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Solo Artist

Future

Active2003-present
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Albums9
Tracks141

Most frequent collaborator: Joshua Luellen  ·  38 tracks

Hip-HopTrapSouthern Hip-HopMumble Rap
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 141 of 141 tracks

Does Future write his own songs?

Yes. Future is credited as a writer on 100% of his catalogue, writing his own lyrics, often worked out in the studio over a beat. He is never the only name on a song because the producers who make his beats share the writing credit, which is standard in trap. Songs like 'Mask Off,' 'Life Is Good,' and 'Wait for U' are his words.

By the Numbers

9
Studio Albums
141
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
23
Years Active
317
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 141 / 141 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 141 tracks: how many Future 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.

Future has a writing credit100%
100%
Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written141tracks100%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Future's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 141 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)100%
Producer0%
Performer77%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Future's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

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2012Pluto
2014Honest
2015DS2
2016Evol
2017Future
2017Hndrxx
2019The Wizrd
2020High Off Life
2022I Never Liked You
Early · 100% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2010s
Pluto, Honest +5 more
100%
2020s
High Off Life, I Never Liked You

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Future 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.

Future
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Metro Boomin0%
Britney Spears32%
Rihanna44%
TLC59%
Destiny's Child69%
Kesha77%
Chris Brown91%
100%Future
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Turn On the Lights
Pluto
Written by Future, Michael Williams II, Marquel Middlebrooks, Nayvadius Wilburn
Co-wrote
Same Damn Time
Pluto
Written by Future, Sonny Uwaezuoke, Nayvadius Wilburn
Co-wrote
Move That Dope
Honest
Written by Future, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, Rico Buice, 2 Chainz, Michael Williams II, Pierre Slaugher, Hurby Azor, Raymond Davies, Nayvadius Wilburn, Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, Terrence Thornton, Tauheed Epps
Co-wrote
Honest
Honest
Written by Future, Gary Hill, Metro Boomin, Nayvadius Wilburn, Leland Wayne
Co-wrote
I Won
Honest
Written by Future, Kanye West, Nick Seeley, Metro Boomin, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Nayvadius Wilburn, Kanye Omari West, Leland Wayne
Co-wrote
Where Ya At
DS2
Written by Future, Drake, Metro Boomin, Nayvadius Wilburn, Aubrey Graham, Leland Wayne
Co-wrote
Low Life
Evol
Written by Future, The Weeknd, Benjamin Diehl, Jason Quenneville, Metro Boomin, Nayvadius Wilburn, Abel Tesfaye, Leland Wayne
Co-wrote
Mask Off
Future
Written by Future, Metro Boomin, Tommy Butler, Nayvadius Wilburn, Leland Wayne
Co-wrote
Draco
Future
Written by Future, Gary Hill, Nayvadius Wilburn
Co-wrote
Selfish
Hndrxx
Written by Future, Rihanna, Noel Fisher, Omar Walker, Nayvadius Wilburn, Robyn Fenty
Co-wrote
Comin Out Strong
Hndrxx
Written by Future, The Weeknd, Noel Fisher, Henry Walter, Kevin Vincent, Nayvadius Wilburn, Abel Tesfaye
Co-wrote
Crushed Up
The Wizrd
Written by Future, Wesley Glass, Ricky Harrell Jr., Matthew Caprio, Nayvadius Wilburn
Co-wrote
Jumpin on a Jet
The Wizrd
Written by Future, Joshua Luellen, Cristian Castro, Lil Gotit, Nayvadius Wilburn, Brytavious Chambers
Co-wrote
Life Is Good
High Off Life
Written by Future, Drake, Darius Hill, Ozan Yildirim, Mathias Liyew, Nayvadius Wilburn, Aubrey Graham
Co-wrote
Tycoon
High Off Life
Written by Future, Dwan Avery, Wesley Glass, Adrian Hearne Jr., Nayvadius Wilburn
Co-wrote
Wait for U
I Never Liked You
Written by Future, Drake, Tems, Jacob Canady, Isaac de Boni, Michael Mule, Tejiri Akpoghene, Nayvadius Wilburn, Aubrey Graham, Temilade Openiyi
Co-wrote
Puffin on Zootiez
I Never Liked You
Written by Future, Nils Noehden, Bryan Simmons, Lesidney Ragland, Nayvadius Wilburn
Co-wrote

Discography 9 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Future141 tracks
JL38 S38 MB20 LW20 JC17 AJ17

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. JL Joshua Luellen · S Southside · MB Metro Boomin · LW Leland Wayne · JC Jacob Canady · AJ ATL Jacob

The Writers & Producers Behind Future 6 key collaborators

JL
Joshua Luellen
Songwriter
Honest / DS2 / Evol / Future38 tracks
S
Southside
Producer
Honest / DS2 / Evol / Future38 tracks
MB
Metro Boomin
Songwriter & Producer
Honest / DS2 / Evol / Future20 tracks
LW
Leland Wayne
Songwriter
Honest / DS2 / Evol / Future20 tracks
JC
Jacob Canady
Songwriter
The Wizrd / High Off Life / I Never Liked You17 tracks
AJ
ATL Jacob
Producer
The Wizrd / High Off Life / I Never Liked You17 tracks

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Future appears in songwriter credits under his legal name Nayvadius Wilburn. His longtime collaborator Metro Boomin (real name Leland Tyler Wayne) frequently receives writing credit as 'Leland Wayne' alongside production credit as 'Metro Boomin'. Other key production collaborators across his catalog include Southside, ATL Jacob, Wheezy, Zaytoven, TM88, and DJ Spinz, nearly all of whom also receive composer credits. In hip-hop convention, 'Written by' credits are placed in both lyricists and composers.

Quick Facts

  • Number onesHas topped the Billboard 200 with nine albums and holds the record for the most number ones on the Top Rap Albums chart
  • GrammysWon 3 Grammy Awards, including Best Melodic Rap Performance for 'Wait for U'
  • Trap pioneerCredited with popularizing Auto-Tuned melodic delivery across modern trap
  • Life Is GoodHis 2020 hit with Drake is certified diamond by the RIAA
  • Key producersWorks closely with Metro Boomin, Southside, and Zaytoven

Creative Fingerprint

A writer paired with producers on every track: Future is credited on 100% of his catalogue as a writer of his own lyrics, but never alone, since the beatmakers who build his sound always share the credit.

The Story

Future (born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn on November 20, 1983) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He is credited with helping pioneer the use of Auto-Tune in trap music and is widely regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation. His heavily melodic, emotionally raw delivery and prolific output, particularly during the 2014-2017 period, reshaped mainstream hip-hop and inspired a generation of younger artists. His 2015 album DS2 is considered a landmark of the genre, and his self-titled 2017 album and companion Hndrxx demonstrated his ability to sustain multiple chart-topping releases in a single week.

Awards & Recognition

Won 3 Grammy Awards from 15 nominations
Won Best Melodic Rap Performance for 'Wait for U' with Drake and Tems (2023)
Has topped the Billboard 200 with nine number-one albums
'Life Is Good' with Drake is certified diamond by the RIAA

Frequently Asked Questions Future

Does Future write his own songs?
Yes. Future is credited as a writer on 100% of his catalogue, writing his own lyrics, often worked out in the studio over a beat. He is never the only name on a song because the producers who make his beats share the writing credit, which is standard in trap. Songs like 'Mask Off,' 'Life Is Good,' and 'Wait for U' are his words.
Who produces Future's music?
His most important producers are [Metro Boomin](/artist/metro-boomin/), Southside, and Zaytoven, who built the trap sound behind his biggest records. They take composer credit for the beats while Future writes the lyrics and melodies on top.
Who wrote 'Mask Off'?
'Mask Off,' from Future (2017), was written by Future with producer Metro Boomin, who built the beat around a flute sample. It became one of his signature hits and a defining song of the trap era.
Did Future win a Grammy?
Yes. He has won three Grammy Awards from fifteen nominations. 'Wait for U' with [Drake](/artist/drake/) and Tems won Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2023, and he also won for 'King's Dead' with Kendrick Lamar in 2019.
How many number-one albums does Future have?
Future has topped the Billboard 200 with nine albums and holds the record for the most number ones on the Top Rap Albums chart, one of the most consistent commercial runs in modern hip-hop.
How many albums has Future released?
This catalogue covers nine studio albums, from his 2012 debut Pluto through I Never Liked You (2022), not counting his large body of mixtapes and collaborative projects.
Why is Future important to trap music?
Future helped pioneer the use of Auto-Tune as an emotional, melodic tool in trap, influencing a generation of rappers. His prolific run of mixtapes and albums in the 2010s made him one of the most imitated artists in hip-hop.
Who wrote 'Life Is Good'?
'Life Is Good,' from High Off Life (2020), was written by Future and Drake with their producers. The diamond-certified hit pairs Future's trap verses with Drake, and both artists wrote their own parts.
What genre is Future?
Future makes hip-hop, trap, and Southern hip-hop, known for melodic, Auto-Tuned delivery over dark, atmospheric beats on songs like 'Mask Off' and 'Turn On the Lights.'

Sources

Wikipedia: Future