Studio Album · No. 2
Kiss Songwriting Credits by Carly Rae Jepsen
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
Dance-popNu-discoTeen pop
83%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Carly Rae Jepsen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Carly Rae Jepsen
2 tracksoutside writers
Carly Rae Jepsen's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist83%
Composer83%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
24
Lyricists
15
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2012
Released
Awards & Recognition 4
Juno Award for Album of the Year (2013)
Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year (2013)
Grammy Award for Song of the Year (2013, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance (2013, Nominated)
Data Insight
Kiss pairs Jepsen's own writing with a deep bench of outside hitmakers, including Josh Ramsay, Max Martin, Dallas Austin, Redfoo, Matthew Koma, and Toby Gad. She co-wrote nine of the twelve tracks, most famously "Call Me Maybe" with Josh Ramsay and Tavish Crowe. Two songs are not hers at all: "Good Time" was an existing Owl City record, and "Beautiful" was written by Justin Bieber's team, leaving the album more collaborative and less personally authored than her later work.
Jepsen's major-label debut, driven by the global smash "Call Me Maybe." A polished pop record that marked her transition from Canadian folk-pop to international dance-pop.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tiny Little Bows
|
Carly Rae JepsenDallas L. AustinTavish CroweSamuel Cook | Carly Rae JepsenDallas L. AustinTavish CroweSamuel Cook | Dallas AustinCory EnemyColin Janz | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
This Kiss
#86
|
Carly Rae JepsenMatthew KomaRedfooKelly Covell | Carly Rae JepsenMatthew Fredrick BairStefan Kendal GordyKelly Covell | RedfooMatthew Koma | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Call Me Maybe
#1
|
Carly Rae JepsenJosh RamsayTavish Crowe | Carly Rae JepsenJoshua Keeler RamsayTavish Crowe | Josh Ramsay | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Curiosity
|
Carly Rae JepsenRyan Stewart | Carly Rae JepsenRyan Stewart | Dallas AustinCory EnemyRyan StewartMighty Mike | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Good Time
#8
|
Adam YoungMatthew ThiessenBrian Lee | Adam Randal YoungMatthew Arnold ThiessenBrian Dong Ho Lee | Adam YoungRyan Stewart | Owl City |
| 6 |
More than a Memory
|
Carly Rae JepsenMatthew KomaRedfoo | Carly Rae JepsenMatthew Fredrick BairStefan Kendal Gordy | Matthew Koma | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Turn Me Up
|
Carly Rae JepsenBonnie Leigh McKeeJosh AbrahamOliver GoldsteinKevin Maher | Carly Rae JepsenBonnie Leigh McKeeJosh AbrahamOliver GoldsteinKevin Maher | Josh AbrahamOligeeCory Enemy | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Hurt So Good
|
Carly Rae JepsenMatthew Koma | Carly Rae JepsenMatthew Fredrick Bair | Matthew Koma | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Beautiful
#87
|
Toby GadJustin BieberAlex Lambert | Tobias GadJustin Drew BieberAlex Lambert | Toby GadKuk Harrell | Justin Bieber |
| 10 |
Tonight I'm Getting Over You
|
Carly Rae JepsenMax MartinLukas HilbertClarence Coffee Jr.ShilohKaterina Loules | Carly Rae JepsenMartin Karl SandbergLukas HilbertClarence Coffee Jr.Shiloh Reann HogansonKaterina Loules | Max MartinLukas Hilbert | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Guitar String / Wedding Ring
|
Carly Rae JepsenJosh RamsayTavish Crowe | Carly Rae JepsenJoshua Keeler RamsayTavish Crowe | Josh Ramsay | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Your Heart Is a Muscle
|
Carly Rae JepsenToby Gad | Carly Rae JepsenTobias Gad | Toby Gad | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 41 contributors
CR
Carly Rae Jepsen
Writer · Vocals
MK
Matthew Koma
Writer · Producer
MF
Matthew Fredrick Bair
Writer
TC
Tavish Crowe
Writer
JR
Josh Ramsay
Writer · Producer
TG
Toby Gad
Writer · Producer
R
Redfoo
Writer · Producer
JK
Joshua Keeler Ramsay
Writer
SK
Stefan Kendal Gordy
Writer
TG
Tobias Gad
Writer
RS
Ryan Stewart
Writer · Producer
AY
Adam Young
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Kiss
Did Carly Rae Jepsen write Call Me Maybe?
Yes. "Call Me Maybe" was written by Carly Rae Jepsen with Josh Ramsay and Tavish Crowe, and produced by Ramsay. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Did Carly Rae Jepsen write the Kiss album herself?
She co-wrote nine of the twelve tracks, working with collaborators such as Josh Ramsay, Max Martin, Dallas Austin, and Matthew Koma. The two exceptions are "Good Time," which was an existing Owl City song, and "Beautiful," which was written by Justin Bieber's team.
Who is featured on Good Time by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"Good Time" is a collaboration with Owl City and reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It began as an Owl City recording, and Jepsen is not credited as a songwriter on it.
Who sings Beautiful with Carly Rae Jepsen on Kiss?
"Beautiful" is a duet with Justin Bieber. The song was written by Toby Gad, Bieber, and Alex Lambert, with Jepsen not credited as a writer.
How many copies did Kiss by Carly Rae Jepsen sell?
Kiss has sold over one million copies worldwide. It was certified Gold in Canada and Platinum in Japan, among other regional certifications.
When was Carly Rae Jepsen's Kiss released?
Kiss was released on September 14, 2012, through 604 Records, Schoolboy Records, and Interscope Records. It was her major-label international debut.
Did Kiss by Carly Rae Jepsen win any awards?
Yes. Kiss won Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year at the 2013 Juno Awards. "Call Me Maybe" also earned two nominations at the 2013 Grammy Awards.