Carly Rae Jepsen

Solo Artist

Photo: Flickr user greg2600 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Active 2007-present
Origin Mission, British Columbia
Albums 6
Tracks 72
Most frequent collaborator Tavish Crowe · 14 tracks
Genres popSynth-PopDance-Pop
Artist
94%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 68 of 72 tracks

Did Carly Rae Jepsen write her own songs?

Yes. Carly Rae Jepsen is a singer-songwriter who co-writes her material with a rotating group of collaborators rather than writing alone. She co-wrote her breakout 'Call Me Maybe' with Josh Ramsay and Tavish Crowe, and her acclaimed synth-pop albums Emotion and Dedicated were built with writers and producers like Dev Hynes and Rostam Batmanglij.

By the Numbers

6
Studio Albums
72
Tracks Credited
94%
Self-Written
19
Years Active
156
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 68 / 72 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 72 tracks: how many Carly Rae Jepsen 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.

Carly Rae Jepsen has a writing credit94%
6%
89%
6%
Sole author4tracks6%
Co-written64tracks89%
Outside writers4tracks6%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Carly Rae Jepsen's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 72 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)94%
Composer (music)94%
Producer0%
Performer94%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Carly Rae Jepsen's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

avg 94%
90%
83%
92%
100%
100%
100%
2008Tug of War
2012Kiss
2015Emotion
2019Dedicated
2022The Loneliest Time
2023The Loveliest Time
Early · 86% written
Mid · 96% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

90%
2000s
Tug of War
92%
2010s
Kiss, Emotion +1 more
100%
2020s
The Loneliest Time, The Loveliest Time

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Carly Rae Jepsen 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.

Carly Rae Jepsen
Other artists on the site

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

Katseye0%
The Pussycat Dolls21%
Britney Spears32%
Rihanna44%
Kelly Rowland53%
Kesha77%
Pink85%
94%Carly Rae Jepsen
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Tug of War
Tug of War
Written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Ryan Stewart
Co-wrote
Bucket
Tug of War
Written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Ryan Stewart
Co-wrote
Call Me Maybe
Kiss
Written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Josh Ramsay, Tavish Crowe, Joshua Keeler Ramsay
Co-wrote
Good Time
Kiss
Written by Adam Young, Matthew Thiessen, Brian Lee, Adam Randal Young, Matthew Arnold Thiessen, Brian Dong Ho Lee
Outside writers
This Kiss
Kiss
Written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Matthew Koma, Redfoo, Kelly Covell, Matthew Fredrick Bair, Stefan Kendal Gordy
Co-wrote
Beautiful
Kiss
Written by Toby Gad, Justin Bieber, Alex Lambert, Tobias Gad, Justin Drew Bieber
Outside writers
I Really Like You
Emotion
Written by Carly Rae Jepsen, J Kash, Jacob Kasher Hindlin
Co-wrote

