Studio Album · No. 4

One Love Songwriting Credits by David Guetta

2009 Virgin Records / EMI / Astralwerks 15 tracks 55 min

Produced by David Guetta, Frédéric Riesterer, Sandy Vee, Jean-Claude Sindres, Afrojack

Virgin Records / EMI / Astralwerks Electro HouseDance-PopEDM
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Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

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David Guetta's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

15
Tracks
23
Lyricists
7
Producers
2009
Released

Awards & Recognition 3

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (for 'When Love Takes Over') (2010)
Best Dance Recording (for 'When Love Takes Over') (2010, Nominated)
Best Electronic/Dance Album (for One Love) (2010, Nominated)
Data Insight

David Guetta produces and co-writes throughout, working primarily with co-producer Frederic Riesterer (co-writer and producer on 'Memories' and others), Jean-Claude Sindres and Sandy Vee. The album is built around major guest vocalists who also co-write: Kelly Rowland on 'When Love Takes Over,' Akon on 'Sexy Bitch,' Kid Cudi (credited as Scott Mescudi) on 'Memories,' and Estelle on the title track 'One Love,' with further collaborators including will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Ne-Yo and Chris Willis. The 2010 reissue single 'Gettin' Over You' pulled in Fergie and LMFAO. This guest-vocalist-plus-Guetta-production model is the album's defining authorship structure.

The fourth studio album by David Guetta, released on 24 August 2009 through Virgin, EMI and Astralwerks, and the record that turned him into an international act. Guetta is credited as a writer and producer on all 15 tracks, with Frédéric Riesterer, Sandy Vee and Jean-Claude Sindres handling most of the additional production. The singing goes to guests as usual: Kelly Rowland, Akon, Kid Cudi, will.i.am, Ne-Yo, Estelle and Chris Willis, whose vocals here are his last on a Guetta album. Miriam and Olivia Nervo wrote the words to three tracks including 'When Love Takes Over,' which won the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. The album has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
When Love Takes Over #76
Miriam NervoOlivia NervoKelly Rowland David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer Frédéric Riesterer Kelly Rowland
2
Gettin' Over
Sandy VeeJean-Claude SindresChris WillisFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaSandy VeeJean-Claude SindresFrédéric Riesterer Sandy VeeJean-Claude SindresFrédéric Riesterer Chris Willis
3
Sexy Bitch #5
Giorgio TuinfortAkonSandy VeeJean-Claude Sindres David GuettaGiorgio TuinfortSandy VeeJean-Claude Sindres Sandy VeeJean-Claude Sindres Akon
4
Memories #46
Kid CudiFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer Frédéric Riesterer Kid Cudi
5
On the Dancefloor
will.i.amapl.de.apJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee David GuettaJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee Sandy VeeJean-Claude Sindres will.i.amapl.de.ap
6
It's the Way You Love Me
Miriam NervoOlivia NervoFrédéric RiestererKelly Rowland David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer Frédéric Riesterer Kelly Rowland
7
Missing You
NovelJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee David GuettaJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee Sandy VeeJean-Claude Sindres Novel
8
Choose
Frédéric RiestererNe-Yo David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer Frédéric Riesterer Ne-YoKelly Rowland
9
How Soon Is Now
Frédéric RiestererSebastian IngrossoDirty South David GuettaFrédéric RiestererSebastian IngrossoDirty South Dirty SouthSebastian IngrossoFrédéric Riesterer Julie McKnight
10
I Gotta Feeling (FMIF Remix Edit)
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooFergieFrédéric Riesterer David GuettaFrédéric Riesterer Frédéric Riesterer The Black Eyed Peas
11
One Love
EstelleJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee David GuettaJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee Sandy VeeJean-Claude Sindres Estelle
12
I Wanna Go Crazy
will.i.amJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee David GuettaJean-Claude SindresSandy Vee Jean-Claude SindresSandy Vee will.i.am
13
Sound of Letting Go
Miriam NervoOlivia Nervo David GuettaTocadisco Tocadisco Chris Willis
14
Toyfriend
Wynter GordonSteven BatteyCarlos Battey David GuettaAfrojack Afrojack Wynter Gordon
15
If We Ever
Makeba RiddickFrédéric RiestererSandy VeeJean-Claude Sindres David GuettaSandy VeeJean-Claude SindresFrédéric Riesterer Sandy VeeJean-Claude SindresFrédéric Riesterer Makeba

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 29 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions One Love

When was David Guetta's One Love released?
One Love was released on 21 August 2009. It was David Guetta's fourth studio album and his major international crossover.
What was the biggest hit single from One Love?
'Sexy Bitch' (also issued as 'Sexy Chick') featuring Akon was the biggest US hit, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the album's highest-charting single in the United States.
Did One Love win a Grammy?
Lead single 'When Love Takes Over' featuring Kelly Rowland won Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical at the 2010 Grammy Awards. It was David Guetta's first Grammy win.
Who wrote Memories by David Guetta?
'Memories' was co-written by David Guetta, Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi) and Frederic Riesterer, and produced by Guetta and Riesterer. It reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Was Gettin' Over You on the original One Love album?
No. 'Gettin' Over You' featuring Fergie and LMFAO was the lead single from the 2010 reissue One More Love. It reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who produced One Love?
David Guetta produced the album with co-producers Frederic Riesterer, Jean-Claude Sindres and Sandy Vee. Guetta co-writes throughout alongside the guest vocalists.
How many copies did One Love sell?
One Love sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It was certified Diamond in France and 3x Platinum in the UK.

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