Studio Album · No. 7
Phenomenon Songwriting Credits by LL Cool J
Def Jam / PolyGram
Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether LL Cool J carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by LL Cool J
0 tracksoutside writers
LL Cool J's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer10%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
36
Lyricists
10
Producers
1997
Released
Data Insight
All ten tracks are his, shared with the Hitmen writers. The Wikipedia article publishes producers and samples rather than writers, so the credits here come from the Discogs release.
Phenomenon came out on Def Jam in October 1997, made largely with Puff Daddy's Hitmen team.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Phenomenon
#55
|
LL Cool JRon "Amen-Ra" LawrenceSean CombsBill WithersStanley McKenny | James Todd SmithRon "Amen-Ra" LawrenceSean CombsBill WithersStanley McKenny | Ron "Amen-Ra" LawrenceSean Combs | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 2 |
Candy
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesMaurice StarrMichael Edwin JohnsonJames Harris III & Terry Lewis | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesMaurice StarrMichael Edwin JohnsonJames Harris III & Terry Lewis | Poke And Tone | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 3 |
Starsky & Hutch
|
LL Cool JLeshan LewisTrevor SmithPeter BrownRobert Rans | James Todd SmithLeshan LewisTrevor SmithPeter BrownRobert Rans | L.E.S. | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 4 |
Another Dollar
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierRichard PimentelSamuel BarnesMac Rebennack | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierRichard PimentelSamuel BarnesMac Rebennack | Curt GowdyPoke And Tone | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 5 |
Nobody Can Freak You
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesCharles CarterSteve Arrington | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesCharles CarterSteve Arrington | Poke And Tone | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 6 |
Hot, Hot, Hot
|
LL Cool JRon "Amen-Ra" LawrenceSean CombsChris FrantzSteven StanleyTina Weymouth | James Todd SmithRon "Amen-Ra" LawrenceSean CombsChris FrantzSteven StanleyTina Weymouth | Deric "D-Dot" AngelettieRon "Amen-Ra" LawrenceSean Combs | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 7 |
4,3,2,1
|
Clifford SmithEarl SimmonsErick SermonLL Cool JReggie NobleAdam HorovitzAdam YauchRick Rubin | Clifford SmithEarl SimmonsErick SermonJames Todd SmithReggie NobleAdam HorovitzAdam YauchFrederick Jay Rubin | Erick Sermon | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 8 |
Wanna Get Paid
|
Daven "Prestige" VanderpoolLL Cool JLarry SmithMaureen ReidRussell Simmons | Daven "Prestige" VanderpoolJames Todd SmithLarry SmithMaureen ReidRussell Simmons | Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 9 |
Father
#18
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesG. OverbigGeorge Michael | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesG. OverbigGeorge Michael | Poke And Tone | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 10 |
Don't Be Late, Don't Come Too Soon
|
LL Cool JSteven JordanMichael Henderson | James Todd SmithSteven JordanMichael Henderson | LL Cool JSteven Jordan | LL Cool J (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 42 contributors
LC
LL Cool J
Writer · Producer · Performer
JT
James Todd Smith
Writer
JO
Jean-Claude Olivier
Writer
SB
Samuel Barnes
Writer
R"
Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence
Writer · Producer
SC
Sean Combs
Writer · Producer
D"
Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool
Writer · Producer
ES
Erick Sermon
Writer · Producer
SJ
Steven Jordan
Writer · Producer
AH
Adam Horovitz
Writer
AY
Adam Yauch
Writer
BW
Bill Withers
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Phenomenon
Who wrote Phenomenon?
LL Cool J on all ten tracks, with the Hitmen production team including Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie sharing.
How high did the singles chart?
"Father" reached number 18 on the Hot 100, "Phenomenon" number 55 and "4, 3, 2, 1" number 75.
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?
The Hitmen, including Sean Combs and Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie.
Where do the credits come from?
The Wikipedia article publishes a table of producers and samples with no writers, so the per-track credits here come from the Discogs release, which is cited on this album.
How long is the album?
43:58 across ten tracks.