Solo Artist · La Bichota

Karol G

Active2006-present
OriginMedellín, Colombia
Albums5
Tracks82

Most frequent collaborator: Ovy on the Drums  ·  48 tracks

ReggaetonLatin PopUrbano
99%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 81 of 82 tracks

Does Karol G write her own songs?

Yes. Karol G is credited on about 99% of her catalogue and co-writes nearly every song, though almost always with a team rather than alone. Songs like 'Provenza,' 'Bichota,' and 'Tusa' carry her writing credit alongside collaborators such as producer Ovy on the Drums, which reflects how reggaeton is built collaboratively.

By the Numbers

5
Studio Albums
82
Tracks Credited
99%
Self-Written
20
Years Active
234
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 81 / 82 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 82 tracks: how many Karol G 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.

Karol G has a writing credit99%
99%
1%
Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written81tracks99%
Outside writers1tracks1%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Karol G's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 82 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)99%
Composer (music)99%
Producer20%
Performer100%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

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

avg 99%
100%
100%
94%
100%
100%
2017Unstoppable
2019Ocean
2021KG0516
2023Mañana Será Bonito
2025Tropicoqueta
Early · 98% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2010s
Unstoppable, Ocean
98%
2020s
KG0516, Mañana Será Bonito +1 more

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Karol G 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.

Karol G
Other artists on the site

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

Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Ahora Me Llama
Unstoppable
Written by Karol G, Bad Bunny, Carolina Giraldo, Benito Martinez, Daniel Echavarría Oviedo
Co-wrote
Hello
Unstoppable
Written by Karol G, Ozuna, Carolina Giraldo, Juan Rosado, Daniel Echavarría Oviedo
Co-wrote
Mi Cama
Ocean
Written by Karol G, Carolina Giraldo, Andy Clay, René Cano, Antonio Rayo, Omar Sabino
Co-wrote
Culpables
Ocean
Written by Karol G, Anuel AA, Carolina Giraldo, Carlos Ortiz, Daniel Echavarría Oviedo, Juan Rivera, Emmanuel Santiago
Co-wrote
Tusa
KG0516
Written by Karol G, Nicki Minaj, Carolina Giraldo, Onika Maraj, Kevyn Cruz, Juan Vargas, Daniel Echavarría
Co-wrote
Bichota
KG0516
Written by Karol G, Carolina Giraldo, Emmanuel Gazmey, Julio González, Justin Quiles, Cristian Salazar, Daniel Echavarría
Co-wrote
Location
KG0516
Written by Karol G, Anuel AA, J Balvin, Carolina Giraldo, Emmanuel Gazmey, José Osorio, Daniel Echavarría
Co-wrote
TQG
Mañana Será Bonito
Written by Karol G, Shakira, Carolina Giraldo, Shakira Mebarak, Daniel Echavarría, Kevyn Cruz
Co-wrote
Provenza
Mañana Será Bonito
Written by Karol G, Carolina Giraldo, Daniel Echavarría, Kevyn Cruz
Co-wrote
Gatúbela
Mañana Será Bonito
Written by Karol G, Maldy, Carolina Giraldo, Edwin Vázquez, Justin Quiles, Cristian Salazar, Julio González, Marvin Hawkins
Co-wrote
Mientras Me Curo del Cora
Mañana Será Bonito
Written by Karol G, Carolina Giraldo, Daniel Echavarría, Kevyn Cruz, Robert McFerrin Jr.
Co-wrote
Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido
Tropicoqueta
Written by Karol G, Carolina Giraldo, Andrés Correa, Édgar Barrera, Alejandro Ramírez
Co-wrote
Latina Foreva
Tropicoqueta
Written by Karol G, Carolina Giraldo, Daniela Aponte, Hector Mazzarri, Misha Pihlakka, Eliel Lind, Álvaro Arroyo, Victor Santiago, Ramón Ayala, Natalie Albino, Nicole Albino, Leonardo Vasquez, Rolphy Ramirez, Edwin Almonte
Co-wrote

Discography 5 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Karol G82 tracks
OO48 DE30 DE18 KC14 ÉB11 AC10

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. OO Ovy on the Drums · DE Daniel Echavarría · DE Daniel Echavarría Oviedo · KC Kevyn Cruz · ÉB Édgar Barrera · AC Andrés Correa

The Writers & Producers Behind Karol G 6 key collaborators

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Karol G sits high on the authorship scale for a mainstream reggaeton star: she co-writes nearly every song, so her name is in the lyricist credit on almost every track. The composer column, however, is crowded, because reggaeton is built collaboratively and each song typically credits a long list of co-writers and producers alongside her. The data shows a consistent co-author working inside the genre's team-based writing model rather than a solitary writer.

