Studio Album · No. 13

My Name Is Joe Thomas Songwriting Credits by Joe

2016 Plaid Takeover / BMG 16 tracks 61:03

Produced by Joe, Gerald "Plaid" Isaac

Plaid Takeover / BMG R&BSoul
Collaborator
56%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 9 of 16 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Joe carries a lyricist or composer credit.

56%
9 trackswritten by Joe 7 tracksoutside writers
Joe's roles on this album

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist56%
Composer56%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

16
Tracks
19
Lyricists
4
Producers
15,126
Worldwide Copies Sold
2016
Released
Data Insight

Sixteen tracks with the Plaid Takeover writing team, and the first album since 2003 to miss the top ten. Joe's share of the writing is where it has been since the start.

The 2016 album, his most recent, ending a decade of consecutive Billboard 200 top tens.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Lean Into It
JoeBrandon HodgeJolyon SkinnerDerek "D.O.A." AllenGerald IsaacDamien R. Farmer III Joseph Lewis ThomasBrandon HodgeJolyon SkinnerDerek "D.O.A." AllenGerald IsaacDamien R. Farmer III Derek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
2
Don't Lock Me Out
JoeJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIJoshua P. Thompson Joseph Lewis ThomasJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIJoshua P. Thompson Derek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
3
Wear the Night
JoeJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." Allen Joseph Lewis ThomasJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." Allen Derek "D.O.A." AllenGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
4
So I Can Have You Back
Gerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenPhillip "Taj" Jackson Gerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenPhillip "Taj" Jackson Derek "D.O.A." AllenGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
5
No Chance
Gerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenPhillip "Taj" JacksonDamien R. Farmer III Gerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenPhillip "Taj" JacksonDamien R. Farmer III Derek "D.O.A." AllenGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
6
Happy Hour
JoeJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDamien R. Farmer IIIRadric Davis Joseph Lewis ThomasJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDamien R. Farmer IIIRadric Davis Damien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)Gucci Mane (Featured Vocals)
7
Hollow
Josh HogeHeather MorganZach Crowell Josh HogeHeather MorganZach Crowell Zach Crowell Joe (Performer)
8
Hurricane
JoeJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIJoshua P. Thompson Joseph Lewis ThomasJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIJoshua P. Thompson Derek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
9
Can't Run From Love
Edrick MilesGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Edrick MilesGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Derek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
10
Tough Guy
Gerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Gerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Derek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
11
Lay You Down
JoeJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Joseph Lewis ThomasJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Derek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
12
I Swear
JoeGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Joseph Lewis ThomasGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Damien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
13
Love Centric
JoeJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." Allen Joseph Lewis ThomasJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." Allen Derek "D.O.A." AllenGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
14
Celebrate You
JoeJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Joseph Lewis ThomasJolyon SkinnerGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer III Derek "D.O.A." AllenDamien R. Farmer IIIGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
15
Our Anthem
Jimmy CampbellReg ConnellyHarry M. WoodsGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." Allen Jimmy CampbellReg ConnellyHarry M. WoodsGerald "Plaid" IsaacDerek "D.O.A." Allen Derek "D.O.A." AllenGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)
16
Hello
Adele AdkinsGreg Kurstin Adele AdkinsGreg Kurstin Derek "D.O.A." AllenGerald "Plaid" Isaac Joe (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 21 contributors

G"
Gerald "Plaid" Isaac
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
D"
Derek "D.O.A." Allen
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
DR
Damien R. Farmer III
Writer · Producer
On this album10 written
J
Joe
Writer · Performer
On this album9 written
JL
Joseph Lewis Thomas
Writer
On this album9 written
JS
Jolyon Skinner
Writer
On this album8 written
JP
Joshua P. Thompson
Writer
On this album2 written
P"
Phillip "Taj" Jackson
Writer
On this album2 written
ZC
Zach Crowell
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AA
Adele Adkins
Writer
On this album1 written
BH
Brandon Hodge
Writer
On this album1 written
EM
Edrick Miles
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions My Name Is Joe Thomas

Who wrote the songs on My Name Is Joe Thomas?
Joe with Gerald "Plaid" Isaac and the Plaid Takeover writers across most of the sixteen tracks.
How did it sell?
15,126 copies in its first week in the US.
How high did it chart?
Number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the R&B chart, ending a decade of consecutive top ten entries.
Did it have a charting single?
No single from the album reached the Hot 100 or the R&B chart.
Who produced it?
Joe with Gerald "Plaid" Isaac.
Is this his most recent album?
It is the most recent of his thirteen studio albums.
How long is the album?
61:03 across sixteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: My Name Is Joe Thomas Wikipedia: Joe discography Wikipedia: Joe Cover Art Archive: My Name Is Joe Thomas by Joe