5.0 cover art

  Studio Album · No. 6

5.0 Songwriting Credits by Nelly

2010 Universal Republic Records / Derrty Entertainment 16 tracks 46 min

Produced by Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Polow da Don, Bangladesh, Dr. Luke, The Runners  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Fabian Marasciullo, Carl Nappa, Chris Gehringer, Jeremy Stevenson, Robert Marks

Universal Republic Records / Derrty Entertainment Pop RapHip HopR&B
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nelly carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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16 trackswritten by Nelly 0 tracksoutside writers
Nelly's roles on this album

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

16
Tracks
18
Lyricists
16
Producers
2010
Released
Data Insight

Nelly wrote his own raps on 5.0, building the album around a pop-rap sound shaped by producers including Dr. Luke, Jim Jonsin, The Runners, Polow da Don, and Rico Love. The Dr. Luke-produced 'Just a Dream' became the centerpiece, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and giving the album its biggest crossover moment. Guests span Kelly Rowland on 'Gone,' plus Keri Hilson, T-Pain, Akon, Chris Brown, and T.I., keeping the record firmly in radio-pop territory.

Nelly's sixth studio album, released November 16, 2010, through Universal Republic Records and Derrty Entertainment. The lead single "Just a Dream" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his biggest hit in years, spending twenty-four weeks on the chart. "Move That Body" featuring T-Pain and Akon was produced by Dr. Luke and Bangladesh. The album leaned heavily on the Rico Love and Jim Jonsin production partnership, with the pair co-producing or co-writing seven tracks. Kelly Rowland returns on "Gone" and Keri Hilson appears on "Liv Tonight," produced by The Runners. Nelly co-wrote all lead tracks.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I'm Number 1
Cornell Haynes Jr.BirdmanDJ Khaled Marco Rodriguez-DiazBryan Williams Infamous NellyBirdmanDJ Khaled
2
Long Gone
Cornell Haynes Jr.PliesChris BrownEster Dean Jamal JonesMichael Claxton Polow da Don NellyPliesChris Brown
3
She's So Fly
Cornell Haynes Jr.T.I. Clifford Harris Jr.Lamar Edwards 1500 or Nothin' NellyT.I.
4
Just a Dream #3
Cornell Haynes Jr. James SchefferRichard Butler Jr.Frank Romano Jim JonsinRico Love Nelly
5
Making Movies
Cornell Haynes Jr. Richard Butler Jr.Earl HoodEric Goudy II Rico LoveEarl & E Nelly
6
Move That Body #54
Cornell Haynes Jr.T-PainAkon Richard Butler Jr.Shondrae CrawfordLukasz GottwaldAliaune ThiamFaheem Najm Dr. LukeBangladesh NellyT-PainAkon
7
1000 Stacks
Cornell Haynes Jr. Rags RichardBrandon BowlesDave GrusinHarvey MasonNorman GloverReginald EllisChristopher WallaceChristopher MartinJalacy Hawkins Don VitoBlade Nelly
8
Gone #59
Cornell Haynes Jr.Kelly Rowland James SchefferRichard Butler Jr.Earl HoodEric Goudy II Jim JonsinRico LoveEarl & E NellyKelly Rowland
9
Don't It Feel Good
Cornell Haynes Jr. Richard Butler Jr.Earl HoodEric Goudy II Rico LoveEarl & E Nelly
10
Broke
Cornell Haynes Jr.Yo GottiSophie Greene Richard Butler Jr.Earl HoodEric Goudy II Rico LoveEarl & E NellyYo GottiSophie Greene
11
Liv Tonight
Cornell Haynes Jr.Keri Hilson Andrew HarrJermaine JacksonKeri Hilson The Runners NellyKeri Hilson
12
Nothing Without Her
Cornell Haynes Jr. James SchefferRichard Butler Jr.Frank Romano Jim JonsinRico LoveMr. Morris Nelly
13
Go
Cornell Haynes Jr.Talib KweliAli Jones Uriel KadouchKim MoellerKeith RossAntonio McGuireInsidore Lamother FrenchieMultiman NellyTalib KweliAli
14
If I Gave U 1
Cornell Haynes Jr.Avery Storm Ralph Di Stasio Trife Trizzil NellyAvery Storm
15
k.I.s.s
Cornell Haynes Jr.Torhi Harper Richard Butler Jr.Earl HoodEric Goudy IIJulian JacksonBrion JamesJanice JohnsonCharles Wiggins Rico LoveEarl & E NellyDirty MoneyMurphy Lee
16
Giving Her the Grind
Cornell Haynes Jr.Sean Paul Laurent CohenMarco Rodriguez-DiazSean Henriques InfamousSlick NellySean Paul

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Frequently Asked Questions 5.0

How high did Just a Dream chart from Nelly's 5.0?
'Just a Dream' peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its eighth week. Produced by Dr. Luke, it was the album's biggest hit and remains one of Nelly's signature songs.
Who is featured on Gone from 5.0?
Kelly Rowland appears on 'Gone,' a follow-up of sorts to her and Nelly's earlier hit 'Dilemma.' The song reached number 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and did not enter the Hot 100.
Did Nelly write his own lyrics on 5.0?
Yes. Nelly writes his own raps, and his verses on 5.0 are his own work. The production came from outside names including Dr. Luke, Jim Jonsin, The Runners, and Polow da Don.
Which producers worked on Nelly's 5.0?
5.0 featured production from Dr. Luke, Jim Jonsin, The Runners, Polow da Don, Rico Love, and Mr. Bangladesh, among others. Dr. Luke produced the lead single 'Just a Dream.'
When was 5.0 released and on what label?
5.0 was released in 2010 on Derrty Entertainment through Universal Motown. The title nods to it being Nelly's fifth studio album.
Is 5.0 certified by the RIAA?
No RIAA album certification is documented for 5.0. The album was certified Gold in New Zealand, and the single 'Just a Dream' separately earned RIAA multi-platinum status.
Who is featured on Move That Body?
'Move That Body' features T-Pain and Akon alongside Nelly. The single reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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