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Band

Blink-182

Active1992-2005, 2009-present
OriginPoway, California
Albums9
Tracks128

Most frequent collaborator: Jerry Finn  ·  29 tracks

Pop PunkPunk RockAlternative RockSkate Punk
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 128 of 128 tracks

Did blink-182 write their own songs?

Yes, nearly all of them. blink-182 is a self-writing band, and the members hold a writing credit on 100% of their tracks. Singers Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge wrote their classics like 'All the Small Things,' 'What's My Age Again?,' and 'Dammit' themselves. Only on their most recent albums did they start sharing writing credits with outside collaborators like producer John Feldmann.

By the Numbers

9
Studio Albums
128
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
50M albums
Records Sold
34
Years Active
42
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 128 / 128 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 128 tracks: how many Blink-182 wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

Blink-182 has a writing credit100%
66%
34%
Sole author84tracks66%
Co-written44tracks34%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Blink-182's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 128 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)100%
Producer8%
Performer100%

Member Credit Breakdown share of tracks each member is credited on

Percentage of all 128 tracks, across every album, where each member holds a credit - split by role.

MemberPeriodLyricsMusicProductionPerformance
Mark Hoppus 1992-present
100%
100%
8%
100%
Tom DeLonge 1992-2005, 2009-2015, 2022-present
76%
76%
8%
76%
Travis Barker 1998-2005, 2009-present
62%
62%
8%
76%
Scott Raynor Former 1992-1998
25%
25%
0%
24%
Matt Skiba Former 2015-2022
24%
24%
0%
24%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Blink-182's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

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1995Cheshire Cat
1997Dude Ranch
1999Enema of the State
2001Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
2003blink-182
2011Neighborhoods
2016California
2019Nine
2023One More Time...
Early · 100% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
1990s
Enema of the State, Cheshire Cat +1 more
100%
2000s
Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, blink-182
100%
2010s
Neighborhoods, California +1 more
100%
2020s
One More Time...

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Blink-182 sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

Blink-182
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Whitney Houston5%
Backstreet Boys25%
NSYNC41%
Boyz II Men51%
TLC59%
Usher74%
Snoop Dogg88%
100%Blink-182
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

What's My Age Again?
Enema of the State
Written by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge
Wrote it
All the Small Things
Enema of the State
Written by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge
Wrote it
The Rock Show
Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Written by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker
Wrote it
Bored to Death
California
Written by Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba
Wrote it
Edging
One More Time...
Written by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker, Nick Long, Dan Book
Co-wrote

Discography 9 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Blink-182128 tracks
JF29 JF29 OB16 MT11 CH10 JN10

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. JF Jerry Finn · JF John Feldmann · OB Otis Barthoulameu · MT Mark Trombino · CH Chris Holmes · JN Jeff Newell

The Writers & Producers Behind Blink-182 6 key collaborators

JF
Jerry Finn
Producer
Enema of the State / Take Off Your Pants and Jacket / blink-18229 tracks
JF
John Feldmann
Songwriter & Producer
California / Nine29 tracks
OB
Otis Barthoulameu
Producer
Cheshire Cat16 tracks
MT
Mark Trombino
Producer
Dude Ranch11 tracks
CH
Chris Holmes
Producer
Neighborhoods10 tracks
JN
Jeff Newell
Producer
Neighborhoods10 tracks

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

The credit table tells a clear story: DeLonge and Hoppus each wrote roughly half the catalog, with Travis Barker almost never holding a writing credit until the 2003 self-titled album. Songs were typically written by whoever sang them (DeLonge sang his, Hoppus sang his), making the writing split a near-perfect mirror of the vocal split. Barker's first credits appear on the self-titled record, where several tracks are attributed to all three members, reflecting a more collaborative dynamic that emerged after years together.

Quick Facts

  • Enema of the StateTheir 1999 breakthrough sold over 15 million copies worldwide
  • Pop-punkSpearheaded the second wave of pop-punk and its move into the mainstream
  • ChartOne More Time... (2023) became their third number-one album on the Billboard 200
  • Grammy nomEarned their first Grammy nomination for the album California (2016)
  • LineupMark Hoppus (bass), Tom DeLonge (guitar), and Travis Barker (drums)

Creative Fingerprint

A self-writing pop-punk band: blink-182's members wrote nearly all of their catalogue themselves, led by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge, and only began sharing writing credits with outside producers on their more recent albums.

The Story

Blink-182 are an American rock band from Poway, California, widely regarded as one of the defining acts of the pop punk genre and a central force in shaping the sound of late-1990s and early-2000s rock. Built around the songwriting partnership of vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus and vocalist/guitarist Tom DeLonge, the band achieved mainstream dominance with albums like Enema of the State (1999) and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), blending fast, melodic punk with irreverent humor and emotionally candid lyrics. Their influence on a generation of bands, from Fall Out Boy to Paramore, is incalculable, and despite multiple hiatuses and lineup changes, including a seven-year split and the eventual departure and return of DeLonge, Blink-182 remain one of the best-selling rock acts of their era.

Awards & Recognition

Sold 50 million albums worldwide
Enema of the State (1999) sold over 15 million copies and became a worldwide success
One More Time... (2023) was their third number-one album on the Billboard 200
Earned their first Grammy nomination for California (2016)
Spearheaded the second wave of pop-punk and its move into the mainstream

Frequently Asked Questions Blink-182

Did blink-182 write their own songs?
Yes, nearly all of them. blink-182 is a self-writing band, and the members hold a writing credit on 100% of their tracks. Singers Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge wrote their classics like 'All the Small Things,' 'What's My Age Again?,' and 'Dammit' themselves. Only on their most recent albums did they start sharing writing credits with outside collaborators like producer John Feldmann.
Who wrote 'All the Small Things'?
'All the Small Things' (1999) was written by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge. It became blink-182's biggest hit and one of the defining pop-punk singles of its era.
Who are the singers in blink-182?
The band has two singers: Mark Hoppus, who also plays bass, and Tom DeLonge, who plays guitar. Travis Barker is the drummer. Matt Skiba filled in for DeLonge during his time away from the band.
Who wrote 'I Miss You'?
'I Miss You' (2003) was written by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge for the band's self-titled album. It became one of their most popular and enduring songs.
How many albums has blink-182 released?
This catalogue covers 9 of their studio albums, from Cheshire Cat (1994) to One More Time... (2023).
How many records has blink-182 sold?
Around 50 million albums worldwide, led by their 1999 breakthrough Enema of the State.
Did blink-182 win a Grammy?
No. They earned their first Grammy nomination for the album California in 2016 but have not won.
Did blink-182 use outside songwriters?
For most of their career, no; the band wrote its own songs. That changed on later albums like California and Nine, where they co-wrote with producers such as John Feldmann.
What genre is blink-182?
They are a pop-punk band, also described as punk rock and skate punk, known for fast, catchy songs, humor, and big hooks. They helped bring pop-punk to the mainstream around 2000.
Is blink-182 back together?
Yes. The classic lineup of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker reunited and released One More Time... in 2023, which became their third number-one album.

Sources

Wikipedia: Blink-182 Wikipedia: Enema of the State Wikipedia: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket Wikipedia: Blink-182 (album) Wikipedia: Cheshire Cat Wikipedia: Dude Ranch Wikipedia: Neighborhoods Wikipedia: California Wikipedia: Nine Wikipedia: One More Time...