Studio Album · No. 5

Nothing but the Beat Songwriting Credits by David Guetta

2011 What a Music / Virgin Records / EMI 21 tracks 88 min

Produced by David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer, Afrojack

What a Music / Virgin Records / EMI Electro HouseEDMElectropopDance-Pop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 21 of 21 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 21 / 21 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 21 tracks with documented writers, by whether David Guetta carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
21 trackswritten by David Guetta 0 tracksoutside writers
David Guetta's roles on this album

Share of the 21 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist57%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

21
Tracks
22
Lyricists
6
Producers
407,000
US Copies Sold
2011
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Dance/Electronica Album (2012, Nominated)
Data Insight

David Guetta produces and co-writes nearly every track on this double-disc set, with his core studio partners Frederic Riesterer and Giorgio Tuinfort sharing production across most cuts and guest producers Afrojack and Avicii shaping individual singles. The first disc is built around guest topliners: Usher on 'Without You,' Sia on 'Titanium,' Nicki Minaj on 'Turn Me On,' and Flo Rida with Nicki Minaj on 'Where Them Girls At.' The second 'Electronic' disc strips back the vocal-pop format for more club-oriented instrumental and DJ collaborations. The record is a heavily collaborative EDM/pop package where Guetta's role is producer and architect rather than lead vocalist.

The fifth studio album by David Guetta, released on 26 August 2011 through What a Music, Virgin and EMI as a double set: one disc of vocal collaborations, one of instrumentals. Guetta writes and produces on every track, most often with Giorgio Tuinfort and Frédéric Riesterer, and the guest list runs from Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida and Ludacris to Snoop Dogg, Usher, Sia and Jessie J. It is the first Guetta album without Chris Willis. 'Sweat' is his rework of Snoop Dogg's 'Wet' and so carries ten writers, seven of them carried over from the original. Four singles reached the US Hot 100, and the album was nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 54th Grammy Awards.

Track Listing & Credits 21 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Where Them Girls At #14
Flo RidaNicki MinajDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortJared Cotter David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortSandy VeeJuan SilinasOscar SilinasMichael Caren David GuettaSandy Vee Flo RidaNicki Minaj
2
Little Bad Girl
Taio CruzLudacrisDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer Taio CruzLudacris
3
Turn Me On #4
Ester DeanNicki MinajDavid GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort Nicki Minaj
4
Sweat
Snoop DoggDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric RiestererCheri WilliamsDerek JenkinsDwayne RichardsonCassio WareDavid Singer-VineNiles Hollowell-Dhar David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer Snoop Dogg
5
Without You #4
Taio CruzUsherRico LoveDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer Usher
6
Nothing Really Matters
will.i.amDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric RiestererPierre-Luc Rioux David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer will.i.am
7
I Can Only Imagine
Chris BrownLil WayneDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric RiestererJacob LuttrellNasri Atweh David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer Chris BrownLil Wayne
8
Crank It Up
AkonDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer Akon
9
I Just Wanna F
TimbalandDevDavid GuettaAfrojack David GuettaAfrojackJacob LuttrellAmy KaupJessica SarangayDavid Singer-VineNiles Hollowell-Dhar David GuettaAfrojack TimbalandDev
10
Night of Your Life
Crystal JohnsonDavid GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortAnthony Preston David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort Jennifer Hudson
11
Repeat
Jessie JDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric RiestererAli TennantThe Invisible Men David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer Jessie J
12
Titanium #7
SiaDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortAfrojack David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortAfrojack David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortAfrojack Sia
13
The Alphabeat
Not documented David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort -
14
Lunar
Not documented David GuettaAfrojackGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaAfrojack -
15
Sunshine
Not documented David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortAvicii David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortAvicii -
16
Metro Music
Not documented David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort -
17
Toy Story
Not documented David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort -
18
The Future
Not documented David GuettaAfrojack David GuettaAfrojack -
19
Dreams
Not documented David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer -
20
Paris
Not documented David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer -
21
Glasgow
Not documented David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort -

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 42 contributors

DG
David Guetta
Writer · Producer
On this album21 written
GT
Giorgio Tuinfort
Writer · Producer
On this album18 written
FR
Frédéric Riesterer
Writer · Producer
On this album9 written
A
Afrojack
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
DS
David Singer-Vine
Writer
On this album2 written
JL
Jacob Luttrell
Writer
On this album2 written
NM
Nicki Minaj
Writer
On this album2 written
NH
Niles Hollowell-Dhar
Writer
On this album2 written
TC
Taio Cruz
Writer
On this album2 written
A
Avicii
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
SV
Sandy Vee
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
A
Akon
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Nothing but the Beat

Did David Guetta write Nothing but the Beat?
David Guetta co-wrote and produced nearly every track on Nothing but the Beat, working most often with his longtime studio collaborators Frederic Riesterer and Giorgio Tuinfort. The songs were built around guest vocalists who handled the toplines and lyrics, so the writing was a collaboration between Guetta's production team and featured artists like Sia and Usher.
Who sings on Titanium by David Guetta?
Sia sings lead vocals on 'Titanium.' She also co-wrote the song, and although it appears on Guetta's album, her vocal performance became the track's signature. 'Titanium' peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100.
What was the biggest hit from Nothing but the Beat?
'Without You' featuring Usher and 'Turn Me On' featuring Nicki Minaj were the album's highest US chart performers, each peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Titanium' with Sia reached number seven and became one of Guetta's most enduring songs.
Is Nothing but the Beat a double album?
Yes. Nothing but the Beat is a double-disc release. The first disc focuses on vocal pop collaborations with guest singers, while the second 'Electronic' disc features more club-oriented and instrumental dance tracks.
Who produced Without You by David Guetta and Usher?
David Guetta produced 'Without You' alongside Frederic Riesterer and Giorgio Tuinfort. Usher provided the lead vocals, and the track became Guetta's third top ten single in the United States.
Did Nothing but the Beat win any awards?
Nothing but the Beat was nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards. It did not win, but the nomination marked one of Guetta's significant recognitions at the ceremony.
How well did Nothing but the Beat sell?
The album was certified Platinum by the IFPI for sales exceeding one million copies across Europe. It also earned Gold certification in the United States and multi-Platinum status in the UK, Germany, and France.

Sources

Wikipedia: Nothing but the Beat Wikipedia: Without You (David Guetta song) Wikipedia: Titanium (David Guetta song) Wikipedia: Turn Me On (David Guetta song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Nothing but the Beat by David Guetta