Authorship Breakdown 15 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Lil' Kim carries a lyricist or composer credit.
15 trackswritten by Lil' Kim
1 trackoutside writers
Lil' Kim's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist94%
Composer94%
Producer13%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
40
Lyricists
15
Producers
2.02 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2003
Released
Data Insight
Her highest-charting single sits here, and the production spreads wider than on any album before it: Shaft, Jay Waxx, Scott Storch and Kim herself each take two tracks, with no one holding more. She writes fifteen of sixteen, and The Notorious B.I.G. appears again on two, six years after his death.
La Bella Mafia is Lil' Kim's third studio album, released on 4 March 2003 through Queen Bee and Atlantic. Sixteen tracks. It reached number 5 on the Billboard 200 and carried 'Magic Stick' with 50 Cent, which reached number 2 on the Hot 100, the highest chart placing of her career.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
ShaftThe Notorious B.I.G.DiddyPokeJames Mtume | ShaftChristopher George Latore WallaceSean John CombsPokeJames Mtume | Shaft | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Hold It Now
|
Lil' KimHavocAd-RockRick RubinRev RunD.M.C. | Kimberly Denise JonesHavocAd-RockRick RubinRev RunD.M.C. | Havoc | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Havoc (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Doing It Way Big
|
Lil' KimJay Waxx | Kimberly Denise JonesJay Waxx | Jay Waxx | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Can't Fuck with Queen Bee
|
Lil' KimDeniece WilliamsCoton GreeneHenry ReddNathan Watts | Kimberly Denise JonesDeniece WilliamsCoton GreeneHenry ReddNathan Watts | Full Force | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Governor (Vocals)Shelene Thomas (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Hollyhood Skit
|
Lil' Kim | Kimberly Denise Jones | Lil' Kim | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Shake Ya Bum Bum
|
Lil' KimJay Waxx | Kimberly Denise JonesJay Waxx | Jay Waxx | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Lil' Shanice (Vocals) |
| 7 |
This Is Who I Am
|
Lil' KimMashondaSwizz Beatz | Kimberly Denise JonesMashondaSwizz Beatz | Swizz Beatz | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Mashonda (Vocals)Swizz Beatz (Vocals) |
| 8 |
The Jump Off
#17
|
Lil' KimTimbalandMr. CheeksEasy Mo Bee"Buttnaked" Tim Dawg | Kimberly Denise JonesTimbalandMr. CheeksEasy Mo Bee"Buttnaked" Tim Dawg | Timbaland | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Mr. Cheeks (Vocals) |
| 9 |
This Is a Warning
|
Lil' KimR. Kelly | Kimberly Denise JonesR. Kelly | Lil' KimR. Kelly | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
(When Kim Say) Can You Hear Me Now?
|
Lil' KimScott Storch | Kimberly Denise JonesScott Storch | Scott Storch | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Missy Elliott (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Thug Luv
|
Lil' KimTwistaScott Storch | Kimberly Denise JonesTwistaScott Storch | Scott Storch | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Twista (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Magic Stick
#2
|
Lil' Kim50 CentSha Money XLCarlos EvansRoy HawkinsRick RavonPhillip MitchellThe Notorious B.I.G. | Kimberly Denise Jones50 CentSha Money XLCarlos EvansRoy HawkinsRick RavonPhillip MitchellChristopher George Latore Wallace | Fantom Of The BeatSha Money XL | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)50 Cent (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Get in Touch with Us
|
Lil' KimEZ ElpeeKehinde HassanTaiwo Hassan | Kimberly Denise JonesEZ ElpeeKehinde HassanTaiwo Hassan | EZ ElpeeThorobreads | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Styles P (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Heavenly Father
|
Lil' KimShaftGamble & HuffKenneth GambleLeon Huff | Kimberly Denise JonesShaftGamble & HuffKenneth GambleLeon Huff | Shaft | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)'Big Hill' (Vocals) |
| 15 |
Tha Beehive
|
Lil' KimSutter Kain | Kimberly Denise JonesSutter Kain | Sutter Kain | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals)Bunky S.A. (Vocals)Money Cash Reeks (Vocals)Vedakid (Vocals)Young Goldie (The Advakids) (Vocals)The Advakids (Vocals) |
| 16 |
Came Back for You
|
Lil' KimKanye WestJimmy Webb | Kimberly Denise JonesKanye WestJimmy Webb | Kanye West | Lil' Kim (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 57 contributors
LK
Lil' Kim
Writer · Producer · Vocals
KD
Kimberly Denise Jones
Writer
JW
Jay Waxx
Writer · Producer
SS
Scott Storch
Writer · Producer
S
Shaft
Writer · Producer
CG
Christopher George Latore Wallace
Writer
TN
The Notorious B.I.G.
Writer
EE
EZ Elpee
Writer · Producer
H
Havoc
Writer · Producer · Vocals
KW
Kanye West
Writer · Producer
RK
R. Kelly
Writer · Producer
SM
Sha Money XL
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions La Bella Mafia
When was La Bella Mafia released?
4 March 2003 through Queen Bee and Atlantic. It is her third studio album.
Did Lil’ Kim write La Bella Mafia?
She is credited on fifteen of the sixteen tracks, and also produced two of them herself.
How big was "Magic Stick"?
Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest chart position of her career. It features 50 Cent.
How did the album chart?
Number 5 on the Billboard 200, number 4 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 33 in Japan.
How many copies did it sell?
Roughly 2.02 million worldwide and 1.1 million in the US, where it is certified platinum.
Who produced it?
No single producer dominates. Shaft, Jay Waxx, Scott Storch and Lil’ Kim herself each handle two tracks, with the rest spread across other names.