Studio Album · No. 3

This Is Me... Then Songwriting Credits by Jennifer Lopez

2002 Epic Records 12 tracks 47 min

Produced by Cory Rooney, Troy Oliver, Dan Shea, Poke & Tone, Ron G, Focus

Epic Records PopR&BHip Hop
83%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jennifer Lopez carries a lyricist or composer credit.

83%
10 trackswritten by Jennifer Lopez 2 tracksoutside writers
Jennifer Lopez's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist83%
Composer83%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
36
Lyricists
11
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2.6 million (US)
Worldwide Copies Sold
2002
Released
Data Insight

This Is Me... Then is Jennifer Lopez's most openly autobiographical record, written and recorded during her relationship with Ben Affleck and dedicated to him, with songs like "Dear Ben" and "Loving You" addressing him directly. Lopez co-wrote nine of the album's tracks alongside her core collaborators Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver, with additional production from Dan Shea and 7 Aurelius. The hip-hop and soul-leaning singles "Jenny from the Block" and "All I Have" anchored the project commercially, the former built on Lopez's working-class Bronx narrative and the latter a duet sparring match with LL Cool J. The result pulls Lopez away from the dance-pop of her earlier work toward a warmer, R&B-rooted sound shaped around the public romance driving it.

This Is Me... Then is Jennifer Lopez's third studio album, released November 25, 2002 on Epic Records. The album is widely considered her most personal record, written largely in response to her relationship with actor Ben Affleck, whose nickname 'Ben' appears in the title track 'Dear Ben.' It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and spawned 'Jenny from the Block,' one of her signature songs. Lopez has co-writing credits on nine of the twelve tracks, making it the highest member-involvement album in her pre-2014 catalog.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Still
Jennifer LopezRich SheltonKevin VeneyLoren HillLeonard HugginsLeRoy BellCasey James Jennifer LopezRich SheltonKevin VeneyLoren HillLeonard HugginsLeRoy BellCasey James Rich SheltonKevin VeneyCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
2
Loving You
Troy OliverCory RooneyJames MtumeMichael GarvinTom Shapiro Troy OliverCory RooneyJames MtumeMichael GarvinTom Shapiro Troy OliverCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
3
I'm Glad #32
Jennifer LopezTroy OliverCory RooneyMr. DeyoJesse Weaver Jr. Jennifer LopezTroy OliverCory RooneyMr. DeyoJesse Weaver Jr. Troy OliverCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
4
The One
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDavy DelugeLinda CreedThom Bell Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDavy DelugeLinda CreedThom Bell Cory RooneyDavy DelugeDan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
5
Dear Ben
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyBernard Edwards Jr. Jennifer LopezCory RooneyBernard Edwards Jr. FocusCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
6
All I Have #1
Jennifer LopezMakeba RiddickCurtis RichardsonRon GLisa PetersWilliam Jeffrey Jennifer LopezMakeba RiddickCurtis RichardsonRon GLisa PetersWilliam Jeffrey Cory RooneyRon GDave McPherson Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)LL Cool J (Featured Rap)
7
Jenny from the Block #3
Jennifer LopezTroy OliverMr. DeyoSamuel BarnesJean Claude OlivierMiroLawrence ParkerScott SterlingMichael OliverDavid StylesJason Phillips Jennifer LopezTroy OliverMr. DeyoSamuel BarnesJean Claude OlivierMiroLawrence ParkerScott SterlingMichael OliverDavid StylesJason Phillips Troy OliverCory RooneyPoke & Tone Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)Styles P (Featured Rap)Jadakiss (Featured Rap)
8
Again
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyTroy OliverReggie Hamlet Jennifer LopezCory RooneyTroy OliverReggie Hamlet Troy OliverReggie HamletCory Rooney Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
9
You Belong to Me
Carly SimonMichael McDonald Carly SimonMichael McDonald Cory RooneyDan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
10
I've Been Thinkin'
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDan Shea Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDan Shea Cory RooneyDan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
11
Baby I Love U!
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDan SheaJohn Barry Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDan SheaJohn Barry Cory RooneyDan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)
12
The One (Version 2)
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDavy DelugeLinda CreedThom Bell Jennifer LopezCory RooneyDavy DelugeLinda CreedThom Bell Cory RooneyDavy DelugeDan Shea Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 42 contributors

JL
Jennifer Lopez
Writer · Vocals
On this album10 written
CR
Cory Rooney
Writer · Producer
On this album8 written
TO
Troy Oliver
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
DS
Dan Shea
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
DD
Davy Deluge
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
LC
Linda Creed
Writer
On this album2 written
MD
Mr. Deyo
Writer
On this album2 written
TB
Thom Bell
Writer
On this album2 written
KV
Kevin Veney
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RH
Reggie Hamlet
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RS
Rich Shelton
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RG
Ron G
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions This Is Me... Then

What inspired Jennifer Lopez's album This Is Me... Then?
Lopez's relationship with Ben Affleck was the main inspiration for This Is Me... Then, and the album is dedicated to him. Several songs reference the romance directly, including "Dear Ben," which she wrote about him by name.
Who did Jennifer Lopez write "Dear Ben" about?
"Dear Ben" was written about Ben Affleck, whom Lopez was engaged to at the time. The song is a direct love letter to him and is one of the most personal tracks on This Is Me... Then.
What is the story behind "Jenny from the Block"?
"Jenny from the Block" is built around Lopez's working-class roots in the Bronx, asserting that fame had not changed where she came from. It features Styles P and Jadakiss of The Lox and became the album's lead single, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is featured on "All I Have" by Jennifer Lopez?
"All I Have" features LL Cool J. The track is a back-and-forth breakup duet and became Lopez's fourth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 and LL Cool J's first.
Did Jennifer Lopez write the songs on This Is Me... Then?
Yes. Lopez co-wrote nine of the album's eleven main tracks, working primarily with longtime collaborators Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver. This made it one of her most hands-on albums as a writer.
How did "I'm Glad" perform on the charts?
"I'm Glad" was released as a single from This Is Me... Then and peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its music video paid homage to the 1983 film Flashdance.
Who produced This Is Me... Then?
The album was produced mainly by Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver, with additional production from Dan Shea and 7 Aurelius. These were collaborators Lopez had worked with on her earlier albums.
How did This Is Me... Then perform commercially?
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA, selling around 2.6 million copies in the United States. It was supported by the hit singles "Jenny from the Block" and "All I Have."
What label released This Is Me... Then?
This Is Me... Then was released by Epic Records on November 25, 2002. It was Jennifer Lopez's third studio album.

Sources

Wikipedia: This Is Me... Then Wikipedia - All I Have (song) Wikipedia - Jenny from the Block Wikipedia - I'm Glad Wikipedia - Jennifer Lopez discography MusicBrainz - This Is Me... Then release group Cover Art Archive - This Is Me... Then Cover Art Archive: This Is Me... Then by Jennifer Lopez