Are you surprised by this list of ghostwriters?

[Go Getter]

So here’s a lil list of the ghost writing thats been going on in the music world… Feel free to add other suspects…… Let me say that I dont hate on artist who get their material from GW’s at all (but I don't take them as seriously)…. Do you?

Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) [Lil’ Lulu Publishing/EMI April Music, Inc.]


M. Bleek on “Coming of Age” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
M. Bleek’s “All Types of ****” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
“Coming of Age (Da Sequel)” - (Memphis Bleek’s verse) ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “If I” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “Foxy’s Bells” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “Get Me Home” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “Ill Na Na” - (Foxy’s verse) ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “I’ll Be” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “Big Bad Mama” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “Hot Spot” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “I Can’t” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Foxy’s “JOB” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Lil Kim’s “Big Momma Thang” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Bugs Bunny - “Buggin” (from Spacejam sdtrk) - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Jermaine Dupri’s “Money Ain’t A Thang” - co-wrote by JayZ & ROC
Biggie’s “Hypnotize” - co-wrote by D-Dot & JayZ
Diddy’s “Fake Thug Dedication” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Timbaland’s “Indian Carpet” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Dr. Dre’s “Still DRE” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Dr. Dre’s “The Watcher” - ghost-wrote by JayZ & Rakim
Dr. Dre’s “The Message” - co-wrote by JayZ, Rell, & Royce Da 5′9″
Snoop Dogg’s “Intrology” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Pro The Spectacula’s “Call Ya Boy” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Pro The Spectacula’s “Handle Barz” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Slim Thug’s “I Ain’t Heard of That” - ghost-wrote by JayZ
Slim Thug’s “I Ain’t Heard of That RMX” - co-wrote by JayZ
Fort Minor’s “Where’d You Go” – co-wrote by JayZ & Mike Shinoda

Smitty (Varick D. Smith) [Bubo Music, Inc.]


B2K’s “Bump Bump Bump” - Diddy’s verse ghost-wrote by Smitty
ATL’s “Callin’ All Girls” – co-wrote by Smitty & R. Kelly
Will Smith’s “Miami” - ghost-wrote by Smitty
Brandy’s “Dance With Us” – Hook & Diddy’s verse ghost-wrote by Smitty & ROC
Diddy’s “Bad Boys 4 Life” – Diddy’s verse co-wrote by Smitty & Black Rob
Diddy’s “And We” – Hook, Diddy’s, & Foxy’s verse ghost-wrote by Smitty
Loon’s “How You Want That” – ghost-wrote by Smitty
Diddy’s “Show Me Your Soul” – Hook & Diddy’s verse ghost-wrote by Smitty
Diddy’s “Shake Ya Tailfeather” – Hook & Diddy’s verse ghost-wrote by Smitty
Diddy’s “Girl I’m A Bad Boy” – Hook & Diddy’s verse ghost-wrote by Smitty
Baby & Diddy’s “Do That” – ghost-wrote by Smitty
Truth Hurt’s “Cop” – Dr. Dre’s verse ghost-wrote by Smitty
Truth Hurt’s “Benefit of the Doubt” – ghost-wrote by Smitty
Truth Hurt’s “Hollywood” – ghost-wrote by Smitty
Dr. Dre’s “The Wash”– ghost-wrote by Smitty
Dr. Dre’s “On The Boulevard” - co-wrote by Smitty & Knoc-Turnal
Urban Mystic’s “I Got That” - ghost-wrote by Smitty
Beyonce’s “Summertime” – co-wrote by Smitty

[Go Getter]

Nas (Nasir Jones) [Queens Music Inc./Ill Will Inc./Serchlite Publishing]


