hiphop Ghost writing (who writes for who)

[Ankle Murda]

thought it was a known fact that ne-yo is that guy of song writing.

+ Mase came hrrd (pause) on this as well

+ Mad Skillz

[Doug]

The Dream done alotand Red Cafe

[Da Luv Doc]

Who does Cassidy and Papoose write for???

[ReZiW]

T.I. (Clifford "Tip" J. Harris) [Yo' Majesty Publishing]Bow Wow's "Let's Get Down" - ghost-wrote by TIBow Wow's "I'll Move On" - ghost-wrote by TIBow Wow's "The Future" - ghost-wrote by TI & ROCBow Wow's "The Don, The Dutch" - ghost-wrote by TI & ROCBow Wow's "Hey Little Momma" - ghost-wrote by TI & ROCBone Thugs N Harmony's "Lil Love" - (Bow Wow's verse) ghost-wrote by TIJody Breeze (Jacoby White) [Griffin Da Finest Publishing]Diddy’s "Come 2 Me" - ghost-wrote by Jody BreezeDiddy’s "After Love" - ghost-wrote by Jody BreezeDiddy’s "Through The Pain" - ghost-wrote by Jody BreezeCardan (Pierre Jones) [Cardiland Music Publishing/Suite 1202 Music Inc.]Lil Kim’s “Queen bi*ch” – co-wrote by Biggie, Cardan, & Kurt GowdyMariah Carey’s “Loverboy REMIX” – song/hook co-wrote by L.Blackmon, T.Jenkins, M.Carey, & Cardan; (Da Brat’s verse) co-wrote by ROC & CardanCamron’s “We Got It” – (both Mase/Cam’s verses) co-wrote by Mase & CardanCamron’s “Confessions” – co-wrote by Camron & CardanMurphy Lee’s “Hold Up” – (Murphy Lee’s & Nelly’s verses) ghostwrote by CardanNelly’s “This Goes Out” – (Nelly’s verse) co-wrote by Cardan & Lil JonNelly’s “Never Let ‘Em C U Sweat” – ghostwrote by CardanMase’s “Love U So” – ghostwrote by CardanMase’s “Will They Die 4 You” – (Diddy’s verse) co-wrote by Cardan & MaseMase’s “I Need 2 Me” – co-wrote by Cardan & MaseBrian McKnight's "All Night Long" - (Nelly's verse) ghostwrote by CardanJevon Hawkins' (NFL football player) “Ve Clique” – ghostwrote by CardanJevon Hawkins' (NFL football player) “My Dubbs” – ghostwrote by CardanThe 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 Nigga Witta Gun” – ghostwrote by D.O.C.Dr. Dre's "Little Ghetto Boy" - co-wrote by D.O.C. & SnoopDr. Dre’s “Big Egos” – co-wrote by D.O.C., Mel Man, & Brian A. BaileyDr. Dre’s “Housewife” – co-wrote by D.O.C. & Mel ManSnoop Dogg’s “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head” – ghostwrote by D.O.C.Trina’s “Ain’t Shit” – song/hook co-wrote by D.O.C. & Trina; (Snoop’s verse) co-wrote by D.O.C. & KuruptTwista/Mobstability’s “Mobstability” – co-wrote by D.O.C. & Twista"that guy" Cube’s “Once Upon A Time In...2” – co-wrote by "that guy" Cube & D.O.C."that guy" Cube’s “Roll All Day” – ghostwrote by D.O.C."that guy" Cube’s “Until We Rich” – ("that guy" 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, & AkonSnoop Dogg’s “Round Here” – (Snoop’s verses) co-wrote by D.O.C. & S. BentonSnoop Dogg’s “Imagine” – co-wrote by D.O.C., Snoop, D’Angelo, & Dr. DreSnoop Dogg’s “That’s That” – (Snoop’s verses) ghostwrote by D.O.C.Cam'Ron (Cameron Giles) [unrivera, Inc./Killa Cam Music 2000/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.]McGruff's "What Part of the Game" - co-wrote by Cam'Ron & Tony DofatLil Kim's "Crush On You" - hook wrote by Cam'Ron; song co-wrote by Cam'Ron & Lil CeaseJermaine Dupri's "Be Alright" - (JD's verse) co-wrote by Cam'Ron & ROC"Rockin' & Rollin'" - (JD's verse) ghost-wrote by Cam'Ron"Glory" - (Nore's verse) ghost-wrote by Cam'Ron"f*ck U At" - (Nore's verse) ghost-wrote by Cam'Ron"Hey Ma" - (both Juelz/Zeeky's verses) co-wrote by Cam'Ron & D. Pittman Jr.Snoop Dogg's "Don't Fight da Feelin'" - (Snoop's verse) ghost-wrote by Cam'Ron"I Just Wanna" - (Juelz's verse) ghost-wrote by Cam'Ron

