollinsMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Yummy
|
Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | The Neptunes | Pharrell Williams |
| 8 |
Fluorescent
|
Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Tony KanalMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Breakin' Up
|
Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | The Neptunes | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Don't Get It Twisted
|
Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Gwen StefaniTony Kanal | Tony KanalGreg CollinsMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
U Started It
|
Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | Gwen StefaniPharrell Williams | The NeptunesMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Wonderful Life
|
Gwen StefaniLinda Perry | Gwen StefaniLinda Perry | Nellee HooperMark "Spike" Stent | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 17 contributors
GS
Gwen Stefani
Writer · Vocals
PW
Pharrell Williams
Writer
TK
Tony Kanal
Writer · Producer
A
Akon
Writer · Producer
GT
Giorgio Tuinfort
Writer · Producer
SG
Sean Garrett
Writer · Producer
KD
Kaseem Dean
Writer
LP
Linda Perry
Writer
OH
Oscar Hammerstein II
Writer
RR
Richard Rodgers
Writer
TR
Tim Rice-Oxley
Writer
M"
Mark "Spike" Stent
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Sweet Escape
Did Gwen Stefani write The Sweet Escape?
Yes. Gwen Stefani co-wrote every track on The Sweet Escape with her collaborators. These include The Neptunes, Akon, Swizz Beatz, her No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal, and Keane's Tim Rice-Oxley.
Who sings on The Sweet Escape with Gwen Stefani?
Akon is featured on the title track 'The Sweet Escape,' which he also co-wrote and produced. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Who produced Wind It Up by Gwen Stefani?
'Wind It Up' was produced and co-written by The Neptunes, the duo of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. It was the album's lead single and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did The Sweet Escape win a Grammy?
No. The title track 'The Sweet Escape' was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 2008 Grammy Awards but did not win, losing to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss's 'Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On).'
How did 4 in the Morning chart?
'4 in the Morning' peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, falling short of the top 40. The ballad was co-written by Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal.
What genre is The Sweet Escape?
The Sweet Escape is primarily a dance-pop and electropop record with rap elements. The variety comes from Gwen Stefani pairing each song with a different producer, from The Neptunes to Swizz Beatz to Akon.
How many copies did The Sweet Escape sell?
The album sold more than 1.7 million copies in the United States, where it was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. It also reached multi-Platinum status in Canada and Australia.