Most frequent collaboratorCarlos Paucar · 37 tracks
GenresLatin PopPopDance-Pop
Artist
82%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 116 of 141 tracks
Does Enrique Iglesias write his own songs?
Increasingly, yes. Enrique Iglesias co-writes much of his material, and Wikipedia notes that his albums Escape (2001) and 7 (2003) were entirely co-written by him. His hits like 'Hero,' 'Escape,' and 'Bailando' carry his writing credit alongside collaborators, though his earliest work leaned more on outside writers.
By the Numbers
12
Studio Albums
141
Tracks Credited
82%
Self-Written
over 100 million albums
Records Sold
31
Years Active
178
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 116 / 141 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 141 tracks: how many Enrique Iglesias wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.
Enrique Iglesias has a writing credit82%
4%
78%
18%
Sole author6tracks4%
Co-written110tracks78%
Outside writers25tracks18%
Role Fingerprint how they contribute
Enrique Iglesias's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 141 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)82%
Composer (music)82%
Producer18%
Performer100%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
Enrique Iglesias's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
avg 82%
50%
60%
60%
46%
100%
82%
100%
80%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1995Enrique Iglesias
1997Vivir
1998Cosas del Amor
1999Enrique
2001Escape
2002Quizas
20037
2007Insomniac
2010Euphoria
2014Sex and Love
2021Final (Vol. 1)
2024Final (Vol. 2)
Early · 53% written
Mid · 90% written
Late · 100% written
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
53%
1990s
Enrique Iglesias, Vivir +2 more
90%
2000s
Escape, Quizas +2 more
100%
2010s
Euphoria, Sex and Love
100%
2020s
Final (Vol. 1), Final (Vol. 2)
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where Enrique Iglesias sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.
Enrique Iglesias
Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Roberto Morales, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Experiencia Religiosa
Enrique Iglesias
Written by Chein Garcia-Alonso
Outside writers
Enamorado Por Primera Vez
Vivir
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Wrote it
Solo En Ti
Vivir
Written by Vince Clarke, Enrique Iglesias, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Nunca Te Olvidare
Cosas del Amor
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Wrote it
Esperanza
Cosas del Amor
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Chein Garcia-Alonso, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Bailamos
Enrique
Written by Paul Barry, Mark Taylor
Outside writers
Be with You
Enrique
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Hero
Escape
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Escape
Escape
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Steve Morales, Kara DioGuardi, David Siegel, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Mentiroso
Quizas
Written by Chein Garcia-Alonso, Enrique Iglesias, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Quizas
Quizas
Written by Lester Mendez, Enrique Iglesias, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Addicted
7
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Not in Love
7
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Fernando Garibay, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
Insomniac
Written by Sean Garrett, Brian Kidd, Enrique Iglesias, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Push
Insomniac
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Steve Morales, Adonis Shropshire, Lil Wayne, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, Dwayne Carter
Co-wrote
I Like It
Euphoria
Written by RedOne, Enrique Iglesias, Lionel Richie, Pitbull, Nadir Khayat, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, Armando Christian Perez
Co-wrote
Bailando
Sex and Love
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Descemer Bueno, Alexander Delgado, Randy Malcom Martinez, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
I'm a Freak
Sex and Love
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Niles Hollowell-Dhar, Rome Ramirez, Pitbull, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, Armando Christian Perez
Co-wrote
Duele el Corazon
Final (Vol. 1)
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Patrick Ingunza, Silverio Lozada, Wisin, Servando Primera, Hasibur Rahman, Francisco Saldana, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, Juan Luis Morera
Co-wrote
Subeme la Radio
Final (Vol. 1)
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Descemer Bueno, Chris Jedi, Zion & Lennox, Juan Rivera, Luis Ortiz, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, Chris Jeday, Felix Ortiz, Gabriel Pizarro
Co-wrote
Asi Es La Vida
Final (Vol. 2)
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Descemer Bueno, Omi Hernandez, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Fria
Final (Vol. 2)
Written by Enrique Iglesias, Yotuel, Christian Tamayo, Kadel, Cundibeatz, Beatriz Luengo, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, Yotuel Romero, Cadel Gonzalez, Jose Noa, Beatriz Luengo Gonzalez
Co-wrote
None of the signature songs above fall in this category.