[ReZiW]

Tank (Durrell Babbs) [Tank 1176 Music]Aaliyah’s “What If” – co-wrote by Tank & Jeffrey WalkerAaliyah’s “I Can Be” – ghost-wrote by TankDave Hollister’s “On The Side” – ghost-wrote by TankDave Hollister’s “Interlude (I’m Not Complete)” – co-wrote by Tank & Rick WhiteDave Hollister’s “Forever” – ghost-wrote by TankMark Wills’ “Love Hate Relationship” – ghost-wrote by TankMark Wills’ “Things In The Game Done Changed” – ghost-wrote by TankSharissa’s “Dun Put Up Too Long” – co-wrote by Sharissa, Tank, & Chrisin DudleyHeat’s “Close” – co-wrote by Tank & Christin DudleyHeat’s “Cake & "that guy" Cream” – co-wrote by Tank, Yvette, Thai Jones, & Cris JonesDave Hollister’s “I’m Wrong” – co-wrote by Dave Hollister & TankDave Hollister’s “Please Tonight” – co-wrote by Tank & Joseph BerealDave Hollister’s “I Lied” – ghost-wrote by TankDave Hollister’s “Karma” – ghost-wrote by TankDave Hollister’s “Winning Wit’ You” – co-wrote by Tank & Joseph BerealDave Hollister’s “The Big Payback” – ghost-wrote by TankDave Hollister’s “Reason With Your Body” – co-wrote by Tank & Joseph BerealDave Hollister’s “Case Is Closed” – co-wrote by Tank & Joseph BerealFantasia’s “Ain’t Gonna Beg You” – ghost-wrote by TankFantasia’s “This Is Me” – ghost-wrote by TankOmarion’s “O” – co-wrote by Tank & Eric DawkinsOmarion’s “I’m Tryna” – co-wrote by Tank & Jay ValentineJon B’s “Stronger Everyday” – ghost-wrote by TankMarques Houston’s “Naked” – ghost-wrote by TankMarques Houston’s “Sex With Me” – ghost-wrote by TankToni Braxton’s “Finally” – ghost-wrote by TankCharlie Wilson’s “What If I’m The One” – co-wrote by Charlie Wilson & TankChris Brown’s “Ya Man Ain’t Me” – ghost-wrote by TankJamie Foxx’s “Wish U Were Here” – co-wrote by Jamie Foxx, Tank & Joseph BerealJamie Foxx’s “Heaven” – ghost-wrote by TankJamie Foxx’s “VIP” – ghost-wrote by TankJamie Foxx’s “Do What It Do” – co-wrote by Tank & Joseph BerealDonell Jones’ “Cuttin Me Off” – co-wrote by Tank & Eric DawkinsDonell Jones’ “Ohh Na Na” – ghost-wrote by TankMonica’s “Sideline Ho” – co-wrote by Monica, Tank, Eric DawkinsMonica’s “My Everything” – co-wrote by Tank & Eric DawkinsRuben Studdard’s “Get U Loose” – ghost-wrote by TankRuben Studdard’s “Change Me” – co-wrote by Tank & Eric DawkinsOmarion’s “Do