Will Smith’s “Just Cruisin” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Will Smith’s “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Will Smith’s “Yes Yes Ya’ll” - co-wrote by Nas & Skillz
Will Smith’s “Chasin’ Forever” - co-wrote by Nas & Skillz
AZ’s “Mo Money, Mo Murder” - (AZ’s verse) co-wrote by Nas & AZ
Olu Dara’s “The Jungle” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Foxy’s Verse on “Affirmative Action” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Foxy’s Verse on “Hardcore” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Foxy’s Verse on “Encore” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Foxy’s Verse on “Firm Fiasco” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Foxy’s Verse on “Untouchable” - co-wrote by Nas & Mel Man
Foxy’s Verse on “Firm Biz” - co-wrote by Nas & AZ
Foxy’s Verse on “Executive Decision” co-wrote by Nas & Nature
Jermaine Dupri’s “Turn It Out” - co-wrote by Nas & ROC
Jermaine Dupri’s “I Gotta Have It” - co-wrote by Nas & Bryan M. Cox
Jermaine Dupri’s “Still Gotta Have It” - co-wrote by Nas, Monica, & B. M. Cox
Cha Cha’s “Momma” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Fat Joe’s “Jon Blaze” - (Fat Joe’s verse) ghost-wrote by Nas
Timbaland’s “To My…” - ghost-wrote by Nas
Diddy’s “Journey Through The Life” - (Diddy’s verse) ghost-wrote by Nas
RUN DMC’s “Queen’s Day” - (Run’s & DMC’s verses) co-wrote by Nas, Prodigy, & Havoc
Capone-N-Noreaga’s “B EZ” - (Nore’s verse) co-wrote by Nas & Capone
Kay Slay’s “Too Much 4 Me” - (Foxy’s verse) co-wrote by Nas
The Neptunes’ “Popular Thug” - (Pharell’s verse) ghost-wrote by Nas
Diddy’s “Everything I Love” - co-wrote by Common & Nas

JadaKiss (Jason Phillips) [Jae’Wons Publishing]


Diddy’s “Senorita” - ghost-wrote by Jadakiss
Diddy’s verses on “Victory” - co-wrote by Jadakiss, Biggie, & ROC
Biggie’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” - (biggie’s & diddy’s verse) - co-wrote by Mase, Jadakiss, & Ed Bernard
Biggie’s verse on “Last Days” - ghost-wrote by Jadakiss
Jermaine Dupri’s “Hate Blood” - co-wrote by Jadakiss & ROC
Eve’s “Fix Me” - (Eve’s verse) co-wrote by Jadakiss
Eve’s “Double R What” - (Eve’s verse) co-wrote by Jadakiss
Charli Baltimore’s “Money” - ghost-wrote by Jadakiss
Cam’Ron’s “Horse & Carriage” – hook by Jadakiss, both verses co-wrote by Jadakiss
Mike City’s “Leave The Block Alone” - ghost-wrote by Jadakiss
Angie Martinez’s “Live From The Streets” - ghost-wrote by Jadakiss
J-Lo’s “Jenny From The Block” - (Style’s verse) ghost-wrote by Jadakiss
Mobb Deep’s “One of Ours” - co-wrote by Jadakiss
Paris Hilton’s “Fighting Over Me” - hook & Fat Joe verse ghost-wrote by Jadakiss

Mase (Mason E. Betha) [M’Betha Publishing/Justin Combs Publishing Comp.]


Diddy’s “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” - ghost-wrote by Mase
112’s “Only You” (biggie’s verse) - ghost-wrote by Mase
112’s “Anywhere” (Lil Zane’s verse) - co-wrote by Mase & Lil Zane
Biggie’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” - (biggie’s & diddy’s verse) - co-wrote by Mase, Jadakiss, & Ed Bernard
Camron’s “We Got It” – (both Mase/Cam’s verses) co-wrote by Mase & Cardan
Diddy’s “Friend” - ghost-wrote by Mase
Philly’s Most Wanted’s “Cross The Border” - ghost-wrote by Mase
JayZ’s “I Just Wanna Love You” - co-wrote by Mase & Pharell Williams

Jody Breeze (Jacoby White) [Griffin Da Finest Publishing]


Diddy’s “Come 2 Me” - ghost-wrote by Jody Breeze
Diddy’s “After Love” - ghost-wrote by Jody Breeze
Diddy’s “Through The Pain” - ghost-wrote by Jody Breeze

ROC aka Rocky (Rahman Muhammad Griffin) [ROC-Music Publishing]


