Studio Album · No. 11
Todd Smith Songwriting Credits by LL Cool J
Produced by Bink, Jermaine Dupri, Lyfe Jennings, Keezo Kane, LL Cool J, The Narcotics, The Neptunes, Trackmasters, Stargate, Scott Storch, Shea Taylor
Def Jam
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%
Producer8%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
42
Lyricists
13
Producers
2006
Released
Data Insight
Twelve tracks, all his, with guests on most of them. Twenty one years in, the credit sheet reads the same as it did on Radio.
Todd Smith came out on Def Jam in April 2006 and reached number four on the Hot 100 with a Jennifer Lopez duet.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's LL and Santana
|
LL Cool JShea TaylorEugene RecordTony ChurchillMelvin WilsonLeslie WilsonV. Bullock | James Todd SmithShea TaylorEugene RecordTony ChurchillMelvin WilsonLeslie WilsonV. Bullock | Shea Taylor | LL Cool J (Performer)Juelz Santana (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Control Myself
#4
|
LL Cool JJermaine DupriLRocRyan TobyJohn MillerAfrika BambaataaArthur BakerJohn Robie | James Todd SmithJermaine DupriJames PhillipsRyan TobyJohn MillerAfrika BambaataaArthur BakerJohn Robie | Jermaine DupriLRoc | LL Cool J (Performer)Jennifer Lopez (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Favorite Flavor
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan Toby | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan Toby | Trackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Freeze
|
LL Cool JLyfe Jennings | James Todd SmithLyfe Jennings | LL Cool JLyfe Jennings | LL Cool J (Performer)Lyfe Jennings (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Best Dress
|
LL Cool JJay-ZDrumma BoyPharrell WilliamsRocko | James Todd SmithShawn CarterChristopher J. GholsonPharrell WilliamsRodney Hill | The NeptunesDrumma Boy | LL Cool J (Performer)Jamie Foxx (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Preserve the Sexy
|
LL Cool JKeezo KaneJames BrownBobby ByrdRon LenhoffCharles Bobbit | James Todd SmithKeith MooreJames BrownBobby ByrdRon LenhoffCharles Bobbit | Keezo Kane | LL Cool J (Performer)Teairra Mari (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
What You Want
|
LL Cool JFreewayAngelo BadalamentiAlbert EliasK. ElcockI. HeywardM. Oliver | James Todd SmithLeslie PridgeonAngelo BadalamentiAlbert EliasK. ElcockI. HeywardM. Oliver | The Narcotics | LL Cool J (Performer)Freeway (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
I've Changed
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan Toby | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan Toby | PokeTrackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)Ryan Toby (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Ooh Wee
|
LL Cool JRyan TobyScott Storch | James Todd SmithRyan TobyScott Storch | Scott Storch | LL Cool J (Performer)Ginuwine (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
#1 Fan
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan Toby | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan Toby | PokeTrackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer) |
| 11 |
Down the Aisle
|
LL Cool JJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan TobyMonte MoirMarvin ScandrickQuinnes ParkerDaron JonesAlexander O'NealMichael Keith | James Todd SmithJean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRyan TobyMonte MoirMarvin ScandrickQuinnes ParkerDaron JonesAlexander O'NealMichael Keith | PokeTrackmasters | LL Cool J (Performer)112 (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
We're Gonna Make It
|
LL Cool JErica CampbellMary MaryRyan TobyCarole King | James Todd SmithErica CampbellTrecina Atkins-CampbellRyan TobyCarole King | Bink | LL Cool J (Performer)Mary Mary (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 62 contributors
LC
LL Cool J
Writer · Producer · Performer
JT
James Todd Smith
Writer
RT
Ryan Toby
Writer · Vocals
JO
Jean-Claude Olivier
Writer
SB
Samuel Barnes
Writer
DB
Drumma Boy
Writer · Producer
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer
KK
Keezo Kane
Writer · Producer
L
LRoc
Writer · Producer
LJ
Lyfe Jennings
Writer · Producer · Vocals
SS
Scott Storch
Writer · Producer
ST
Shea Taylor
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Todd Smith
Who wrote Todd Smith?
LL Cool J on all twelve tracks, sharing with producers and guest artists.
How high did the single chart?
"Control Myself" with Jennifer Lopez reached number 4 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?
Bink!, Jermaine Dupri, Lyfe Jennings and others.
Why the title?
It uses his given name, James Todd Smith, rather than the stage name.
How long is the album?
51:47 across twelve tracks.