Studio Album · No. 13
Black Panties Songwriting Credits by R. Kelly
Produced by R. Kelly, David Anthony, Mario Bakovic, Cardo, Christopher Clark, Daniel Coriglie, Destin, Lamar Edwards, Donnie Lyle, Cheryl A. Mack, Bigg Makk, John McGee, Beat Mechanix, Grand Hustle Records#In-house producers, Mike Free, Nineteen85, T. Newsome, Rich Nice, Dennis-Manuel Peters, Rahk, Darrick "Devyne" Stephens, Chef Tone, Win, DJ Mustard · Engineered by Chris Athens, Dave Huffman
RCA
R&BHip Hop
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 R. Kelly carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by R. Kelly
0 tracksoutside writers
R. Kelly's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer92%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
21
Lyricists
20
Producers
502,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2013
Released
Data Insight
One of thirteen tracks is Kelly alone. Every other song carries two to six co-writers, and the album lists more than a dozen producers, which is the furthest his credits ever move from the one-man records of the 1990s. Track four, "Prelude", carries no writing credit at all.
Black Panties came out in December 2013 and has sold 502,000 in the United States, his best-selling album of the 2010s. It is certified gold and reached number four on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Legs Shakin'
|
R. KellyLudacrisLamar Edwards | Robert Sylvester KellyChristopher BridgesLamar Edwards | MarzR. Kelly | R. Kelly (Performer)Ludacris (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Cookie
|
R. KellyJoseph AngelWinfred Crabtree IIBekuh BOOMAaron RevelleDestin Mungall | Robert Sylvester KellyJoseph AngelWinfred Crabtree IIRebecca JohnsonAaron RevelleDestin Mungall | R. KellyWinT. NewsomeRahkDestin | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 3 |
Throw This Money on You
|
R. KellyDennis-Manuel PetersDaniel CoriglieMario Bakovic | Robert Sylvester KellyDennis-Manuel PetersDaniel CoriglieMario Bakovic | R. KellyDennis-Manuel PetersDaniel CoriglieMario Bakovic | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 4 |
Prelude
|
R. Kelly | Robert Sylvester Kelly | Marz | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 5 |
Marry the Pussy
|
R. KellyAntonio Brown | Robert Sylvester KellyAntonio Brown | R. KellyBeat Mechanix | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 6 |
You Deserve Better
|
R. KellyDennis-Manuel PetersDaniel CoriglieMario Bakovic | Robert Sylvester KellyDennis-Manuel PetersDaniel CoriglieMario Bakovic | R. KellyDennis-Manuel PetersDaniel CoriglieMario Bakovic | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 7 |
Genius
|
R. KellyDorrell Mays | Robert Sylvester KellyDorrell Mays | R. KellyBigg Makk | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 8 |
All the Way
|
R. KellySly Jordan | Robert Sylvester KellySly Jordan | R. KellyDavid AnthonyRich Nice | R. Kelly (Performer)Kelly Rowland (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
My Story
#89
|
R. Kelly2 ChainzNineteen85 | Robert Sylvester KellyTauheed EppsPaul Jefferies | R. KellyNineteen85 | R. Kelly (Performer)2 Chainz (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Right Back
|
R. Kelly | Robert Sylvester Kelly | Darrick "Devyne" StephensChristopher ClarkR. KellyCheryl A. Mack | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 11 |
Spend That
|
R. KellyYoung JeezyDJ MustardMike Free | Robert Sylvester KellyJay JenkinsDijon McFarlaneMikely Adam | R. KellyDJ MustardMike Free | R. Kelly (Performer)Young Jeezy (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Crazy Sex
|
R. KellyCardoBrock Korsan | Robert Sylvester KellyRonald LaTourBrock Korsan | R. KellyCardo | R. Kelly (Performer) |
| 13 |
Shut Up
|
R. KellyDorrell Mays | Robert Sylvester KellyDorrell Mays | R. KellyBigg Makk | R. Kelly (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 43 contributors
RK
R. Kelly
Writer · Producer · Performer
RS
Robert Sylvester Kelly
Writer
DC
Daniel Coriglie
Writer · Producer
DP
Dennis-Manuel Peters
Writer · Producer
MB
Mario Bakovic
Writer · Producer
DM
Dorrell Mays
Writer
C
Cardo
Writer · Producer
DM
DJ Mustard
Writer · Producer
MF
Mike Free
Writer · Producer
N
Nineteen85
Writer · Producer
2C
2 Chainz
Writer · Vocals
AR
Aaron Revelle
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Black Panties
Who wrote Black Panties?
R. Kelly on twelve of the thirteen tracks, only one of them alone. "Prelude" carries no writing credit, which the album article notes is because the booklet publishes none.
How did the album sell?
It has sold 502,000 in the United States and is certified gold by the RIAA.
Which single charted?
"My Story" with 2 Chainz reached number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who appears on it?
Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Future, Migos and Kelly Rowland among others.
Why are there so many writers?
The album is built around guest rappers and a large production team, and nearly all of them take writing credits alongside him.
Who mastered it?
Chris Athens and Dave Huffman.
How long is the album?
49:09 across thirteen tracks.
Data note: The album booklet prints no writer for track 4, "Prelude", as the album article records. Genius credits it to Kelly alone.