Jermaine Dupri’s “Money Ain’t A Thang” - co-wrote by JayZ & ROC
Jermaine Dupri’s “Turn It Out” - co-wrote by Nas & ROC
Diddy’s verses on “Victory” - co-wrote by Jadakiss, Biggie, & ROC
Jermaine Dupri’s “Hate Blood” - co-wrote by ROC & Jadakiss
Jermaine Dupri’s “Get Some” - ghost-wrote by ROC
Jermaine Dupri’s “Get Your sh*t Right” - ghost-wrote by ROC & D-Dot
Jermaine Dupri’s “Lay It Down” - co-wrote by ROC & Lil Mo
Jermaine Dupri’s “Ballin Outta Control” - co-wrote by ROC & Nate Dogg
Mariah Carey’s “Loverboy REMIX” – song/hook co-wrote by L.Blackmon, T.Jenkins, M.Carey, & Cardan; (Da Brat’s verse) co-wrote by ROC & Cardan
Nick Cannon’s “Whenever U Need Me” - ghost-wrote by ROC
Bow Wow’s “Stick Up” - ghost-wrote by ROC
Bow Wow’s “To My Mama” - ghost-wrote by ROC
Bow Wow’s verse on “Hardball” - ghost-wrote by ROC
Bow Wow’s “I Can’t Lose” - ghost-wrote by ROC
Bow Wow’s “The Future” - ghost-wrote by ROC & TI
Bow Wow’s “The Don, The Dutch” - ghost-wrote by ROC & TI
Bow Wow’s “Hey Little Momma” - ghost-wrote by ROC & TI

[Go Getter]

Ne-Yo (Shaffer Chimere Smith)


TQ’s “Westside” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Let’s Roll” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Don’t Worry” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Lose My Cool” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Pedal to the Steel” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Away With the Summer Days” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Dance Floor Pt. 2” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Down For The Get Down” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “Float Away” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Youngstown’s “So Tight” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Marques Houston’s “That Girl” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Christina Milan’s “I’m Sorry” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Christina Milan’s “Y’all Ain’t Nothin” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Nivea’s “Still In Love” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Mis-teeq’s “Scandalous” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Samantha Mumba’s “Always Come Back To Your Love” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Rhianna’s “Just Be Happy” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Rhianna’s “The Hotness” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Cassidy’s “Kick It With Me” – vocals wrote by Ne-Yo
Jaiden’s “Escape” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Jalen’s “All I Need” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Boxie’s “Bridging The Gap” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Candace Jones’ “You And Me” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Heather Headley’s “The Letter” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Ruben Studdard’s “Feel Beautiful” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Cassie’s “Kiss Me” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Joe’s “It’s On You” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Mario’s “Let Me Love You” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Paula DeAnda’s “Walk Away” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Paula DeAnda’s “So Cold” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Paula DeAnda’s “When It Was Me” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Chris Brown’s “Like That” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Snoop Dogg’s “Let Me” – vocals wrote by Ne-Yo
Mary J Blige’s “Be Without You” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Mario Vazquez’s “Gallery” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
The Blay’s “My Story” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Rhianna’s “Let Me” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Rhianna’s “Unfaithful” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Rhianna’s “We Ride” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Beyonce’s “Hollywood” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Marques Houston’s “Wonderful” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Elliot Yamin’s “Wait For You” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Joe’s “If I Was Your Man” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Musiq’s “Ms. Philadelphia” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Mario’s “If” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Mario’s “What’s It Gonna Be” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo
Rhianna’s “Don’t Stop The Music” - ghost-wrote by Ne-Yo

T.I. (Clifford “Tip” J. Harris) [Yo’ Majesty Publishing]


Bow Wow’s “Let’s Get Down” - ghost-wrote by TI
Bow Wow’s “I’ll Move On” - ghost-wrote by TI
Bow Wow’s “The Future” - ghost-wrote by TI & ROC
Bow Wow’s “The Don, The Dutch” - ghost-wrote by TI & ROC
Bow Wow’s “Hey Little Momma” - ghost-wrote by TI & ROC

Cardan (Pierre Jones) [Cardiland Music Publishing/Suite 1202 Music Inc.]


