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
Interscope Records
Pop rapHip hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Will Smith carries a lyricist or composer credit.
15 trackswritten by Will Smith
0 tracksoutside writers
Will Smith's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
24
Lyricists
13
Producers
2005
Released
Data Insight
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.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | 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 |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 47 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Lost and Found
Did Will Smith write Lost and Found himself?
Will Smith co-wrote and rapped every track, working with producers like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Polow da Don, and Kwame. The album relies less on samples than his earlier work, so more of the writing is original to Smith and his collaborators.
Who wrote Switch by Will Smith?
"Switch" was co-written by Will Smith with its producers. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was his third and last top-ten hit there.
What is Lost and Found by Will Smith about?
Lost and Found is Smith's response record, addressing critics of his clean image and commenting on the state of hip-hop. It is his most argumentative and personal solo album.
Is Lost and Found by Will Smith certified Gold?
Yes. Lost and Found was certified Gold by the RIAA and debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. It was Smith's most recent solo album for two decades.
When was Lost and Found by Will Smith released?
Lost and Found was released on March 29, 2005, through Overbrook Entertainment and Interscope Records. It was Smith's fourth solo studio album.
What genre is Lost and Found by Will Smith?
Lost and Found is a pop rap and hip hop album running about 55 minutes. It pairs Smith's radio style with sharper, more defensive lyrics.