Solo Artist

Harry Styles

Active2017-present
OriginHolmes Chapel, Cheshire, England
Albums3
Tracks35

Most frequent collaborator: Tyler Johnson  ·  30 tracks

Pop RockSoft RockFolk PopR&B
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 35 of 35 tracks

Did Harry Styles write his own songs?

Yes. As a solo artist, Harry Styles co-writes 100% of his tracks. He works with a tight core of collaborators, especially Kid Harpoon (Thomas Hull) and Tyler Johnson, on songs like 'Sign of the Times,' 'Watermelon Sugar,' and 'As It Was.' This is a shift from his One Direction days, when he only started co-writing partway through the band's run.

By the Numbers

3
Studio Albums
35
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
9
Years Active
14
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 35 / 35 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 35 tracks: how many Harry Styles 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.

Harry Styles has a writing credit100%
100%
Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written35tracks100%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Harry Styles's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 35 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

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

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2017Harry Styles
2019Fine Line
2022Harry's House
Early · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2010s
Harry Styles, Fine Line
100%
2020s
Harry's House

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Harry Styles 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.

Harry Styles
Other artists on the site

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

Celine Dion2%
Ray Charles14%
Backstreet Boys25%
Rihanna44%
One Direction57%
Ariana Grande77%
Jonas Brothers89%
100%Harry Styles
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Sign of the Times
Harry Styles
Written by Harry Styles, Tyler Johnson, Mitchell Rowland, Jeff Bhasker, Alex Salibian, Ryan Nasci
Co-wrote
Two Ghosts
Harry Styles
Written by Harry Styles, Tyler Johnson, Mitchell Rowland, John Ryan, Julian Bunetta
Co-wrote
Kiwi
Harry Styles
Written by Harry Styles, Tyler Johnson, Mitchell Rowland, Jeff Bhasker, Alex Salibian, Ryan Nasci
Co-wrote
Lights Up
Fine Line
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson
Co-wrote
Adore You
Fine Line
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson, Amy Allen
Co-wrote
Falling
Fine Line
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull
Co-wrote
Watermelon Sugar
Fine Line
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson, Mitchell Rowland
Co-wrote
As It Was
Harry's House
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson
Co-wrote
Late Night Talking
Harry's House
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull
Co-wrote
Music for a Sushi Restaurant
Harry's House
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson, Mitchell Rowland
Co-wrote
Satellite
Harry's House
Written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson
Co-wrote

Discography 3 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Harry Styles35 tracks
TJ30 TH25 MR17 KH15 JB13 AS10

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. TJ Tyler Johnson · TH Thomas Hull · MR Mitchell Rowland · KH Kid Harpoon · JB Jeff Bhasker · AS Alex Salibian

The Writers & Producers Behind Harry Styles 6 key collaborators

TJ
Tyler Johnson
Songwriter
Harry Styles / Fine Line / Harry's House30 tracks
TH
Thomas Hull
Songwriter
Harry Styles / Fine Line / Harry's House25 tracks
MR
Mitchell Rowland
Songwriter
Harry Styles / Fine Line / Harry's House17 tracks
KH
Kid Harpoon
Producer
Harry Styles / Harry's House15 tracks
JB
Jeff Bhasker
Songwriter
Harry Styles / Fine Line13 tracks
AS
Alex Salibian
Songwriter
Harry Styles10 tracks

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Harry Styles consistently co-writes every track on his solo albums, typically working with the same tight-knit team of Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon, and Mitchell Rowland. His debut leaned heavily on Jeff Bhasker as the central collaborator; later albums shifted production almost entirely to Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, with occasional guests like Greg Kurstin and Tobias Jesso Jr. The songwriting credits across all three albums show Styles always listed first or as an initiating writer, suggesting genuine creative leadership rather than a passive co-writer role. His authorship score is high but not absolute, he rarely writes alone (only 'Sweet Creature' is a two-way split), typically sharing credit with 3-5 collaborators per track.

Quick Facts

  • GrammysWon three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Harry's House (2023)
  • As It WasThe biggest single of 2022, with 15 weeks at number one, the fourth-longest run in US chart history
  • One DirectionRose to fame as a member of One Direction before his solo career
  • Watermelon SugarHis first US number-one single as a solo artist
  • Sign of the TimesHis debut solo single reached number one in the UK

Creative Fingerprint

A boy-band alum turned full co-writer: as a solo artist Harry Styles co-writes 100% of his tracks, working with a tight core of collaborators like Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson rather than a rotating pop-writer roster.

The Story

Harry Edward Styles (born February 1, 1994) is an English singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of One Direction from 2010 to 2016 before launching a critically acclaimed solo career. His self-titled 2017 debut drew heavily on classic rock and soft rock, earning him comparisons to David Bowie and Mick Jagger. His second album Fine Line (2019) debuted at #1 in the US and produced the Grammy-winning 'Watermelon Sugar'. His third album Harry's House (2022) won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and included 'As It Was', which spent 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the best-selling singles of the decade. Styles co-writes virtually all of his solo material in close collaboration with a small core team of Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon (Tom Hull), and Mitchell Rowland.

Awards & Recognition

Won three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Harry's House (2023)
'As It Was' was the biggest single of 2022 and spent 15 weeks at number one, the fourth-longest run in US chart history
Harry's House also won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album
'Watermelon Sugar' was his first US number-one single
One of the most successful solo artists to emerge from a boy band

Frequently Asked Questions Harry Styles

Did Harry Styles write his own songs?
Yes. As a solo artist, Harry Styles co-writes 100% of his tracks. He works with a tight core of collaborators, especially Kid Harpoon (Thomas Hull) and Tyler Johnson, on songs like 'Sign of the Times,' 'Watermelon Sugar,' and 'As It Was.' This is a shift from his One Direction days, when he only started co-writing partway through the band's run.
Who wrote 'As It Was'?
'As It Was' (2022) was co-written by Harry Styles with Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, his main collaborators on Harry's House. It became the biggest single of 2022 worldwide.
Who wrote 'Watermelon Sugar'?
'Watermelon Sugar' (2019) was co-written by Harry Styles with Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and Mitch Rowland. It was his first US number-one single and won a Grammy.
Who does Harry Styles write with?
His core creative team is Kid Harpoon (Thomas Hull), Tyler Johnson, and guitarist Mitch Rowland, who co-write and produce most of his solo albums together with him.
Was Harry Styles in One Direction?
Yes. He was a member of One Direction from 2010 until the group's 2016 hiatus, then launched a solo career that became one of the most successful of any former boy-band member.
How many albums has Harry Styles released?
Three solo studio albums: Harry Styles (2017), Fine Line (2019), and Harry's House (2022).
How many Grammys has Harry Styles won?
Three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Harry's House.
What is Harry Styles's biggest song?
'As It Was' is his biggest, the world's top single of 2022 with a 15-week run at number one. 'Watermelon Sugar' and 'Sign of the Times' are also signatures.
Did Harry Styles write in One Direction?
Only partway through. He gained co-writing credits from One Direction's 2013 album Midnight Memories onward, and as a solo artist he now co-writes everything.
What genre is Harry Styles?
He makes pop rock and soft rock with folk and R&B influences, drawing on 1970s and 1980s sounds, a more classic-rock direction than his boy-band pop origins.

Sources

Wikipedia: Harry Styles