Lizzobangers cover art

  Studio Album · No. 1

Lizzobangers Songwriting Credits by Lizzo

2013 Totally Gross National Product 13 tracks 40 min

Produced by Lazerbeak, Ryan Olson

Totally Gross National Product Hip HopAlternative Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Lizzo carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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13 trackswritten by Lizzo 0 tracksoutside writers
Lizzo's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
2013
Released
Data Insight

Lizzobangers is Lizzo's independent debut, released in 2013 on the Minneapolis label Totally Gross National Product and produced entirely by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson. Lizzo co-writes all thirteen tracks with Aaron Mader (Lazerbeak) and Ryan Olson, rapping over dense Twin Cities production rooted in the Doomtree collective. The record introduces the playful, hook-driven style that would define her later work, with viral local momentum building around "Batches & Cookies." Virgin Records reissued the album digitally in 2014 after the debut earned early critical praise.

Lizzobangers is Lizzo's debut studio album, released in 2013 on her independent Minneapolis label Totally Gross National Product. Co-written entirely with Aaron Mader and Ryan Olson from the Twin Cities hip-hop collective Doomtree, the album is a raw, genre-blending introduction to her voice, rapping over Minneapolis production with pop hooks. All 13 tracks were produced by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson. "Batches & Cookies," featuring Sophia Eris, gained viral attention and helped build her Minneapolis following. The album was later re-released digitally through Virgin Records in 2014 following her early critical momentum.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Lizzie Borden
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
2
W.E.R.K. Pt. II
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
3
Wat U Mean
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
4
T-Baby
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
5
Be Still
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
6
Faded
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
7
Hot Dish
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
8
Make Way
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
9
Batches & Cookies
LizzoAaron MaderRyan OlsonLauren Alford LizzoAaron MaderRyan OlsonLauren Alford LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)Sophia Eris (Featured Vocals)
10
Pants vs. Dress
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
11
Go
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
12
Bloodlines
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)
13
Bus Passes and Happy Meals
LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LizzoAaron MaderRyan Olson LazerbeakRyan Olson Lizzo (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

RO
Ryan Olson
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
AM
Aaron Mader
Writer
On this album13 written
L
Lizzo
Writer · Vocals
On this album13 written
LA
Lauren Alford
Writer
On this album1 written
L
Lazerbeak
Producer
On this album13 produced
SE
Sophia Eris
Vocals
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Lizzobangers

When was Lizzobangers released and on what label?
Lizzobangers was released on October 15, 2013, on the independent Minneapolis label Totally Gross National Product. Virgin Records reissued it digitally in 2014.
Is Lizzobangers Lizzo's debut album?
Yes. Lizzobangers is Lizzo's debut studio album, released in 2013 before her major-label breakthrough.
Who produced Lizzobangers?
The entire album was produced by Lazerbeak (Aaron Mader) and Ryan Olson, both connected to the Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree.
Did Lizzo write the songs on Lizzobangers?
Yes. Lizzo co-wrote all thirteen tracks with Aaron Mader and Ryan Olson. "Batches & Cookies" adds an additional writing credit for Lauren Alford (Sophia Eris).
What is the lead single from Lizzobangers?
"Batches & Cookies," featuring Sophia Eris, was the lead single, released September 10, 2013. It gained viral attention and helped build Lizzo's Minneapolis following. "Paris" and "Faded" followed as later singles.
How many tracks are on Lizzobangers?
The original 2013 edition contains 13 tracks, running about 40 minutes. The 2014 reissue runs slightly longer.
What genre is Lizzobangers?
The album is an alternative hip-hop record, blending Lizzo's rapping with pop hooks over Minneapolis production.
Did Lizzobangers chart or win any awards?
As an independent debut, Lizzobangers did not produce charting singles or win awards, though it earned strong critical reviews.

Sources

Wikipedia: Lizzobangers Wikipedia: Lizzo discography MusicBrainz release group: Lizzobangers Cover Art Archive: Lizzobangers front cover Cover Art Archive: Lizzobangers by Lizzo