Studio Album · No. 13
Authentic Songwriting Credits by LL Cool J
Produced by LL Cool J, Jaylien, Marley Marl, Soundz, Tricky Stewart, Trackmasters, Eddie Van Halen · Engineered by Martin Cooke, Doug Fenske, Jason Goldstein
S-BRO / 429
Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether LL Cool J carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by LL Cool J
0 tracksoutside writers
LL Cool J's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer25%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
17
Lyricists
7
Producers
2013
Released
Data Insight
Twelve tracks, all his, with rock and pop guests rather than rappers. Marley Marl returns as a producer 23 years after Mama Said Knock You Out.
Authentic came out on S-BRO and 429 in April 2013, his first album away from Def Jam.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bath Salt
|
LL Cool JJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | James Todd SmithJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | TrackmastersJaylien | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 2 |
Not Leaving You Tonight
|
LL Cool JJaylienAlycia Bellamy | James Todd SmithJaylienAlycia Bellamy | Jaylien | LL Cool J (Performer)Fitz and The Tantrums (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
New Love
|
LL Cool JJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesAaron "Ace 21" GrimesTheodore "Range" Bowen | James Todd SmithJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesAaron "Ace 21" GrimesTheodore "Range" Bowen | TrackmastersJaylien | LL Cool J (Performer)Charlie Wilson (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
We Came to Party
|
LL Cool JSnoop Dogg | James Todd SmithCalvin Broadus | Jaylien | LL Cool J (Performer)Snoop Dogg (Featured Vocals)Fatman Scoop (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Give Me Love
|
LL Cool JJaylien | James Todd SmithJaylien | Jaylien | LL Cool J (Performer)Seal (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Something About You (Love the World)
|
LL Cool JJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesRussel "The Are" GonzalezMelody Thornton | James Todd SmithJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesRussel "The Are" GonzalezMelody Sangreal | TrackmastersJaylienLL Cool J | LL Cool J (Performer)Charlie Wilson (Featured Vocals)Earth (Featured Vocals)Wind & Fire (Featured Vocals)Melody Thornton (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Bartender Please
|
LL Cool JJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesSnoop DoggTheodore "Range" BowenAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | James Todd SmithJean Claude "Poke" OlivierSamuel J "Tone" BarnesCalvin BroadusTheodore "Range" BowenAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | TrackmastersLL Cool J | LL Cool J (Performer)Snoop Dogg (Featured Vocals)Bootsy Collins (Featured Vocals)Travis Barker (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Whaddup
|
LL Cool JSamuel J "Tone" BarnesJean Claude "Poke" OlivierKeith ShockleeChuck DAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | James Todd SmithSamuel J "Tone" BarnesJean Claude "Poke" OlivierKeith ShockleeCarlton RidenhourAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | TrackmastersZ-Trip | LL Cool J (Performer)Chuck D (Featured Vocals)Travis Barker (Featured Vocals)Tom Morello (Featured Vocals)Z-Trip (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Between the Sheetz
|
LL Cool JSoundzC. "Tricky" StewartMichaela Shiloh | James Todd SmithKenneth CobyChristopher StewartMichaela Shiloh | SoundzTricky Stewart | LL Cool J (Performer)Michaela Shiloh (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Closer
|
LL Cool JSamuel J "Tone" BarnesJean Claude "Poke" OlivierTheodore "Range" BowenAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | James Todd SmithSamuel J "Tone" BarnesJean Claude "Poke" OlivierTheodore "Range" BowenAlexander "Spanador" Mosely | TrackmastersJaylien | LL Cool J (Performer)Monica (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Live for You
|
LL Cool JJaylien | James Todd SmithJaylien | Jaylien | LL Cool J (Performer)Brad Paisley (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
We're the Greatest
|
LL Cool JSamuel J "Tone" BarnesJean Claude "Poke" OlivierRussel "The Are" GonzalezPhillip "Taj" Jackson | James Todd SmithSamuel J "Tone" BarnesJean Claude "Poke" OlivierRussel "The Are" GonzalezPhillip "Taj" Jackson | LL Cool JVan HalenTrackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)Eddie Van Halen (Featured Vocals)Travis Barker (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 39 contributors
LC
LL Cool J
Writer · Producer · Performer
JT
James Todd Smith
Writer
JC
Jean Claude "Poke" Olivier
Writer
SJ
Samuel J "Tone" Barnes
Writer
A"
Alexander "Spanador" Mosely
Writer
J
Jaylien
Writer · Producer
T"
Theodore "Range" Bowen
Writer
CB
Calvin Broadus
Writer
R"
Russel "The Are" Gonzalez
Writer
SD
Snoop Dogg
Writer · Vocals
S
Soundz
Writer · Producer
A"
Aaron "Ace 21" Grimes
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Authentic
Who wrote Authentic?
LL Cool J on all twelve tracks, sharing with the producers and guests.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
LL Cool J with Jaylien, Marley Marl, Sound Z and others.
Who engineered it?
Martin Cooke, Doug Fenske and Jason Goldstein.
Who guests on it?
How long is the album?
47:52 across twelve tracks.