Discography 6 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Carly Rae Jepsen72 tracks
TC14Tavish Crowe, 14 tracks RS11Ryan Stewart, 11 tracks JH10John Hill, 10 tracks JP9Jordan Palmer, 9 tracks JG9John Graham Hill, 9 tracks NC6Nate Cyphert, 6 tracks NC6Nathan Cyphert, 6 tracks NB5Noonie Bao, 5 tracks JP5Jonnali Parmenius, 5 tracks NC5Nathaniel Campany, 5 tracks R5Rostam, 5 tracks KS5Kyle Shearer, 5 tracks KM5Kyle Michael Shearer, 5 tracks PB5Patrik Berger, 5 tracks PJ5Patrik Jens Berger, 5 tracks BR4Ben Romans, 4 tracks RB4Rostam Batmanglij, 4 tracks on Vampire Weekend's page JR3Josh Ramsay, 3 tracks CE3Cory Enemy, 3 tracks MK3Matthew Koma, 3 tracks MF3Matthew Fredrick Bair, 3 tracks CB3CJ Baran, 3 tracks JM3Jared Manierka, 3 tracks DA2Dallas Austin, 2 tracks R2Redfoo, 2 tracks SK2Stefan Kendal Gordy, 2 tracks TG2Toby Gad, 2 tracks TG2Tobias Gad, 2 tracks M&2Mattman & Robin, 2 tracks AR2Ariel Rechtshaid, 2 tracks S2Sia, 2 tracks DL2Daniel Ledinsky, 2 tracks JF2James Flannigan, 2 tracks DA2Daniel Alexander Ledinsky, 2 tracks JO2James Oliver Richard Flannigan, 2 tracks BB2Ben Berger, 2 tracks RR2Ryan Rabin, 2 tracks CC2Captain Cuts, 2 tracks RC2Rob Cohen, 2 tracks RC2Rogét Chahayed, 2 tracks RL2Rogét Lutfi Chahayed, 2 tracks AH2Alex Hope, 2 tracks AH2Alexandra Hope Robotham, 2 tracks NJ2Nathan Jenkins, 2 tracks B2Bullion, 2 tracks JG2Jonathan Gilmore, 2 tracks JS2Jay Stolar, 2 tracks JL2Jay Lewitt Stolar, 2 tracks NC2Nate Campany, 2 tracks JD1John Denver, 1 track DK1Dick Kniss, 1 track MT1Mike Taylor, 1 track RL1Richard Lawrence Kniss, 1 track MC1Michael C. Taylor, 1 track DL1Dallas L. Austin, 1 track SC1Samuel Cook, 1 track CJ1Colin Janz, 1 track KC1Kelly Covell, 1 track MM1Mighty Mike, 1 track AY1Adam Young, 1 track on Owl City's page MT1Matthew Thiessen, 1 track BL1Brian Lee, 1 track AR1Adam Randal Young, 1 track MA1Matthew Arnold Thiessen, 1 track BD1Brian Dong Ho Lee, 1 track OC1Owl City, 1 track BL1Bonnie Leigh McKee, 1 track JA1Josh Abraham, 1 track OG1Oliver Goldstein, 1 track KM1Kevin Maher, 1 track O1Oligee, 1 track JB1Justin Bieber, 1 track AL1Alex Lambert, 1 track JD1Justin Drew Bieber, 1 track KH1Kuk Harrell, 1 track MM1Max Martin, 1 track LH1Lukas Hilbert, 1 track CC1Clarence Coffee Jr., 1 track S1Shiloh, 1 track KL1Katerina Loules, 1 track MK1Martin Karl Sandberg, 1 track SR1Shiloh Reann Hoganson, 1 track S1Shellback, 1 track TB1Tim Blacksmith, 1 track DD1Danny D., 1 track JK1J Kash, 1 track JK1Jacob Kasher Hindlin, 1 track PS1Peter Svensson, 1 track JH1Jeff Halatrax, 1 track DH1Dev Hynes, 1 track GK1Greg Kurstin, 1 track DH1Danielle Haim, 1 track AH1Alana Haim, 1 track EH1Este Haim, 1 track DS1Danielle Sari Haim, 1 track AM1Alana Mychal Haim, 1 track EA1Este Arielle Haim, 1 track TH1The High Street, 1 track WH1Wayne Hector, 1 track WA1Wayne Anthony Hector, 1 track CF1Carl Falk, 1 track RY1Rami Yacoub, 1 track S1Stint, 1 track ZG1Zachary Gray, 1 track AT1Agostino Tino Zolfo, 1 track JC1Joe Cruz, 1 track DN1Daniel Nigro, 1 track BR1Benjamin Ruttner, 1 track RM1Ryan McMahon, 1 track AO1Alexander O'Neill, 1 track A1Ayokay, 1 track JA1Jack Antonoff, 1 track JS1Jonathan Scott Antonoff, 1 track HE1Harry Edward Nilsson III, 1 track CJ1Christopher John Baran, 1 track AL1Amanda Lucille Warner, 1 track TE1Tommy English, 1 track NB1Noah Beresin, 1 track TJ1Thomas James Schleiter, 1 track NX1Noah Xaphoon Jones Beresin, 1 track EB1English Breakfast, 1 track AT1Asa Taccone, 1 track MC1Matthew Compton, 1 track EG1Electric Guest, 1 track CW1Christopher Whitehall, 1 track K1Koz, 1 track JA1Jim Alxndr, 1 track DZ1Daniel Zaidenstadt, 1 track IR1Imad Royal, 1 track MH1Max Hershenow, 1 track IE1Imad-Roy El-Amine, 1 track AM1Alexander Max Hershenow, 1 track LN1Luke Nicolli, 1 track LN1Luke Niccoli, 1 track SW1Simon Wilcox, 1 track S1SameSame, 1 track JS1Jared Solomon, 1 track DS1Danny Silberstein, 1 track S1Solomonophonic, 1 track RW1Rufus Wainwright, 1 track JH1Jakob Hazell, 1 track SH1Svante Halldin, 1 track SC1Svante Clas Halldin, 1 track J&1Jack & Coke, 1 track EG1Ethan Gruska, 1 track BW1Boaz Watson, 1 track JW1June Watson Williams, 1 track BR1Benjamin Romans, 1 track JF1James Ford, 1 track CM1Cole M.G.N., 1 track

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. Showing the 150 most frequent of 154. TC Tavish Crowe · RS Ryan Stewart · JH John Hill · JP Jordan Palmer · JG John Graham Hill · NC Nate Cyphert

Photo credits

Portraits in the web and the rail come from Wikimedia Commons. The artist's own photo carries its credit under the picture.

