Studio Album · No. 4
Dedicated Songwriting Credits by Carly Rae Jepsen
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
Synth-popDiscoDance-pop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Carly Rae Jepsen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Carly Rae Jepsen
0 tracksoutside writers
Carly Rae Jepsen's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
29
Lyricists
18
Producers
2019
Released
Data Insight
Dedicated is fully self-authored: Jepsen co-wrote all thirteen tracks, drawing them from a reported pool of around 200 songs written for the sessions. Her core collaborators here are John Hill and Jordan Palmer, with guest contributions from Jack Antonoff on "Want You in My Room" and Captain Cuts on "Now That I Found You." "Everything He Needs" is built around a sample of Harry Nilsson's "He Needs Me."
Jepsen's fourth studio album, continuing her synth-pop aesthetic with a disco and funk-inflected sound. Written with a wide range of collaborators across extensive recording sessions.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Julien
|
Carly Rae JepsenKyle ShearerNate CyphertBenjamin RuttnerJared Manierka | Carly Rae JepsenKyle Michael ShearerNathan CyphertBenjamin RuttnerJared Manierka | Kyle Shearer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
No Drug Like Me
|
Carly Rae JepsenJohn HillJordan PalmerDaniel LedinskyJames Flannigan | Carly Rae JepsenJohn Graham HillJordan PalmerDaniel Alexander LedinskyJames Oliver Richard Flannigan | John HillJordan Palmer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Now That I Found You
|
Carly Rae JepsenBen BergerRyan McMahonRyan RabinAlexander O'Neill | Carly Rae JepsenBen BergerRyan McMahonRyan RabinAlexander O'Neill | Captain CutsAyokay | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Want You in My Room
|
Carly Rae JepsenJack AntonoffTavish Crowe | Carly Rae JepsenJonathan Scott AntonoffTavish Crowe | Jack Antonoff | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Everything He Needs
|
Carly Rae JepsenHarry Edward Nilsson IIIChristopher John BaranBen RomansAmanda Lucille Warner | Carly Rae JepsenHarry Edward Nilsson IIIChristopher John BaranBen RomansAmanda Lucille Warner | CJ BaranBen Romans | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Happy Not Knowing
|
Carly Rae JepsenJohn HillJordan PalmerTavish CroweDaniel Ledinsky | Carly Rae JepsenJohn Graham HillJordan PalmerTavish CroweDaniel Alexander Ledinsky | John HillJordan Palmer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
I'll Be Your Girl
|
Carly Rae JepsenJohn HillPatrik Berger | Carly Rae JepsenJohn Graham HillPatrik Jens Berger | John HillPatrik Berger | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Too Much
|
Carly Rae JepsenJohn HillJordan PalmerNoonie Bao | Carly Rae JepsenJohn Graham HillJordan PalmerJonnali Parmenius | John HillJordan PalmerRob Cohen | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Sound
|
Carly Rae JepsenTommy EnglishNoah BeresinJared Manierka | Carly Rae JepsenThomas James SchleiterNoah Xaphoon Jones BeresinJared Manierka | English Breakfast | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Automatically in Love
|
Carly Rae JepsenJohn HillRogét ChahayedNathaniel Campany | Carly Rae JepsenJohn Graham HillRogét Lutfi ChahayedNathaniel Campany | John HillRogét ChahayedRob Cohen | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Feels Right
|
Carly Rae JepsenJohn HillJordan PalmerAsa TacconeMatthew Compton | Carly Rae JepsenJohn Graham HillJordan PalmerAsa TacconeMatthew Compton | John HillAsa TacconeJordan Palmer | Electric Guest |
| 12 |
Right Words Wrong Time
|
Carly Rae JepsenAlex HopeRogét Chahayed | Carly Rae JepsenAlexandra Hope RobothamRogét Lutfi Chahayed | Alex HopeRogét Chahayed | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Real Love
|
Carly Rae JepsenJames FlanniganChristopher Whitehall | Carly Rae JepsenJames Oliver Richard FlanniganChristopher Whitehall | James FlanniganKozJim AlxndrDaniel Zaidenstadt | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 50 contributors
CR
Carly Rae Jepsen
Writer · Vocals
JH
John Hill
Writer · Producer
JG
John Graham Hill
Writer
JP
Jordan Palmer
Writer · Producer
RC
Rogét Chahayed
Writer · Producer
JF
James Flannigan
Writer · Producer
DA
Daniel Alexander Ledinsky
Writer
DL
Daniel Ledinsky
Writer
JO
James Oliver Richard Flannigan
Writer
JM
Jared Manierka
Writer
RL
Rogét Lutfi Chahayed
Writer
TC
Tavish Crowe
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Dedicated
Did Carly Rae Jepsen write Dedicated herself?
Yes. Jepsen co-wrote all thirteen tracks on Dedicated, selecting them from a reported pool of roughly 200 songs written during the sessions. It is one of her most personally authored records.
Who wrote Now That I Found You by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"Now That I Found You" was written by Carly Rae Jepsen with Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon, Ryan Rabin, and Alexander O'Neill. It was produced by Captain Cuts and Ayokay.
Who wrote Want You in My Room by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"Want You in My Room" was written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Jack Antonoff, and Tavish Crowe, with Antonoff also producing the track. Its saxophone-driven sound made it a fan favorite from the album.
Does Everything He Needs by Carly Rae Jepsen sample another song?
Yes. "Everything He Needs" is built on a sample of Harry Nilsson's "He Needs Me," which is why Nilsson is credited as a co-writer. The song was produced by CJ Baran and Ben Romans.
Who produced Dedicated by Carly Rae Jepsen?
Production was led by John Hill and Jordan Palmer across most of the album, with additional work from Jack Antonoff, Captain Cuts, Patrik Berger, and others. Jepsen worked through a large volume of material before settling the final tracklist.
When was Dedicated by Carly Rae Jepsen released?
Dedicated was released on May 17, 2019, through 604 Records, Schoolboy Records, and Interscope Records. It was her fourth studio album and was followed in 2020 by the companion record Dedicated Side B.
What genre is Dedicated by Carly Rae Jepsen?
Dedicated is a synth-pop album with strong disco and dance-pop influences, continuing the 1980s-inspired direction of Emotion. It runs about 42 minutes across thirteen tracks.