It” – co-wrote by Tank & Eric DawkinsOmarion’s “Just That Sexy” – co-wrote by Tank & Eric DawkinsTyrese’s “One” – ghost-wrote by TankTyrese’s “Better 2 Know” – co-wrote by Tyrese, Tank, & Eric DawkinsMarques Houston’s “How You Just Gonna” – ghost-wrote by TankGillie Da Kid (Sar’d Terry Nasir*) [WB Music Corp./Money In The Pocket, Inc.]Mase’s “The Player Way” (8Ball/MJG’s verses) co-wrote by Gillie Da Kid & 8Ball8Ball & MJG’s “Speed” co-wrote by Gillie Da Kid & 8Ball8Ball & MJG’s “Intro” co-wrote by Tristan Jones & Gillie Da Kid8Ball & MJG’s “Paid Dues” ghost-wrote by Gillie Da Kid8Ball & MJG’s “Armed Robbery” (Thorough/Toni Hickman/Big Duke verses) ghost-wrote by Gillie Da Kid8Ball & MJG’s “Belly” co-wrote by Gillie Da Kid, Tristan Jones, & 8BallMs. Toi’s “My Dogs & My Locs” – ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidMajor Figga’s “Yeah That’s Us” (whole song) co-wrote by Gillie Da Kid, Tristan Jones, & T. LovelaceBoo & Gotti’s “Freestyle” (on Fast/Furious sdtk) – ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBoo & Gotti’s “Baby Girl” – ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBoo & Gotti’s “Ain’t It Man” (whole song) ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBoo & Gotti’s “Ride Tonight” – co-wrote by Boo, Gotti, & Gillie Da KidJuvenile’s “Lil Daddy” – (Baby’s verse) – co-wrote by Boo, Gotti, & Gillie Da KidJuvenile’s “Bounce Back” – song/verses co-wrote by Juvenile & Gillie Da KidBig Tymer’s “Back Up” – co-wrote by Juvenile & Gillie Da KidBig Tymer’s “We Can Smoke” – ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBig Tymer’s “I’ll Take U There” – (Ms. Toi/Big Tymers verses) - ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBaby's "What Happened To That Boy" - (Baby's verse) - ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBig Tymer’s “U Are Not A Pimp” – ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBig Tymer’s “Dirty D-Boy” – ghost-wrote by Gillie Da KidBig Tymer’s “Southern Boy” – (Lil Wayne/Big Tymers verses) co-wrote by Gillie Da Kid & Bun BNelly’s “For My” – (Nelly’s verses) co-wrote by Lil Wayne & Gillie Da KidLil Wayne’s “Get Down” – verses/hook co-wrote by Gillie Da Kid & Lil WayneGinuwine’s “Hell Yeah” (Baby’s verse) - ghost-wrote by Gillie Da Kid

