Most frequent collaboratorNick Atkinson · 11 tracks
GenresPopBlue-Eyed SoulPop Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 24 of 24 tracks
Does Lewis Capaldi write his own songs?
Yes. Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter who co-writes his own material, including his breakthrough 'Someone You Loved,' with a small circle of collaborators. He writes emotional pop ballads rather than handing songs to outside teams, and his name appears in the credits across both of his albums.
By the Numbers
2
Studio Albums
24
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
13
Years Active
35
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 24 / 24 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 24 tracks: how many Lewis Capaldi 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.
Lewis Capaldi has a writing credit100%
4%
96%
Sole author1tracks4%
Co-written23tracks96%
Outside writers0tracks0%
Role Fingerprint how they contribute
Lewis Capaldi's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 24 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)100%
Producer54%
Performer100%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
Lewis Capaldi's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
avg 100%
100%
100%
2019Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
2023Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
100%
2010s
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
100%
2020s
Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where Lewis Capaldi 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.
Lewis Capaldi
Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Bubble size = tracks worked on together. NA Nick Atkinson · EH Edd Holloway · T TMS · TB Thomas Barnes · PK Peter Kelleher · BK Benjamin Kohn
The Authorship Story
Data Insight
Lewis Capaldi is a strong author in the data, but with a clear pop co-writing pattern: he co-writes every song, so his name sits in each lyricist credit, almost always beside a small, recurring circle of partners rather than a crowd. The TMS trio of Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher, and Benjamin Kohn, along with Nick Atkinson, Edd Holloway, and Phil Plested, account for much of his catalog, and the composer column reflects that he writes from inside professional songwriting rooms rather than alone. With no covers across his two albums, his pen is on everything he releases.
Quick Facts
Breakthrough'Someone You Loved' topped the charts in both the UK and the US
Record-setting single'Someone You Loved' was the best-selling single of 2019 in the UK
Brit AwardSong of the Year for 'Someone You Loved' (2020)
Second UK No. 1'Before You Go' gave him a second UK chart-topping single
Grammy nodNominated for Song of the Year for 'Someone You Loved' (2020)
Studio albumsTwo, from Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (2019) to Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent (2023)
Creative Fingerprint
A confessional singer-songwriter: Lewis Capaldi co-writes his emotional ballads with a small circle of collaborators rather than writing alone or handing songs to outside teams.
The Story
Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter who became one of the biggest pop voices of his generation on the strength of his powerful, soul-tinged ballads. After building an early following through self-released EPs, his 2019 debut Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent topped the UK chart and produced 'Someone You Loved,' a number one hit in both the UK and the US that became one of the defining ballads of its era. Capaldi co-writes all of his material, usually in tight partnerships with collaborators like the production trio TMS, Nick Atkinson, Edd Holloway, and Phil Plested, placing him high on the songwriting authorship scale. His second album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent, debuted at number one in the UK in 2023, confirming his standing as a leading figure in modern pop.
Awards & Recognition
Brit Award for Song of the Year, 'Someone You Loved' (2020)
'Someone You Loved' reached number one in both the UK and US and was the UK's best-selling single of 2019
Grammy nomination for Song of the Year, 'Someone You Loved' (2020)
Frequently Asked Questions Lewis Capaldi
Does Lewis Capaldi write his own songs?
Yes. Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter who co-writes his own material, including his breakthrough 'Someone You Loved,' with a small circle of collaborators. He writes emotional pop ballads rather than handing songs to outside teams, and his name appears in the credits across both of his albums.
Who wrote 'Someone You Loved'?
'Someone You Loved' was co-written by Lewis Capaldi with several collaborators, including Sam Roman, and released on his 2019 debut. It reached number one in both the UK and the US and won the Brit Award for Song of the Year.
How successful was Lewis Capaldi's debut album?
His 2019 debut Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent became the biggest-selling album in the UK in five years at the time. It was powered by 'Someone You Loved,' 'Bruises,' and 'Hold Me While You Wait.'
What are Lewis Capaldi's biggest hits?
His biggest hit is 'Someone You Loved,' followed by 'Before You Go,' which was his second UK number one, and singles like 'Bruises,' 'Hold Me While You Wait,' 'Forget Me,' and 'Wish You the Best.' Most are heartbreak ballads that showcase his big voice.
Yes. 'Someone You Loved' won the Brit Award for Song of the Year in 2020 and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year the same year. It also became the longest-running UK top ten single by a British artist at the time.
Who wrote 'Before You Go'?
'Before You Go' was co-written by Lewis Capaldi with collaborators including Tom Barnes, Pete Kelleher, and Ben Kohn. It became his second UK number one and appeared on the extended edition of his debut album.
Is Lewis Capaldi related to Peter Capaldi?
Yes. Lewis Capaldi is a distant cousin of the actor Peter Capaldi, known for Doctor Who. Lewis has often joked about the family connection in interviews and on social media.
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