Studio Album · No. 12
Magna Carta Holy Grail Songwriting Credits by Jay-Z
Produced by The-Dream, Timbaland, J-Roc, No I.D., Boi-1da, Vinylz, Pharrell, Hit-Boy, Hey DJ Camper, Mike Dean, WondaGurl, Travis Scott, Swizz Beatz, Mike Will Made It, Marz, Hip Hop · Engineered by Demacio "Demo" Castellon, Chris Godbey, Ken "Duro" Ifill, Jaycen Joshua, DJ Swivel
Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jay-Z carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Magna Carta Holy Grail keeps Jay-Z's lyricist-only model while loading the album with marquee sung collaborators. He wrote every verse, but the hooks from Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean, and Beyoncé put those names in the lyricist column beside him, and the composer column runs through Timbaland and J-Roc plus a Nirvana interpolation on 'Holy Grail.' It is a luxury-rap blockbuster where his words sit atop one of his most expensive guest and production rosters.
Magna Carta Holy Grail is the twelfth studio album by Jay-Z, released in July 2013 and notable for a Samsung deal that gave away a million copies to phone owners, certifying it platinum before its public release. Themed around fame, luxury, and the burdens of wealth, it is built largely on dense Timbaland and J-Roc production. Jay-Z wrote every verse, while the music and sung hooks come from a star-studded cast, with Justin Timberlake on 'Holy Grail,' Frank Ocean on 'Oceans,' and Beyoncé on 'Part II (On the Run).' The composer credits include a Nirvana interpolation on 'Holy Grail.' The album debuted at number one, was certified three-times platinum, and won a Grammy for 'Holy Grail.'
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Holy Grail
#4
|
Jay-ZThe-DreamJustin Timberlake | Timothy MosleyJerome HarmonErnest WilsonKurt CobainDavid GrohlKrist Novoselic | The-DreamTimbalandJ-RocNo I.D. | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Justin Timberlake (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Picasso Baby
|
Jay-Z | Timothy MosleyJerome HarmonAdrian Younge | TimbalandJ-Roc | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Tom Ford
#39
|
Jay-Z | Timothy MosleyJerome Harmon | TimbalandJ-Roc | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Fuckwithmeyouknowigotit
|
Jay-ZRick Ross | Matthew SamuelsAnderson Hernandez | Boi-1daVinylzTimbalandJ-Roc | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Oceans
|
Jay-ZFrank Ocean | Pharrell Williams | PharrellTimbaland | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Frank Ocean (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
F.U.T.W.
|
Jay-Z | Timothy MosleyJerome Harmon | TimbalandJ-Roc | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Somewhereinamerica
|
Jay-Z | Chauncey Hollis Jr.Darhyl Camper Jr.Michael Dean | Hit-BoyHey DJ CamperMike Dean | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Crown
|
Jay-Z | Ebony OshunrindeJacques WebsterMichael DeanKirk BennettMiguel CollinsBobby Dixon | WondaGurlTravis ScottMike Dean | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Heaven
|
Jay-ZThe-DreamJustin Timberlake | Timothy MosleyJerome HarmonWilliam BerryPeter BuckMichael MillsJohn StipeAdrian Younge | TimbalandJ-Roc | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Justin Timberlake (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Versus
|
Jay-Z | Timothy MosleyKasseem DeanJerome HarmonJonathan DavisFrederick HubbardMuhammad JonesMalik Taylor | TimbalandSwizz Beatz | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Part II (On the Run)
#80
|
Jay-ZJames Fauntleroy | Timothy MosleyJerome Harmon | TimbalandJ-Roc | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Beyoncé (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Beach Is Better
|
Jay-Z | Michael Williams IIMarquel Middlebrooks | Mike Will Made ItMarz | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
BBC
|
Jay-ZNasJustin Timberlake | Pharrell WilliamsTimothy MosleyKasseem Dean | Pharrell | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Nas (Featured Vocals)Justin Timberlake (Featured Vocals)Pharrell Williams (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
JAY Z Blue
|
Jay-Z | Timothy MosleyJerome HarmonJustin TimberlakeCarlos BroadySean CombsDarryl McDanielsNashiem MyrickChristopher Wallace | TimbalandJ-RocJustin Timberlake | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
La Familia
|
Jay-Z | Timothy MosleyJerome Harmon | TimbalandJ-Roc | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Nickels and Dimes
|
Jay-Z | Kyambo JoshuaMichael DeanSumach Valentine | Hip HopMike Dean | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |