Pink

Solo Artist

Photo: Andemaya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Active 1995-present
Origin Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Albums 9
Tracks 117
Most frequent collaborator Billy Mann · 18 tracks
Genres Pop RockPopR&BDance-PopSoul
Artist
85%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 99 of 117 tracks

Did Pink write her own songs?

Mostly yes, but always with co-writers. Pink, real name Alecia Moore, has a writing credit on around 85% of her tracks, though never entirely alone. She began as a performer: her R&B debut was largely written by others. From Missundaztood (2001) on she took creative control, co-writing hits like 'So What,' 'Just Give Me a Reason,' and 'What About Us.' A few of her biggest songs, like 'Get the Party Started,' were written for her by others.

By the Numbers

9
Studio Albums
117
Tracks Credited
85%
Self-Written
135M+
Records Sold
31
Years Active
178
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 99 / 117 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 117 tracks: how many Pink 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.

Pink has a writing credit85%
85%
15%
Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written99tracks85%
Outside writers18tracks15%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Pink's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 117 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)85%
Composer (music)85%
Producer7%
Performer100%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

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

avg 85%
54%
79%
100%
100%
100%
92%
100%
92%
46%
2000Can't Take Me Home
2001Missundaztood
2003Try This
2006I'm Not Dead
2008Funhouse
2012The Truth About Love
2017Beautiful Trauma
2019Hurts 2B Human
2023TRUSTFALL
Early · 78% written
Mid · 97% written
Late · 79% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

86%
2000s
Can't Take Me Home, Missundaztood +3 more
95%
2010s
The Truth About Love, Beautiful Trauma +1 more
46%
2020s
TRUSTFALL

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Pink 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.

Pink
Other artists on the site

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

Whitney Houston5%
Backstreet Boys25%
NSYNC41%
Kelly Clarkson49%
Stevie Wonder64%
Christina Aguilera74%
Maroon 5100%
85%Pink
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Most Girls
Can't Take Me Home
Written by Kenneth Edmonds, Damon Thomas
Outside writers
There You Go
Can't Take Me Home
Written by Alecia Moore, Kevin Briggs, Kandi Burruss
Co-wrote
You Make Me Sick
Can't Take Me Home
Written by Obi Nwobosi, Ainsworth Prasad, Marthony Tabb
Outside writers
Get the Party Started
Missundaztood
Written by Linda Perry
Outside writers
Don't Let Me Get Me
Missundaztood
Written by Alecia Moore, Dallas Austin
Co-wrote
Just Like a Pill
Missundaztood
Written by Alecia Moore, Dallas Austin
Co-wrote
Family Portrait
Missundaztood
Written by Alecia Moore, Scott Storch
Co-wrote
Trouble
Try This
Written by Alecia Moore, Tim Armstrong
Co-wrote
Who Knew
I'm Not Dead
Written by Alecia Moore, Martin Karl Sandberg, Lukasz Gottwald
Co-wrote
U + Ur Hand
I'm Not Dead
Written by Alecia Moore, Martin Karl Sandberg, Lukasz Gottwald, Rami Yacoub
Co-wrote
Stupid Girls
I'm Not Dead
Written by Alecia Moore, Billy Mann, Niklas Olovson, Robin Lynch
Co-wrote
So What
Funhouse
Written by Alecia Moore, Martin Karl Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster
Co-wrote
Glitter in the Air
Funhouse
Written by Alecia Moore, Billy Mann
Co-wrote
Please Don't Leave Me
Funhouse
Written by Alecia Moore, Martin Karl Sandberg
Co-wrote
Sober
Funhouse
Written by Alecia Moore, Nathaniel Hills, Kara DioGuardi, Marcella Araica
Co-wrote
Just Give Me a Reason
The Truth About Love
Written by Alecia Moore, Nate Ruess, Jeff Bhasker
Co-wrote
Blow Me (One Last Kiss)
The Truth About Love
Written by Alecia Moore, Greg Kurstin
Co-wrote
Try
The Truth About Love
Written by Michael Busbee, Ben West
Outside writers
What About Us
Beautiful Trauma
Written by Alecia Moore, Johnny McDaid, Steve McCutcheon
Co-wrote
Walk Me Home
Hurts 2B Human
Written by Alecia Moore, Scott Harris, Nate Ruess
Co-wrote

