Studio Album · No. 5
Heart of a Champion Songwriting Credits by Paul Wall
Produced by Donald "DJ" Johnson, Da Shit Factory, Travis Barker, Young Chill · Engineered by Donald Johnson Jr.
Swishahouse / Asylum / Warner Bros.
Hip HopSouthern Hip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paul Wall carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Paul Wall
0 tracksoutside writers
Paul Wall's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
26
Lyricists
5
Producers
2010
Released
Data Insight
Barker co-writes seven of the fourteen tracks, the only outside collaborator on any Paul Wall album to take that share. It is also the last record in the catalogue that credits anybody.
The 2010 album, the last with major-label backing, made largely with Travis Barker.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Take Notes
|
Paul WallTravis Barker | Paul SlaytonTravis Landon Barker | Travis Barker | Paul Wall (Performer) |
| 2 |
Showin' Skillz
|
Paul WallLil' KekeTravis Barker | Paul SlaytonMarcus EdwardsTravis Landon Barker | Travis Barker | Paul Wall (Performer)Lil' Keke (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
I'm on Patron
|
Paul WallDonald "DJ" JohnsonKenneth Roy | Paul SlaytonDonald Johnson Jr.Kenneth Roy | Donald "DJ" Johnson | Paul Wall (Performer) |
| 4 |
Round Here
|
Paul WallChamillionaireDonald "DJ" JohnsonKenneth RoyMark Felder | Paul SlaytonHakeem SerikiDonald Johnson Jr.Kenneth RoyMark Felder | Beanz-N-Kornbread | Paul Wall (Performer)Chamillionaire (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Im'ma Get It
|
Paul WallBun BKid SisterTravis Barker | Paul SlaytonBernard James FreemanMelissa YoungTravis Landon Barker | Travis Barker | Paul Wall (Performer)Bun B (Featured Vocals)Kid Sister (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Stay Iced Up
|
Paul WallMatthew Christopher StoneJohnny DangBlake DozierJohn HearonJustin Rogers | Paul SlaytonMatthew Christopher StoneTuấn ĐặngBlake DozierJohn HearonJustin Rogers | Da Shit Factory | Paul Wall (Performer)C. Stone (Featured Vocals)Johnny Dang (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Pocket Fulla Presidents
|
Paul WallAndre NickatinaMitchy SlickDonald "DJ" JohnsonKenneth Roy | Paul SlaytonAndre AdamsCharles MitchellDonald Johnson Jr.Kenneth Roy | Beanz-N-Kornbread | Paul Wall (Performer)Andre Nickatina (Featured Vocals)Mitchy Slick (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Ain't a Thang
|
Paul WallJim JonesTravis Barker | Paul SlaytonJoseph JonesTravis Landon Barker | Travis Barker | Paul Wall (Performer)Jim Jones (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
My City
|
Paul WallDallas BlockerYo GottiDonald "DJ" JohnsonKenneth Roy | Paul SlaytonNathan BlockerMario MimsDonald Johnson Jr.Kenneth Roy | Beanz-N-Kornbread | Paul Wall (Performer)Dallas Blocker (Featured Vocals)Yo Gotti (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Smoke Everyday
|
Paul WallDevin the DudeZ-RoDonald "DJ" JohnsonKenneth Roy | Paul SlaytonDevin CopelandJoseph McVeyDonald Johnson Jr.Kenneth Roy | Beanz-N-Kornbread | Paul Wall (Performer)Devin the Dude (Featured Vocals)Z-Ro (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Live It
|
Paul WallRaekwonJay ElectronicaTravis Barker | Paul SlaytonCorey WoodsTimothy ElpadaroTravis Landon Barker | Travis Barker | Paul Wall (Performer)Raekwon (Featured Vocals)Yelawolf (Featured Vocals)Jay Electronica (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Not My Friend
|
Paul WallSkinhead RobSlim ThugTravis Barker | Paul SlaytonRob AstonStayve ThomasTravis Landon Barker | Travis Barker | Paul Wall (Performer)Slim Thug (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Still On
|
Paul WallIsaac Yowman | Paul SlaytonIsaac Yowman | Yung Chill | Paul Wall (Performer) |
| 14 |
Heart of a Hustler
|
Paul WallSkinhead RobTravis Barker | Paul SlaytonRob AstonTravis Landon Barker | Travis Barker | Paul Wall (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 50 contributors
PS
Paul Slayton
Writer
PW
Paul Wall
Writer · Performer
TB
Travis Barker
Writer · Producer
TL
Travis Landon Barker
Writer
D"
Donald "DJ" Johnson
Writer · Producer
DJ
Donald Johnson Jr.
Writer
KR
Kenneth Roy
Writer
RA
Rob Aston
Writer
SR
Skinhead Rob
Writer
AA
Andre Adams
Writer
AN
Andre Nickatina
Writer · Vocals
BJ
Bernard James Freeman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Heart of a Champion
Who wrote the songs on Heart of a Champion?
Paul Wall on all fourteen tracks, with Travis Barker on seven and Donald Johnson Jr. and Kenneth Roy on five each.
Did it have a charting single?
"I'm on Patron" was released as a single and did not reach the Hot 100 or the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
How high did the album chart?
In the United States, the album debuted at number 58 on the Billboard 200 and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
How did it sell?
In its second week, the album fell to number 124 on the Billboard 200 with total sales of 11,000 copies in the United States.
Who is Travis Barker?
The Blink-182 drummer, who produced and co-wrote half the album.
Who engineered it?
Donald Johnson Jr., who also produced five tracks.
How long is the album?
56:44 across fourteen tracks.