Studio Album · No. 9
Legend Songwriting Credits by John Legend
Produced by Ryan Tedder, John Legend, Gabriel Roth, Rogét Chahayed, Free Nationals, The Monsters & Strangerz, Ian Kirkpatrick, Pink Sweats, Di Genius, Mr Hudson, Gregg Wattenberg, Murda Beatz, Oak, Hey DJ Camper, Tone, Jonas W. Karlsson, Blake Mills, Tim McClain · Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Dave Kutch, Tim McClain
Republic Records
R&BPopSoul
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 24 of 24 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 24 / 24 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 24 tracks with documented writers, by whether John Legend carries a lyricist or composer credit.
24 trackswritten by John Legend
0 tracksoutside writers
John Legend's roles on this album
Share of the 24 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer13%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
24
Tracks
74
Lyricists
39
Producers
2022
Released
Data Insight
Legend is a double album on which John Legend co-wrote across two discs that split his romantic balladry from more upbeat, hip-hop-leaning material. The expansive 24-track set pulls in a wide circle of collaborators and producers, including Ryan Tedder, Tommy Brown, and Roget Chahayed, with guest features shaping the sequencing. Serban Ghenea mixed and Dave Kutch mastered, lending a unified sheen to a deliberately sprawling project that doubles as a statement of Legend's range.
John Legend's eighth studio album, released October 28, 2022, his first for Republic Records after departing Columbia. A double album with 24 standard-edition tracks, Legend features Rick Ross ('Rounds'), JID ('Dope'), Ty Dolla $ign and Jhené Aiko ('Splash'), Saweetie ('All She Wanna Do'), Jazmine Sullivan ('Love'), Amber Mark ('Fate'), Rapsody ('The Other Ones'), Muni Long ('Honey'), Jada Kingdom ('Speak in Tongues'), Ledisi ('Good'), and Free Nationals ('Strawberry Blush'). Ryan Tedder is the primary producer across both discs. 'Wonder Woman' interpolates Curtis Mayfield.
Track Listing & Credits 24 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rounds
|
John LegendRick RossDrew LoveRogét ChahayedDaniel KleinMatthew CampfieldAndrew DeRobertsTommy Tiki Torch | John Roger StephensWilliam Leonard Roberts IIDrew LoveRogét ChahayedDaniel KleinMatthew CampfieldAndrew DeRobertsTommy Tiki Torch | Rogét ChahayedSome RandomsJohn LegendRyan TedderAndrew DeRoberts | Rick Ross (vocals) |
| 2 |
Waterslide
|
John LegendJulia MichaelsJustin TranterEren CannataBernard Harvey | John Roger StephensJulia MichaelsJustin TranterEren CannataBernard Harvey | Ryan TedderHarvAndrew DeRoberts | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Dope
|
John LegendDestin RouteCharlie Puth | John Roger StephensDestin RouteCharles Otto Puth Jr. | Ryan TedderIan KirkpatrickTim McClain | JID (vocals) |
| 4 |
Strawberry Blush
|
John LegendJosé RiosRon AvantKelsey GonzalezMatt MerisolaRyan Benjamin TedderDrew LoveMelvin Moore | John Roger StephensJosé RiosRon AvantKelsey GonzalezMatt MerisolaRyan Benjamin TedderDrew LoveMelvin Moore | Free NationalsGabriel Roth | Free Nationals (instruments, production) |
| 5 |
Guy Like Me
|
John LegendRyan Benjamin TedderAndrew DeRoberts | John Roger StephensRyan Benjamin TedderAndrew DeRoberts | Ryan TedderAndrew DeRobertsGabriel Roth | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
All She Wanna Do
|
John LegendMichael PollackJake TorreyTia ScolaJeff HalavacsRyan Benjamin TedderStefan JohnsonJordan K. JohnsonZach Skelton | John Roger StephensMichael PollackJake TorreyTia ScolaJeff HalavacsRyan Benjamin TedderStefan JohnsonJordan K. JohnsonZach Skelton | Ryan TedderThe Monsters & StrangerzZach SkeltonAndrew DeRoberts | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Splash
|
John LegendTy Dolla SignDrew LoveMelvin MooreAnthony M. JonesAkeel HenryKevin EkofoJhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo | John Roger StephensTyrone William Griffin Jr.Drew LoveMelvin MooreAnthony M. JonesAkeel HenryKevin EkofoJhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo | ToneAkeel HenryKevin Ekofo | Ty Dolla $ign (vocals)Jhené Aiko (vocals) |
| 8 |
You
|
John LegendTaylor Alexandra ParksKameron GlasperWarren FelderAlex NiceforoKeith Sorrells | John Roger StephensTaylor Alexandra ParksKameron GlasperWarren FelderAlex NiceforoKeith Sorrells | OakAlex NiceTen4 | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Fate
|
John LegendJaramye DanielsTrey CampbellJonas W. Karlsson | John Roger StephensJaramye DanielsTrey CampbellJonas W. Karlsson | Jonas W. KarlssonJohn LegendTrey Campbell | Amber Mark (vocals) |
| 10 |
Love
|
John LegendDavid BowdenDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | John Roger StephensDavid BowdenDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | Ryan TedderPink SweatsDante BowdenJoseph RuffinGabriel Roth | Jazmine Sullivan (vocals) |
| 11 |
One Last Dance
|
John LegendDrew LoveMelvin MooreKevin EkofoAnthony M. Jones | John Roger StephensDrew LoveMelvin MooreKevin EkofoAnthony M. Jones | Tone | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
All She Wanna Do (with Saweetie)
|
