Studio Album · No. 6

The Block Songwriting Credits by New Kids on the Block

2008 Interscope 13 tracks 45:40

Produced by The Boys, Nasri, Polow da Don, Fernando Garibay, Jerome Harmon, Adida Kavarro, Emanuel Kiriakou, Adam Messinger, Ne-Yo, Aaron "AP" Pearce, RedOne, Teddy Riley, Rick Rock, Akon, Timbaland, Donnie Wahlberg

Interscope PopDance-PopR&B
69%
Authorship
Songwriter

Holds writing credit on 9 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether New Kids on the Block carries a lyricist or composer credit.

69%
9 trackswritten by New Kids on the Block 4 tracksoutside writers
New Kids on the Block's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist69%
Composer69%
Producer8%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
28
Lyricists
13
Producers
2008
Released
Data Insight

Nine of the thirteen carry a member's name, alongside outside writers including RedOne and Nasri. The band that once wrote nothing now writes most of its own record.

The Block came out on Interscope in August 2008, the comeback album fourteen years after the split.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Click Click Click
AkonThe BoysNasriDonnie Wahlberg Aliaune ThiamHakim AbdoulsamadNasri AtwehDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. Aliaune "Akon" ThiamHakim AbdoulsamadNasri AtwehAdam Messinger New Kids on the Block (Performer)
2
Single
Polow da DonNe-Yo Jamal JonesShaffer Smith Polow da DonNe-Yo New Kids on the Block (Performer)
3
Big Girl Now
RedOneLady GagaDonnie WahlbergJordan Knight RedOneLady GagaDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight RedOne New Kids on the Block (Performer)Lady Gaga (Featured Vocals)
4
Summertime #36
Donnie WahlbergAbdulsamadNasri Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.AbdulsamadNasri Atweh Hakim Abdoulsamad New Kids on the Block (Performer)
5
2 in the Morning
Emanuel KiriakouKasia LivingstonDonnie WahlbergZukhan Bey Emanuel KiriakouKasia LivingstonDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Zukhan Bey Emanuel Kiriakou New Kids on the Block (Performer)
6
Grown Man
Dejanee RileyAdida KavarroRichard StanardTyler ThurmondDon Covay Dejanee RileyAdida KavarroRichard StanardTyler ThurmondDon Covay Teddy RileyAdida Kavarro New Kids on the Block (Performer)Pussycat Dolls (Featured Vocals)Teddy Riley (Featured Vocals)
7
Dirty Dancing
RedOneDonnie WahlbergJoaquin Bynum RedOneDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Joaquin Bynum RedOne New Kids on the Block (Performer)
8
Sexify My Love
RedOneDonnie WahlbergNasri RedOneDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Nasri Atweh RedOne New Kids on the Block (Performer)
9
Twisted
TimbalandJerome HarmonJames Fauntleroy II Timothy MosleyJerome HarmonJames Fauntleroy II TimbalandJerome "J-Roc" Harmon New Kids on the Block (Performer)
10
Full Service
RedOneDonnie WahlbergLady Gaga RedOneDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Lady Gaga RedOne New Kids on the Block (Performer)New Edition (Featured Vocals)
11
Lights, Camera, Action
Polow da DonBrian KennedyNellyJasper CameronLloyd Jamal JonesBrian KennedyCornell HaynesJasper CameronLloyd Polite Polow da Don New Kids on the Block (Performer)
12
Put It on My Tab
RedOneDonnie WahlbergNasriAliaune "Akon" Thiam RedOneDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Nasri AtwehAliaune "Akon" Thiam RedOne New Kids on the Block (Performer)Akon (Featured Vocals)
13
Stare at You
NasriDonnie WahlbergAdam MessingerJordan Knight Nasri AtwehDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Adam MessingerJordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight Nasri AtwehDonnie WahlbergAdam Messinger New Kids on the Block (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 43 contributors

DW
Donnie Wahlberg
Writer · Producer
On this album9 written
DE
Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.
Writer
On this album9 written
R
RedOne
Writer · Producer
On this album5 written
NA
Nasri Atweh
Writer · Producer
On this album5 written
N
Nasri
Writer
On this album5 written
PD
Polow da Don
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
JJ
Jamal Jones
Writer
On this album2 written
JK
Jordan Knight
Writer
On this album2 written
JN
Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight
Writer
On this album2 written
LG
Lady Gaga
Writer · Vocals
On this album2 written
AM
Adam Messinger
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
HA
Hakim Abdoulsamad
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions The Block

Who wrote The Block?
The band on nine of the thirteen tracks, with outside writers including RedOne, Nasri and Polow da Don on the rest.
How high did the single chart?
"Summertime" reached number 36 on the Hot 100.
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?
A long list including Polow da Don, RedOne and Nasri Atweh.
Who else sings on it?
Guests include Ne-Yo, Akon, the Pussycat Dolls and Lady Gaga.
How long is the album?
45:40 across thirteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Block Wikipedia: New Kids on the Block discography Wikipedia: New Kids on the Block Wikipedia: Summertime (New Kids on the Block song) Cover Art Archive: The Block by New Kids on the Block