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Xxxtentacion

UK & US Songwriting Charts (15-30 Sep 2017)

September 23, 2017 in News

This generation’s hip-hop writers continue to dominate our Top 10s, with Florida rapper Jahseh Onfroy aka XXXTENTACION leading the pack… Tags: Belcalis Almanzar, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Greg Kurstin, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Jahseh Onfroy, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Megan McKenna, Michael Williams II, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Symere Woods, Tay-K, Yxng Bane

Taylor Swift

UK & US Songwriting Charts (8-16 Sep 2017)

September 16, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Ari Staprans Leff, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, French Montana, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Johhny McDaid, Johnny McDaid, Josh Osborne, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ludwig Göransson, Michael Williams II, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Tay-K, Yungen, Yxng Bane

Kodak Black

UK & US Songwriting Charts (25 Aug – 9 Sep 2017)

September 2, 2017 in News

Khalid continues holding his own against Lamar and Sheeran, and Kodak Black lands on the chart with ‘Roll In Peace’… Tags: Ari Staprans Leff, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, French Montana, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Johhny McDaid, Johnny McDaid, Josh Osborne, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ludwig Göransson, Michael Williams II, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Tay-K, Yungen, Yxng Bane

Rae Sremmurd

UK & US Songwriting Charts (11 – 26 Aug 2017)

August 19, 2017 in News

Rae Sremmurd’s new track ‘Perplexing Pegasus’ puts producer Mike Williams II atop the list of the weeks top US songwriters… Tags: Arcade Fire, Ari Staprans Leff, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Bryan Simmons, Camila Cabello, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, Erika Ender, French Montana, Ian Kirkpatrick, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Jacques Webster, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Josh Osborne, Kendrick Lamar, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Michael Williams II, Momodou Jallow, Not3s, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, Rashawn, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shane Lindstrom, Shane McAnally, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Yungen, Yxng Bane, Zach Crowell

Thomas Rhett. Photo: John Shearer

UK & US Songwriting Charts (4 – 19 Aug 2017)

August 12, 2017 in News

Find out who are top of the pop songwriters, based on last week’s UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100… Tags: Adam Wiles, Arcade Fire, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, Erika Ender, French Montana, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jacob Kasher, Jacques Webster, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Josh Osborne, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Linkin Park, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Michael Williams II, Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Onika Maraj, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, Rashawn Bennett, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shane Lindstrom, Shane McAnally, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Yungen, Yxng Bane, Zach Crowell

John Baldwin Gourley at 2010 Sasquatch! Festival

UK & US Songwriting Charts (21 Jul – 5 Aug 2017)

July 27, 2017 in News

With assistance from Royalty Exchange, we plot the top songwriters of the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Adam Wiles, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bruno Mars, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Charlie Puth, Christopher Brody Brown, David Guetta, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Drewett, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Giorgio Tuinfort, Ian Kirkpatrick, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, John Baldwin Gourley, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Leland Wayne, Ludwig Göransson, Michael Williams II, Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Orel Yoel, Oren Yoel, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Rashawn Bennett, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Selena Gomez, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Zach Crowell

Jay-Z

UK & US Songwriting Charts (14 – 29 Jul 2017)

July 20, 2017 in News

The new Jay-Z album makes for a new leader of this week’s top performing songwriters on the Billboard Hot 100… Tags: Adam Wiles, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bruno Mars, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Christopher Brody Brown, David Guetta, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Erika Ender, Ernest Dion Wilson, French Montana, Giorgio Tuinfort, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, Jay-Z, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Kiari Cephus, Leland Wayne, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Luis Rodríguez, Michael Williams II, Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Noel Gallagher, Orel Yoel, Oren Yoel, Paul Simon, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Ramón Ayala, Rashawn Bennett, Sam Romans, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shawn Corey Carter, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Zach Crowell

Luis Fonsi

UK & US Songwriting Charts (7 – 27 Jul 2017)

