Studio Album · No. 5
No More Drama Songwriting Credits by Mary J. Blige
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Dr. Dre, The Neptunes, Kiyamma Griffin
MCA
R&BHip-Hop SoulPop
82%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mary J. Blige carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Mary J. Blige
3 tracksoutside writers
Mary J. Blige's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist82%
Composer82%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
33
Lyricists
15
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2 million
US Copies Sold
2001
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (2003, 'He Think I Don't Know')
Data Insight
No More Drama keeps Blige as a regular co-writer across a star-studded production roster: she has a writing hand on most tracks beside producers like Dr. Dre, the Neptunes, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The title track interpolates Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr.'s soap opera theme, and the record's samples and interpolations again seat older writers in the composer column.
No More Drama is the fifth studio album by Mary J. Blige, released in August 2001 and built around the idea of leaving pain behind. The title track, produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis around the theme from the soap opera The Young and the Restless, became an anthem of survival, while the Dr. Dre-produced 'Family Affair' gave her a first number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Blige co-wrote most of the album, working with a star roster that included the Neptunes, Missy Elliott, and Swizz Beatz. The record went double platinum and marked a more uplifting turn in her music. It paired commercial muscle with the emotional honesty that defined her career.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love
|
Mary J. BligeBruce MillerRon LawrenceKwamé | Mary Jane BligeBruce MillerRon LawrenceKwame Holland | Ron LawrenceKwamé | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Family Affair
#1
|
Mary J. BligeBruce MillerDr. DreCamara KambonMike Elizondo | Mary Jane BligeBruce MillerAndre Romelle YoungCamara KambonMichael Elizondo | Dr. Dre | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Steal Away
|
Mary J. BligeChad HugoPharrell Williams | Mary Jane BligeChad HugoPharrell Lanscilo Williams | The Neptunes | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Pharrell Williams (Featured Artist)Malice (Featured Artist) |
| 4 |
Crazy Games
|
Mary J. BligeKenny Dickerson | Mary Jane BligeKenny Dickerson | Kenny Flav | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
PMS
|
Mary J. BligeTerri RobinsonTara TillmanChucky ThompsonAl Green | Mary Jane BligeTerri RobinsonTara TillmanCarl ThompsonAlbert Leornes Greene | Chucky Thompson | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
No More Drama
#15
|
Jimmy JamTerry LewisBarry De VorzonPerry Botkin Jr. | James Samuel Harris IIITerry Steven LewisBarry De VorzonPerry Botkin Jr. | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Keep It Moving
|
Mary J. BligeBruce Miller | Mary Jane BligeBruce Miller | Rockwilder | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Destiny
|
Mary J. BligeBryan ReevesBennie BenjaminSol MarcusGloria Caldwell | Mary Jane BligeBryan ReevesBennie BenjaminSol MarcusGloria Caldwell | Kiyamma GriffinBryan Peguero | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Where I've Been
|
Mary J. BligeSwizz BeatzEve | Mary Jane BligeKasseem DeanEve Jihan Jeffers | Swizz Beatz | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Eve (Featured Artist) |
| 10 |
Beautiful Day
|
Bruce Miller | Bruce Miller | Kenny Flav | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Dance for Me
|
Bruce MillerMary J. BligeAhkim MillerSting | Bruce MillerMary Jane BligeAhkim MillerGordon Matthew Thomas Sumner | Dame Grease | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Flying Away
|
Mary J. BligeBrenda Russell | Mary Jane BligeBrenda Russell | Kiyamma Griffin | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Never Been
|
Missy ElliottHenri CharlemagneGene McFaddenJohn WhiteheadJerry Cohen | Melissa Arnette ElliottHenri CharlemagneEugene McFaddenJohn WhiteheadJerry Cohen | Missy ElliottHenri Charlemagne | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
2U
|
Mary J. Blige | Mary Jane Blige | Kiyamma Griffin | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
In the Meantime
|
Mary J. BligeTerri Robinson | Mary Jane BligeTerri Robinson | Rich Harrison | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Forever No More
|
Mary J. Blige | Mary Jane Blige | - | Mary J. Blige (Spoken Word) |
| 17 |
Testimony
|
Mary J. BligeKenny DickersonMichelle Bell | Mary Jane BligeKenny DickersonMichelle Bell | Kenny Flav | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 56 contributors
MJ
Mary J. Blige
Writer · Vocals
MJ
Mary Jane Blige
Writer
BM
Bruce Miller
Writer
KD
Kenny Dickerson
Writer
TR
Terri Robinson
Writer
CT
Chucky Thompson
Writer · Producer
DD
Dr. Dre
Writer · Producer
HC
Henri Charlemagne
Writer · Producer
K
Kwamé
Writer · Producer
ME
Missy Elliott
Writer · Producer
RL
Ron Lawrence
Writer · Producer
SB
Swizz Beatz
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions No More Drama
Who wrote No More Drama?
Mary J. Blige co-wrote most of the album with its producers, including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Dr. Dre's team, and the Neptunes. The title track interpolates the soap opera theme written by Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr.
What is the big hit from No More Drama?
'Family Affair,' produced by Dr. Dre, became her first number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
What inspired the song No More Drama?
It was built around the theme from the soap opera The Young and the Restless and became an anthem about leaving pain and turmoil behind.
Who produced No More Drama?
Producers include Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Dr. Dre, the Neptunes, Missy Elliott, and Swizz Beatz.
Did No More Drama win a Grammy?
Yes. Blige won the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the bonus track 'He Think I Don't Know.'
How well did No More Drama sell?
It is certified double platinum in the United States.
Data note: The closing track 'Forever No More' is a spoken-word poem with no separate producer credit; all other tracks are fully credited.