Studio Album · No. 5
Stillmatic Songwriting Credits by Nas
Produced by Hangmen 3, Ron Browz, Megahertz, Nas, Large Professor, Chucky Thompson, DJ Premier, L.E.S., Trackmasters, Salaam Remi, Lofey
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nas carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Stillmatic is Nas's return to form, a sharp, lyrical comeback after the rushed Nastradamus, and he writes every word himself. It is best known for "Ether," his ferocious answer to Jay-Z's "Takeover," widely judged to have won that round of their feud, and for the introspective "One Mic." Backed by DJ Premier and Large Professor, the album reasserted Nas as one of rap's premier writers.
"Stillmatic" is the 2001 fifth studio album by Nas, an East Coast hip-hop record that returned him to the socially conscious themes of his earlier work after the disappointment of "Nastradamus." Production came from DJ Premier, Large Professor, Salaam Remi, L.E.S., and Ron Browz. Singles included "Got Ur Self a Gun," "Rule" featuring Amerie, and the acclaimed "One Mic," while "Ether" served as his pointed response to Jay-Z's "Takeover." The album debuted at number eight and peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, selling over 342,600 copies in its first week and reaching platinum certification from the RIAA with more than 2 million sold in the United States. It is credited with re-establishing Nas's career and reputation as one of hip-hop's elite lyricists.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stillmatic (The Intro)
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesJeffrey Backues Neal | Hangmen 3 | Nas (Rap) |
| 2 |
Ether
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesRondell Turner | Ron Browz | Nas (Rap) |
| 3 |
Got Ur Self a Gun
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesJake BlackDorsey Wesley | Megahertz | Nas (Rap) |
| 4 |
Smokin'
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones | NasPrecision | Nas (Rap) |
| 5 |
You're da Man
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesWilliam Paul Mitchell | Large Professor | Nas (Rap) |
| 6 |
Rewind
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesRick RubinWilliam Paul Mitchell | Large Professor | Nas (Rap) |
| 7 |
One Mic
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesChucky Thompson | NasChucky Thompson | Nas (Rap) |
| 8 |
2nd Childhood
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesChristopher MartinP. Miles Bryson | DJ Premier | Nas (Rap) |
| 9 |
Destroy & Rebuild
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLawrence ParkerPaul HendricksMichael Risko | Baby PaulMike Risko | Nas (Rap) |
| 10 |
The Flyest
|
NasAZ | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesAnthony CruzLeShan Lewis | L.E.S. | AZ |
| 11 |
Rule
|
NasAmerie | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesAmerie RogersSamuel BarnesJean-Claude OlivierChris HughesRoland OrzabalIan Stanley | Trackmasters | Amerie |
| 12 |
My Country
|
NasMillennium Thug | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesNashawn Jones | Lofey | Millennium Thug |
| 13 |
What Goes Around
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones | Salaam Remi | Keon Bryce |
| 14 |
Every Ghetto
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLeShan Lewis | L.E.S. | Blitz the Ambassador |