Studio Album · No. 3

All Eyez on Me Songwriting Credits by Monica

2002 J 11 tracks 47:24

Produced by Dallas Austin, Peter Biker, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, David Foster, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, Soulshock & Karlin, Ric Wake  ·  Engineered by Ralph Cacciurri, Carlton Lynn, Bill Malina, Manny Marroquin, Dexter Simmons, Phil Tan, Tony Dawsey

J R&BSoul
82%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 9 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Monica carries a lyricist or composer credit.

82%
9 trackswritten by Monica 2 tracksoutside writers
Monica's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist82%
Composer82%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
29
Lyricists
8
Producers
2002
Released
Data Insight

Nine of the 11 tracks carry her name, the first time she writes most of a record and by a distance her biggest share until Code Red. Harold Lilly writes six with her and Bryan-Michael Cox four. It is also the album almost nobody heard, which is the pattern the whole catalogue keeps repeating.

All Eyez on Me came out on J Records in September 2002 and was released in Japan only. It did not enter the Billboard 200. A reworked version of it became After the Storm the following year.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I'm Back
MonicaBryan-Michael CoxHarold LillyAndy ArmerRandy Alpert Monica Denise ArnoldBryan-Michael CoxHarold LillyAndy ArmerRandy Alpert Bryan-Michael CoxJermaine DupriHarold Lilly Monica (Performer)
2
All Eyez on Me #69
MonicaLaShawn DanielsJames IngramQuincy Jones Monica Denise ArnoldLaShawn DanielsJames IngramQuincy Jones Rodney JerkinsLaShawn Daniels Monica (Performer)
3
U Should've Known
MonicaBryan-Michael CoxJermaine DupriHarold Lilly Monica Denise ArnoldBryan-Michael CoxJermaine DupriHarold Lilly Jermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox Monica (Performer)
4
Too Hood
MonicaBryan-Michael CoxJermaine DupriHarold Lilly Monica Denise ArnoldBryan-Michael CoxJermaine DupriHarold Lilly Jermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox Monica (Performer)Jermaine Dupri (Featured Vocals)
5
I Wrote This Song
MonicaShamora CrawfordKenneth KarlinCarsten SchackDamon SharpeShuggie Otis Monica Denise ArnoldShamora CrawfordKenneth KarlinCarsten SchackDamon SharpeShuggie Otis Soulshock & Karlin Monica (Performer)
6
U Deserve
MonicaHarold LillyYoung NobleKastroYaleu FulaJoseph PaquetteTupac ShakurBruce WashingtonTyrone Wrice Monica Denise ArnoldHarold LillyRufus CooperKatari CoxYaleu FulaJoseph PaquetteTupac ShakurBruce WashingtonTyrone Wrice Dallas Austin Monica (Performer)Hussein Fatal (Featured Vocals)
7
Breaks My Heart
Carsten SchackSoulshock & KarlinShamora Crawford Carsten SchackSoulshock & KarlinShamora Crawford Soulshock & Karlin Monica (Performer)
8
Ain't Gonna Cry No More
MonicaRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn Daniels Monica Denise ArnoldRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn Daniels Rodney JerkinsLaShawn Daniels Monica (Performer)
9
If U Were the Girl
MonicaJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxHarold LillySnoop DoggAwood JohnsonKLCC-Murder Monica Denise ArnoldJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxHarold LillyCalvin BroadusAwood JohnsonCraig LawsonCorey Miller Jermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox Monica (Performer)
10
What Hurts the Most
Carsten SchackPeter BikerShamora Crawford Carsten SchackPeter BikerShamora Crawford Soulshock & KarlinPeter Biker Monica (Performer)
11
Searchin'
MonicaHarold Lilly Monica Denise ArnoldHarold Lilly Bryan-Michael Cox Monica (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 37 contributors

M
Monica
Writer · Performer
On this album9 written
MD
Monica Denise Arnold
Writer
On this album9 written
HL
Harold Lilly
Writer · Producer
On this album6 written
BC
Bryan-Michael Cox
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album3 written
CS
Carsten Schack
Writer
On this album3 written
SC
Shamora Crawford
Writer
On this album3 written
LD
LaShawn Daniels
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
S&
Soulshock & Karlin
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RJ
Rodney Jerkins
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
PB
Peter Biker
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AA
Andy Armer
Writer
On this album1 written

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1998 0%
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2003 38%
After the Storm
J
13 tracksProd. Ryan Bowser
2006 0%
The Makings of Me
J
10 tracksProd. Jermaine Dupri
2010 20%
Still Standing
J
10 tracksProd. Monica
2012 17%
New Life
RCA
12 tracksProd. Monica
2015 100%
Code Red
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Frequently Asked Questions All Eyez on Me

Who wrote All Eyez on Me?
Monica is credited on nine of the 11 tracks, her first substantial writing anywhere. Harold Lilly writes six with her, Bryan-Michael Cox four and Jermaine Dupri three.
Why was it released in Japan only?
J Records gave it a Japan-exclusive release in 2002. It was met with a steep critical and commercial decline after The Boy Is Mine.
How does it relate to After the Storm?
After the Storm, released in 2003, is a partial re-issue of it. Several tracks appear on both.
Did any single chart?
The title track reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 32 on the R&B chart.
How did the album sell?
The discography's sales column is blank for this album and no figure is published.
Who produced it?
Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Harold Lilly, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Soulshock & Karlin, Dallas Austin and Peter Biker.
How long is the album?
47:24 across 11 tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: All Eyez on Me Wikipedia: Monica discography Wikipedia: Monica Cover Art Archive: All Eyez on Me by Monica