Studio Album · No. 1

On the 6 Songwriting Credits by Jennifer Lopez

1999 Work Group / Epic Records 14 tracks 64 min

Produced by Rodney Jerkins, Cory Rooney, Emilio Estefan Jr., Sean Combs, Ric Wake, Poke & Tone, Alvin West

Work Group / Epic Records PopR&BLatin popDance-Pop
36%
Authorship
Co-Performer

Holds writing credit on 5 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 5 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jennifer Lopez carries a lyricist or composer credit.

36%
5 trackswritten by Jennifer Lopez 9 tracksoutside writers
Jennifer Lopez's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist36%
Composer36%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
19
Lyricists
16
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1999
Released

Awards & Recognition 3

Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording ("Waiting for Tonight", 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, 2000)
Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording ("Let's Get Loud", 43rd Annual Grammy Awards, 2001)
Latin Grammy Award nominations for "No Me Ames" with Marc Anthony (Best Pop Duo/Group with Vocal and Best Music Video, 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, 2000)
Data Insight

Jennifer Lopez built her debut as a producer-driven project, with Cory Rooney co-writing the bulk of the album alongside her and shaping its pop and R&B core. The lead single "If You Had My Love" came from the Rodney Jerkins production team, while Emilio Estefan Jr. and the Estefan camp supplied the album's Latin material including "Let's Get Loud" and "No Me Ames" with Marc Anthony. "Waiting for Tonight," written by Maria Christensen, Michael Garvin and Phil Temple, became the album's dance breakout and its most enduring hit. Lopez takes co-writing credit on several tracks, but the record's direction rests largely with Rooney and the producers she assembled across pop, R&B and Latin styles.

On the 6 is Jennifer Lopez's debut studio album, released June 1, 1999 on Work Group and Epic Records. Named after the 6 train subway line that runs through the South Bronx, the album established Lopez as a crossover Latin pop and R&B artist. It was primarily produced by Rodney Jerkins and Cory Rooney, with Emilio Estefan Jr. overseeing the Latin-influenced tracks. The album reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the number-one single 'If You Had My Love.' It introduced Marc Anthony as a duet partner on the Spanish-language tracks 'No Me Ames.'

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
If You Had My Love #1
Rodney JerkinsLaShawn DanielsCory RooneyJennifer LopezFred Jerkins III Rodney JerkinsLaShawn DanielsCory RooneyJennifer LopezFred Jerkins III Rodney JerkinsLaShawn DanielsCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
2
Should've Never
Cory RooneyJennifer Lopez Cory RooneyJennifer Lopez Poke & ToneCory RooneyDan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
3
Too Late
Cory RooneyJennifer Lopez Cory RooneyJennifer Lopez Alvin West Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
4
Feelin' So Good #51
Cory RooneyJennifer Lopez Cory RooneyJennifer Lopez Sean CombsCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)Big Pun (Featured Rap)Fat Joe (Featured Rap)
5
Let's Get Loud
Gloria EstefanKike Santander Gloria EstefanKike Santander Emilio Estefan Jr.Kike Santander Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
6
Could This Be Love
Lawrence P. Dermer Lawrence P. Dermer Emilio Estefan Jr.Lawrence P. Dermer Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
7
No Me Ames (Tropical Remix)
Giancarlo BigazziAleandro BaldiMarco FalagianiIgnacio Ballesteros Giancarlo BigazziAleandro BaldiMarco FalagianiIgnacio Ballesteros Emilio Estefan Jr.Dan SheaJuan Vicente Zambrano Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)Marc Anthony (Featured Vocals)
8
Waiting for Tonight #8
Maria ChristensenMichael GarvinPhil Temple Maria ChristensenMichael GarvinPhil Temple Ric WakeRichie Jones Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
9
Open Off My Love
Kyra Lawrence Kyra Lawrence Darrell BranchLance Rivera Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
10
Promise Me You'll Try
Peter Zizzo Peter Zizzo Ric Wake Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
11
It's Not That Serious
Cory RooneyJennifer LopezRodney JerkinsLoren Dawson Cory RooneyJennifer LopezRodney JerkinsLoren Dawson Rodney JerkinsLoren DawsonCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
12
Talk About Us
Cory Rooney Cory Rooney Cory RooneyDan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
13
No Me Ames (Ballad Version)
Giancarlo BigazziAleandro BaldiMarco FalagianiIgnacio Ballesteros Giancarlo BigazziAleandro BaldiMarco FalagianiIgnacio Ballesteros Dan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)Marc Anthony (Featured Vocals)
14
Una Noche Más
Maria ChristensenMichael GarvinPhil TempleManny Benito Maria ChristensenMichael GarvinPhil TempleManny Benito Ric Wake Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors

