Authorship Breakdown 5 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Salt-N-Pepa carries a lyricist or composer credit.
5 trackswritten by Salt-N-Pepa
8 tracksoutside writers
Salt-N-Pepa's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist38%
Composer38%
Producer23%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
19
Lyricists
9
Producers
1993
Released
Data Insight
Azor is back to ten of the thirteen and neither rapper writes anything. The biggest record of their career gives them less credit than the one before it.
Very Necessary came out on Next Plateau in October 1993 and became the best-selling album by a female rap act at the time.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Groove Me
|
Hurby AzorDave KellyAnthony Williams | Herby AzorDave KellyAnthony Williams | Hurby Azor | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer)Styowlz (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
No One Does It Better
|
Hurby AzorAnthony Williams | Herby AzorAnthony Williams | Hurby Azor | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 3 |
Somebody's Gettin' on My Nerves
|
Hurby AzorSteve AzorAnthony Williams | Herby AzorSteve AzorAnthony Williams | Hurby Azor | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 4 |
Whatta Man
#3
|
Hurby AzorDave Crawford | Herby AzorDave Crawford | Hurby Azor | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 5 |
None of Your Business
#32
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | Hurby Azor | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 6 |
Step
|
Hurby AzorSpinderellaAlfred "Pee Wee" Ellis | Herby AzorDeidra Muriel RoperAlfred Ellis | DJ SpinderellaTommy "D.J. Grand" Shannon | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 7 |
Shoop
#4
|
Mark SparksSaltPepaOtwane Roberts | Mark SparksCheryl Renee JamesSandra Jacqueline DentonOtwane Roberts | Mark SparksSaltPepa | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 8 |
Heaven or Hell
|
Hurby AzorMichael Oliver | Herby AzorMichael Oliver | Hurby Azor | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer)Styowlz (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Big Shot
|
Hurby AzorAnthony WilliamsDana Jr. Mozie | Herby AzorAnthony WilliamsDana Jr. Mozie | Hurby Azor | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 10 |
Sexy Noises Turn Me On
|
Hurby AzorSalt | Herby AzorCheryl Renee James | SaltPepa | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 11 |
Somma Time Man
|
SaltDave WynnDarren Callis | Cheryl Renee JamesDave WynnDarren Callis | DJ Wynn | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 12 |
Break of Dawn
|
Hurby AzorMichael LoveAnthony Martin | Herby AzorMichael LoveAnthony Martin | Mark SparksSalt | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 13 |
I've Got AIDS (PSA)
|
SaltWEATOCInc. | Cheryl Renee JamesWEATOCInc. | WEATOCInc. | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 29 contributors
HA
Hurby Azor
Writer · Producer
HA
Herby Azor
Writer
S
Salt
Writer · Producer
AW
Anthony Williams
Writer
CR
Cheryl Renee James
Writer
MS
Mark Sparks
Writer · Producer
P
Pepa
Writer · Producer
I
Inc.
Writer · Producer
W
WEATOC
Writer · Producer
A"
Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis
Writer
AE
Alfred Ellis
Writer
AM
Anthony Martin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Very Necessary
Who wrote Very Necessary?
Hurby Azor on ten of the thirteen tracks, with Anthony Williams on four and outside writers on the rest. Neither Salt nor Pepa has a credit.
How high did the singles chart?
"Whatta Man" reached number 3 on the Hot 100, "Shoop" number 4 and "None of Your Business" number 32.
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 producers and names no engineer.
Who produced it?
Hurby Azor, Steve Azor and Pepa.
Did it win anything?
"None of Your Business" won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
How long is the album?
58:44 across thirteen tracks.