Studio Album · No. 4
Lost and Found Songwriting Credits by Will Smith
Produced by The Freshmen, O.Banga, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Polow da Don, Treezah, Kwamé, Jae Staxx, JYP, G1, DJ Twinz, Hotrunner, Eleet Beats, Co P! · Engineered by Dave Pensado, Kevin Davis, Pete Novak
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Will Smith carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Lost and Found is Smith's most pointed album, where he writes back at critics and at hip-hop's harder turn, including a track aimed at his clean-cut image and the wider scene. He co-writes the raps with producers including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Polow da Don, and Kwame, leaning less on big pop samples than his earlier records. "Switch" became his third and final Hot 100 top-ten hit, reaching No. 7.
Will Smith's fourth solo album, out in March 2005 on his own Overbrook label with Interscope. Most of it was cut at The Boom Boom Room in Burbank with The Freshmen producing, and the writing turns combative, aimed at rap radio and at the rappers who had written him off after Born to Reign sold poorly. 'Switch' gave him his first Hot 100 top ten since 'Wild Wild West' in 1999. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number six with 98,000 copies and went Gold, and then Smith stayed away from records for twenty years.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Here He Comes
|
Will SmithTroy JohnsonJeff TownesJ. Robert HarrisPaul Francis Webster | Will SmithTroy JohnsonJeff TownesJ. Robert HarrisPaul Francis Webster | DJ Jazzy JeffThe Freshmen | Will SmithDJ Jazzy Jeff |
| 2 |
Party Starter
|
Will SmithChristopher BridgesJamal Jones | Will SmithChristopher BridgesJamal Jones | Polow da DonTreezahO.Banga | Will SmithJorge MacielLudacris |
| 3 |
Switch
#7
|
Will SmithKwamé HollandLennie Bennett | Will SmithKwamé HollandLennie Bennett | KwaméO.Banga | Will Smith |
| 4 |
Mr. Niceguy
|
Will SmithTroy Johnson | Will SmithTroy Johnson | The Freshmen | Will Smith |
| 5 |
Ms. Holy Roller
|
Will SmithTroy JohnsonAntônio PintoEd Cortes | Will SmithTroy JohnsonAntônio PintoEd Cortes | The Freshmen | Will Smith |
| 6 |
Lost & Found
|
Will SmithTroy JohnsonRonald JacksonD. Lewis | Will SmithTroy JohnsonRonald JacksonD. Lewis | The FreshmenO.Banga | Will Smith |
| 7 |
Tell Me Why
|
Will SmithArmique WycheTroy Johnson | Will SmithArmique WycheTroy Johnson | Jae StaxxO.Banga | Will SmithMary J. BligeTye Tribbett and G.A. |
| 8 |
I Wish I Made That/Swagga
|
Will SmithTroy JohnsonRonald JacksonOmarr RambertLennie Bennett | Will SmithTroy JohnsonRonald JacksonOmarr RambertLennie Bennett | The FreshmenJYPO.Banga | Will Smith |
| 9 |
Pump Ya Brakes
|
Will SmithOmarr RambertCalvin BroadusLennie BennettTroy JohnsonRonald Jackson | Will SmithOmarr RambertCalvin BroadusLennie BennettTroy JohnsonRonald Jackson | The FreshmenO.Banga | Will SmithSnoop Dogg |
| 10 |
If U Can't Dance (Slide)
|
Will SmithTroy Johnson | Will SmithTroy Johnson | The FreshmenO.Banga | Will SmithNicole Scherzinger |
| 11 |
Could U Love Me
|
Will SmithGeorge Archie | Will SmithGeorge Archie | G1O.Banga | Will SmithAndre Merritt |
| 12 |
Loretta
|
Will SmithTroy Johnson | Will SmithTroy Johnson | The Freshmen | Will SmithKelli Price |
| 13 |
Wave Em Off
|
Will SmithOmarr RambertLennie BennettRichard GrantRaymond GrantEdward EllingtonJuan Tizol | Will SmithOmarr RambertLennie BennettRichard GrantRaymond GrantEdward EllingtonJuan Tizol | DJ Twinz | Will Smith |
| 14 |
Scary Story
|
Will SmithTerrance LovelaceErnest GoldEmmanuel Okon | Will SmithTerrance LovelaceErnest GoldEmmanuel Okon | HotrunnerEleet BeatsTreezah | Will SmithWillow Smith |
| 15 |
Switch (...R&B remix)
|
Will SmithKwamé HollandLennie Bennett | Will SmithKwamé HollandLennie Bennett | Co P!O.Banga | Will SmithRobin Thicke |