Studio Album · No. 4
Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter Songwriting Credits by Jay-Z
Produced by K Rob, DJ Premier, Rockwilder, DJ Clue?, DURO, Digga, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Russ, SAF, Irv Gotti, Lil Rob, Chauncey Mahan · Engineered by Tatsuya Sato
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jay-Z carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Vol. 3 continues Jay-Z's pattern of total lyric ownership over outsourced music. He wrote every verse, and the composer column lists the producers driving his pop-rap turn, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz chief among them, plus the sample sources behind tracks like 'Big Pimpin'.' Even his most radio-friendly hits keep the same split: his words, someone else's beat.
Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter is the fourth studio album by Jay-Z, released in December 1999 as the close of his Vol. trilogy. It leans further into glossy, radio-ready production from Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, DJ Premier, and DJ Clue, and produced the enduring smash 'Big Pimpin'' with UGK over a Timbaland beat. Jay-Z wrote all of his verses, while the music credits again belong to his producers and a wide set of samples. The guests range from Dr. Dre and Juvenile to Mariah Carey on 'Things That U Do,' showing the album's reach across rap and pop. It was certified three-times platinum and kept Jay-Z at the commercial summit of hip-hop heading into a new decade.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hova Song (Intro)
|
Jay-Z | K RobJimi Hendrix | K Rob | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
So Ghetto
|
Jay-Z | Christopher MartinSteve CropperBuddy Miles | DJ Premier | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
|
Jay-ZAmilBeanie Sigel | Dana StinsonKyambo Joshua | Rockwilder | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Amil (Featured Vocals)Beanie Sigel (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Dope Man
|
Jay-Z | Ernesto ShawKen IfillDarrell Branch | DJ Clue?DURODiggaLance RiveraChauncey Mahan | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Things That U Do
|
Jay-ZMariah Carey | Kasseem DeanKyambo Joshua | Swizz Beatz | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Mariah Carey (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
It's Hot (Some Like It Hot)
|
Jay-Z | Timothy Mosley | Timbaland | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Snoopy Track
|
Jay-ZJuvenile | Timothy Mosley | Timbaland | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Juvenile (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
S. Carter
|
Jay-ZAmil | Russell HowardSean Francis | RussSAFChauncey Mahan | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Amil (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Pop 4 Roc
|
Jay-ZBeanie SigelMemphis BleekAmil | Ernesto ShawKen Ifill | DJ Clue?DURO | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Beanie Sigel (Featured Vocals)Memphis Bleek (Featured Vocals)Amil (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Watch Me
|
Jay-ZDr. Dre | Irving LorenzoRobert Mays | Irv GottiLil Rob | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Dr. Dre (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Big Pimpin'
|
Jay-ZPimp CBun B | Timothy Mosley | Timbaland | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals)Pimp C (Featured Vocals)Bun B (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
There's Been a Murder
|
Jay-Z | Russell HowardSean FrancisAlana Davis | RussSAFChauncey Mahan | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Come and Get Me
|
Jay-Z | Timothy Mosley | Timbaland | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
NYMP
|
Jay-Z | Dana StinsonBrian RussellBrenda Russell | Rockwilder | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Hova Song (Outro) / Jigga My Nigga / Girl's Best Friend
|
Jay-Z | K RobJimi HendrixKasseem Dean | K RobSwizz Beatz | Jay-Z (Lead Vocals) |