Lil Kim’s “Queen bi*ch” – co-wrote by Biggie, Cardan, & Kurt Gowdy
Mariah Carey’s “Loverboy REMIX” – song/hook co-wrote by L.Blackmon, T.Jenkins, M.Carey, & Cardan; (Da Brat’s verse) co-wrote by ROC & Cardan
Camron’s “We Got It” – (both Mase/Cam’s verses) co-wrote by Mase & Cardan
Camron’s “Confessions” – co-wrote by Camron & Cardan
Murphy Lee’s “Hold Up” – (Murphy Lee’s & Nelly’s verses) ghostwrote by Cardan
Nelly’s “This Goes Out” – (Nelly’s verse) co-wrote by Cardan & Lil Jon
Nelly’s “Never Let ‘Em C U Sweat” – ghostwrote by Cardan
Mase’s “Love U So” – ghostwrote by Cardan
Mase’s “Will They Die 4 You” – (Diddy’s verse) co-wrote by Cardan & Mase
Mase’s “I Need 2 Me” – co-wrote by Cardan & Mase
Brian McKnight’s “All Night Long” - (Nelly’s verse) ghostwrote by Cardan
Jevon Hawkins’ (NFL football player) “Ve Clique” – ghostwrote by Cardan
Jevon Hawkins’ (NFL football player) “My Dubbs” – ghostwrote by Cardan

The D.O.C. (Tracy Lynn Curry) [Dollarz ‘n’ Sense Muzick/Yel-Nats Inc.]


Dr. Dre’s “Keepin’ It Dope” – ghostwrote by D.O.C.
Dr. Dre’s “A ***** Witta Gun” – ghostwrote by D.O.C.
Dr. Dre’s “Little Ghetto Boy” - co-wrote by D.O.C. & Snoop
Dr. Dre’s “Big Egos” – co-wrote by D.O.C., Mel Man, & Brian A. Bailey
Dr. Dre’s “Housewife” – co-wrote by D.O.C. & Mel Man
Snoop Dogg’s “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head” – ghostwrote by D.O.C.
Trina’s “Ain’t ****” – song/hook co-wrote by D.O.C. & Trina; (Snoop’s verse) co-wrote by D.O.C. & Kurupt
Twista/Mobstability’s “Mobstability” – co-wrote by D.O.C. & Twista
Ice Cube’s “Once Upon A Time In…2” – co-wrote by Ice Cube & D.O.C.
Ice Cube’s “Roll All Day” – ghostwrote by D.O.C.
Ice Cube’s “Until We Rich” – (Ice cube’s verse) ghostwrote by D.O.C.
Bone Thugs’ “This Ain’t a Game” song/hook co-wrote by Trey Songz & D.O.C.; verses co-wrote by Bone Thugs & D.O.C.
Snoop Dogg’s “Boss Life” – co-wrote by D.O.C., Stanley Benton, & Akon
Snoop Dogg’s “Round Here” – (Snoop’s verses) co-wrote by D.O.C. & S. Benton
Snoop Dogg’s “Imagine” – co-wrote by D.O.C., Snoop, D’Angelo, & Dr. Dre
Snoop Dogg’s “That’s That” – (Snoop’s verses) ghostwrote by D.O.C.

[Jailblazers7]

I refuse to believe Nas wrote "Gettin Jiggy Wit It" :oldlol:

[StateProperty]

I refuse to believe Nas wrote "Gettin Jiggy Wit It" :oldlol:
Dance floor pro. You know, I know.

[Bigsmoke]

Biggie lazy.


Snoop Dogg admitted that he got ghostwriters like a G:rockon:

[L.Kizzle]

Most of these songs I bet were not ghost written but given to the artist. For example, Snoop may have here the D.O.C.'s track and said "hey I like that". D.O.C. than gave it to him.

Now Diddy, that's a different story, he just has people write his rhymes and he spits.

In the end, it doesn't really matter. Other genre's of music always have people write songs for them.

[Knicks101]

Wait, Bugs Bunny didn't actually write that song? Smfh.

[bagelred]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvkKX035484

[GOBB]

No way on EARTH Jay Z ghost wrote for Biggie and Slim Thug. Thats bogus.

Some of this stuff is suspect.

I will say, for the amount of stuff people bag Jay Z for about stealing lyrics, he did his fair share of writing them for other artists. Evens out no? :lol

Diddy, Dr Dre, Will Smith? Stuff written for them is believable and actually true.

