Studio Album · No. 2
Illuminate Songwriting Credits by Shawn Mendes
Produced by Jake Gosling, Teddy Geiger · Engineered by Jake Gosling
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Shawn Mendes carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Illuminate is the purest authorship statement of Shawn Mendes's early career: he co-wrote all twelve tracks, with no covers anywhere on the standard album. His core circle of Scott Harris, Geoffrey Warburton, and Teddy Geiger appears across the record, usually two or three writers to a song, marking the point where his name sits on every credit rather than most.
Illuminate is the second studio album by Shawn Mendes, released in September 2016 and a step toward a fuller, more guitar-driven pop sound. Produced largely by Jake Gosling with Teddy Geiger, it kept his songwriting at the center: he co-wrote every track, most often with Scott Harris, Geoffrey Warburton, and Geiger. The singles 'Treat You Better' and 'Mercy' became major hits, and the later reissue added 'There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back.' The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, his second straight chart-topping release, and confirmed his quick rise from online covers to arena-level pop.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ruin
|
Shawn MendesIdo ZmishlanyScott HarrisGeoffrey WarburtonZubin Thakkar | Shawn MendesIdo ZmishlanyScott HarrisGeoff WarburtonZubin Thakkar | Jake Gosling | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Mercy
#15
|
Shawn MendesTeddy GeigerDanny ParkerIlsey Juber | Shawn MendesTeddy GeigerDaniel ParkerIlsey Juber | Jake GoslingTeddy Geiger | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Treat You Better
#6
|
Shawn MendesTeddy GeigerScott Harris | Shawn MendesTeddy GeigerScott Harris | Teddy GeigerDan RomerDaniel Kyriakides | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Three Empty Words
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisIdo ZmishlanyGeoffrey Warburton | Shawn MendesScott HarrisIdo ZmishlanyGeoff Warburton | Jake Gosling | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Don't Be a Fool
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoffrey Warburton | Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoff Warburton | Jake Gosling | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Like This
|
Shawn MendesLaleh PourkarimGustaf Thorn | Shawn MendesLaleh PourkarimGustaf Thorn | Laleh Pourkarim | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
No Promises
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisTeddy Geiger | Shawn MendesScott HarrisTeddy Geiger | Teddy Geiger | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Lights On
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoffrey Warburton | Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoff Warburton | Jake Gosling | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Honest
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoffrey Warburton | Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoff Warburton | Jake GoslingScott Harris | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Patience
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisTeddy Geiger | Shawn MendesScott HarrisTeddy Geiger | Jake Gosling | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Bad Reputation
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoffrey Warburton | Shawn MendesScott HarrisGeoff Warburton | Jake Gosling | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Understand
|
Shawn MendesScott HarrisTeddy GeigerGeoffrey Warburton | Shawn MendesScott HarrisTeddy GeigerGeoff Warburton | Jake Gosling | Shawn Mendes (Lead Vocals) |