Studio Album · No. 6
Home Again Songwriting Credits by New Edition
Produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs, Jermaine Dupri, Silky, Carl-So-Lowe, Gerald Levert, Chucky Thompson, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
MCA
R&BHip HopSoul
Collaborator
46%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 6 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether New Edition carries a lyricist or composer credit.
6 trackswritten by New Edition
7 tracksoutside writers
New Edition's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist46%
Composer46%
Producer8%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
32
Lyricists
11
Producers
1996
Released
Data Insight
Six of the thirteen tracks carry a member's name, more than the first five albums put together. Thirteen years after the debut the group is finally writing its own record.
Home Again came out on MCA in September 1996, the reunion album with all six members including Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oh, Yeah, It Feels So Good
|
Jimmy JamTerry LewisRonnie DeVoeRicky BellJames BrownFred WesleyJohn "Jabo" Starks | James Samuel Harris IIITerry LewisRonald Boyd DeVoe Jr.Ricardo BellJames BrownFred WesleyJohn Starks | Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis | New Edition (Performer) |
| 2 |
Hit Me Off
#3
|
SilkyDinky BinghamJeff DysonRonnie DeVoeMichael BivinsBuckshotDa Beatminerz | SilkyDinky BinghamJeff DysonRonald Boyd DeVoe Jr.Michael Lamont BivinsKenyatta BlakeWalter Dewgarde | Silky | New Edition (Performer) |
| 3 |
You Don't Have to Worry
|
Sean CombsChucky ThompsonHeavy DQuinnes ParkerDaron JonesSlimMichael KeithJames Brown | Sean "Puffy" CombsChucky ThompsonHeavy DQuinnes ParkerDaron JonesMarvin ScandrickMichael KeithJames Brown | Sean CombsChucky Thompson | New Edition (Performer) |
| 4 |
Tighten It Up
|
Jermaine DupriCarl So-LoweRicky BellRonnie DeVoeDougie Dee | Jermaine DupriCarl So-LoweRicardo BellRonald Boyd DeVoe Jr.Dougie Dee | Jermaine DupriCarl So-Lowe | New Edition (Performer) |
| 5 |
Shop Around
|
Jermaine DupriCarl So-LoweJohnny GillRalph TresvantMichael Bivins | Jermaine DupriCarl So-LoweJohnny Gill Jr.Ralph Edward TresvantMichael Lamont Bivins | Jermaine DupriCarl So-Lowe | New Edition (Performer) |
| 6 |
Hear Me Out
|
Dinky BinghamGeo WashingtonMichael Bivins | Dinky BinghamGeo WashingtonMichael Lamont Bivins | Dinky Bingham | New Edition (Performer) |
| 7 |
Something About You
|
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis | James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | New Edition (Performer) |
| 8 |
Try Again
|
Sean CombsChucky ThompsonHarvey FriersonEric SadlerHank ShockleeSlick Rick | Sean "Puffy" CombsChucky ThompsonHarvey FriersonEric SadlerHank ShockleeRicky Walters | Sean CombsChucky Thompson | New Edition (Performer) |
| 9 |
How Do You Like Your Love Served
|
Gerald LevertEdwin Nicholas | Gerald LevertEdwin Nicholas | Gerald LevertEdwin Nicholas | New Edition (Performer) |
| 10 |
One More Day
#61
|
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis | James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | New Edition (Performer) |
| 11 |
I'm Still In Love With You
#7
|
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis | James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | New Edition (Performer) |
| 12 |
Thank You (The J.G. Interlude)
|
Johnny Gill | Johnny Gill Jr. | Johnny Gill | New Edition (Performer) |
| 13 |
Home Again
|
Jimmy JamTerry Lewis | James Samuel Harris IIITerry Lewis | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | New Edition (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 47 contributors
JS
James Samuel Harris III
Writer
JJ
Jimmy Jam
Writer
TL
Terry Lewis
Writer
MB
Michael Bivins
Writer
ML
Michael Lamont Bivins
Writer
RB
Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr.
Writer
RD
Ronnie DeVoe
Writer
CS
Carl So-Lowe
Writer · Producer
CT
Chucky Thompson
Writer · Producer
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer
SC
Sean Combs
Writer · Producer
DB
Dinky Bingham
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Home Again
Who wrote Home Again?
The members on six of the thirteen tracks, with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and outside writers on the rest.
How high did the singles chart?
"Hit Me Off" reached number 3 on the Hot 100, "I'm Still in Love with You" number 7 and "One More Day" number 61.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists the players and producers and names no engineer.
Who produced it?
Sean "Puffy" Combs, Jermaine Dupri and others.
Who is on it?
All six members, the first record with Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill together.
How long is the album?
61:11 across thirteen tracks.