Studio Album · No. 11

Doubleback: Evolution of R&B Songwriting Credits by Joe

2013 Massenburg 12 tracks 48:48

Produced by Joe, Kedar Massenburg

Massenburg R&BSoul
Collaborator
50%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 6 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 6 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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

50%
6 trackswritten by Joe 6 tracksoutside writers
Joe's roles on this album

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

Lyricist50%
Composer50%
Producer50%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
16
Lyricists
6
Producers
31,500
Worldwide Copies Sold
2013
Released
Data Insight

Twelve tracks and the point where the later writing partnership takes shape. Derek "D.O.A." Allen and Gerald "Plaid" Isaac start appearing here and dominate the two albums that follow.

The 2013 album, which debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B chart.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Something for You
Joe Joseph Lewis Thomas Joe Joe (Performer)
2
Easy
Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin Garrett Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin Garrett Derek "D.O.A." Allen Joe (Performer)
3
Baby
Joe Joseph Lewis Thomas Joe Joe (Performer)
4
Compromise
Philip "Taj" JacksonJawan HillMartin KlevelandTor-Erik HermansenMikkel Storleer Eriksen Philip "Taj" JacksonJawan HillMartin KlevelandTor-Erik HermansenMikkel Storleer Eriksen StargateMartin K Joe (Performer)
5
Magic City
Joe Joseph Lewis Thomas Joe Joe (Performer)
6
I'd Rather Have a Love
Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin Garrett Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin Garrett Derek "D.O.A." Allen Joe (Performer)
7
Love & Sex
Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin Garrett Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin Garrett Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." Allen Joe (Performer)Fantasia (Featured Vocals)
8
Sexy
Joe Joseph Lewis Thomas Joe Joe (Performer)
9
More
Gerald IssacDarnell DaltonLamar TaylorEric CrawfordRichard Castro Jr. Gerald IssacDarnell DaltonLamar TaylorEric CrawfordRichard Castro Jr. The AmbassadorzDerek "D.O.A." Allen Joe (Performer)
10
Mary Jane
Joe Joseph Lewis Thomas Joe Joe (Performer)
11
1 to 1 Ratio
Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin GarrettToo Short Gerald IssacDerek "D.O.A." AllenAlvin GarrettTodd Shaw Derek "D.O.A." Allen Joe (Performer)Too Short (Featured Vocals)
12
DoubleBack
JoeJoshua P. ThompsonJolyon Skinner Joseph Lewis ThomasJoshua P. ThompsonJolyon Skinner Joe Joe (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 22 contributors

J
Joe
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album6 written
JL
Joseph Lewis Thomas
Writer
On this album6 written
GI
Gerald Issac
Writer · Producer
On this album5 written
D"
Derek "D.O.A." Allen
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
AG
Alvin Garrett
Writer
On this album4 written
DD
Darnell Dalton
Writer
On this album1 written
EC
Eric Crawford
Writer
On this album1 written
JH
Jawan Hill
Writer
On this album1 written
JS
Jolyon Skinner
Writer
On this album1 written
JP
Joshua P. Thompson
Writer
On this album1 written
LT
Lamar Taylor
Writer
On this album1 written
MK
Martin Kleveland
Writer
On this album1 written

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1997 83%
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2001 79%
Better Days
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2003 23%
And Then...
Jive
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2007 21%
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Jive
14 tracksProd. Joe
2008 0%
Joe Thomas, New Man
Kedar
11 tracksProd. Joe
2009 91%
Signature
Kedar
11 tracksProd. Joe
2010 10%
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Kedar
10 tracksProd. Joe
2011 9%
The Good, the Bad, the Sexy
Kedar
11 tracksProd. Joe
2014 94%
Bridges
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2016 56%
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Plaid Takeover / BMG
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Frequently Asked Questions Doubleback: Evolution of R&B

Who wrote the songs on Doubleback?
Joe on much of the twelve tracks, with Derek "D.O.A." Allen and Gerald "Plaid" Isaac beginning the partnership that carries the later records.
How did it sell?
31,500 copies in its first week in the US.
How high did the album chart?
Number 6 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the R&B chart.
Did it have a charting single?
No. "I'd Rather Have a Love" was released and did not chart.
Who produced it?
Joe, with Kedar Massenburg as executive producer.
What is the album about?
The title frames it as a return to classic R&B, which the subtitle Evolution of R&B spells out.
How long is the album?
48:48 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Doubleback: Evolution of R&B Wikipedia: Joe discography Wikipedia: Joe Cover Art Archive: Doubleback: Evolution of R&B by Joe