Studio Album · No. 2

Battlefield Songwriting Credits by Jordin Sparks

2009 Jive / 19 12 tracks 44:45

Produced by Benny Blanco, Cutfather, Scott Cutler, Toby Gad, Claude Kelly, Dr. Luke, Harvey Mason, Jr., Carlos McKinney, Sam Mizell, Anne Preven, The Runaways, Lucas Secon, Ryan Tedder, Dapo Torimiro  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Manny Marroquin, John Hanes

Jive / 19 PopR&B
33%
Authorship
Co-Performer

Holds writing credit on 4 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 4 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jordin Sparks carries a lyricist or composer credit.

33%
4 trackswritten by Jordin Sparks 8 tracksoutside writers
Jordin Sparks's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist33%
Composer33%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
34
Lyricists
18
Producers
190,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight

Four of the twelve tracks carry her name, and all four sit in the back half of the record. Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad write two of those with her. The title track, which reached number 10, came from Ryan Tedder and is not one of them.

Battlefield came out on Jive and 19 in July 2009 and debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200. It sold 190,000 in America, a fraction of the debut.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Battlefield #10
Ryan TedderSam WattersLouis BiancanielloWayne Wilkins Ryan TedderSam WattersLouis BiancanielloWayne Wilkins Ryan TedderSam WattersThe Runaways Jordin Sparks (Performer)
2
Walking on Snow
Lucas SeconFrankie StormJeremy ShawLivvi Franc Lucas SeconFrankie StormJeremy ShawOlivia Waithe Lucas Jordin Sparks (Performer)
3
Don't Let It Go to Your Head
Josh AlexanderFefe DobsonBilly Steinberg Josh AlexanderFefe DobsonBilly Steinberg Harvey Mason, Jr. Jordin Sparks (Performer)
4
S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)
Ed ChisolmChris BarbosaCutfatherKeely HawkesDavid KopatzLasse "Pilfinger" Kramhøft Ed ChisolmChris BarbosaMich "Cutfather" HansenKeely HawkesDavid KopatzLasse "Pilfinger" Kramhøft CutfatherPilfingerDavid Kopatz Jordin Sparks (Performer)
5
It Takes More
Lucas SeconAndrea MartinCarsten Mortensen Lucas SeconAndrea MartinCarsten Mortensen Lucas Jordin Sparks (Performer)
6
Watch You Go
T-PainDr. LukeAmmoBenny Blanco Faheem NajmLukasz "Dr. Luke" GottwaldJoshua "Ammo" ColemanBenjamin Levin Dr. LukeBenny BlancoAmmo Jordin Sparks (Performer)
7
No Parade
Scott CutlerAnne PrevenDapo Torimiro Scott CutlerAnne PrevenDapo Torimiro Scott CutlerAnne PrevenDapo Torimiro Jordin Sparks (Performer)
8
Let It Rain
Lindy RobbinsToby Gad Lindy RobbinsToby Gad Toby Gad Jordin Sparks (Performer)
9
Emergency (911)
Jordin SparksLindy RobbinsToby Gad Jordin Brianna SparksLindy RobbinsToby Gad Toby Gad Jordin Sparks (Performer)
10
Was I the Only One
Jordin SparksChrista BlackSam MizellShane Stevens Jordin Brianna SparksChrista BlackSam MizellShane Stevens Sam Mizell Jordin Sparks (Performer)
11
Faith
Jordin SparksLindy RobbinsToby Gad Jordin Brianna SparksLindy RobbinsToby Gad Toby Gad Jordin Sparks (Performer)
12
The Cure
Jordin SparksCarlos McKinneyClaude Kelly Jordin Brianna SparksCarlos "Los DaMystro" McKinneyClaude Kelly Los DaMystroClaude Kelly Jordin Sparks (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 47 contributors

JB
Jordin Brianna Sparks
Writer
On this album4 written
JS
Jordin Sparks
Writer · Performer
On this album4 written
TG
Toby Gad
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
LR
Lindy Robbins
Writer
On this album3 written
LS
Lucas Secon
Writer
On this album2 written
A
Ammo
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AP
Anne Preven
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BB
Benny Blanco
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
CK
Claude Kelly
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
C
Cutfather
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DT
Dapo Torimiro
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DK
David Kopatz
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Battlefield

Who wrote Battlefield?
Outside writers on eight of the twelve tracks. Sparks is credited on "Emergency (911)", "Was I the Only One", "Faith" and "The Cure".
How did it sell?
190,000 in the United States as of July 2015. It is certified silver in Britain.
How high did the singles chart?
"Battlefield" reached number 10 on the Hot 100. "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)" and "Don't Let It Go to Your Head" did not enter it.
Who engineered it?
Serban Ghenea and Manny Marroquin mixed it, with John Hanes as mixing engineer.
Who wrote the title track?
Ryan Tedder, Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello and Wayne Wilkins.
Who else wrote on it?
T-Pain, Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco on "Watch You Go", and Billy Steinberg with Fefe Dobson on "Don't Let It Go to Your Head".
How long is the album?
44:45 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Battlefield Wikipedia: Jordin Sparks discography Wikipedia: Battlefield (song) Cover Art Archive: Battlefield by Jordin Sparks