Studio Album · No. 8
G.O.A.T. Songwriting Credits by LL Cool J
Produced by James "Bimmy" Antney, Ill Am, Adam F, Havoc, Vada Nobles, DJ Scratch, Rockwilder, Ty Fyffe, Trackmasters, Marc Wiggins
Def Jam / Universal
Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether LL Cool J carries a lyricist or composer credit.
15 trackswritten by LL Cool J
0 tracksoutside writers
LL Cool J's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
24
Lyricists
11
Producers
2000
Released
Data Insight
Fifteen of the sixteen tracks are his, the sixteenth a skit. The title stands for Greatest of All Time and the record leans harder on guests than anything before it.
G.O.A.T. came out on Def Jam in September 2000 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
LL Cool JJames "Bimmy" Antney | James Todd SmithJames "Bimmy" Antney | James "Bimmy" Antney | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 2 |
Imagine That
#98
|
LL Cool JRockwilder | James Todd SmithDana Stinson | Rockwilder | LL Cool J (Performer)LeShaun (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Back Where I Belong
|
LL Cool JVada Nobles | James Todd SmithVada Nobles | Vada NoblesMarc Wiggins | LL Cool J (Performer)Ja Rule (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
LL Cool J
|
LL Cool JDJ ScratchScreamin' Jay Hawkins | James Todd SmithGeorge SpiveyJay Hawkins | DJ Scratch | LL Cool J (Performer)Kandice Love (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Take It Off
|
LL Cool JAdam F | James Todd SmithAdam Fenton | Adam F | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 6 |
Fuhgidabowdit
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesDMXMethod ManRedman | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesEarl SimmonsClifford SmithReggie Noble | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)DMX (Featured Vocals)Method Man & Redman (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Farmers
|
LL Cool JEdward HinsonNorman WhitfieldBarrett Strong | James Todd SmithEdward HinsonNorman WhitfieldBarrett Strong | Self | LL Cool J (Performer)Tikki Diamondz (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
This Is Us
|
LL Cool JVada NoblesCarl Thomas | James Todd SmithVada NoblesCarl Thomas | Vada Nobles | LL Cool J (Performer)Carl Thomas (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Can't Think
|
LL Cool JTy Fyffe | James Todd SmithTyrone Fyffe | Ty Fyffe | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 10 |
Hello
|
LL Cool JDJ ScratchDenzil MillerBernard Edwards | James Todd SmithGeorge SpiveyDenzil MillerBernard Edwards | DJ Scratch | LL Cool J (Performer)Amil (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
You and Me
|
LL Cool JDJ ScratchGiuliano SalerniPhil Hurtt | James Todd SmithGeorge SpiveyGiuliano SalerniPhil Hurtt | DJ Scratch | LL Cool J (Performer)Kelly Price (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Homicide
|
LL Cool JDJ ScratchCarlos Guedes | James Todd SmithGeorge SpiveyCarlos Guedes | DJ Scratch | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 13 |
U Can't Fuck with Me
|
LL Cool JDJ Scratch | James Todd SmithGeorge Spivey | DJ Scratch | LL Cool J (Performer)Snoop Dogg (Featured Vocals)Xzibit (Featured Vocals)Jayo Felony (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Queens Is
|
LL Cool JHavocProdigy | James Todd SmithKejuan MuchitaAlbert Johnson | Havoc | LL Cool J (Performer)Prodigy (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
The G.O.A.T.
|
LL Cool JAdam F | James Todd SmithAdam Fenton | Adam F. | LL Cool J (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 49 contributors
JT
James Todd Smith
Writer
LC
LL Cool J
Writer · Performer
DS
DJ Scratch
Writer · Producer
GS
George Spivey
Writer
VN
Vada Nobles
Writer · Producer
AF
Adam F
Writer · Producer
AF
Adam Fenton
Writer
H
Havoc
Writer · Producer
J"
James "Bimmy" Antney
Writer · Producer
R
Rockwilder
Writer · Producer
TF
Ty Fyffe
Writer · Producer
AJ
Albert Johnson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions G.O.A.T.
Who wrote G.O.A.T.?
LL Cool J on fifteen of the sixteen tracks, sharing with a long list of producers.
How high did the single chart?
"Imagine That" reached number 98 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists the producers and names no engineer.
Who produced it?
James "Bimmy" Antney, Ill Am, Adam F, Havoc and others.
What does the title mean?
Greatest of All Time, and the full title adds Featuring James T. Smith.
How long is the album?
73:43 across sixteen tracks.