Studio Album · No. 6

Inside Out Songwriting Credits by MC Hammer

1995 Giant / Warner Bros. 12 tracks 65:12
Giant / Warner Bros. Christian Hip HopGospelG-Funk
Complete Artist
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 MC Hammer carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by MC Hammer 0 tracksoutside writers
MC Hammer's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
19
Lyricists
7
Producers
1995
Released
Data Insight

All twelve tracks are his, the highest share of any album with published credits. The turn to gospel is also the point where he writes the most.

Inside Out came out on Giant in September 1995, a gospel and Christian hip-hop record.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Luv-N-Happiness
Al GreenMC HammerMabon HodgesCharles Torrell Al GreenStanley Kirk BurrellMabon HodgesCharles Torrell Charles TorrellMC Hammer MC Hammer (Performer)
2
Sultry Funk
Larry BlackmonKevin KendrickTommy JenkinsNathan LeftnantMC HammerSteven L. White Larry BlackmonKevin KendrickTommy JenkinsNathan LeftnantStanley Kirk BurrellSteven L. White Steven L. WhiteMC Hammer MC Hammer (Performer)VMF (Featured Vocals)
3
Anything Goes on the Dance Floor
AammenMC HammerFelton Pilate AammenStanley Kirk BurrellFelton Pilate MC HammerFelton Pilate MC Hammer (Performer)
4
I Hope Things Change
MC HammerFelton Pilate Stanley Kirk BurrellFelton Pilate MC HammerFelton Pilate MC Hammer (Performer)Andre Williams (Featured Vocals)
5
Keep On
Angel BurgessMC HammerLuther VandrossThe Whole 9 Angel BurgessStanley Kirk BurrellLuther VandrossThe Whole 9 MC HammerThe Whole 9 MC Hammer (Performer)Angel Burgess (Featured Vocals)
6
Everything Is Alright
MC HammerCharles Torrell Stanley Kirk BurrellCharles Torrell Charles TorrellMC Hammer MC Hammer (Performer)
7
I Need That Number
Gerald BaillergeauMC Hammer Gerald BaillergeauStanley Kirk Burrell Gerald BaillergeauMC Hammer MC Hammer (Performer)
8
Bustin' Loose
Chuck BrownMC HammerThe Whole 9 Charles BrownStanley Kirk BurrellThe Whole 9 MC HammerThe Whole 9 MC Hammer (Performer)
9
Nothing But Love (A Song for Eazy)
MC HammerBen Ross Stanley Kirk BurrellBen Ross Ben RossMC Hammer MC Hammer (Performer)
10
Goin' Up Yonder
Walter HawkinsMC Hammer Walter HawkinsStanley Kirk Burrell Charles TorrellMC Hammer MC Hammer (Performer)Angel Burgess (Featured Vocals)the San Jose Community Choir (Featured Vocals)
11
He Keeps Doing Great Things for Me
Eddie RobinsonMC Hammer Eddie RobinsonStanley Kirk Burrell Charles TorrellMC Hammer MC Hammer (Performer)Tynetta Hare (Featured Vocals)the San Jose Community Choir (Featured Vocals)
12
A Brighter Day
MC HammerFelton Pilate Stanley Kirk BurrellFelton Pilate MC HammerFelton Pilate MC Hammer (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors

MH
MC Hammer
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
SK
Stanley Kirk Burrell
Writer
On this album12 written
FP
Felton Pilate
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
CT
Charles Torrell
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
TW
The Whole 9
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
BR
Ben Ross
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
GB
Gerald Baillergeau
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
SL
Steven L. White
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
A
Aammen
Writer
On this album1 written
AG
Al Green
Writer
On this album1 written
AB
Angel Burgess
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
CB
Charles Brown
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Inside Out

Who wrote Inside Out?
MC Hammer on all twelve tracks, with Al Green, Mabon Hodges and others credited on sampled material.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who engineered it?
Mike "Nite" Hersh and Brian Mayfield.
Who produced it?
MC Hammer with a range of collaborators.
What kind of album is it?
Christian hip-hop and gospel, a turn away from the West Coast sound of the album before.
How long is the album?
65:12 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Inside Out Wikipedia: MC Hammer discography Wikipedia: MC Hammer Cover Art Archive: Inside Out by MC Hammer