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Post Malone

Active2014-present
OriginGrapevine, Texas
Albums6
Tracks98

Most frequent collaborator: Louis Bell  ·  93 tracks

Hip-HopPop RapTrapR&BPop Rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 98 of 98 tracks

Did Post Malone write his own songs?

Yes, but never alone. Post Malone, real name Austin Post, holds a writing credit on 100% of his tracks, yet not a single one is written entirely by himself. He co-writes everything with a tight team, above all producer Louis Bell, who has a hand in almost all of his hits, from 'Rockstar' and 'Circles' to 'Sunflower.'

By the Numbers

6
Studio Albums
98
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
150M+ (US RIAA units)
Records Sold
12
Years Active
178
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 98 / 98 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 98 tracks: how many Post Malone 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.

Post Malone has a writing credit100%
100%
Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written98tracks100%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Post Malone's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 98 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)100%
Producer37%
Performer100%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

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

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2016Stoney
2018Beerbongs & Bentleys
2019Hollywood's Bleeding
2022Twelve Carat Toothache
2023Austin
2024F-1 Trillion
Early · 100% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2010s
Stoney, Beerbongs & Bentleys +1 more
100%
2020s
Twelve Carat Toothache, Austin +1 more

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Post Malone 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.

Post Malone
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

White Iverson
Stoney
Written by Austin Post, Trocon Roberts Jr., Masamune Kudo, Idan Kalai, Andre Jackson
Co-wrote
Congratulations
Stoney
Written by Austin Post, Quavious Marshall, Leland Wayne, Adam Feeney, Louis Bell, Carl Rosen
Co-wrote
I Fall Apart
Stoney
Written by Austin Post, Carlo Montagnese, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
Deja Vu
Stoney
Written by Austin Post, Justin Bieber, Adam Feeney, Anderson Hernandez, Matthew Tavares, Kaan Güneşberk, Trocon Roberts Jr., Louis Bell, Carl Rosen, Julian Swirsky
Co-wrote
Go Flex
Stoney
Written by Austin Post, Idan Kalai, Masamune Kudo, Ryan Vojtesak
Co-wrote
Rockstar
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Written by Austin Post, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Olufunmibi Awoshiley, Louis Bell, Jo-Vaughn Virginie, Carl Rosen
Co-wrote
Psycho
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Written by Austin Post, Tyrone Griffin Jr., Louis Bell, Carl Rosen
Co-wrote
Better Now
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Written by Austin Post, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Billy Walsh, Kaan Güneşberk
Co-wrote
Ball for Me
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Written by Austin Post, Onika Maraj, Louis Bell
Co-wrote
Candy Paint
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Written by Austin Post, Louis Bell, Carl Rosen
Co-wrote
Circles
Hollywood's Bleeding
Written by Austin Post, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Billy Walsh, Kaan Güneşberk
Co-wrote
Wow.
Hollywood's Bleeding
Written by Austin Post, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Billy Walsh, Anthoine Walters
Co-wrote
Goodbyes
Hollywood's Bleeding
Written by Austin Post, Jeffery Williams, Brian Lee, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh, Val Blavatnik, Jessie Foutz
Co-wrote
Take What You Want
Hollywood's Bleeding
Written by Austin Post, John Osbourne, Jacques Webster II, Louis Bell, Andrew Watt, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
Enemies
Hollywood's Bleeding
Written by Austin Post, Jonathan Kirk, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
Allergic
Hollywood's Bleeding
Written by Austin Post, Louis Bell, Brian Lee, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
One Right Now
Twelve Carat Toothache
Written by Austin Post, Abel Tesfaye, Louis Bell, Brian Lee, Andrew Bolooki, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
I Like You (A Happier Song)
Twelve Carat Toothache
Written by Austin Post, Amala Dlamini, Louis Bell, Jasper Harris, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
Cooped Up
Twelve Carat Toothache
Written by Austin Post, Rodrick Moore Jr., Louis Bell, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
Chemical
Austin
Written by Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh
Co-wrote
I Had Some Help
F-1 Trillion
Written by Austin Post, Morgan Wallen, Louis Bell, Ryan Vojtesak, Jonathan Hoskins, Ernest Keith Smith, Ashley Gorley, Chandler Walters
Co-wrote
Pour Me a Drink
F-1 Trillion
Written by Austin Post, Louis Bell, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi
Co-wrote
Guy for That
F-1 Trillion
Written by Austin Post, Luke Combs, Louis Bell, Ryan Vojtesak, Jonathan Hoskins, Ernest Keith Smith, James McNair
Co-wrote

Discography 6 albums

Covers all 6 studio albums.

