Studio Album · No. 6

Helpless Romantic Songwriting Credits by Jon B.

2008 Arsenal 14 tracks 57:15

Produced by Jon B., Joaquin Bynum, The Insomniax, Tim Kobza, Mr. Lee  ·  Engineered by Jim Caruana, Jim Jonsin, Stephen Marsh, Dan Naim

Arsenal R&BSoul
Artist
93%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 13 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jon B. carries a lyricist or composer credit.

93%
13 trackswritten by Jon B. 1 trackoutside writers
Jon B.'s roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist93%
Composer93%
Producer93%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
14
Lyricists
6
Producers
2008
Released
Data Insight

Thirteen of the 14 tracks are his and four of those are his alone. Joaquin Bynum writes three with him and Jim Jonsin mixes. After the crowded room of Stronger Everyday this is a smaller record, and the writing goes back to being mostly his.

Helpless Romantic came out on Arsenal in October 2008, reached number 109 on the Billboard 200 and number 11 on the R&B chart. The title track reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Ooh So Sexy #98
Jon B.Mr. LeeKevin BuckDerek "Sincere" Pomier Jonathan David BuckMr. LeeKevin BuckDerek "Sincere" Pomier Jon B.Mr. Lee Jon B. (Performer)Paul Wall (Featured Vocals)
2
It's U
Jon B.Joaquin Bynum Jonathan David BuckJoaquin Bynum Jon B.Joaquin BynumJim Jonsin Jon B. (Performer)
3
Get What You Want
Jon B. Jonathan David Buck Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)
4
Helpless Romantic Interlude
Jon B.Danette Buck Jonathan David BuckDanette Buck Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)
5
Helpless Romantic #25
Jon B.Joaquin Bynum Jonathan David BuckJoaquin Bynum Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)
6
Paradise in U
Jon B. Jonathan David Buck Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)
7
Drops of Rain
Jon B. Jonathan David Buck Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)
8
Need it Badd
Jon B. Jonathan David Buck Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)
9
On & On
The InsomniaxErik NelsonJon B.D. SimmonsL. Harris Emile GhantousErik NelsonJonathan David BuckD. SimmonsL. Harris The Insomniax Jon B. (Performer)
10
Everybody Here Wants You
Jeff Buckley Jeff Buckley Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)
11
Ride of Our Lives
Jon B.Denaine Jones Jonathan David BuckDenaine Jones Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)Jonesii (Featured Vocals)
12
Won't You Say Yeah
Jon B.Joaquin Bynum Jonathan David BuckJoaquin Bynum Jon B.Joaquin Bynum Jon B. (Performer)
13
Part of U
Jon B.Tim Kobza Jonathan David BuckTim Kobza Jon B.Tim Kobza Jon B. (Performer)
14
In Too Deep
Jon B.Holliwood Jonathan David BuckHolliwood Jon B. Jon B. (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

JB
Jon B.
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album13 written
JD
Jonathan David Buck
Writer
On this album13 written
JB
Joaquin Bynum
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
ML
Mr. Lee
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
TI
The Insomniax
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
TK
Tim Kobza
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DS
D. Simmons
Writer
On this album1 written
DB
Danette Buck
Writer
On this album1 written
DJ
Denaine Jones
Writer
On this album1 written
D"
Derek "Sincere" Pomier
Writer
On this album1 written
EG
Emile Ghantous
Writer
On this album1 written
EN
Erik Nelson
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Helpless Romantic

Who wrote Helpless Romantic?
Jon B. is credited on 13 of the 14 tracks and wrote four alone. Joaquin Bynum writes three with him.
Who wrote the title track?
Jon B. It reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Who guests on it?
Paul Wall appears on "Ooh So Sexy", which reached number 98 on the R&B chart.
How did the album chart?
Number 109 on the Billboard 200 and number 11 on the R&B chart.
How did it sell?
The discography's certification column is blank for this album and no sales figure is published.
Who produced it?
Jon B. with Mr. Lee, Joaquin Bynum, Jim Jonsin, the Insomniax and Tim Kobza.
How long is the album?
57:15 across 14 tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Helpless Romantic Wikipedia: Jon B. discography Wikipedia: Jon B. Cover Art Archive: Helpless Romantic by Jon B.