Studio Album · No. 7
Crown Royal Songwriting Credits by Run-DMC
Produced by Run-DMC, Jam Master Jay, Randy Allen, LaMarquis "ReMarqable" Jefferson, DJ Lethal, Kid Rock, Dante Ross, John Gamble, John Carmer, Stephan Jenkins, Jermaine Dupri, Run, DJ Homicide
Arista
Hip HopRap Metal
Artist
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Run-DMC carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Run-DMC
1 trackoutside writers
Run-DMC's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer58%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
43
Lyricists
14
Producers
2001
Released
Data Insight
Run has eleven of the twelve and DMC almost none, which is the widest the two have ever been apart. Chris Davis shares eleven, more than any member except Run.
Crown Royal came out on Arista in April 2001, the last Run-DMC album, with a guest on every track but one.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Over
|
RunLaMarquis JeffersonJermaine DupriChris DavisCarmine Coppola | Joseph Ward SimmonsLaMarquis JeffersonJermaine DupriChris DavisCarmine Coppola | LaMarquis "ReMarqable" JeffersonJermaine Dupri | Run-DMC (Performer)Jermaine Dupri (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Queens Day
|
Jam Master JayRunRandy AllenChris DavisNasir JonesAlbert JohnsonMary J. BligeSamuel BarnesPokeLaTonya BligeDJ PremierJay-Z | Jason William MizellJoseph Ward SimmonsRandy AllenChris DavisNasir JonesAlbert JohnsonMary J. BligeSamuel BarnesJean-Claude OlivierLaTonya BligeChris MartinShawn Carter | Jam Master JayRandy AllenRunTadone WilsonMike Rapley | Run-DMC (Performer)Nas (Featured Vocals)Prodigy (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Crown Royal
|
RunDMCJam Master JayRandy AllenChris DavisCharles BooneErnest Gold | Joseph Ward SimmonsDarryl Matthews McDanielsJason William MizellRandy AllenChris DavisCharles BooneErnest Gold | Jam Master JayRandy AllenRun | Run-DMC (Performer) |
| 4 |
Them Girls
|
Jam Master JayRunDMCChris DavisFred DurstDJ Lethal | Jason William MizellJoseph Ward SimmonsDarryl Matthews McDanielsChris DavisFred DurstDJ Lethal | Jam Master JayRandy AllenDJ Lethal | Run-DMC (Performer)Fred Durst (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
The School of Old
|
Kid RockRunDMCChris DavisRussell SimmonsLarry SmithCarlos SantanaDavid MargenDennis LambertBrian PotterGreg Walker | Robert RitchieJoseph Ward SimmonsDarryl Matthews McDanielsChris DavisRussell SimmonsLarry SmithCarlos SantanaDavid MargenDennis LambertBrian PotterGreg Walker | Kid Rock | Run-DMC (Performer)Kid Rock (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Take the Money and Run
|
Steve Miller | Steve Miller | Dante RossJohn Gamble | Run-DMC (Performer)Everlast (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Rock Show
|
Stephan JenkinsRunChris DavisRobert GinyardDMCLarry Smith | Stephan JenkinsJoseph Ward SimmonsChris DavisRobert GinyardDarryl Matthews McDanielsLarry Smith | Stephan JenkinsJason Carmer | Run-DMC (Performer)Stephan Jenkins (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Here We Go 2001
|
Jam Master JayRunDMCChris DavisDJ Homicide | Jason William MizellJoseph Ward SimmonsDarryl Matthews McDanielsChris DavisCraig Bullock | Jam Master JayDJ Homicide | Run-DMC (Performer)Sugar Ray (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Ahhh
|
RunJam Master JayRandy AllenChris Davis | Joseph Ward SimmonsJason William MizellRandy AllenChris Davis | Jam Master JayRandy Allen | Run-DMC (Performer)Chris Davis (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Let's Stay Together (Together Forever)
|
RunJermaine DupriLaMarquis "ReMarqable" JeffersonChris DavisAl GreenAl Jackson Jr.Willie Mitchell | Joseph Ward SimmonsJermaine DupriLaMarquis "ReMarqable" JeffersonChris DavisAl GreenAl Jackson Jr.Willie Mitchell | Jermaine DupriLaMarquis "ReMarqable" Jefferson | Run-DMC (Performer)Jagged Edge (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Ay Papi
|
Jam Master JayRunDMCRandy AllenChris DavisRodney JonesFat JoeSherm Feller | Jason William MizellJoseph Ward SimmonsDarryl Matthews McDanielsRandy AllenChris DavisRodney JonesJoseph CartagenaSherm Feller | Jam Master JayRandy Allen | Run-DMC (Performer)Fat Joe (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Simmons Incorporated
|
RunDMCJam Master JayRandy AllenChris DavisLarry SmithMethod ManKenneth James CookMike RansomJamel Simmons | Joseph Ward SimmonsDarryl Matthews McDanielsJason William MizellRandy AllenChris DavisLarry SmithClifford SmithKenneth James CookMike RansomJamel Simmons | Jam Master JayRandy AllenRun | Run-DMC (Performer)Method Man (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 64 contributors
R
Run
Writer · Producer
CD
Chris Davis
Writer · Vocals
JW
Joseph Ward Simmons
Writer
JM
Jam Master Jay
Writer · Producer
DM
Darryl Matthews McDaniels
Writer
D
DMC
Writer
JW
Jason William Mizell
Writer
RA
Randy Allen
Writer · Producer
LS
Larry Smith
Writer
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer · Vocals
L"
LaMarquis "ReMarqable" Jefferson
Writer · Producer
DH
DJ Homicide
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Crown Royal
Who wrote Crown Royal?
Joseph Simmons on eleven of the twelve tracks with Chris Davis on eleven, plus Jermaine Dupri and others. Darryl McDaniels barely appears.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
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?
Run-DMC, Jam Master Jay, Randy Allen and others.
Who guests on it?
Every song except the title track carries a guest, among them Fred Durst, Stephan Jenkins, Sugar Ray, Everlast and Kid Rock.
How long is the album?
43:49 across twelve tracks.