Yes. Lizzo is credited on about 98% of her catalogue and co-writes every song, most often with producer Ricky Reed. Hits like 'Juice,' 'About Damn Time,' and 'Truth Hurts' are her co-writes. She also plays flute on her records, adding a distinctive touch to her pop-soul-rap sound.
By the Numbers
5
Studio Albums
60
Tracks Credited
98%
Self-Written
15
Years Active
121
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 59 / 60 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 60 tracks: how many Lizzo 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.
Lizzo has a writing credit98%
20%
78%
2%
Sole author12tracks20%
Co-written47tracks78%
Outside writers1tracks2%
Role Fingerprint how they contribute
Lizzo's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 60 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)98%
Composer (music)98%
Producer20%
Performer100%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
Lizzo's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
avg 98%
100%
100%
100%
100%
92%
2013Lizzobangers
2015Big Grrrl Small World
2019Cuz I Love You
2022Special
2026Bitch
Early · 100% written
Late · 96% written
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
100%
2010s
Lizzobangers, Big Grrrl Small World +1 more
96%
2020s
Special, Bitch
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where Lizzo 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.
Lizzo
Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Bubble size = tracks worked on together. TT Theron Thomas · RO Ryan Olson
The Authorship Story
Data Insight
Lizzo is a consistent co-writer across her entire catalog, holding songwriting credit on every track except the title track of her 2026 album Bitch, a cover of Meredith Brooks' 1997 song. Her early albums feature her as the sole credited writer, while her major-label records bring in professional co-writing teams. Beginning with Bitch (2026), she also takes explicit co-production credits on most tracks. Her lyricist score is very high; her composer score is somewhat lower due to heavy external production across Cuz I Love You and Special.
Quick Facts
GrammysWon Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Truth Hurts' (2020) and Record of the Year for 'About Damn Time' (2023)
Truth HurtsSpent seven weeks at number one, a record for a rap song by a female artist at the time
Main producerRicky Reed is her most frequent co-writer and producer
FlutistA classically trained flutist who performs with her flute, named Sasha Flute
Cuz I Love YouHer 2019 major-label breakthrough reached number four on the Billboard 200
Creative Fingerprint
A co-writer on nearly everything: Lizzo is credited on about 98% of her catalogue, co-writing every song, most often with producer Ricky Reed, blending rap, pop, and soul with her own flute playing.
The Story
Lizzo (born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, April 27, 1988) is an American singer, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist raised in Houston, Texas, who built her career in Minneapolis. A classically trained flautist, she incorporates the flute as a signature element of her live performances and recordings. Her 2019 major-label debut Cuz I Love You and the accompanying single "Truth Hurts", which went viral over a year after its initial release, launched her to mainstream stardom, with "Truth Hurts" reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She received the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for Cuz I Love You in 2020. Lizzo co-writes virtually all of her own music and has increasingly taken on co-production credits across her later albums.
Awards & Recognition
Won Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Truth Hurts' (2020)
Won Record of the Year for 'About Damn Time' (2023)
'Truth Hurts' spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100
Cuz I Love You (2019) reached number four on the Billboard 200
Frequently Asked Questions Lizzo
Does Lizzo write her own songs?
Yes. Lizzo is credited on about 98% of her catalogue and co-writes every song, most often with producer Ricky Reed. Hits like 'Juice,' 'About Damn Time,' and 'Truth Hurts' are her co-writes. She also plays flute on her records, adding a distinctive touch to her pop-soul-rap sound.
Who wrote 'Truth Hurts'?
'Truth Hurts,' released in 2017, was co-written by Lizzo with a team of writers and producers. After going viral in 2019 it became her first number-one single and spent seven weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. It was a single rather than a standard album track at first.
Who is Ricky Reed to Lizzo?
Ricky Reed, born Eric Frederic, is Lizzo's most frequent producer and co-writer. He helped shape her breakthrough sound across Cuz I Love You and her biggest singles.
Did Lizzo win a Grammy?
Yes. She won Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Truth Hurts' in 2020 and Record of the Year for 'About Damn Time' in 2023, among several nominations across her career.
Who wrote 'About Damn Time'?
'About Damn Time,' from Special (2022), was co-written by Lizzo with a team including Ricky Reed. The disco-influenced single won the Grammy for Record of the Year and returned her to the top of the charts.
How many albums has Lizzo released?
This catalogue covers her studio albums from Lizzobangers (2013) through Bitch (2026), including her commercial breakthrough Cuz I Love You and the Grammy-winning Special.
Does Lizzo play an instrument?
Yes. Lizzo is a classically trained flutist and often incorporates flute into her performances and recordings, even naming her instrument Sasha Flute. It sets her apart among pop stars.
What genre is Lizzo?
Lizzo makes pop, hip-hop, R&B, and soul with funk influences, mixing rapping and belting on empowerment anthems like 'Juice,' 'Good as Hell,' and 'About Damn Time.'
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