Studio Album · No. 3
Sweat Songwriting Credits by Nelly
Produced by Jazze Pha, The Neptunes, T-Mix, Doe, Jason Epperson, Midi Mafia, The Alchemist, Trife · Engineered by Andrew Coleman, Al Byno, Jun Ishizeki, Marc Stephen Lee, Carl Nappa, Dave Pensado, Richard Travali
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nelly carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Sweat was released the same day as its companion album Suit on September 14, 2004, with Sweat serving as the uptempo, club-oriented disc. Nelly wrote his own raps and brought in a wide cast of producers including The Neptunes, Jazze Pha, his longtime collaborator Jason 'Jay E' Epperson, the Midi Mafia and The Alchemist. Christina Aguilera sings on 'Tilt Ya Head Back,' and guests include Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Mobb Deep, Missy Elliott and the St. Lunatics.
Nelly's third studio album, released September 14, 2004, the same day as Suit, through Universal Records and Fo' Reel Entertainment. The simultaneous release of two distinct studio albums was unprecedented for a major rap artist at the time. Sweat was conceived as the hip-hop-focused half of the double release. "Tilt Ya Head Back" featuring Christina Aguilera and "Na-NaNa-Na" featuring Jazze Pha were the lead singles. The Neptunes returned to produce "Flap Your Wings." The St. Lunatics collective appear on "American Dream" and "Get'cha Get'cha." Mobb Deep and Missy Elliott appear together on "Playa," produced by The Alchemist. Murphy Lee and Stephen Marley collaborate on "River Don't Runnn." Nelly co-wrote all lead tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heart of a Champion
|
Cornell Haynes Jr. | Phillip DuckettJohn Tesh | Phillip Duckett | NellyLincoln University Vocal Ensemble |
| 2 |
Na-NaNa-Na
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Jazze Pha | Phalon AlexanderJasper Cameron | Jazze Pha | NellyJazze Pha |
| 3 |
Flap Your Wings
#52
|
Cornell Haynes Jr. | Chad HugoPharrell Williams | The Neptunes | Nelly |
| 4 |
American Dream
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Robert ClevelandTorhi HarperAli Jones | Phalon AlexanderBernard EdwardsNile RodgersWinston Rogers | T-Mix | NellySt. Lunatics |
| 5 |
River Don't Runnn
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Torhi HarperStephen Marley | Dorian Moore | Doe | NellyMurphy LeeStephen Marley |
| 6 |
Tilt Ya Head Back
#58
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Christina Aguilera | Dorian MooreTegemold NewtonCurtis Mayfield | Doe | NellyChristina Aguilera |
| 7 |
Grand Hang Out
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Fat JoeRemy MaTerrance Bradley | Jason Epperson | Jason Epperson | NellyFat JoeJung TruRemy Ma |
| 8 |
Get'cha Get'cha
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Torhi HarperAli JonesRobert Cleveland | Wayne NugentKevin Risto | Midi Mafia | NellySt. Lunatics |
| 9 |
Another One
|
Cornell Haynes Jr. | Jayson Bridges | Jayson Bridges | Nelly |
| 10 |
Spida Man
|
Cornell Haynes Jr. | Jayson Bridges | Jayson Bridges | Nelly |
| 11 |
Playa
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Albert JohnsonKejuan MuchitaMelissa ElliottRobert ClevelandLee Ryda | Alan Maman | The Alchemist | NellyMobb DeepMissy Elliott |
| 12 |
Down in da Water
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Ali Jones | Trife | Trife | NellyAliGube Thug |
| 13 |
Boy
|
Cornell Haynes Jr.Chad ButlerCameron Gipp | Jason Epperson | Jason Epperson | NellyLil' FlipBig Gipp |