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Mark Batson

MARK BATSON

About

Mark Batson is a songwriter with 490 credits across their career. Best known for their work with Eminem, Mark Batson's songwriting spans 141 tracks. Beyond writing, they have also contributed 118 production credits.

Songwriting

Written by Mark Batson

172 tracks · 40 artists

Eminem

40 tracks

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Dave Matthews Band

26 tracks

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Anthony Hamilton

22 tracks

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Alicia Keys

12 tracks

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Production

Produced by Mark Batson

134 tracks · 33 artists

Dave Matthews Band

26 tracks

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Anthony Hamilton

23 tracks

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Eminem

13 tracks

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LeAnn Rimes

12 tracks

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Alicia Keys12
India.Arie8
Raekwon3
Robert Randolph & The Family Band3
Nas2
JAŸ-Z2
50 Cent2
Lianne La Havas2
Lupe Fiasco2
G-Unit2
Busta Rhymes2
Maroon 52
Brian Tyler2
Joe Budden1
Snoop Dogg1
Young Buck1
Skillz1
Carl Thomas1
The Game1
Teyana Taylor1
Kid Cudi1
Jimmy Cozier1
Kendrick Lamar1
Jadakiss1
Beyoncé1
Sexion d'Assaut1
Sandra St. Victor1
The Game (2)1
Sharissa1

Keyboards

Keyboards — Mark Batson

91 tracks · 24 artists

Eminem

35 tracks

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Alicia Keys

9 tracks

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Anthony Hamilton

8 tracks

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India.Arie

6 tracks

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JAŸ-Z5
50 Cent4
Busta Rhymes3
Dave Matthews Band2
Lianne La Havas2
Robert Randolph & The Family Band2
Raekwon2
Gwen Stefani1
Yelawolf1
The Game (2)1
Beyoncé1
Snoop Dogg1
Talib Kweli1
Nas1
MK1
Obie Trice1
Young Buck1
The Game1
A.CHAL1
Ama1

Piano

Piano — Mark Batson

20 tracks · 8 artists

Alicia Keys

7 tracks

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Dave Matthews Band

7 tracks

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India.Arie

1 track

These Eyes Lyrics

Rachael Yamagata

1 track

1963

Jeremy Toback1
Talib Kweli1
MK1
Sandra St. Victor1

Drum Programmer

Drum Programmer — Mark Batson

16 tracks · 4 artists

Alicia Keys

9 tracks

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Anthony Hamilton

4 tracks

Charlene Lyrics
Comin' from Where I'm From Lyrics
Comin' From Where I'm From (Remix)Lyrics
Since I Seen't You Lyrics

Lianne La Havas

2 tracks

Grow Lyrics
Never Get Enough Lyrics

India.Arie

1 track

These Eyes Lyrics

Recording Engineer

Recording Engineer — Mark Batson

9 tracks · 2 artists

Anthony Hamilton

8 tracks

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Nas

1 track

Hold Down the Block Lyrics

Engineer

Engineer — Mark Batson

8 tracks · 5 artists

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

3 tracks

Love Is The Only Way
Diane
Angels

Lianne La Havas

2 tracks

Never Get Enough Lyrics
Grow Lyrics

India.Arie

1 track

These Eyes Lyrics

Beyoncé

1 track

Daddy Lyrics

Maroon 5 1

Drums

Drums — Mark Batson

7 tracks · 4 artists

Anthony Hamilton

4 tracks

Sista Big Bones Lyrics
Where Did It Go Wrong?Lyrics
Southern Stuff Lyrics
Can't Let Go Lyrics

Nas

1 track

Hold Down the Block Lyrics

Eminem

1 track

Untouchable Lyrics

Beyoncé

1 track

Daddy Lyrics

Bass

Bass — Mark Batson

6 tracks · 4 artists

Eminem

2 tracks

Ass Like That Lyrics
Untouchable Lyrics

India.Arie

2 tracks

These Eyes Lyrics
Strength, Courage & Wisdom Lyrics

Beyoncé

1 track

Daddy Lyrics

Nas

1 track

Hold Down the Block Lyrics

Guitar

Guitar — Mark Batson

6 tracks · 3 artists

Anthony Hamilton

4 tracks

Southern Stuff Lyrics
Where Did It Go Wrong?Lyrics
Sista Big Bones Lyrics
Can't Let Go Lyrics

Sandra St. Victor

1 track

Knocked Up And Locked Down

Eminem

1 track

Untouchable Lyrics

Moog Synthesizer

Moog Synthesizer — Mark Batson

6 tracks · 2 artists

Dave Matthews Band

4 tracks

She Lyrics
Hunger for the Great Light Lyrics
Monsters Lyrics
American Baby Lyrics

Alicia Keys

2 tracks

Go Ahead Lyrics
Superwoman Lyrics

Organ

Organ — Mark Batson

6 tracks · 2 artists

Dave Matthews Band

5 tracks

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Sandra St. Victor

1 track

Knocked Up And Locked Down

Synthesizer

Synthesizer — Mark Batson

6 tracks · 2 artists

Alicia Keys

4 tracks

Where Do We Begin Now Lyrics
Girl Can’t Be Herself Lyrics
More Than We Know Lyrics
Blended Family (What You Do for Love)Lyrics

Dave Matthews Band

2 tracks

She Lyrics
Stolen Away on 55th & 3rd Lyrics

Clavinet

Clavinet — Mark Batson

5 tracks · 2 artists

Alicia Keys

3 tracks

I Need You Lyrics
Where Do We Go From Here Lyrics
Go Ahead Lyrics

Dave Matthews Band

2 tracks

Louisiana Bayou Lyrics
She Lyrics

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar — Mark Batson

4 tracks · 1 artist

Anthony Hamilton

4 tracks

Can't Let Go Lyrics
Where Did It Go Wrong?Lyrics
Southern Stuff Lyrics
Sista Big Bones Lyrics

Featured Artist

Featured Artist — Mark Batson

4 tracks · 1 artist

Dave Matthews Band

4 tracks

Can't Stop Lyrics
She Lyrics
Come Tomorrow Lyrics
When I'm Weary Lyrics

Additional Production

Additional Production — Mark Batson

3 tracks · 3 artists

Yelawolf

1 track

Heartbreak Lyrics

Skylar Grey

1 track

Kill for You Lyrics

Teyana Taylor

1 track

No Manners Lyrics

Drum Programming

Drum Programming — Mark Batson

3 tracks · 1 artist

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

3 tracks

Love Is The Only Way
Diane
Angels

Hammond B-3 Organ

Hammond B-3 Organ — Mark Batson

3 tracks · 2 artists

Alicia Keys

2 tracks

Where Do We Go From Here Lyrics
Superwoman Lyrics

Dave Matthews Band

1 track

Break Free Lyrics

Performer

Performer — Mark Batson

3 tracks · 2 artists

Brian Tyler

2 tracks

Compliments Of Mr. Chang
The Set Up / Mr. Chang Sends Regards

The Game (2)

1 track

Higher

Programmer

Programmer — Mark Batson

3 tracks · 2 artists

India.Arie

2 tracks

Nature Lyrics
Wonderful Lyrics

Alicia Keys

1 track

Go Ahead Lyrics

Rhodes Piano

Rhodes Piano — Mark Batson

3 tracks · 1 artist

Dave Matthews Band

3 tracks

Break Free Lyrics
Come Tomorrow Lyrics
Old Dirt Hill (Bring That Beat Back)Lyrics

Strings Arranger

Strings Arranger — Mark Batson

3 tracks · 3 artists

Alicia Keys

1 track

We Are Here Lyrics

Beyoncé

1 track

Daddy Lyrics

Maroon 5

1 track

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)Lyrics

Additional Keyboards

Additional Keyboards — Mark Batson

2 tracks · 1 artist

Eminem

2 tracks

Elevator Lyrics
Tragic Endings Lyrics

Background Vocals

Background Vocals — Mark Batson

2 tracks · 2 artists

Alicia Keys

1 track

Pawn It All Lyrics

Dave Matthews Band

1 track

Everybody Wake Up (Our Finest Hour Arrives)Lyrics

Horns Arranger

Horns Arranger — Mark Batson

2 tracks · 1 artist

Alicia Keys

2 tracks

I Need You Lyrics
Where Do We Go From Here Lyrics

Instrumentation

Instrumentation — Mark Batson

2 tracks · 2 artists

The Game

1 track

Higher Lyrics

Eminem

1 track

Campaign Speech Lyrics

Mixing Engineer

Mixing Engineer — Mark Batson

2 tracks · 2 artists

Maroon 5

1 track

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)Lyrics

Nas

1 track

Testify Lyrics

Percussion

Percussion — Mark Batson

2 tracks · 2 artists

India.Arie

1 track

Brown Skin Lyrics

Dave Matthews Band

1 track

Everybody Wake Up (Our Finest Hour Arrives)Lyrics

Strings Conductor

Strings Conductor — Mark Batson

2 tracks · 2 artists

Maroon 5

1 track

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)Lyrics

Beyoncé

1 track

Daddy Lyrics

Additional Piano

Additional Piano — Mark Batson

1 track · 1 artist

Dave Matthews Band

1 track

American Baby Intro Lyrics

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar — Mark Batson

1 track · 1 artist

Rachael Yamagata

1 track

1963

Mellotron

Mellotron — Mark Batson

1 track · 1 artist

Dave Matthews Band

1 track

Everybody Wake Up (Our Finest Hour Arrives)Lyrics

Wurlitzer Electric Piano

Wurlitzer Electric Piano — Mark Batson

1 track · 1 artist

Dave Matthews Band

1 track

You Might Die Trying Lyrics

Artists

Associated Artists

Eminem

Eminem

46 tracks

Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band

24 tracks

Anthony Hamilton

Anthony Hamilton

23 tracks

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

16 tracks

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes

12 tracks

India.Arie

India.Arie

9 tracks

50 Cent

50 Cent

7 tracks

Seal

Seal

7 tracks

JAY-Z

JAY-Z

5 tracks

Caron Wheeler

Caron Wheeler

4 tracks

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

3 tracks

Raekwon

Raekwon

3 tracks

Grace Potter

Grace Potter

3 tracks

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

3 tracks

The Game

The Game

2 tracks

Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli

2 tracks

Brian Tyler

Brian Tyler

2 tracks

The Game (2)

The Game (2)

2 tracks

G-Unit

G-Unit

2 tracks

NAS

NAS

2 tracks

Discography

Albums

Medicine

Medicine

Grace Potter

2025

Walk Around the Moon

Walk Around the Moon

Dave Matthews Band

2023

Melodic Therapy 4 The Broken

Melodic Therapy 4 The Broken

Mooski

2022

Music To Be Murdered By

Music To Be Murdered By

Eminem

2020

Ama, who? - EP

Ama, who? - EP

Ama

2019

Come Tomorrow

Come Tomorrow

Dave Matthews Band

2018

Revival

Revival

Eminem

2017

No Data

No Data

Daye Jack

2017

Natural Causes

Natural Causes

Skylar Grey

2016

Blood

Blood

Lianne La Havas

2015

The Ecology

The Ecology

Fashawn

2015

Recovery

Recovery

Eminem

2010

Relapse: Refill

Relapse: Refill

Eminem

2009

L'écrasement De Tête

Sexion d'Assaut

2009

Before I Self-Destruct

Before I Self-Destruct

50 Cent

2009

Hip Hop Is Dead (Expanded Edition)

Hip Hop Is Dead (Expanded Edition)

Nas

2007

Curtis

Curtis

50 Cent

2007

War (Music From The Motion Picture)

Brian Tyler

2007

The Big Bang

The Big Bang

Busta Rhymes

2006

Colorblind

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

2006

Love Songs

Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar

2006

The Documentary

The Game (2)

2005

Live In Paris

Seal

2005

Happenstance

Rachael Yamagata

2004

Dangerously in Love

Dangerously in Love

Beyoncé

2003

No Half Steppin'

Sharissa

2002

Perfect Flux Thing

Jeremy Toback

1997

Mack Diva Saves The World

Sandra St. Victor

1996

Beach Of The War Goddess

Caron Wheeler

1992

Voyage to India

Voyage to India

India.Arie

The Point Of It All

The Point Of It All

Anthony Hamilton

Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up

Obie Trice

Music to Be Murdered By: Side B

Music to Be Murdered By: Side B

Eminem

Comin’ from Where I’m From

Comin’ from Where I’m From

Anthony Hamilton

Training Day

Training Day

Kendrick Lamar

Ain’t Nobody Worryin’

Ain’t Nobody Worryin’

Anthony Hamilton

Trouble (Deluxe Edition) [International Version]

Trouble (Deluxe Edition) [International Version]

Baby Bash

Acoustic Soul

Acoustic Soul

India.Arie

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt II

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt II

Raekwon

Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ (Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)

Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ (Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)

50 Cent

HERE

HERE

Alicia Keys

Beautiful

Beautiful

Eminem

Fahrenheit 1/15: The Truth is Among Us

Fahrenheit 1/15: The Truth is Among Us

Lupe Fiasco

Jimmy Cozier

Jimmy Cozier

Jimmy Cozier

What I’m Feelin’

What I’m Feelin’

Anthony Hamilton

#T5DOA: Freestyle Edition

#T5DOA: Freestyle Edition

Jadakiss

Love Story

Love Story

Yelawolf

King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude

King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude

Pusha T

Testimony, Volume 1: Life & Relationship

Testimony, Volume 1: Life & Relationship

India.Arie

Buck The World

Buck The World

Young Buck

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Ass Like That

Ass Like That

Eminem

Just Lose It

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Believe

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Eminem

Untouchable

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Campaign Speech

Campaign Speech

Eminem

Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

Eminem

Premonition (Intro)

Premonition (Intro)

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Rain Man

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We Made You

We Made You

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My Mom

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