[Gillie]

WTF 8Ball & MJG SMH Thought the was legends in the game.

[Gillie]

Lil Wayne (Dwayne Carter) [Dwayne’s Music/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corporation]Nelly’s “For My” – (Nelly’s verses) co-wrote by Lil Wayne & Gillie Da KidWillie D’s “Dem Boys” – hook co-wrote by Willie D & Lil Wayne, verses ghost-wrote by Lil WayneBig Tymer’s “Good Friday” – whole song co-wrote by Mack 10 & Lil WayneBG’s “Big Tymers” – co-wrote by BG & Lil WayneBG’s “Tyma Talkin’” – co-wrote by BG & Lil WayneBG’s “To My People” – ghost-wrote by Lil WayneBG’s “Hennessey & XTC” – ghost-wrote by Lil WayneMannie Fresh’s “Lady Lady” – ghost-wrote by Lil WayneBow Wow’s “4 Corners” – (Bow Wow’s verse) ghost-wrote by Lil WayneJojo’s “It’s You” – (Bow Wow’s verse) ghost-wrote by Lil WayneMiri Ben-Ari’s “4 Flat Tires” – (Baby’s verse) ghost-wrote by Lil WayneFat Joe’s “Make It Rain” – hook: Lil Wayne; verse’s co-wrote by Fat Joe & Lil WayneFat Joe’s “Make It Rain RMX” – (Fat Joe’s verse) ghost-wrote by Lil WayneFat Joe’s “The Profit” – (Fat Joe’s verse) co-wrote by Fat Joe & Lil WayneHuey’s “Pop Lock & Drop It RMX” – (Bow Wow’s verse) ghost-wrote by Lil WayneLil Boosie’s “Wipe Me Down RMX” – (Fat Joe’s verse) ghost-wrote by Lil WayneL-Roc (James Elbert Phillips) [Air Control, Inc/Basajamba Music]Jermaine Dupri’s “Gotta Getcha” – co-wrote by L-Roc & MissyJermaine Dupri’s “Live Like Me” – ghost-wrote by L-RocBonecrusher’s “Back Up” – co-wrote by Bonecrusher & L-RocChingy’s “Dem Jeans” – co-wrote by L-Roc & ChingyChingy’s “Pullin Me Back” – co-wrote by Chingy, L-Roc, & Jermaine DupriJ-Kwon’s “My Enemies” – co-wrote by L-Roc, Jermaine Dupri, & J-KwonNelly’s “Nobody Knows” – co-wrote by Nelly, L-Roc, & Anthony HamilitonBow Wow’s “Fresh AzImIz” – ghost-wrote by L-RocBow Wow’s “Is That You” – ghost-wrote by L-RocBow Wow’s “Damn Thing” – ghost-wrote by L-RocBow Wow’s “How You Move It” – ghost-wrote by L-RocBow Wow’s “Mo Money” – ghost-wrote by L-RocBow Wow’s “18” – ghost-wrote by L-RocBow Wow’s “Do You” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Jaron AlstonBow Wow’s “Do What It Do” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Jermaine DupriBow Wow’s “Bet That” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Jermaine DupriBow Wow’s “Caviar” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Snoop DoggBow Wow’s “Tell Me” – co-wrote by Da Brat & L-RocBow Wow’s “Big Dreams” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Da BratUsher’s “Yeah” – song/hook co-wrote by Sean Garrett, L-Roc, & Lil JonTI’s “Ima King” – co-wrote by TI, L-Roc, & Craig LoveLil Jon’s “Get Your Weight Up” – co-wrote by L-Roc & TI Lil Scrappy’s “Get Some Crunk In Your System” – co-wrote by Lil Scrappy, L-Roc, & Craig LoveLil Scrappy’s “Weakest Link” – co-wrote by Lil Scrappy, L-Roc, & Craig LoveDem Franchize Boyz’ “My Music” – ghost-wrote & produced by L-Roc & Jermaine DupriJohnta Austin’s “Joy” – ghost-wrote by L-RocJ-Lo’s “Control Myself” – song/hook co-wrote by Ryan Toby, L-Roc, & Jermaine DupriJanet Jackson’s “This Body” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Johnta AustinJanet Jackson’s “So Excited” – song/hook co-wrote by L-Roc & Johnta AustinJanet Jackson’s “Call On Me” – song/hook co-wrote by L-Roc & Johnta AustinAmerie’s “Touch” – co-wrote by Sean Garrett, Amerie, Craig Love, & L-RocBrooke Valentine’s “Playa” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Johnta AustinCiara’s “Crush” – co-wrote by L-Roc, Craig Love, Taurain Shropshire, & Lil JonMonica’s “Everytime The Beat Drop” – song/hook co-wrote by L-Roc, Monica, & Johnta AustinDaz Dillinger’s “Weekend” – co-wrote by L-Roc, Daz, & Jermaine DupriDaz Dillinger’s “Badder Than A Mutha” – co-wrote by L-Roc & DazDaz Dillinger’s “On Some Real sh*t” – Daz’s verse co-wrote by Rick Ross & L-RocToo Short’s “Blow The Whistle” – co-wrote by L-Roc, Lil Jon, & Too ShortToo Short’s “Couldn’t Be A Better Player” – co-wrote by L-Roc, Lil Jon, & Too ShortToo Short’s “It’s Time 2 Go” – co-wrote by L-Roc & Too Short Too Short’s “Shake It Baby” – co-wrote by Too Short, L-Roc, & Craig LoveToo Short’s “All About It” – co-wrote by Too Short & L-RocE-40 ‘s “Gimme Head” – co-wrote by E-40, L-Roc, & Craig LoveStyles P’s “Can U Believe It” – co-wrote by L-Roc, Styles P, & Craig Love

