Rare cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

Rare Songwriting Credits by Selena Gomez

2020 Interscope Records 13 tracks 42 min

Produced by Nolan Lambroza, Simon Rosen, Ian Kirkpatrick, Frank Dukes, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredrikson, Jonathan Bellion  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin

Interscope Records PopDance-PopR&B
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Selena Gomez carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
13 trackswritten by Selena Gomez 0 tracksoutside writers
Selena Gomez's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist38%
Composer62%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
20
Lyricists
16
Producers
1
No.1 Single
703,000
US Copies Sold
2020
Released
Data Insight

Rare is Selena Gomez's most authored album, with Gomez serving as executive producer and co-writing across the record. Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter again anchor much of the writing, joined by producers Mattman & Robin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jon Bellion and Kid Cudi. The breakout 'Lose You to Love Me,' co-written by Gomez with Michaels, Tranter and Mattman & Robin, gave her a first Billboard Hot 100 number one. The album frames her as the creative lead while still drawing on a tight circle of pop collaborators.

Rare is Selena Gomez's third studio album, released January 10, 2020 on Interscope Records. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Lose You to Love Me,' widely interpreted as addressing her relationship with Justin Bieber. Gomez co-wrote all thirteen tracks on the standard edition, marking a complete creative transformation from her debut. The album features Juice WRLD on 'Ring' (recorded before his death in December 2019), 6lack on 'Crowded Room,' Kid Cudi on 'A Sweeter Place,' and production contributions from Finneas O'Connell.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Rare #30
Madison LoveBrett McLaughlin Selena GomezNolan LambrozaSimon Rosen Nolan LambrozaSimon Rosen Selena Gomez (Vocals)
2
Dance Again
Selena GomezJustin TranterCaroline Ailin Mattias LarssonRobin Fredriksson Frank DukesSasha Yatchenko Selena Gomez (Vocals)
3
Look at Her Now #27
Selena GomezJulia Michaels Justin TranterIan Kirkpatrick Ian Kirkpatrick Selena Gomez (Vocals)
4
Lose You to Love Me #1
Selena GomezJulia Michaels Justin TranterMattias LarssonRobin Fredriksson Mattias LarssonRobin FredriksonFinneas O'Connell Selena Gomez (Vocals)
5
Ring
Sean DouglasJulie Frost Selena GomezBreyan IsaacDavid CienteNolan Lambroza Breyan IsaacNolan Lambroza Selena Gomez (Vocals)Juice WRLD (Featured Rap)
6
Vulnerable
Selena GomezAmy Allen Jonathan BellionJordan JohnsonStefan Johnson Jonathan Bellion Selena Gomez (Vocals)
7
People You Know
Steph JonesAaron Puckett Selena GomezMathieu JompheAlex HopeJason Evigan Jason Evigan Selena Gomez (Vocals)
8
Let Me Get Me
Selena GomezJustin TranterCaroline Ailin Mattias LarssonRobin Fredriksson Mattias LarssonRobin Fredrikson Selena Gomez (Vocals)
9
Crowded Room
Bebe RexhaSimon WilcoxRicardo Valentine Selena GomezNolan LambrozaSimon Rosen Nolan LambrozaSimon Rosen Selena Gomez (Vocals)6lack (Featured Vocals)
10
Kinda Crazy
Justin TranterJasmine Thompson Selena GomezRami YacoubAlbin NedlerKristoffer Fogelmark Rami YacoubAlbin NedlerKristoffer Fogelmark Selena Gomez (Vocals)
11
Fun
Julia MichaelsScott Harris Selena GomezRaul CubinaMark Williams Raul Cubina Selena Gomez (Vocals)Durante (Featured Vocals)
12
Cut You Off
Liza OwenChloe Angelides Selena GomezDavid Pramik David Pramik Selena Gomez (Vocals)
13
A Sweeter Place
Scott MescudiMadison LoveUzoechi Emenike Selena GomezIan Kirkpatrick Ian Kirkpatrick Selena Gomez (Vocals)Kid Cudi (Featured Rap)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 47 contributors

SG
Selena Gomez
Writer · Vocals
On this album13 written
JT
Justin Tranter
Writer
On this album5 written
NL
Nolan Lambroza
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
ML
Mattias Larsson
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
JM
Julia Michaels
Writer
On this album3 written
RF
Robin Fredriksson
Writer
On this album3 written
IK
Ian Kirkpatrick
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
SR
Simon Rosen
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
CA
Caroline Ailin
Writer
On this album2 written
ML
Madison Love
Writer
On this album2 written
AN
Albin Nedler
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BI
Breyan Isaac
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Rare

When did Selena Gomez release Rare?
Selena Gomez released Rare on January 10, 2020, through Interscope Records. It was her third solo studio album. The record debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with about 112,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
Did Selena Gomez write Rare herself?
Selena Gomez served as executive producer of Rare and co-wrote across the album, making it her most hands-on project. Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter co-wrote multiple tracks with her. She worked within a writing team rather than alone, but Rare positions her as the creative lead.
Did Lose You to Love Me by Selena Gomez reach number one?
Yes, 'Lose You to Love Me' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Selena Gomez her first chart-topping single. It hit the top spot in its second week on the chart in 2019. The song was co-written by Gomez with Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter and Mattman & Robin.
How did the title track Rare by Selena Gomez chart?
The title track 'Rare' peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was released as a single from the album in 2020. The song shares its name with the album it leads.
What is the genre of Selena Gomez's Rare?
Rare is primarily a pop and dance-pop album, with elements of R&B, electronic, Latin pop and alternative pop. The sound is more varied than Gomez's earlier dance-driven records. It runs about 42 minutes across its standard edition.
Who produced Selena Gomez's Rare?
Rare was produced by a group that includes Mattman & Robin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jon Bellion and Kid Cudi, with Gomez as executive producer. Mixing was handled by engineers such as Serban Ghenea, Tony Maserati and Manny Marroquin. Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter contributed heavily to the songwriting.
Is Rare by Selena Gomez certified Platinum?
Yes, Rare is certified Platinum by the RIAA, representing over one million album-equivalent units in the United States. The album had earned about 703,000 album-equivalent units in the US as of December 2020. It also topped charts in countries including Australia, Canada and Mexico.

Sources

Wikipedia: Rare (Selena Gomez album) Wikipedia: Lose You to Love Me Wikipedia: Look at Her Now MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Rare by Selena Gomez