[Dizzle-2k7]

No way on EARTH Jay Z ghost wrote for Biggie and Slim Thug. Thats bogus.



Slim Thug had me thinking.. cuz that song "I aint heard of that" is a SICK song and the flow is almost abnormal for Slim Thug.. its almost like it ISNT him lol.

:confusedshrug:

I heard Lil Wayne , Em, Jay , etc all got ghostwriters now but they dont give credit.. mostly cuz the ghostwriters are dudes in their camp who probably just help out with some lines here and there.

[SCdac]

Props to Neyo, man. Of all the singers/song writers in the rap and r&b scene of the past 5-10 years, he's been my favorite for sure. Musically, he knows his shit, and you can look at records he's not even singing on to see it...

As for the list, I know/have heard that some of Kanye's tracks are ghostwritten. Not that it's surprising. Tons of artists collab officially or unofficially.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

WOW DIDDY :roll: :roll:

[L.Kizzle]

And he even steals beats off other artists' hits. :roll:
http://l.yimg.com/ea/img/-/101217/p_diddy_money_16gl452-16gl454.jpg

Hmm, somebody said somethin?

[Go Getter]

Slim Thug had me thinking.. cuz that song "I aint heard of that" is a SICK song and the flow is almost abnormal for Slim Thug.. its almost like it ISNT him lol.

:confusedshrug:

I heard Lil Wayne , Em, Jay , etc all got ghostwriters now but they dont give credit.. mostly cuz the ghostwriters are dudes in their camp who probably just help out with some lines here and there.
Jay did write that song iirc.

[Go Getter]

Most of these songs I bet were not ghost written but given to the artist. For example, Snoop may have here the D.O.C.'s track and said "hey I like that". D.O.C. than gave it to him.

Now Diddy, that's a different story, he just has people write his rhymes and he spits.

In the end, it doesn't really matter. Other genre's of music always have people write songs for them.

Understood, but if you didn't write it it was ghostwritten whether you paid for it or it was a gift/favor.

[Go Getter]

Props to Neyo, man. Of all the singers/song writers in the rap and r&b scene of the past 5-10 years, he's been my favorite for sure. Musically, he knows his shit, and you can look at records he's not even singing on to see it...

As for the list, I know/have heard that some of Kanye's tracks are ghostwritten. Not that it's surprising. Tons of artists collab officially or unofficially.


Yeah Consequence and Rhymefest write for Kanye. Rhymefest wrote Jesus Walks.

[Juvenile]

I am not at all surprised by this list. Diddy and Bow Wow got ghostwriters? Is there anybody out there that didnt know? I am somewhat surprised by Mase being both written for and writing for others. But other than that most things seem legit.

[Jailblazers7]

Has Bow Wow ever written a song of his own? :oldlol:

[PowerGlove]

Can someone give me a list of what Kanye has written on his own? It's like whenever you bring up a song...someone interjects that so and so wrote for him.

[LBJMVP]

Slim Thug had me thinking.. cuz that song "I aint heard of that" is a SICK song and the flow is almost abnormal for Slim Thug.. its almost like it ISNT him lol.

:confusedshrug:

I heard Lil Wayne , Em, Jay , etc all got ghostwriters now but they dont give credit.. mostly cuz the ghostwriters are dudes in their camp who probably just help out with some lines here and there.


im pretty sure if their in the studio and their stuck at a line and someone just throws a line at them and the end up puttin in the song then they have to give them credit. that why on almost every hiphop album all the songs have like three names by them.

i dont consider it ghost writing though.

[RomeoLuvCasanova]

Most rappers have substantial help in writing material. If you are getting publishing recognition and are in the album booklet you are a songwriter not a ghostwriter. Most artists out there have had some kind of writing help. Especially in R&B pull up The-Dream or Ne-Yo or Ester Dean or Johnta Austin's writing credits and you will realize you don't like certain artists, you like songwriters and producers. It's a shady industry and if you are not careful, you will have your style copied, cloned then given to a more marketable/bigger artist.

[lilbill]

I'm shocked to find out Paris Hilton didn't write her own song. Shocked I tell you.