Discography 9 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Pink117 tracks
18Billy Mann, 18 tracks 14Martin Karl Sandberg, 14 tracks 13Max Martin, 13 tracks 13Greg Kurstin, 13 tracks 11Linda Perry, 11 tracks on 4 Non Blondes's page 8Tim Armstrong, 8 tracks on Rancid's page KJ8Karl Johan Schuster, 8 tracks S6Shellback, 6 tracks DE5Damon Elliott, 5 tracks BW5Butch Walker, 5 tracks DA4Dallas Austin, 4 tracks JF4John Fields, 4 tracks B3Babyface, 3 tracks HF3Harold Frasier, 3 tracks SC3Steve Clarke, 3 tracks DL3Dr. Luke, 3 tracks JM3Julia Michaels, 3 tracks SG3Simon Gooding, 3 tracks TG3Teddy Geiger, 3 tracks KE2Kenneth Edmonds, 2 tracks KB2Kevin Briggs, 2 tracks KB2Kandi Burruss, 2 tracks on Xscape's page TS2The Specialists, 2 tracks DA2Delouie Avant, 2 tracks NO2Niklas Olovson, 2 tracks RL2Robin Lynch, 2 tracks M2MachoPsycho, 2 tracks AC2Al Clay, 2 tracks TK2Tony Kanal, 2 tracks on No Doubt's page JH2Jimmy Harry, 2 tracks PW2Pete Wallace, 2 tracks MB2Michael Busbee, 2 tracks NR2Nate Ruess, 2 tracks MM2Marshall Mathers, 2 tracks on Eminem's page JA2Jack Antonoff, 2 tracks JM2Johnny McDaid, 2 tracks on Snow Patrol's page JJ2Jakob Jerlström, 2 tracks LS2Ludvig Söderberg, 2 tracks TS2The Struts, 2 tracks JO2Jorgen Odegard, 2 tracks SH2Scott Harris, 2 tracks SW2Stephen Wrabel, 2 tracks CS2Chris Stapleton, 2 tracks JS2Jesse Shatkin, 2 tracks MM2Maureen McDonald, 2 tracks TA1Terence Abney, 1 track DS1Daryl Simmons, 1 track DG1Darius Green, 1 track TU1The Underdogs, 1 track ON1Obi Nwobosi, 1 track AP1Ainsworth Prasad, 1 track MT1Marthony Tabb, 1 track AP1Anthony President, 1 track BD1Brainz Dimilo, 1 track NC1Neal Creque, 1 track SH1Sean Hall, 1 track CS1Christopher Stewart, 1 track RT1Robin Thicke, 1 track TS1Tricky Stewart, 1 track JB1Jason Boyd, 1 track DJ1Daron Jones, 1 track on 112's page MK1Michael Keith, 1 track on 112's page Q1Q, 1 track on 112's page S1Slim, 1 track on 112's page LM1Lamont Maxwell, 1 track CS1Courtney Sills, 1 track KK1Kenneth Karlin, 1 track AM1Andrea Martin, 1 track IM1Ivan Matias, 1 track CS1Carsten Schack, 1 track S&1Soulshock & Karlin, 1 track WB1Will Baker, 1 track PW1Pete Woodruff, 1 track W&1Will & Pete, 1 track JH1James Hollins, 1 track EL1Ezekiel Lewis, 1 track KP1Kawan Prather, 1 track MS1Maurice Sinclair, 1 track P1P.A., 1 track AP1Aaron Philips, 1 track S1Scratch, 1 track on The Roots's page SS1Scott Storch, 1 track on The Roots's page RS1Richie Supa, 1 track MF1Marti Frederiksen, 1 track ST1Steven Tyler, 1 track on Aerosmith's page JD1Jonathan Davis, 1 track on KoRn's page MN1Merrill Nisker, 1 track P1Peaches, 1 track ES1Eric Schermerhorn, 1 track PI1Paul Ill, 1 track BM1Brian MacLeod, 1 track IG1Indigo Girls, 1 track RY1Rami Yacoub, 1 track JA1Josh Abraham, 1 track ME1Mike Elizondo, 1 track NH1Nathaniel Hills, 1 track KD1Kara DioGuardi, 1 track MA1Marcella Araica, 1 track D1Danja, 1 track FW1Francis White, 1 track EW1Eg White, 1 track JH1John Hill, 1 track EH1Emile Haynie, 1 track BW1Ben West, 1 track JB1Jeff Bhasker, 1 track LA1Lily Allen, 1 track DS1David Schuler, 1 track DK1DJ Khalil, 1 track CI1Chin Injeti, 1 track EA1Erik Alcock, 1 track LR1Liz Rodrigues, 1 track JB1John Brown, 1 track JK1Jon Keep, 1 track SD1Steve Daly, 1 track T1Tracklacers, 1 track DW1Dan Wilson, 1 track E1Eminem, 1 track SM1Steve McCutcheon, 1 track SM1Steve Mac, 1 track RG1Ross Golan, 1 track ML1Mattias Larsson, 1 track RF1Robin Fredriksson, 1 track M&1Mattman & Robin, 1 track OH1Oscar Holter, 1 track SD1Sam Dew, 1 track CM1Christian Medice, 1 track B1busbee, 1 track TJ1Tobias Jesso Jr., 1 track DR1Dan Reynolds, 1 track on Imagine Dragons's page PT1Peter Thomas, 1 track KM1Kyle Moorman, 1 track IJ1Ilsey Juber, 1 track FW1Freddy Wexler, 1 track SR1Steve Robson, 1 track W1Wrabel, 1 track AH1Anna-Catherine Hartley, 1 track AI1Alexander Izquierdo, 1 track KR1Khalid Robinson, 1 track K1Khalid, 1 track RT1Ryan Tedder, 1 track on OneRepublic's page JP1Jean Paul Makhlouf, 1 track AM1Alex Makhlouf, 1 track SF1Samuel Frisch, 1 track CC1Cash Cash, 1 track S1Sia, 1 track AY1Alexandra Yatchenko, 1 track SJ1Steph Jones, 1 track OG1Oscar Görres, 1 track B1Beck, 1 track AS1Allen Shamblin, 1 track

