Studio Album · No. 6
Mr. Smith Songwriting Credits by LL Cool J
Produced by Rashad Smith, Chyskillz, Chad Elliott, Trackmasters, Easy Mo Bee
Def Jam / PolyGram
East Coast Hip HopHardcore Hip Hop
93%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 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.
14 trackswritten by LL Cool J
1 trackoutside writers
LL Cool J's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist93%
Composer93%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
23
Lyricists
5
Producers
1995
Released
Data Insight
Fourteen of the fifteen tracks are his, the exception being a skit. The Trackmasters and Rashad Smith share most of the writing and the record sells better than anything since 1990.
Mr. Smith came out on Def Jam in November 1995 and gave him two number three singles.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Intro (skit)
|
LL Cool JTrackmasters | James Todd SmithJean-Claude Olivier | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 2 |
Make It Hot
|
LL Cool JTrackmastersEl DeBargeRandy DeBargeBunny DeBarge | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierEl DeBargeRandy DeBargeBunny DeBarge | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 3 |
Hip Hop
|
LL Cool JTrackmastersJames HarrisTerry Lewis | James Todd SmithSamuel BarnesJames HarrisTerry Lewis | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 4 |
Hey Lover
#3
|
Rod TempertonLL Cool J | Rod TempertonJames Todd Smith | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)Boyz II Men (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Doin It
|
LL Cool JRashad SmithGrace Jones | James Todd SmithBurton Rashad SmithGrace Jones | Rashad Smith | LL Cool J (Performer)LeShaun (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Life As...
|
LL Cool JEasy Mo Bee | James Todd SmithOsten S. Harvey Jr. | Easy Mo Bee | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 7 |
I Shot Ya
|
LL Cool JTrackmastersJames BrownLyn Collins | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierJames BrownLyn Collins | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)Keith Murray (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Mr. Smith
|
LL Cool JChyskillzHubert Laws | James Todd SmithChylow ParkerHubert Laws | ChyskillzTrackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 9 |
No Airplay
|
LL Cool JChad ElliottMaurice WhiteJerry Peters | James Todd SmithChad ElliottMaurice WhiteJerry Peters | Chad Elliott | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 10 |
Loungin
#3
|
LL Cool JB.R. SmithAl B. Sure!Kyle West | James Todd SmithB.R. SmithAlbert Joseph Brown IIIKyle West | Rashad Smith | LL Cool J (Performer)Terri & Monica (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Hollis to Hollywood
|
LL Cool JTrackmastersBurt BacharachHal David | James Todd SmithSamuel BarnesBurt BacharachHal David | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 12 |
God Bless
|
LL Cool JB.R. SmithAl B. Sure! | James Todd SmithB.R. SmithAlbert Joseph Brown III | Rashad Smith | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 13 |
Get da Drop on 'Em
|
LL Cool JTrackmasters | James Todd SmithJean-Claude Olivier | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 14 |
Prelude (skit)
|
Trackmasters | Jean-Claude Olivier | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 15 |
I Shot Ya (Remix)
|
LL Cool JTrackmastersAl B. Sure!Lyn Collins | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierAlbert Joseph Brown IIILyn Collins | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)Keith Murray (Featured Vocals)Prodigy (Featured Vocals)Fat Joe (Featured Vocals)Foxy Brown (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 37 contributors
JT
James Todd Smith
Writer
LC
LL Cool J
Writer · Performer
T
Trackmasters
Writer · Producer
JO
Jean-Claude Olivier
Writer
AB
Al B. Sure!
Writer
AJ
Albert Joseph Brown III
Writer
BS
B.R. Smith
Writer
LC
Lyn Collins
Writer
SB
Samuel Barnes
Writer
RS
Rashad Smith
Writer · Producer
CE
Chad Elliott
Writer · Producer
C
Chyskillz
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Mr. Smith
Who wrote Mr. Smith?
LL Cool J on fourteen of the fifteen tracks, with the Trackmasters, Rashad Smith and others. The fifteenth is a skit.
How high did the singles chart?
"Hey Lover" and "Loungin" both reached number 3 on the Hot 100 and "Doin' It" number 9.
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?
Rashad Smith, Chyskillz, Chad Elliott and the Trackmasters.
Who sings on "Hey Lover"?
Boyz II Men, over a Michael Jackson sample.
How long is the album?
58:25 across fifteen tracks.