Studio Album · No. 5

Heart Break Songwriting Credits by New Edition

1988 MCA 12 tracks 51:41

Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, New Edition, Jellybean Johnson  ·  Engineered by Steve Hodge

MCA New Jack SwingR&B
Co-Performer
25%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 3 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 3 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether New Edition carries a lyricist or composer credit.

25%
3 trackswritten by New Edition 9 tracksoutside writers
New Edition's roles on this album

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

Lyricist25%
Composer25%
Producer17%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
9
Lyricists
6
Producers
1988
Released
Data Insight

Jam and Lewis write most of it, but three tracks finally carry the group's own names. It is the first New Edition album where the members write anything worth counting.

Heart Break came out on MCA in June 1988, made with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and the first album with Johnny Gill.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Introduction
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
2
That's the Way We're Livin'
Ricky BellMichael BivinsRonnie DeVoeJohnny GillRalph Tresvant Ricardo BellMichael Lamont BivinsRonald Boyd DeVoe Jr.Johnny Gill Jr.Ralph Edward Tresvant New EditionJellybean Johnson New Edition (Performer)
3
Where It All Started
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
4
If It Isn't Love #7
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
5
N.E. Heart Break
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
6
Crucial
Garry JohnsonLisa Keith Garry JohnsonLisa Keith Jellybean Johnson New Edition (Performer)
7
You're Not My Kind of Girl #95
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
8
Superlady
Ricky BellMichael BivinsRonnie DeVoeJohnny GillRalph Tresvant Ricardo BellMichael Lamont BivinsRonald Boyd DeVoe Jr.Johnny Gill Jr.Ralph Edward Tresvant Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
9
Can You Stand the Rain #44
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
10
Competition
Ralph Tresvant Ralph Edward Tresvant Ralph TresvantJellybean JohnsonNew Edition New Edition (Performer)
11
I'm Comin' Home
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis New Edition (Performer)
12
Boys to Men
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis Jimmy JamTerry Lewis New Edition (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 18 contributors

JJ
Jimmy Jam
Writer · Producer
On this album8 written
TL
Terry Lewis
Writer · Producer
On this album8 written
JS
James Samuel Harris III
Writer
On this album8 written
RT
Ralph Tresvant
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
RE
Ralph Edward Tresvant
Writer
On this album3 written
JG
Johnny Gill
Writer
On this album2 written
JG
Johnny Gill Jr.
Writer
On this album2 written
MB
Michael Bivins
Writer
On this album2 written
ML
Michael Lamont Bivins
Writer
On this album2 written
RB
Ricardo Bell
Writer
On this album2 written
RB
Ricky Bell
Writer
On this album2 written
RB
Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr.
Writer
On this album2 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Heart Break

Who wrote Heart Break?
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on most of the twelve tracks. Three carry member credits, including two written by the whole group.
How high did the singles chart?
"If It Isn't Love" reached number 7 on the Hot 100, "Can You Stand the Rain" number 44 and "You're Not My Kind of Girl" number 95.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with the group.
Who engineered it?
Steve Hodge, who also mixed.
Who joined the group here?
Johnny Gill, replacing Bobby Brown, which took the group to six members counting the later reunions.
How long is the album?
51:41 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Heart Break Wikipedia: New Edition discography Wikipedia: New Edition Wikipedia: If It Isn't Love Wikipedia: Can You Stand the Rain Cover Art Archive: Heart Break by New Edition