Most frequent collaboratorScott Harris · 55 tracks
GenresPopPop RockAcoustic Pop
Artist
94%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 60 of 64 tracks
Does Shawn Mendes write his own songs?
Yes. Shawn Mendes co-writes his own material, working with a rotating group of collaborators rather than recording outside songs. He has a writing credit on hits like 'Stitches,' 'Treat You Better,' and 'In My Blood,' developing from a teenage cover artist into a hands-on pop songwriter.
By the Numbers
5
Studio Albums
64
Tracks Credited
94%
Self-Written
12
Years Active
56
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 60 / 64 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 64 tracks: how many Shawn Mendes 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.
Shawn Mendes has a writing credit94%
3%
91%
6%
Sole author2tracks3%
Co-written58tracks91%
Outside writers4tracks6%
Role Fingerprint how they contribute
Shawn Mendes's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 64 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)94%
Composer (music)94%
Producer58%
Performer100%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
Shawn Mendes's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
avg 94%
75%
100%
100%
100%
92%
2015Handwritten
2016Illuminate
2018Shawn Mendes
2020Wonder
2024Shawn
Early · 92% written
Late · 96% written
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
92%
2010s
Handwritten, Illuminate +1 more
96%
2020s
Wonder, Shawn
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where Shawn Mendes 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.
Shawn Mendes
Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Bubble size = tracks worked on together. SH Scott Harris · NM Nathaniel Mercereau · GW Geoff Warburton
The Authorship Story
Data Insight
Shawn Mendes is a strong author in the data: he co-writes nearly every song he records, so his name appears in almost all of his lyricist credits, usually beside one or two trusted collaborators rather than a crowd. Covers are rare and are the clearest non-authored moments in his catalog, from 'Stitches' early on to 'Hallelujah' in 2024. The composer column reflects his pop-songwriting craft and a slowly widening role behind the boards, as he moved from co-writer to co-producer across his albums.
Quick Facts
Origin storyDiscovered after posting cover clips on Vine as a teenager
No. 1 single'Señorita' with Camila Cabello topped the Billboard Hot 100
Chart recordYoungest male artist to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums
Breakout hit'Stitches' reached number one in the UK
Grammy nodsThree Grammy nominations
Studio albumsFive, from Handwritten (2015) to Shawn (2024)
Creative Fingerprint
A co-writing pop singer-songwriter: Shawn Mendes has a hand in writing his songs, from early hits like 'Stitches' to later work, building them with a rotating set of collaborators rather than recording outside songs.
The Story
Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter who rose from posting song covers on Vine as a teenager to becoming one of the biggest pop stars of his generation. His first four studio albums all debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, powered by hits like 'Stitches,' 'Treat You Better,' 'There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back,' 'In My Blood,' and the chart-topping 'Senorita' duet with Camila Cabello. Mendes co-writes the large majority of his material, usually alongside a tight circle of collaborators such as Scott Harris, Teddy Geiger, and Geoff Warburton, placing him high on the songwriting authorship scale. Over time he has also taken on more production, and his 2024 album Shawn turned toward a stripped-back, acoustic sound.
Awards & Recognition
'Señorita' with Camila Cabello reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 (2019)
Youngest male artist to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums (Wonder, 2020)
Three Grammy Award nominations
Frequently Asked Questions Shawn Mendes
Does Shawn Mendes write his own songs?
Yes. Shawn Mendes co-writes his own material, working with a rotating group of collaborators rather than recording outside songs. He has a writing credit on hits like 'Stitches,' 'Treat You Better,' and 'In My Blood,' developing from a teenage cover artist into a hands-on pop songwriter.
How did Shawn Mendes get famous?
Shawn Mendes first gained a following by posting short cover clips on the app Vine as a teenager, which led to a record deal. He quickly turned that early fame into original music, breaking through with 'Stitches' from his 2015 debut Handwritten.
Who wrote 'Señorita'?
'Señorita' was co-written by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello along with several other songwriters, and the two perform it as a duet. Released in 2019, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest hits of both their careers.
What is Shawn Mendes's biggest hit?
His biggest hit is 'Señorita,' the 2019 duet with Camila Cabello that topped the Hot 100. His other signature songs include 'Stitches,' 'Treat You Better,' 'There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back,' and 'In My Blood.'
How many number-one albums does Shawn Mendes have?
Shawn Mendes has had multiple number-one albums on the Billboard 200, and with Wonder (2020) he became the youngest male artist to top the chart with four studio albums. His self-titled 2018 album made him one of the youngest artists with three number ones.
How many albums has Shawn Mendes released?
Shawn Mendes has released five studio albums: Handwritten (2015), Illuminate (2016), Shawn Mendes (2018), Wonder (2020), and Shawn (2024). Each of the first four debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Has Shawn Mendes won a Grammy?
No. Shawn Mendes has received three Grammy nominations but has not won a Grammy Award. He has, however, won numerous Juno, MTV Europe Music, and SOCAN awards.
Who wrote 'In My Blood'?
'In My Blood' was co-written by Shawn Mendes with a team of collaborators for his 2018 self-titled album. The song, about dealing with anxiety, topped the Adult Pop Songs chart and earned a Grammy nomination.
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