Bubble size = tracks worked on together. Showing the 150 most frequent of 173. CP Carlos Paucar · RP Rafael Perez-Botija · MT Mark Taylor · PB Paul Barry · LM Lester Mendez · DB Descemer Bueno
The Authorship Story
Data Insight
Enrique Iglesias is a strong author in the data, with a co-writing pattern that shifts across his career: on his early Spanish albums he shared credits with Roberto Morales and producer Rafael Perez-Botija, then moved into international pop where he wrote alongside Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Steve Morales, and Kara DioGuardi. His later Spanish and reggaeton work leans on Descemer Bueno and producer Carlos Paucar, who appears in both the writing and producer columns. His name sits in the writing credits of the large majority of his songs, usually beside the one or two collaborators who defined each era, with outside covers and writer-driven cuts marking the clearest non-authored moments.
Quick Facts
FamilyYoungest son of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias
Chart recordHolds the record for most number ones on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with 27
Crossover peakEscape (2001) with the global hits 'Hero' and 'Escape'
Later smash'Bailando' became one of the biggest Latin songs of the 2010s
Records soldOver 100 million albums worldwide
Studio albumsTwelve, from Enrique Iglesias (1995) to Final (Vol. 2) (2024)
Creative Fingerprint
A pop star who grew into a writer: Enrique Iglesias co-writes much of his material, and albums like Escape and 7 were credited as entirely co-written by him, blending Spanish and English pop.
The Story
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and producer widely regarded as one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. The son of singer Julio Iglesias, he launched his career in 1995 with a self-titled Spanish-language debut and quickly became a leading voice of the Latin pop movement, later crossing over into the English-language market with the 1999 hit 'Bailamos' and the 2001 album Escape. Across both languages he has scored dozens of number ones on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and built a catalog that moves between romantic ballads, dance-pop, and reggaeton-flavored collaborations. Iglesias co-writes a large share of his own material, frequently with longtime partners like Descemer Bueno, Carlos Paucar, and Paul Barry, placing him high on the songwriting authorship scale. He is also one of the most prolific collaborators in pop, sharing hits with Pitbull, Wisin, Sean Paul, Romeo Santos, and many others.
Awards & Recognition
Record for the most number-one songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart (27)
Multiple Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin Music Awards
Over 100 million albums sold worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions Enrique Iglesias
Does Enrique Iglesias write his own songs?
Increasingly, yes. Enrique Iglesias co-writes much of his material, and Wikipedia notes that his albums Escape (2001) and 7 (2003) were entirely co-written by him. His hits like 'Hero,' 'Escape,' and 'Bailando' carry his writing credit alongside collaborators, though his earliest work leaned more on outside writers.
Why is Enrique Iglesias called the King of Latin Pop?
Enrique Iglesias earned the honorific 'King of Latin Pop' for his dominance of Latin music, including a record 27 number-one songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. He has bridged Spanish and English-language pop for three decades.
Who wrote 'Hero'?
'Hero' was co-written by Enrique Iglesias with Paul Barry and Mark Taylor for his 2001 album Escape. The ballad became one of his biggest global hits and a defining song of his crossover into English-language pop.
Is Enrique Iglesias related to Julio Iglesias?
Yes. Enrique Iglesias is the youngest son of the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. Enrique built his own career largely independent of his father's fame.
What is Enrique Iglesias's biggest song?
'Bailando,' from 2014's Sex and Love, is among his biggest hits and one of the defining Latin songs of the decade. Earlier smashes 'Hero,' 'Escape,' and 'Bailamos' were central to his crossover success.
How many records has Enrique Iglesias sold?
Enrique Iglesias has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists in history. His chart dominance is reflected in his record 27 number ones on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
How many albums has Enrique Iglesias released?
Enrique Iglesias has released twelve studio albums, from his 1995 self-titled Spanish-language debut through the two-part Final project completed in 2024. He has recorded extensively in both Spanish and English.
Who wrote 'Bailando'?
'Bailando' was co-written by Enrique Iglesias with Descemer Bueno and the Cuban group Gente de Zona, who are featured on the track. It appears on Sex and Love and became a worldwide Latin hit in 2014.
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