Studio Album · No. 1

O Songwriting Credits by Omarion

2005 T.U.G. / Epic / Sony Urban 13 tracks 52:31

Produced by Allstar, Exchange Student, Tha Corna Boyz, Lenton Hutton, Kenneth "K Young" Pratt, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Sean Garrett, Gil Smith II, Kowan "Q" Paul, Marques Houston, The Neptunes, The Underdogs, Antonio Dixon, Tank

T.U.G. / Epic / Sony Urban R&BContemporary R&B
31%
Authorship
Co-Performer

Holds writing credit on 4 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 4 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Omarion carries a lyricist or composer credit.

31%
4 trackswritten by Omarion 9 tracksoutside writers
Omarion's roles on this album

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

Lyricist31%
Composer0%
Producer15%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
38
Lyricists
17
Producers
750,000
US Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight

The lowest self-authorship of his career: four writing credits in thirteen tracks, all of them shared with Chris Stokes and Marques Houston, who write four apiece.

The 2005 solo debut after B2K split, which entered at the top of the Billboard 200 and brought a Grammy nomination.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I Wish
Rico LovePierre MedorDwayne Nesmith Richard ButlerPierre MedorDwayne Nesmith Tha Corna Boyz Omarion (Performer)
2
Touch #94
Pharrell Williams Pharrell Williams The Neptunes Omarion (Performer)
3
O #27
TankEric DawkinsAntonio DixonHarvey Mason, Jr.The Underdogs Durrell BabbsEric DawkinsAntonio DixonHarvey Mason, Jr.Damon Thomas The UnderdogsTank Omarion (Performer)
4
I'm Tryna #53
J. ValentineTankAntonio DixonMasonThe Underdogs J. ValentineDurrell BabbsAntonio DixonMasonDamon Thomas The UnderdogsAntonio DixonTank Omarion (Performer)
5
Drop That Heater
Rodney JerkinsSean Garrett Rodney JerkinsSean Garrett Rodney JerkinsSean Garrett Omarion (Performer)
6
Growing Pains
OmarionChris StokesMarques Houston Omari GrandberryChris StokesMarques Houston Marques Houston Omarion (Performer)
7
Take It Off
OmarionCory BoldChris StokesMarques Houston Omari GrandberryCory BoldChris StokesMarques Houston Chris StokesCory BoldMarques HoustonOmarion Omarion (Performer)Mila J (Featured Vocals)
8
Never Gonna Let You Go (She's a Keepa)
J. J. JenningsClaydes Charles SmithBig BoiCharles MackRobert BellJoel CampbellAnthony GarnerRonald BellGeorge BrownRichard WestfieldRobert MickensAllen Gordon J. J. JenningsClaydes Charles SmithAntwan PattonCharles MackRobert BellJoel CampbellAnthony GarnerRonald BellGeorge BrownRichard WestfieldRobert MickensAllen Gordon Allstar Omarion (Performer)Big Boi (Featured Vocals)
9
I Know
OmarionChris "Rawdog" DensonMarques HoustonChris Stokes Omari GrandberryChris "Rawdog" DensonMarques HoustonChris Stokes Ra.W Omarion (Performer)
10
I'm Gon' Change
Rico LovePierre MedorDwayne Nesmith Richard ButlerPierre MedorDwayne Nesmith Tha Corna Boyz Omarion (Performer)
11
In the Dark
OmarionMarques HoustonChris StokesKenny Washington Omari GrandberryMarques HoustonChris StokesKenny Washington Kenny "The Wizard" WashingtonChris StokesMarques HoustonOmarion Omarion (Performer)
12
Slow Dancin'
Gil Smith IIDerric "dm1" NimmersDevin "dm2" NimmersNate WaltonKowan Paul Gil Smith IIDerric "dm1" NimmersDevin "dm2" NimmersNate WaltonKowan Paul Claydes Charles SmithKowan "Q" Paul Omarion (Performer)
13
Fiening You
Lenton HuttonKenneth "K Young" Pratt Lenton HuttonKenneth "K Young" Pratt L. T. Hutton Omarion (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 51 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions O

Who wrote the songs on O?
Omarion on four of the thirteen tracks, with Chris Stokes and Marques Houston on four each and Rico Love on two.
How high did the singles chart?
"O" reached number 27 on the Hot 100, "Touch" number 94 and "I'm Tryna" number 53 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
How high did the album chart?
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 182,000 copies in its first week of release.
How did it sell?
It has sold more than 750,000 copies in the United States as of November 2008 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Did it win any awards?
No. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 48th Grammy Awards.
Who produced it?
The Underdogs, Scott Storch, Jazze Pha and Chris Stokes among others.
How long is the album?
52:31 across thirteen tracks.

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