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Post Malone98 tracks
LB93 BW41 RV21 CH21 AW19 AW14

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. LB Louis Bell · BW Billy Walsh · RV Ryan Vojtesak · CH Charlie Handsome · AW Andrew Watt · AW Andrew Wotman

The Writers & Producers Behind Post Malone 6 key collaborators

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Post Malone writes or co-writes his own lyrics on the vast majority of his tracks, placing his lyricist score above 85%. His albums also show him as a frequent co-producer alongside Louis Bell and Frank Dukes, giving him a secondary composer credit pattern that resembles artists like Kanye West, present across the full writing credit picture, not just the verse.

Quick Facts

  • DiamondsHas nine diamond-certified songs, second only to Drake; 'Sunflower' was the first-ever 2x diamond single
  • Grammy noms18 Grammy nominations, no wins
  • ChartThree Billboard Hot 100 number ones: 'Rockstar,' 'Psycho,' and 'Sunflower'
  • NicknameKnown to fans as Posty; real name Austin Post
  • CirclesSet the record for the longest climb to number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, at 41 weeks

Creative Fingerprint

A co-writer to the core: Post Malone holds a writing credit on every one of his songs but has never written one entirely alone, building all of them with a tight team of collaborators, above all producer Louis Bell.

The Story

Post Malone (born Austin Richard Post) is a Texas-born rapper, singer, and songwriter whose blend of hip-hop, pop, and rock earned him some of the most-streamed records in history. He broke through with the 2015 single 'White Iverson' and quickly established himself as one of streaming's dominant forces with melodic rap and emotional hooks. He is known for his heavily tattooed face, genre-blending style, and prolific collaborations with producers including Louis Bell, Frank Dukes, and Billy Walsh.

Awards & Recognition

Over 150 million certified units sold in the US per the RIAA
Nine diamond-certified songs, second only to Drake, including the first-ever 2x diamond single, 'Sunflower'
18 Grammy Award nominations
Three number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100: 'Rockstar,' 'Psycho,' and 'Sunflower'
'Circles' set the record for the longest climb to number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, at 41 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions Post Malone

Did Post Malone write his own songs?
Yes, but never alone. Post Malone, real name Austin Post, holds a writing credit on 100% of his tracks, yet not a single one is written entirely by himself. He co-writes everything with a tight team, above all producer Louis Bell, who has a hand in almost all of his hits, from 'Rockstar' and 'Circles' to 'Sunflower.'
Who wrote 'Circles'?
'Circles' (2019) was co-written by Post Malone with his producers Louis Bell, Frank Dukes, and Billy Walsh. It set a record for the longest climb to number one on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Who wrote 'Sunflower'?
'Sunflower' (2018) was co-written by Post Malone and Swae Lee, who both sing on it, along with producer Louis Bell and others. It was the first song ever certified double diamond by the RIAA.
Who is Post Malone's main producer?
Louis Bell is his most frequent collaborator, credited as a producer and co-writer on the large majority of Post Malone's songs across all of his albums. Their partnership shapes his signature sound.
Who wrote 'Rockstar'?
'Rockstar' (2017) was co-written by Post Malone with 21 Savage, who features on it, and producers including Louis Bell. It spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
How many albums has Post Malone released?
This catalogue covers 6 of his studio albums, from Stoney (2016) to F-1 Trillion (2024).
How many records has Post Malone sold?
The RIAA credits him with over 150 million certified units in the US alone, and he has nine diamond-certified songs, second only to Drake.
Has Post Malone won a Grammy?
No. He has received 18 Grammy nominations over his career but has not won.
What was Post Malone's first hit?
'White Iverson' (2015), which he co-wrote, was his breakthrough. It went viral online and led to his record deal, launching his career.
What genre is Post Malone?
He blends hip-hop, pop, R&B, trap, and rock, and has moved fluidly between them. His 2024 album F-1 Trillion is a full country record, while earlier work leaned more on rap and pop.

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