John LegendDiamonté Quiava Valentin HarperMichael PollackJake TorreyTia ScolaJeff HalavacsLarrance DopsonRyan Benjamin TedderStefan JohnsonJordan K. JohnsonZach Skelton | John Roger StephensDiamonté Quiava Valentin HarperMichael PollackJake TorreyTia ScolaJeff HalavacsLarrance DopsonRyan Benjamin TedderStefan JohnsonJordan K. JohnsonZach Skelton | Ryan TedderThe Monsters & StrangerzZach SkeltonAndrew DeRoberts | Saweetie (vocals) |
| 13 |
Memories
|
John LegendDavid BowdenDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | John Roger StephensDavid BowdenDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | Pink SweatsDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Nervous
|
John LegendMichael PollackJohn Ryan | John Roger StephensMichael PollackJohn Ryan | John Ryan | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Wonder Woman
|
John LegendRyan Benjamin TedderConnor McDonoughRiley McDonoughToby McDonoughRyan DalyCastleCurtis Mayfield | John Roger StephensRyan Benjamin TedderConnor McDonoughRiley McDonoughToby McDonoughRyan DalyCastleCurtis Lee Mayfield | Connor McDonoughRyan TedderRyan Daly | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Honey
|
John LegendMelanie FontanaGregory HeinRyan Benjamin TedderBernard HarveySteven Franks | John Roger StephensMelanie FontanaGregory HeinRyan Benjamin TedderBernard HarveySteven Franks | Ryan TedderHarvTommy BrownMr. FranksTrey Campbell | Muni Long (vocals) |
| 17 |
I Want You to Know
|
John LegendMelanie FontanaLauren FrawleySteven FranksStephen McGregorLindgren | John Roger StephensMelanie FontanaLauren FrawleySteven FranksStephen McGregorLindgren | Ryan TedderMr. FranksLindgrenDi GeniusGabriel Roth | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 18 |
Speak in Tongues
|
John LegendJada MurphyVerse SimmondsAkil KingStephen McGregor | John Roger StephensJada MurphyVerse SimmondsAkil KingStephen McGregor | Di GeniusGabriel Roth | Jada Kingdom (vocals) |
| 19 |
The Other Ones
|
John LegendMarlanna EvansDrew LoveMelvin MooreShane LindstromBenjamin Kenneth McIldowieAkira Kosemura | John Roger StephensMarlanna EvansDrew LoveMelvin MooreShane LindstromBenjamin Kenneth McIldowieAkira Kosemura | Ryan TedderMurda BeatzMr Hudson | Rapsody (vocals) |
| 20 |
Stardust
|
John LegendConnie Lim | John Roger StephensConnie Lim | MILCKGregg Wattenberg | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 21 |
Pieces
|
John LegendDan WilsonJohnnie NewmanJustin RaisenJeremiah Raisen | John Roger StephensDan WilsonJohnnie NewmanJustin RaisenJeremiah Raisen | Justin RaisenSadpony | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 22 |
Good
|
John LegendBernard HarveyTiara ThomasFrank Romano | John Roger StephensBernard HarveyTiara ThomasFrank Romano | John LegendRyan TedderGabriel Roth | Ledisi (vocals) |
| 23 |
I Don't Love You Like I Used To
|
John LegendMichael PollackGian StoneDavin Kingston | John Roger StephensMichael PollackGian StoneDavin Kingston | Ryan TedderMichael PollackGian StoneDavin Kingston | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
| 24 |
Home
|
John LegendDavid BowdenDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | John Roger StephensDavid BowdenDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | Pink SweatsDante BowdenJoseph Ruffin | John Legend (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 110 contributors
JL
John Legend
Writer · Producer · Vocals
JR
John Roger Stephens
Writer
RB
Ryan Benjamin Tedder
Writer
DL
Drew Love
Writer
MP
Michael Pollack
Writer · Producer
MM
Melvin Moore
Writer
DB
Dante Bowden
Writer · Producer
JR
Joseph Ruffin
Writer · Producer
BH
Bernard Harvey
Writer
DB
David Bowden
Writer
AD
Andrew DeRoberts
Writer · Producer
ZS
Zach Skelton
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Legend
What kind of album is Legend by John Legend?
Legend is the eighth studio album by John Legend, released September 9, 2022, through Republic Records. It is a double album with 24 tracks running about 81 minutes.
Why is Legend a double album?
Legend was conceived as a two-disc set that separates John Legend's slower romantic material from his more upbeat, rhythm-driven songs. The length lets him cover both sides of his catalog in one release.
Did John Legend write the songs on Legend?
John Legend co-wrote the material across Legend with a large group of collaborators. Producers and writers such as Ryan Tedder, Tommy Brown, and Roget Chahayed contributed to the album's songs.
What were the singles from Legend by John Legend?
The album was preceded by the singles 'Dope' featuring JID, 'Honey' featuring Muni Long, and 'All She Wanna Do.' None of these reached the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is featured on the single Honey by John Legend?
'Honey' features Muni Long and was released on June 17, 2022. It served as one of the lead singles ahead of the album.
Did Legend win any Grammy Awards?
No Grammy win or nomination for the Legend album is documented on its Wikipedia page. The record charted on Billboard's R&B albums chart but its award recognition is not listed in live sources.
Who mixed and mastered Legend?
Serban Ghenea handled mixing on the album and Dave Kutch managed mastering. Multiple additional engineers, including Tim McClain, contributed across individual tracks.