CR
Cory Rooney
Writer · Producer
On this album6 written
JL
Jennifer Lopez
Writer · Vocals
On this album5 written
RJ
Rodney Jerkins
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
AB
Aleandro Baldi
Writer
On this album2 written
GB
Giancarlo Bigazzi
Writer
On this album2 written
IB
Ignacio Ballesteros
Writer
On this album2 written
MF
Marco Falagiani
Writer
On this album2 written
MC
Maria Christensen
Writer
On this album2 written
MG
Michael Garvin
Writer
On this album2 written
PT
Phil Temple
Writer
On this album2 written
KS
Kike Santander
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
LD
LaShawn Daniels
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions On the 6

When was Jennifer Lopez's debut album On the 6 released?
On the 6 was released on June 1, 1999, through the Work Group and Epic Records. It was Jennifer Lopez's first studio album and arrived after her early acting career. The title references the 6 train of the New York City subway, which Lopez took from her childhood neighborhood in the Bronx.
What was the biggest hit single from On the 6?
"If You Had My Love" was the lead single and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was produced by the Rodney Jerkins team and introduced Lopez as a recording artist. "Waiting for Tonight" followed as another major hit, peaking at number eight.
Who wrote "If You Had My Love" on On the 6?
"If You Had My Love" was written by Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Cory Rooney, Jennifer Lopez and Fred Jerkins III. Rodney Jerkins handled the production. The song became Lopez's first number one single in the United States.
Is "No Me Ames" a duet on On the 6?
Yes, "No Me Ames" is a duet between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. The album includes both a Tropical Remix and a Ballad Version of the song. It was a number one Latin hit and earned Latin Grammy nominations in 2000.
Who is featured on "Feelin' So Good" from On the 6?
"Feelin' So Good" features rappers Big Pun and Fat Joe. The track was written by Cory Rooney and Jennifer Lopez. It was released as a single and peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did On the 6 receive any Grammy recognition?
"Waiting for Tonight" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000. "Let's Get Loud" later earned a nomination at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2001. "No Me Ames" with Marc Anthony was also nominated at the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards.
How did On the 6 perform commercially?
On the 6 was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. The album sold strongly worldwide and established Jennifer Lopez as a recording artist in addition to her acting work. It reached the top ten on the Billboard 200.
Who produced On the 6?
The album was produced by a team including Cory Rooney, Rodney Jerkins, Emilio Estefan Jr., Dan Shea and Ric Wake, with Sean Combs also contributing. Cory Rooney also co-wrote much of the album with Lopez. The Estefan camp supplied the Latin-styled tracks such as "Let's Get Loud."
Who wrote "Let's Get Loud" on On the 6?
"Let's Get Loud" was written by Gloria Estefan and Kike Santander. It became one of the album's signature Latin pop tracks and a staple of Lopez's live performances. The song did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

Sources

Wikipedia: On the 6 Wikipedia: Let's Get Loud Wikipedia: List of awards and nominations received by Jennifer Lopez MusicBrainz: On the 6 release group Cover Art Archive: On the 6 front cover Cover Art Archive: On the 6 by Jennifer Lopez