Studio Album · No. 3
A Son Unique Songwriting Credits by Ol' Dirty Bastard
Produced by Mark Ronson, DJ Premier, Pharrell Williams, RZA, Rockwilder, Damon Elliott, Dame Grease, Soul Diggaz
Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam
East Coast Hip HopHip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ol' Dirty Bastard carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Ol' Dirty Bastard
0 tracksoutside writers
Ol' Dirty Bastard's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
17
Lyricists
9
Producers
2005
Released
Data Insight
Mark Ronson, DJ Premier, RZA, the Neptunes and Rockwilder all produce on it, which is the widest production list of the three albums and the only time RZA and DJ Premier appear on the same record here. Jones writes on all 13 tracks and one carries only his name. Nothing about it sounds unfinished.
A Son Unique is the album he finished before he died. The label shelved it and it came out digitally in June 2005 through Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam. It did not chart.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lift Your Skirt
|
Ol' Dirty BastardMissy Elliott | Russell JonesMelissa Arnette Elliott | Mark Ronson | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)Missy Elliott (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Pop Shots
|
Ol' Dirty BastardM.O.P. | Russell JonesJamal Grinnage | DJ Premier | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)M.O.P. (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Operator
|
Ol' Dirty BastardNo MalicePusha TPharrell Williams | Russell JonesGene Elliott Thornton Jr.Terrence LeVarr ThorntonPharrell Lanscilo Williams | The Neptunes | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)The Clipse (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Back in the Air
|
Ol' Dirty BastardGhostface Killah | Russell JonesDennis David Coles | RZA | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)Ghostface Killah (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Work for Me
|
Ol' Dirty BastardYoung Chris | Russell JonesChristopher Francis Ries | Rockwilder | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)Young Chris (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
ODB, Don't Go Breaking My Heart
|
Ol' Dirty BastardMacy GrayDamon Elliott | Russell JonesNatalie Renée McIntyreDamon William Elliott | Damon Elliott | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)Macy Gray (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Stomp
|
Ol' Dirty BastardRZA | Russell JonesRobert Diggs | RZA | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)RZA (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
How Ya Feelin' Dirty
|
Ol' Dirty Bastard | Russell Jones | Damon Elliott | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer) |
| 9 |
Intoxicated
|
Ol' Dirty BastardRaekwonMethod Man | Russell JonesCorey WoodsClifford Smith, Jr. | RZA | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)Raekwon (Featured Vocals)Method Man (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Dirty and Grimey
|
Ol' Dirty BastardN.O.R.E.Swizz Beatz | Russell JonesVictor James Santiago, Jr.Kasseem Daoud Dean | Dame Grease | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)N.O.R.E. (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Danger Zone
|
Ol' Dirty BastardJoe Budden | Russell JonesJoseph Anthony Budden II | Boola | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)Joe Budden (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Skrilla
|
Ol' Dirty BastardRZA | Russell JonesRobert Diggs | RZA | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)RZA (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Don't Hurt Me
|
Ol' Dirty BastardRhymefest | Russell JonesChe Armond Smith | Soul Diggaz | Ol' Dirty Bastard (Performer)Rhymefest (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 42 contributors
OD
Ol' Dirty Bastard
Writer · Performer
RJ
Russell Jones
Writer
R
RZA
Writer · Producer · Vocals
RD
Robert Diggs
Writer
DE
Damon Elliott
Writer · Producer
CA
Che Armond Smith
Writer
CF
Christopher Francis Ries
Writer
CS
Clifford Smith, Jr.
Writer
CW
Corey Woods
Writer
DW
Damon William Elliott
Writer
DD
Dennis David Coles
Writer
GE
Gene Elliott Thornton Jr.
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions A Son Unique
Who wrote A Son Unique?
Ol' Dirty Bastard is credited on all 13 tracks and is the only writer on one.
Why was it shelved?
The label held it after his death in November 2004. It was put out digitally in June 2005 rather than given a full release.
Who produced it?
Mark Ronson, DJ Premier, the Neptunes, RZA, Rockwilder, Damon Elliott, Dame Grease and Soul Diggaz.
Did it chart?
No. The discography shows no chart entry for it in any territory.
Was there a single?
The discography lists none. "Pop Shots" circulated ahead of the album but does not appear in the singles table.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
How long is the album?
44:24 across 13 tracks.