Studio Album · No. 3
Share My World Songwriting Credits by Mary J. Blige
Produced by Rodney Jerkins, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Trackmasters, Babyface
Holds writing credit on 7 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 16 documented
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mary J. Blige carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Share My World keeps Blige as a frequent co-writer while widening her circle of producers: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Rodney Jerkins, and Babyface all shape songs, and their names sit beside hers in the credits. The album leans on samples and outside writers in places, and the R. Kelly track 'It's On' is written entirely by Kelly, the clearest example of a song handed to her rather than built with her.
Share My World is the third studio album by Mary J. Blige, released in April 1997 and her first after parting ways with Sean Combs. Reaching for a smoother, more grown-up sound, she worked with a new roster of producers including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Rodney Jerkins, Babyface, and the Trackmasters. Blige co-wrote much of the album, which broadened her hip-hop soul into polished R&B and featured guests like Nas, Lil' Kim, and R. Kelly. It became her first number one on the Billboard 200 and went triple platinum, proving she could thrive without her original mentor. The record marked the start of a more independent, self-directed chapter in her career.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Poke & ToneRich Nice | Jean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRich Nice | Poke & ToneRich Nice | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
I Can Love You
#28
|
Mary J. BligeLil' KimRodney JerkinsCarlos BroadyNashiem Myrick | Mary Jane BligeKimberly Denise JonesRodney Roy JerkinsCarlos BroadyNashiem Myrick | Rodney Jerkins | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Lil' Kim (Featured Artist) |
| 3 |
Love Is All We Need
|
Mary J. BligeJimmy JamTerry LewisNasRick James | Mary Jane BligeJames Samuel Harris IIITerry Steven LewisNasir bin Olu Dara JonesJames Ambrose Johnson Jr. | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Nas (Featured Artist) |
| 4 |
Round and Round
|
Mary J. BligePokeDJ PremierJay-Z | Mary Jane BligeJean-Claude OlivierChristopher Edward MartinShawn Corey Carter | Poke & Tone | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Share My World (Interlude)
|
Poke & ToneRich Nice | Jean-Claude OlivierSamuel BarnesRich Nice | Poke & ToneRich Nice | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Share My World
|
Mary J. BligeRodney Jerkins | Mary Jane BligeRodney Roy Jerkins | Rodney Jerkins | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Seven Days
|
Malik Pendleton | Malik Pendleton | Malik Pendleton | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)George Benson (Guitar) |
| 8 |
It's On
|
R. Kelly | Robert Sylvester Kelly | R. Kelly | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)R. Kelly (Featured Artist) |
| 9 |
Thank You Lord (Interlude)
|
Kelly PriceRodney Jerkins | Kelly Cherelle PriceRodney Roy Jerkins | Rodney Jerkins | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Missing You
|
Babyface | Kenneth Brian Edmonds | Babyface | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Everything
#24
|
Jimmy JamTerry LewisHachidai NakamuraRokusuke EiJames BrownLinda CreedThom BellJohn StarksFred Wesley | James Samuel Harris IIITerry Steven LewisHachidai NakamuraRokusuke EiJames Joseph BrownLinda CreedThomas Randolph BellJohn StarksFred Wesley | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Keep Your Head
|
Mary J. BligeLaTonya Blige-DaCosta | Mary Jane BligeLaTonya Blige-DaCosta | Poke & ToneGeorge Pearson | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Can't Get You Off My Mind
|
Mary J. BligeRodney JerkinsJadakissSheek LouchStyles P | Mary Jane BligeRodney Roy JerkinsJason Terrance PhillipsSean Divine JacobsDavid Rome Styles | Rodney Jerkins | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)The LOX (Featured Artist) |
| 14 |
Get to Know You Better
|
Bryce Wilson | Bryce Wilson | Bryce Wilson | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Searching
|
Mary J. BligeLaTonya Blige-DaCostaXenos DaCostaRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIIRoy Ayers | Mary Jane BligeLaTonya Blige-DaCostaXenos DaCostaRodney Roy JerkinsFred Jerkins IIIRoy Edward Ayers Jr. | Rodney JerkinsFred Jerkins III | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Roy Ayers (Featured Artist) |
| 16 |
Our Love
|
Chuck JacksonMarvin Yancy | Charles JacksonMarvin Yancy | James Mtume | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |