Clarity cover art

  Studio Album · No. 1

Clarity Songwriting Credits by Zedd

2012 Interscope Records 10 tracks 44 min

Produced by Zedd, Lucky Date  ·  Engineered by Jonny Harris

Interscope Records Electro HouseProgressive HouseEDMDance-Pop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Zedd carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
10 trackswritten by Zedd 0 tracksoutside writers
Zedd's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist70%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
10
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2012
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Dance Recording (2014)
Data Insight

Zedd produced and mixed every track on Clarity, building each cut around a guest topliner. Matthew Koma co-wrote and sang lead on 'Spectrum' and contributed across the record, while Foxes fronted the title track, which Zedd wrote with Koma, Porter Robinson, and Skylar Grey. Ryan Tedder, Ellie Goulding, Hayley Williams, and Bright Lights round out the featured vocalists, making this a producer-driven EDM record where Zedd builds the music and his collaborators supply the words and voices.

Zedd's debut studio album, released October 2, 2012 on Interscope Records. The album was primarily self-produced by Zedd, with co-production from Lucky Date on 'Fall into the Sky'. It features guest vocalists Liz, Matthew Koma, Ryan Tedder, Foxes, Ellie Goulding, and Bright Lights across its 10 tracks, alongside three purely instrumental compositions. The Grammy Award-winning title track 'Clarity' featuring Foxes reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Hourglass
Anton ZaslavskiElizabeth Nicole Abrams Anton ZaslavskiElizabeth Nicole Abrams Zedd Liz
2
Shave It Up
Anton Zaslavski Anton Zaslavski Zedd Anton Zaslavski (Production)
3
Spectrum #1
Anton ZaslavskiMatthew KomaJohn Martin Anton ZaslavskiMatthew KomaJohn Martin Zedd Matthew Koma
4
Lost at Sea
Anton ZaslavskiRyan Tedder Anton ZaslavskiRyan Tedder Zedd Ryan Tedder
5
Clarity #8
Anton ZaslavskiMatthew KomaPorter RobinsonHolly Hafermann Anton ZaslavskiMatthew KomaPorter RobinsonHolly Hafermann Zedd Foxes
6
Codec
Not documented Anton Zaslavski Zedd -
7
Stache
Not documented Anton Zaslavski Zedd -
8
Fall into the Sky
Anton ZaslavskiElena Jane GouldingErik Bernholm Anton ZaslavskiElena Jane GouldingErik Bernholm ZeddLucky Date Ellie Goulding
9
Follow You Down
Anton ZaslavskiHeather Bright Anton ZaslavskiHeather Bright Zedd Bright Lights
10
Epos
Not documented Anton Zaslavski Zedd -

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 16 contributors

AZ
Anton Zaslavski
Writer · Production
On this album10 written
MK
Matthew Koma
Writer
On this album2 written
EJ
Elena Jane Goulding
Writer
On this album1 written
EN
Elizabeth Nicole Abrams
Writer
On this album1 written
EB
Erik Bernholm
Writer
On this album1 written
HB
Heather Bright
Writer
On this album1 written
HH
Holly Hafermann
Writer
On this album1 written
JM
John Martin
Writer
On this album1 written
PR
Porter Robinson
Writer
On this album1 written
RT
Ryan Tedder
Writer
On this album1 written
Z
Zedd
Producer
On this album10 produced
LD
Lucky Date
Producer
On this album1 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Clarity

Did Zedd write Clarity?
Zedd co-wrote and produced every track on Clarity, working with a rotating cast of topliners who supplied the lyrics and lead vocals. The title track was written by Zedd with Matthew Koma, Porter Robinson, and Skylar Grey. He builds the instrumental and song structure, then collaborates with guest writers and singers to finish each song.
Who sang on the song Clarity by Zedd?
British singer Foxes sang lead vocals on 'Clarity.' The track reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2014.
Did Clarity by Zedd win a Grammy?
The title track 'Clarity' won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014. It was Zedd's first Grammy win.
Who sang Spectrum on Clarity?
Matthew Koma sang lead vocals on 'Spectrum' and co-wrote it with Zedd. The single topped the Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
What genre is Clarity by Zedd?
Clarity is an electro house and progressive house record with strong dance-pop elements. It sits within the broader EDM movement of the early 2010s.
Who are the featured vocalists on Clarity?
The album features Matthew Koma on 'Spectrum,' Foxes on 'Clarity,' Ryan Tedder on 'Lost at Sea,' Ellie Goulding on 'Fall into the Sky,' and Bright Lights on 'Follow You Down.' Hayley Williams sang on the single version of 'Stay the Night.'
Is Clarity by Zedd certified Platinum?
Clarity is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and Platinum by Music Canada. It also earned Gold certifications in New Zealand and Singapore.

Sources

Wikipedia: Clarity (Zedd album) Wikipedia: Clarity (Zedd song) Wikipedia: Stay the Night (Zedd song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Clarity by Zedd