Quick Facts

  • GrammysWon a Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album in 2024 and eight Latin Grammy Awards
  • Mañana Será BonitoThe first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 (2023)
  • TusaHer 2019 hit with Nicki Minaj was nominated for Latin Grammy Record and Song of the Year
  • Main producerOvy on the Drums, born Daniel Echavarria, is her most frequent co-writer and producer
  • YouTube'China' became her first video to pass one billion views on YouTube

Creative Fingerprint

A constant co-writer inside a team sport: Karol G is credited on about 99% of her tracks, always sharing the pen with producers and writers like Ovy on the Drums, which is why she has a writing credit on nearly every song but rarely a solo one.

The Story

Karol G is a Colombian singer and songwriter who became one of the biggest stars in Latin music and a leading woman in the male-dominated reggaeton scene. After years building a following, she broke through in the late 2010s and reached global superstardom with the 2023 album Mañana Será Bonito, the first all-Spanish-language album by a woman to top the US Billboard 200. She co-writes the large majority of her material, working within the collaborative songwriting and production model typical of reggaeton, where many writers and producers contribute to each track. Her catalog blends hard-hitting reggaeton with bachata, pop, and regional Mexican influences, and her songs frequently top Latin charts worldwide. Beyond the music, she has become a cultural figure for women in Latin pop, championing female empowerment in a genre long defined by men.

Awards & Recognition

Won the Grammy Award for Best Música Urbana Album (2024)
Won eight Latin Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist
Mañana Será Bonito was the first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut at number one on the Billboard 200
One of the most influential and best-selling reggaeton artists of her generation

Frequently Asked Questions Karol G

Does Karol G write her own songs?
Yes. Karol G is credited on about 99% of her catalogue and co-writes nearly every song, though almost always with a team rather than alone. Songs like 'Provenza,' 'Bichota,' and 'Tusa' carry her writing credit alongside collaborators such as producer Ovy on the Drums, which reflects how reggaeton is built collaboratively.
What is Karol G's real name?
Her real name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro. She appears in her own songwriting credits under that name, which is why the writing on her records is shared between 'Karol G' the performer and Carolina Giraldo the writer, the same person.
Who produces Karol G's music?
Her most important collaborator is Ovy on the Drums, born Daniel Echavarria, who has produced and co-written a large share of her catalogue. She also writes with Keityn, Édgar Barrera, and other regular reggaeton songwriters.
Who wrote 'Tusa'?
'Tusa,' her 2019 hit with [Nicki Minaj](/artist/nicki-minaj/), was co-written by Karol G with Nicki Minaj, Ovy on the Drums, and others. It became a global reggaeton anthem and was nominated for Latin Grammy Record and Song of the Year.
Did Karol G win a Grammy?
Yes. She won the Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album in 2024 for Mañana Será Bonito, and she has won eight Latin Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.
Who wrote 'TQG'?
'TQG,' from Mañana Será Bonito (2023), was co-written and performed by Karol G and [Shakira](/artist/shakira/). The collaboration paired two of the biggest Colombian artists and became one of the year's biggest Latin songs.
How many albums has Karol G released?
This catalogue covers five studio albums, from Unstoppable (2017) through Tropicoqueta (2025), including the record-breaking Mañana Será Bonito (2023).
Why is Karol G called La Bichota?
The nickname La Bichota comes from her 2020 hit 'Bichota,' a slang term she reframed as a symbol of a confident, powerful woman. It stuck as her defining nickname and is now used widely by fans and press.
What genre is Karol G?
Karol G makes reggaeton, Latin pop, and urbano, blending club-ready reggaeton like 'Bichota' with emotional pop songs like 'Amargura' and '200 Copas.'

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