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Though "Call Me Maybe" made her a household name, Jepsen's deeper catalog, particularly Emotion (2015) and Dedicated (2019), earned her a passionate following who regard her as one of pop's most consistent craftspeople. Her pivot from folk-pop to layered synth-pop, aided by long collaborations with producer Rostam Batmanglij and writers like Tavita Faletolu, defines her artistic identity.

Quick Facts

  • Breakout'Call Me Maybe' (2012), best-selling single of the year worldwide
  • Single sales'Call Me Maybe' sold over 18 million copies and topped charts in 19 countries
  • Cult classicEmotion (2015), a critically acclaimed synth-pop record with a devoted following
  • Grammy nodsTwo nominations for 'Call Me Maybe' (2013)
  • Studio albumsSix, from Tug of War (2008) to The Loveliest Time (2023)

Creative Fingerprint

A co-writer at the center of every record: Jepsen builds her songs with a rotating cast of writers and producers, from Josh Ramsay on 'Call Me Maybe' to Dev Hynes and Rostam on her synth-pop era.

The Story

Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to global fame with "Call Me Maybe" (2012). Known for her emotionally earnest, hook-driven pop and a devoted cult following built largely around her acclaimed synth-pop run from Emotion onward.

Awards & Recognition

'Call Me Maybe' was the best-selling single of 2012 worldwide, number one in 19 countries
Grammy nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, 'Call Me Maybe' (2013)
Emotion (2015) received widespread critical acclaim and topped many year-end best-of lists

Frequently Asked Questions Carly Rae Jepsen

Did Carly Rae Jepsen write her own songs?
Yes. Carly Rae Jepsen is a singer-songwriter who co-writes her material with a rotating group of collaborators rather than writing alone. She co-wrote her breakout 'Call Me Maybe' with Josh Ramsay and Tavish Crowe, and her acclaimed synth-pop albums Emotion and Dedicated were built with writers and producers like Dev Hynes and Rostam Batmanglij.
Who wrote 'Call Me Maybe'?
'Call Me Maybe' was written by Carly Rae Jepsen together with Tavish Crowe and Josh Ramsay of the band Marianas Trench, who also produced it. Released in 2012, it became the best-selling single of the year worldwide and sold more than 18 million copies.
Why is the album Emotion so acclaimed?
Emotion (2015) is widely regarded as one of the best pop albums of its decade, praised for its 1980s-inspired synth-pop and songs like 'Run Away with Me' and 'I Really Like You.' Although it underperformed commercially, it built Jepsen a devoted cult following and strong critical reputation.
What are Carly Rae Jepsen's biggest hits?
Her biggest hit by far is 'Call Me Maybe,' followed by 'Good Time,' her collaboration with Owl City, and 'I Really Like You,' whose video features Tom Hanks. Fan favorites like 'Run Away with Me' and 'Cut to the Feeling' are also central to her catalog.
How many studio albums has Carly Rae Jepsen released?
Carly Rae Jepsen has released six studio albums: Tug of War (2008), Kiss (2012), Emotion (2015), Dedicated (2019), The Loneliest Time (2022), and The Loveliest Time (2023). Several of them have companion 'Side B' releases of extra songs.
Who sang 'Good Time' with Carly Rae Jepsen?
'Good Time' is a 2012 duet between Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City, the project of musician Adam Young. It was a major international hit and appears on Jepsen's album Kiss.
Was 'Call Me Maybe' Carly Rae Jepsen's first song?
No. Jepsen first competed on Canadian Idol in 2007 and released her folk-tinged debut album Tug of War in 2008 before 'Call Me Maybe' made her a global star in 2012. Her sound shifted from acoustic pop toward polished synth-pop over her later albums.
Who wrote 'Cut to the Feeling'?
'Cut to the Feeling' was co-written by Carly Rae Jepsen and originally recorded during the Emotion sessions before being released in 2017 for the animated film Leap!. It became a fan favorite even though it did not appear on a standard studio album.

Sources

Carly Rae Jepsen - Wikipedia Call Me Maybe - Wikipedia