[Andy Gray]

most of these are speculation...and should not be taken for fact!

[kahuna]

Pharoahe Monch wrote a fair bit of diddys latest albumvery obvious as Pharoahe Monch has such a unique flow and diddy was banging out the same style

[mary]

i remember ne-yo on a milli, talkin about him writin for 8/9 years. my guy must have money especially as he wrote very successful songs.

[drifterman]

couple of my dreams been shattered if this is true

[shaian]

these lists look like publishing lists, like people been crediting for co writing too. a lot of those cant be true for ghostwriting. co writing and ghosting are 2 diff things bare co writing on those lists

[Da Luv Doc]

Who does Cassidy and Papoose write for???

[fwd mvmntz]

bow wow is such a wasteman

[Jam]

i write for Lupe Fiascowhich is why he's so sh*t

lupe's sick.listen to the coolsick album.

[jellybone]

Michael Jackson wrote a few of Biggies raps.(rap: the notorious big)Listen, Ive got problems of my ownFlashin cameras, taps on my phoneEven in my home I aint safe as I should beThings always missinMaybe it could be my friendsThey aint friends if they robbin meStoppin me from makin a profit, seeApology shallow like the oceanI guess Ill resort to gun totinIf I was dead broke and smokinId probably be by my lonesomeIm a killer nigga I aint jokinEndo smoke got me choked and Im hopinThe fool comes slippinSo I could blowem openThis time aroundI changed up my flowGot rid of the rocksGot pits by the doorIve raised other peoples to watch my backStay away from strangersSo I wont slackAnd I know my nigga mike like thatBaby

[Gillie]

bow wow is such a wasteman

Did you expect bow wow to be writing some of his bars at 10

[Nola D]

ne-yo's written a sh*t load of songs boy, the funny thing is looking at the rappers list when you thing of the song/verse it actually sounds like something the artist would spit ie. the clipse verse written for pharrell etc..

[Thizz]

and j.r. wrote most of killa season

LOL.YOUR DELUSIONAL B.IF ANYTHING CAM WROTE FOR J.R.

[Guest PROFIT2]

f*ckin hell cant believe some of themLMAO of @ lil wayne writting for others...doubt he writes for himself bait bullshit about co wroteand wheres all the carter2 tracks under gillies belt in that list?rick ross is doing it big no wonder he's got p's tbhbut neyo f*cked it from early hes got mad cakeso is jr ballin or what cos he must have got some nice cheques of killa for that surely...is that y jr is refrenced nuff in cams lyrics?and im suprised not to see Em up there i know he's written for a few guys.

[Mr Q]

lol @ nas writing for will smith.

[fwd mvmntz]

bow wow is such a wasteman

Did you expect bow wow to be writing some of his bars at 10

I never fully understood the sheer velocity of the ghostwritin...

[ReZiW]

and j.r. wrote most of killa season

LOL.YOUR DELUSIONAL B.IF ANYTHING CAM WROTE FOR J.R.

everyone knows this, im really not in the mood to find the interview..

[ReZiW]

Many hip-hop heads and rap enthusiasts have accused Brito of ghost-writing for his fellow diplomats which include, but is not limited too Cam'Ron, Freekey Zekey and Jim Jones among others. Brito and The Diplomats have denied any allegations of his ghost-writing. http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/J.-R.-Writerthe words been out for a while

[Guest PROFIT2]

to be fair he dont even say anything about ghost writting for cam or anyone else.