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Solo Artist

Lewis Capaldi

Active2013-present
OriginWhitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Albums2
Tracks24

Most frequent collaborator: Nick Atkinson  ·  11 tracks

PopBlue-Eyed SoulPop Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

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

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
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.

BLACKPINK13%
Backstreet Boys25%
Kelly Clarkson49%
One Direction57%
Destiny's Child69%
Kesha77%
Miley Cyrus92%
100%Lewis Capaldi
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Someone You Loved
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
Written by Lewis Capaldi, Samuel Romans, Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn
Co-wrote
Hold Me While You Wait
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
Written by Lewis Capaldi, Jamie N Commons, Jamie Hartman
Co-wrote
Grace
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
Written by Lewis Capaldi, Nick Atkinson, Edd Holloway
Co-wrote
Forget Me
Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
Written by Lewis Capaldi, Michael Pollack, Philip Plested, Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn
Co-wrote
Pointless
Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
Written by Lewis Capaldi, Johnny McDaid, Steve Mac, Ed Sheeran
Co-wrote
Wish You the Best
Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
Written by Lewis Capaldi, JP Saxe, Malay, James Ryan Ho
Co-wrote

Discography 2 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Lewis Capaldi24 tracks
NA11 EH11 T7 TB6 PK6 BK6

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. NA Nick Atkinson · EH Edd Holloway · T TMS · TB Thomas Barnes · PK Peter Kelleher · BK Benjamin Kohn

The Writers & Producers Behind Lewis Capaldi 6 key collaborators

NA
Nick Atkinson
Songwriter & Producer
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent / Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent11 tracks
EH
Edd Holloway
Producer & Songwriter
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent / Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent11 tracks
T
TMS
Producer
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent / Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent7 tracks
TB
Thomas Barnes
Songwriter
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent / Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent6 tracks
PK
Peter Kelleher
Songwriter
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent / Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent6 tracks
BK
Benjamin Kohn
Songwriter
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent / Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent6 tracks

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.
How many albums has Lewis Capaldi released?
Lewis Capaldi has released two studio albums: Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (2019) and Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent (2023). Both debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Did 'Someone You Loved' win any awards?
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.

Sources

Wikipedia: Lewis Capaldi Wikipedia: Lewis Capaldi discography Someone You Loved - Wikipedia