Studio Album · No. 3
Evolver Songwriting Credits by John Legend
Produced by Malay, KP, John Legend, will.i.am, Kanye West, Dave Tozer, Trevor Horn, Midi Mafia, Dapo Torimiro, Devo Springsteen, Marcus John Bryant, Syience, Ne-Yo, Drew and Shannon, Supa Dups, Mitchum Chin · Engineered by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer
Holds writing credit on 11 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether John Legend carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Evolver finds John Legend co-writing across a broader stylistic range, bringing in producers such as The Neptunes, Malay, KP, and Trevor Horn alongside regulars like Kanye West and Dave Tozer. Legend co-wrote the lead single 'Green Light' with Andre 3000, Fin Greenall, James Ho, and Rick Nowels, pushing his sound toward uptempo dance and pop. The album deliberately expanded beyond the vintage soul of his first two records. Legend remains a credited writer throughout, steering the material even as the production grows more varied.
John Legend's third studio album, released October 28, 2008. Evolver marked a shift toward a more contemporary pop and R&B sound, with key producers Malay and KP alongside returning collaborators will.i.am and Kanye West. The album features guest appearances from André 3000 ('Green Light'), Estelle ('No Other Love'), Brandy ('Quickly'), and Kanye West ('It's Over'). Frank Ocean received a co-writing and production credit on 'Quickly', an early pre-fame credit. Legend's then-girlfriend Christine Teigen (Chrissy Teigen) co-wrote 'Satisfaction.'
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Good Morning (Intro)
|
Drew RamseyBritton NewbillJohn LegendShannon Sanders | Drew RamseyBritton NewbillJohn Roger StephensShannon Sanders | John Legend | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Green Light
#24
|
André 3000Fin GreenallJames HoJohn LegendRick Nowels | Andre Lauren BenjaminFin GreenallJames HoJohn Roger StephensRick Nowels | MalayKP | André 3000 (vocals) |
| 3 |
It's Over
|
Kanye WestPharrell Williams | Kanye Omari WestPharrell Lanscilo Williams | MalayKPKanye West | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Everybody Knows
|
James HoJohn LegendKawan PratherTerrence Smith | James HoJohn Roger StephensKawan PratherTerrence Smith | MalayKP | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Quickly
|
Frank OceanDapo TorimiroJohn LegendKevin RistoWaynne Nugent | Christopher Edwin BreauxDapo TorimiroJohn Roger StephensKevin RistoWaynne Nugent | Midi MafiaDapo Torimiro | Brandy (vocals) |
| 6 |
Cross the Line
|
John LegendKawan Pratherwill.i.am | John Roger StephensKawan PratherWilliam James Adams Jr. | will.i.am | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
No Other Love
|
Dwayne Chin-QueeEstelleJohn LegendMitchum Chin | Dwayne Chin-QueeEstelle SwarayJohn Roger StephensMitchum Chin | Supa DupsMitchum Chin | Estelle (vocals) |
| 8 |
This Time
|
Dave TozerJohn LegendKawan Prather | Dave TozerJohn Roger StephensKawan Prather | Dave TozerTrevor Horn | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Satisfaction
|
Chrissy TeigenJohn Legendwill.i.am | Christine TeigenJohn Roger StephensWilliam James Adams Jr. | will.i.am | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Take Me Away
|
Reggie PerryNe-Yo | Reggie PerryShaffer Chimere Smith | SyienceNe-Yo | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Good Morning
|
Drew RamseyBritton NewbillJohn LegendShannon Sanders | Drew RamseyBritton NewbillJohn Roger StephensShannon Sanders | Drew and ShannonJohn Legend | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
I Love, You Love
|
John LegendMark Knopflerwill.i.am | John Roger StephensMark Freuder KnopflerWilliam James Adams Jr. | will.i.am | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
If You're Out There
|
DeVon HarrisJohn LegendKawan PratherMarcus John Bryant | DeVon HarrisJohn Roger StephensKawan PratherMarcus John Bryant | Trevor HornDevo SpringsteenMarcus John Bryant | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |