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Chuck Lightning

CHUCK LIGHTNING

About

Chuck Lightning is a songwriter with 169 credits across their career. Best known for their work with Janelle Monáe, Chuck Lightning's songwriting spans 65 tracks. Beyond writing, they have also contributed 61 production credits.

Songwriting

Written by Chuck Lightning

90 tracks · 6 artists

Janelle Monáe

85 tracks

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OutKast

1 track

  • Call the LawLyrics

CHVRCHES

1 track

  • Tightrope (Alucard Session)Lyrics

Left at London

1 track

  • Oh, MakerLyrics
  • Bea Munro1
  • Glee Cast1
Production

Produced by Chuck Lightning

83 tracks · 3 artists

Janelle Monáe

81 tracks

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Deep Cotton

1 track

  • We're Far Enough From Heaven Now We Can Freak OutLyrics

OutKast

1 track

  • Call the LawLyrics
Arranger

Arranger — Chuck Lightning

13 tracks · 2 artists

Janelle Monáe

12 tracks

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OutKast

1 track

  • Call the LawLyrics
Drums

Drums — Chuck Lightning

6 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

6 tracks

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Background Vocals

Background Vocals — Chuck Lightning

5 tracks · 2 artists

Janelle Monáe

4 tracks

  • YogaLyrics
  • Tightrope (Ice Cold Mix)Lyrics
  • Turntables (from the Amazon Original Movie ”All In: The Fight for Democracy”)Lyrics
  • TightropeLyrics

Jidenna

1 track

  • Classic ManLyrics
Organ

Organ — Chuck Lightning

4 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

4 tracks

  • SmileLyrics
  • Neon GumboLyrics
  • Mr. PresidentLyrics
  • Cybertronic PurgatoryLyrics
Moog Synthesizer

Moog Synthesizer — Chuck Lightning

3 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

3 tracks

  • Many MoonsLyrics
  • Locked InsideLyrics
  • Neon GumboLyrics
Additional Vocals

Additional Vocals — Chuck Lightning

2 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

2 tracks

  • Lettin' Go!Lyrics
  • Violet Stars Happy Hunting!Lyrics
Bells

Bells — Chuck Lightning

2 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

2 tracks

  • Locked InsideLyrics
  • Neon GumboLyrics
Guitar

Guitar — Chuck Lightning

2 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

2 tracks

  • Cybertronic PurgatoryLyrics
  • Mr. PresidentLyrics
Harpsichord

Harpsichord — Chuck Lightning

2 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

2 tracks

  • SmileLyrics
  • Mr. PresidentLyrics
Mellotron

Mellotron — Chuck Lightning

2 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

2 tracks

  • Many MoonsLyrics
  • Neon GumboLyrics
Percussion

Percussion — Chuck Lightning

2 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

2 tracks

  • Sincerely, JaneLyrics
  • Many MoonsLyrics
Whistle

Whistle — Chuck Lightning

2 tracks · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

2 tracks

  • Neon GumboLyrics
  • Many MoonsLyrics
Additional Arranger

Additional Arranger — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • PhenomenalLyrics
Additional Production

Additional Production — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • I Got the JuiceLyrics
Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Mr. PresidentLyrics
Hammond B-3 Organ

Hammond B-3 Organ — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Many MoonsLyrics
Handclaps

Handclaps — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • YogaLyrics
Marimba

Marimba — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Locked InsideLyrics
Piano

Piano — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Cybertronic PurgatoryLyrics
Rhodes Piano

Rhodes Piano — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Sincerely, JaneLyrics
Rhythm Guitar

Rhythm Guitar — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Locked InsideLyrics
Theremin

Theremin — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Locked InsideLyrics
Tubular Bells

Tubular Bells — Chuck Lightning

1 track · 1 artist

Janelle Monáe

1 track

  • Many MoonsLyrics
Artists

Associated Artists

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

80 tracks

OutKast

OutKast

1 track

Chvrches

Chvrches

1 track

Deep Cotton

Deep Cotton

1 track

Jidenna

Jidenna

1 track

Bea Munro

Bea Munro

1 track

Glee Cast

Glee Cast

1 track

Left at London

Left at London

1 track

Discography

Albums

The Age of Pleasure

The Age of Pleasure

Janelle Monáe

2023

This One’s for the MILFs

This One’s for the MILFs

Left at London

2020

Dirty Computer

Dirty Computer

Janelle Monáe

2018

The Bones Of What You Believe (Asia Deluxe Edition)

The Bones Of What You Believe (Asia Deluxe Edition)

CHVRCHES

2014

The Electric Lady

The Electric Lady

Janelle Monáe

2013

The ArchAndroid

The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monáe

2010

Metropolis: The Chase Suite

Metropolis: The Chase Suite

Janelle Monáe

2007

Idlewild

Idlewild

Outkast

2006

Wondaland Presents: The Eephus

Wondaland Presents: The Eephus

Jidenna

The Electric Lady (Target Exclusive Deluxe Edition)

The Electric Lady (Target Exclusive Deluxe Edition)

Janelle Monáe

Happy Feet Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Happy Feet Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

P!nk

Glee: The Music, Homecoming

Glee: The Music, Homecoming

Glee Cast

FixTape #1 - Runaway Radio

FixTape #1 - Runaway Radio

Deep Cotton

The Audition

The Audition

Janelle Monáe

Most Popular

Top Tracks

Classic Man

Classic Man

Jidenna

Q.U.E.E.N.

Janelle Monáe

PYNK

Janelle Monáe

Yoga

Janelle Monáe

Primetime

Janelle Monáe

Screwed

Janelle Monáe

Tightrope

Janelle Monáe

Americans

Americans

Janelle Monáe

Electric Lady

Electric Lady

Janelle Monáe

Crazy, Classic, Life

Crazy, Classic, Life

Janelle Monáe

Dirty Computer

Janelle Monáe

I Got the Juice

Janelle Monáe