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. Showing the 150 most frequent of 177.

Photo credits

Portraits in the web and the rail come from Wikimedia Commons. The artist's own photo carries its credit under the picture.

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Pink is a consistent co-writer across her entire catalog, she has songwriting credits on the majority of her tracks going back to her second album Missundaztood, where she collaborated closely with Linda Perry. Her rock-leaning pop sound and personal lyrics reflect genuine creative investment rather than pure interpretation. She sits comfortably in the 'Songwriter' tier, a rare position for a mainstream pop female artist of her era.

Quick Facts

  • GrammysHas won three Grammy Awards
  • Chart hitsNumber-one singles including 'So What' and 'Just Give Me a Reason'
  • Creative turnTook control of her sound on Missundaztood (2001), working with Linda Perry
  • Billboard honorNamed Pop Songs Artist of the 2000s Decade
  • DebutHer 2000 R&B debut Can't Take Me Home was produced by Babyface

Creative Fingerprint

A performer who took the pen: Pink started out singing R&B songs written for her, then from Missundaztood on became a constant co-writer, credited on the large majority of her catalogue but almost never writing alone.

The Story

Pink (born Alecia Beth Moore) is an American singer, songwriter, and performer who rose to fame in 2000 with her debut album Can't Take Me Home. Known for her powerful voice, acrobatic live performances, and emotionally candid songwriting, she has consistently blended pop accessibility with rock edge across more than two decades. Her ability to write from personal experience, covering relationships, family, and identity, has earned her a devoted global fanbase and a reputation as one of the most authentic voices in mainstream pop.

Awards & Recognition

Sold more than 135 million records worldwide, one of the best-selling music artists of all time
Won three Grammy Awards
Named Billboard's Pop Songs Artist of the 2000s Decade
Multiple number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles, including 'So What' and 'Just Give Me a Reason'

Frequently Asked Questions Pink

Did Pink write her own songs?
Mostly yes, but always with co-writers. Pink, real name Alecia Moore, has a writing credit on around 85% of her tracks, though never entirely alone. She began as a performer: her R&B debut was largely written by others. From Missundaztood (2001) on she took creative control, co-writing hits like 'So What,' 'Just Give Me a Reason,' and 'What About Us.' A few of her biggest songs, like 'Get the Party Started,' were written for her by others.
Who wrote 'Get the Party Started'?
'Get the Party Started' (2001) was written by Linda Perry, not by Pink. Perry wrote and produced it for Pink's album Missundaztood, and it became one of her signature hits even though she did not write it.
Who wrote 'Just Give Me a Reason'?
'Just Give Me a Reason' (2013) was co-written by Pink with Nate Ruess of the band fun. and producer Jeff Bhasker. Ruess also sings on it, and it became a number-one hit.
Did Pink write her early songs?
Not most of them. Her 2000 debut Can't Take Me Home was an R&B album produced by Babyface, with much of it written by outside writers. That changed on Missundaztood, where she co-wrote with Linda Perry and took creative control.
Who wrote 'So What'?
'So What' (2008) was co-written by Pink with Max Martin and Shellback. It was the lead single from Funhouse and became one of her biggest number-one hits.
How many albums has Pink released?
This catalogue covers 9 of her studio albums, from Can't Take Me Home (2000) to TRUSTFALL (2023).
How many records has Pink sold?
More than 135 million worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
How many Grammys has Pink won?
Three Grammy Awards over the course of her career.
Who does Pink write with?
A wide range of collaborators over the years, including Linda Perry, Max Martin, Billy Mann, Greg Kurstin, and Johnny McDaid. She co-writes rather than writing entirely alone.
What genre is Pink?
She blends pop, pop rock, and R&B, and is known for powerful vocals, confessional lyrics, and high-energy, acrobatic live shows.

Sources

Wikipedia: Pink (singer) Wikipedia: Can't Take Me Home Wikipedia: Missundaztood Wikipedia: Try This Wikipedia: I'm Not Dead Wikipedia: Funhouse Wikipedia: The Truth About Love Wikipedia: Beautiful Trauma Wikipedia: Hurts 2B Human Wikipedia: Trustfall (album)