Studio Album · No. 10
The DEFinition Songwriting Credits by LL Cool J
Produced by 7 Aurelius, Dame Grease, Marquinarius Holmes, N.O. Joe, Teddy Riley, Timbaland, Blackstreet
Def Jam / Universal
Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether LL Cool J carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by LL Cool J
0 tracksoutside writers
LL Cool J's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
14
Lyricists
7
Producers
2004
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks, all his, and the shortest album he had made in fifteen years. The credit pattern does not change with the producer.
The DEFinition came out on Def Jam in August 2004, mostly produced by Timbaland.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Headsprung
#16
|
LL Cool JTimbaland | James Todd SmithTimothy Mosley | Timbaland | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 2 |
Rub My Back
|
LL Cool JTimbaland | James Todd SmithTimothy Mosley | Timbaland | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 3 |
I'm About to Get Her
|
LL Cool JTeddy RileyEric WilliamsMarquinarius HolmesR. Kelly | James Todd SmithTeddy RileyEric WilliamsMarquinarius HolmesRobert Kelly | Teddy RileyBlackstreetMarquinarius Holmes | LL Cool J (Performer)R. Kelly (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Move Somethin'
|
LL Cool JN.O. Joe | James Todd SmithJoseph Johnson | N.O. Joe | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 5 |
Hush
#26
|
LL Cool JChannel 7Paul GrahamCornelius MimsMaurice TraylorPaul Bushnell | James Todd SmithSeven AureliusPaul GrahamCornelius MimsMaurice TraylorPaul Bushnell | Channel 7 | LL Cool J (Performer)Channel 7 (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Every Sip
|
LL Cool JTimbaland | James Todd SmithTimothy Mosley | Timbaland | LL Cool J (Performer)The Clutch (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Shake It Baby
|
LL Cool JN.O. JoeDawn Taylor | James Todd SmithJoseph JohnsonDawn Taylor | N.O. Joe | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 8 |
Can't Explain It
|
LL Cool JTimbaland | James Todd SmithTimothy Mosley | Timbaland | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 9 |
Feel the Beat
|
LL Cool JTimbaland | James Todd SmithTimothy Mosley | Timbaland | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 10 |
Apple Cobbler
|
LL Cool JTimbaland | James Todd SmithTimothy Mosley | Timbaland | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 11 |
1 in the Morning
|
LL Cool JDamon Blackman | James Todd SmithDamon Blackman | Dame Grease | LL Cool J (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 22 contributors
JT
James Todd Smith
Writer
LC
LL Cool J
Writer · Performer
T
Timbaland
Writer · Producer
TM
Timothy Mosley
Writer
NJ
N.O. Joe
Writer · Producer
JJ
Joseph Johnson
Writer
C7
Channel 7
Writer · Producer · Vocals
MH
Marquinarius Holmes
Writer · Producer
TR
Teddy Riley
Writer · Producer
CM
Cornelius Mims
Writer
DB
Damon Blackman
Writer
DT
Dawn Taylor
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions The DEFinition
Who wrote The DEFinition?
LL Cool J on all eleven tracks, sharing with the producers on each.
How high did the singles chart?
"Headsprung" reached number 16 on the Hot 100 and "Hush" number 26.
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?
7 Aurelius, Dame Grease, Timbaland and others.
What is the title about?
A play on Def Jam, the label he had been on since 1985.
How long is the album?
44:54 across eleven tracks.