Studio Album · No. 5
Nothing but the Beat Songwriting Credits by David Guetta
Produced by David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer, Afrojack
What a Music / Virgin Records / EMI
Electro HouseEDMElectropopDance-Pop
100%
Authorship
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.
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
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.
Track Listing & Credits 21 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where Them Girls At
#14
|
Flo RidaNicki MinajDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortJared Cotter | David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortSandy Vee | 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 Riesterer | 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 Riesterer | David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer | will.i.am |
| 7 |
I Can Only Imagine
|
Chris BrownLil WayneDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer | David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer | 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 GuettaAfrojack | David GuettaAfrojack | TimbalandDev |
| 10 |
Night of Your Life
|
Crystal JohnsonDavid GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort | David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort | David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort | Jennifer Hudson |
| 11 |
Repeat
|
Jessie JDavid GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer | David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortFrédéric Riesterer | 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 25 contributors
DG
David Guetta
Writer · Producer
GT
Giorgio Tuinfort
Writer · Producer
FR
Frédéric Riesterer
Writer · Producer
A
Afrojack
Writer · Producer
NM
Nicki Minaj
Writer
TC
Taio Cruz
Writer
A
Avicii
Writer · Producer
SV
Sandy Vee
Writer · Producer
A
Akon
Writer
CB
Chris Brown
Writer
CJ
Crystal Johnson
Writer
D
Dev
Writer
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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.