Studio Album · No. 2
The High Road Songwriting Credits by JoJo
Produced by Josh Alexander, Beau Dozier, Focus..., Matthew Gerrard, Emile Ghantous, Vincent Herbert, Ryan Leslie, Erik Nelson, Jonathan "J.R." Rotem, Soulshock and Karlin, Stargate, Billy Steinberg, Peter Stengaard, Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz, Justin Trugman
Da Family / Blackground / Universal
PopR&BContemporary R&B
Singer / Performer
8%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether JoJo carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by JoJo
11 tracksoutside writers
JoJo's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist8%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
28
Lyricists
16
Producers
3 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2006
Released
Data Insight
One writing credit in twelve tracks, the least of any album she has made. Sean Garrett, Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg take two each and the record sells three million copies without her name on it.
The 2006 second album, a US number 3 built on "Too Little Too Late", her biggest single.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Time
|
Scott StorchSean Garrett | Scott StorchSean Garrett | Scott StorchSean Garrett | JoJo (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Way You Do Me
|
Swizz BeatzSean Garrett | Swizz BeatzSean Garrett | Swizz BeatzSean Garrett | JoJo (Performer) |
| 3 |
Too Little Too Late
#3
|
Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergRuth-Anne Cunningham | Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergRuth-Anne Cunningham | Josh AlexanderVincent HerbertBilly Steinberg | JoJo (Performer) |
| 4 |
The High Road
|
Jonathan RotemMatthew GerrardBridget Benenate | Jonathan RotemMatthew GerrardBridget Benenate | Jonathan "J.R." RotemMatthew Gerrard | JoJo (Performer) |
| 5 |
Anything
#38
|
Beau DozierMischkeJustin TrugmanDavid PaichJeff Porcaro | Beau DozierMischkeJustin TrugmanDavid PaichJeff Porcaro | Beau DozierJustin Trugman | JoJo (Performer) |
| 6 |
Like That
|
Ryan LeslieLatif | Ryan LeslieCorey Williams | Ryan Leslie | JoJo (Performer) |
| 7 |
Good Ol'
|
SoulshockKenneth KarlinLil' EddieLisa SimmonsFrancesca Richard | SoulshockKenneth KarlinLil' EddieLisa SimmonsFrancesca Richard | Soulshock and Karlin | JoJo (Performer) |
| 8 |
Coming for You
|
SoulshockSoulshock and KarlinAlex CantrallLil' EddieLisa SimmonsFrancesca Richard | SoulshockSoulshock and KarlinAlex CantrallLil' EddieLisa SimmonsFrancesca Richard | SoulshockSoulshock and Karlin | JoJo (Performer) |
| 9 |
Let It Rain
|
Makeba RiddickMikkel S. EriksenTor Erik Hermansen | Makeba RiddickMikkel S. EriksenTor Erik Hermansen | StargateMakeba RiddickVincent Herbert | JoJo (Performer) |
| 10 |
Exceptional
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | Peter Stengaard | JoJo (Performer) |
| 11 |
How to Touch a Girl
|
Billy SteinbergJosh AlexanderJoJo | Billy SteinbergJosh AlexanderJoanna Levesque | Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg | JoJo (Performer) |
| 12 |
Note to God
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | Peter Stengaard | JoJo (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 34 contributors
BS
Billy Steinberg
Writer · Producer
JA
Josh Alexander
Writer · Producer
SG
Sean Garrett
Writer · Producer
S
Soulshock
Writer · Producer
DW
Diane Warren
Writer
FR
Francesca Richard
Writer
LE
Lil' Eddie
Writer
LS
Lisa Simmons
Writer
SA
Soulshock and Karlin
Writer · Producer
BD
Beau Dozier
Writer · Producer
JT
Justin Trugman
Writer · Producer
MR
Makeba Riddick
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions The High Road
Who wrote the songs on The High Road?
Almost entirely outside writers. JoJo is credited on one of the twelve tracks, with Sean Garrett, Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg on two each.
How high did the singles chart?
"Too Little Too Late" reached number 3 on the Hot 100 and "Anything" number 38 on the Pop Airplay chart.
How high did the album chart?
It debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 with 108,000 copies sold in its first week.
How did it sell?
The album received gold certifications in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom; as of December 2018, it had sold three million copies worldwide.
Who produced it?
Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz, Sean Garrett and The Underdogs among others.
Why was there no third album for ten years?
A dispute with Blackground Records kept new material from coming out until she signed to Atlantic in 2014.
How long is the album?
44:27 across twelve tracks.