Studio Album · No. 6
A Beautiful Disaster Songwriting Credits by Jelly Roll
Produced by Casey Jarvis, Christopher Fulton, David Ray Stevens, Eric Flemming, Michael Summers, RicoSoDope, ScatteredBrains, Still Matthews
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jelly Roll carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
A Beautiful Disaster is one of Jelly Roll's independent 2020 albums, released through his own War Dog and It Goes Up Entertainment labels before his major-label country pivot. Jelly Roll, whose legal name is Jason DeFord, co-wrote the material with his regular collaborators of the period, blending country rap, hip hop and Southern themes. The writing is the work of Jelly Roll and his independent-era circle rather than outside hitmakers.
Jelly Roll's sixth studio album, released March 13, 2020, on War Dog Records. A 12-track record that peaked at number 97 on the Billboard 200, marking his first mainstream chart entry. The album blends hip-hop production with rock and country textures, featuring guest appearances from Tech N9ne, Lil Wyte, and Struggle Jennings.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bottom
|
Jason DeFordJack FowlerMatthew WallaceStuart Stapleton | Jason DeFordJack FowlerMatthew WallaceStuart Stapleton | Still Matthews | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 2 |
I Need You
|
Jason DeFordJack FowlerMatthew WallaceStuart Stapleton | Jason DeFordJack FowlerMatthew WallaceStuart Stapleton | Still Matthews | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 3 |
Nothing Left at All
|
Jason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Jason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | David Ray StevensEric Flemming | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 4 |
Suicide
|
Jason DeFordCasey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael Summers | Jason DeFordCasey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael Summers | Casey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael Summers | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 5 |
Bottle and Mary Jane
|
Jason DeFordMatthew WallaceStuart Stapleton | Jason DeFordMatthew WallaceStuart Stapleton | Still Matthews | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 6 |
Creature
|
Jason DeFordAaron Dontez YatesCasey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael SummersSamuel Watson | Jason DeFordAaron Dontez YatesCasey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael SummersSamuel Watson | Casey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael Summers | Aaron Dontez Yates (vocals)Samuel Watson (vocals) |
| 7 |
Tears Could Talk
|
Jason DeFordBailee Ann DeFordVaughn Freitag | Jason DeFordBailee Ann DeFordVaughn Freitag | ScatteredBrains | Bailee Ann DeFord (vocals) |
| 8 |
Staring at a Stranger
|
Jason DeFordVaughn FreitagWilliam Harness | Jason DeFordVaughn FreitagWilliam Harness | ScatteredBrains | William Harness (vocals) |
| 9 |
Love Me
|
Jason DeFordBrianna HarnessVaughn FreitagWilliam Harness | Jason DeFordBrianna HarnessVaughn FreitagWilliam Harness | ScatteredBrains | Brianna Harness (vocals) |
| 10 |
Jesus and Rock and Roll
|
Jason DeFordDavid Ray StevensJack FowlerMatthew WallacePatrick Lanshaw | Jason DeFordDavid Ray StevensJack FowlerMatthew WallacePatrick Lanshaw | David Ray Stevens | Patrick Lanshaw (vocals) |
| 11 |
Life
|
Jason DeFordJerrico R. MooreMatthew WallaceRobert GloverStuart Stapleton | Jason DeFordJerrico R. MooreMatthew WallaceRobert GloverStuart Stapleton | RicoSoDopeStill Matthews | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap)Brix (Rap) |
| 12 |
Pill Talking
|
Jason DeFordCasey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael Summers | Jason DeFordCasey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael Summers | Casey JarvisChristopher FultonMichael Summers | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |