Wikipedia defines a “ghostwriter” as someone who writes texts that are officially credited to someone else. The following tracks are so popularly associated to a singer, it is surprising when we find out that another popular star had a lot to do with the creation of that track. Why does this happen? Respected hip hop ghostwriter Skillz suggests that if you’re a struggling MC, and Will Smith comes to you with his checkbook, it’s hard to say no…
Here are some of the most surprising ghostwriters on your favourite hip hop/urban songs.
Source: Def JamArtist: Dr Dre
Track: “Still Dre”
Ghostwriter: Jay-Z
