Studio Album · No. 3

Here I Am Songwriting Credits by Kelly Rowland

2011 Universal Motown 10 tracks 39:08

Produced by LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Diplo, Earl & E, Alex Gaudino, David Guetta, Hit-Boy, Kuk Harrell, Jonas Jeberg, Jimmy Joker, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Ne-Yo, Frédéric Riesterer, RedOne, Jason Rooney, The Runners, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, Souldiggaz, Christopher "c4" Umana, Sandy Vee, The WAV.s, Emily Wright  ·  Engineered by Kuk Harrell, Aubry "Big Juice" Delaine, Robert Marks, Cary Clark, Chris Gehringer, Seth Foster

Universal Motown PopDance-PopR&B
30%
Authorship
Co-Performer

Holds writing credit on 3 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 3 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kelly Rowland carries a lyricist or composer credit.

30%
3 trackswritten by Kelly Rowland 7 tracksoutside writers
Kelly Rowland's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist30%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
36
Lyricists
15
Producers
241,692
Worldwide Copies Sold
2011
Released
Data Insight

Rowland's writing credits drop back to three of ten here, the one reversal in her arc. Rico Love wrote or co-wrote half the album, and the singles that worked, "Motivation" and "Down for Whatever", are both records she performs rather than wrote. "Commander" is one of the three she is on, written with Rico Love, David Guetta and Sandy Vee.

Here I Am is Kelly Rowland's third album, released in July 2011 on Universal Motown, her first after leaving Columbia and her manager Mathew Knowles. It leans pop and dance, with production from Rodney Jerkins, David Guetta, RedOne, Jim Jonsin and Hit-Boy, and produced "Motivation", "Commander" and "Down for Whatever".

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I'm Dat Chick
Tricky StewartEster DeanLamont Neuble Christopher "Tricky" StewartEster DeanLamont Neuble Tricky StewartKuk Harrell Kelly Rowland (Performer)
2
Work It Man
Rodney JerkinsPriscilla ReneaLaShawn DanielsKelly RowlandDarrell Davidson Rodney "Darkchild" JerkinsPriscilla Renea HamiltonLaShawn "Big Shiz" DanielsKelendria RowlandDarrell Davidson Rodney JerkinsLaShawn "The Big Shiz" Daniels Kelly Rowland (Performer)Lil Playy (Featured Vocals)
3
Motivation #17
Jim JonsinRico LoveDaniel MorrisLil Wayne James SchefferRico LoveDaniel MorrisDwayne Carter Jim JonsinRico Love Kelly Rowland (Performer)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals)
4
Lay It on Me
Ester DeanHit-BoyBig Sean Ester DeanChauncey HollisSean Anderson Hit-Boy Kelly Rowland (Performer)Big Sean (Featured Vocals)
5
Feelin' Me Right Now
Rico LoveEarl HoodEric Goudy II Rico LoveEarl HoodEric Goudy II Rico LoveEarl & E Kelly Rowland (Performer)
6
Turn It Up
Rodney JerkinsPriscilla ReneaThomas LumpkinsJohn J. Conte Jr. Rodney "Darkchild" JerkinsPriscilla Renea HamiltonThomas LumpkinsJohn J. Conte Jr. Rodney JerkinsLaShawn "The Big Shiz" Daniels Kelly Rowland (Performer)
7
All of the Night
Luther CampbellDavid P. HobbsMark D. RossChristopher WongwonRico LoveJermaine JacksonAndrew HarrDavid L. Anderson IIJon-David Anderson Luther R. CampbellDavid P. HobbsMark D. RossChristopher WongwonRico LoveJermaine JacksonAndrew HarrDavid L. Anderson IIJon-David Anderson The RunnersRico Love Kelly Rowland (Performer)Rico Love (Featured Vocals)
8
Keep It Between Us
J. J-Doe SmithLonny BerealSevyn StreeterKelly RowlandChristopher "C4" Umana J. J-Doe SmithJoseph "Lonny" BerealAmber "Sevyn" StreeterKelendria RowlandChristopher "C4" Umana Christopher "C4" Umana Kelly Rowland (Performer)
9
Commander
Kelly RowlandRico LoveDavid GuettaSandy Vee Kelendria RowlandRico LoveDavid GuettaSandy Vee David GuettaSandy VeeRico Love Kelly Rowland (Performer)David Guetta (Featured Vocals)
10
Down for Whatever
RedOneTeddy SkyJimmy JokerBilal Hajji RedOneTeddy SkyJimmy JokerBilal "The Chef" RedOneJimmy JokerAlex P Kelly Rowland (Performer)The WAV.s (Featured Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Here I Am

Did Kelly Rowland write Here I Am?
She is credited on three of the ten tracks: "Work It Man", "Keep It Between Us" and "Commander". Rico Love wrote or co-wrote half the album.
Who wrote "Motivation"?
Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Daniel Morris and Lil Wayne, who guests on it. Rowland is not credited as a writer. It reached number 17 on the Hot 100 and topped the R&B/Hip-Hop chart for seven weeks.
Who wrote "Commander"?
Rowland with Rico Love, David Guetta and Sandy Vee. Guetta produced it and features on it, and it topped the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
Why did she change labels?
Here I Am is her first release after parting ways with Columbia Records and with Mathew Knowles, whose Music World Entertainment had managed her since Destiny's Child.
How did the album sell?
241,692 in the United States. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Who produced it?
Rodney Jerkins, David Guetta, RedOne, Jim Jonsin, Hit-Boy, Tricky Stewart, StarGate, The Runners and Diplo, among others.

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