July 12, 2017 in News

This week ‘Despacito’ proves a success for the track’s songwriters: Puerto Rican pop artist Luis Fonsi and rapper Daddy Yankee… Tags: Adam Wiles, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, Liam Gallagher, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Noel Gallagher, Oren Yoel, Paul Simon, Quavious Marshall, Samantha Harvey, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Steve Mac, Symere Woods

Gucci Mane 'Met Gala' cover

UK & US Songwriting Charts (2 – 17 Jun 2017)

June 12, 2017 in News

We list the week’s top songwriters behind the biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart… Tags: Alessia Caracciolo, Ammar Malik, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Ayleo, Benjamin Levin, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Erika Ender, Ina Wroldsen, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Jake Painter, Johnny McDaid, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Kiari Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Mateo Bowles, Michael Omari, Michael Williams II, Miles McCollum, Miley Cyrus, Nana Rogues, Nayvadius Wilburn, Noel Gallagher, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Rory Graham, Shane McAnally, Steve Mac, Symere Woods

Busbee

UK & US Songwriting Charts (7 – 22 April 2017)

April 15, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Adam Feeney, Ammar Malik, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Bruno Mars, Bryan Simmons, Christopher Brody Brown, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, Hillary Lindsey, Ina Wroldsen, J Hus, Jack Antonoff, Johnny McDaid, Joshua Luellen, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Gomringer, Kiari Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Max Martin, Michael Busbee, Michael Omari, Miles McCollum, Nana Rogues, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Rory Graham, Steve Mac, Symere Woods, Tim Gomringer

Drake

UK & US Songwriting Charts (24 March – 8 April 2017)

March 29, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Adam Feeney, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Bruno Mars, Christopher Brody Brown, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Jack Antonoff, Jeremy Lloyd, Joshua Luellen, Justin Tranter, Kevin Gomringer, Kiari Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Max Martin, Miles McCollum, Nana Rogues, Noah Shebib, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Robyn Fenty, Samantha Gongol, Steve Mac, Tim Gomringer

Ed Sheeran

UK & US Songwriting Charts (11-25 March 2017)

March 15, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Adam Feeney, Alex Smith, Ammar Malik, Amy Wadge, Andrew Taggart, Benjamin Levin, Bruno Mars, Christopher Brody Brown, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, J Hus, Jack Antonoff, Jamie Hartman, John Paul Cooper, Johnny McDaid, Joshua Luellen, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Kiari Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lorde, Lucy Taylor, Max Martin, Michael Omari, Miles McCollum, Nayvadius Wilburn, Nicholas James Gale, Omari, Peter Wadams, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Robyn Fenty, Rory Graham, Starley Hope, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Tyler Joseph

Rihanna

UK & US Songwriting Charts (3-18 March 2017)

March 9, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Feeney, Alex Smith, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, James Arthur, Jamie Hartman, Jeremy Llyod, Jermaine Cole, John Paul Cooper, Johnny McDaid, Joshua Luellen, Justin Tranter, Kiara Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lucy Taylor, Martin Jensen, Max Martin, Michael Omari, Miles McCollum, Nayvadius Wilburn, Nicholas James Gale, Peter Wadams, Quavious Marshall, Rihanna, Robyn Fenty, Rory Graham, Samantha Gongol, Sia Furler, Starley Hope, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Tom Zanetti, Tyler Joseph

Ed Sheeran

UK & US Songwriting Charts (24 Feb-11 Mar 2017)

March 1, 2017 in Drafts, News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Aaquil Brown, Abel Tesfaye, Adam Feeney, Alex Smith, Andrew Taggart, Anne-Marie, Ashley Gorley, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, James Arthur, Jamie Hartman, Jermaine Cole, John Paul Cooper, John Ryan, Johnny McDaid, Justin Tranter, Khalif Brown, Kodak Black, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lucy Taylor, Martin McKinney, Max Martin, Michael Omari, Miles McCollum, Nayvadius Wilburn, Nicholas James Gale, Peter Wadams, Quavious Marshall, Rory Graham, Sam Hunt, Sia Furler, Starley Hope, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Tom Zanetti, Tyler Joseph

Max Martin Polar Music Prize 2016

UK & US Songwriting Charts (17 Feb-4 Mar 2017)

February 23, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Daniel, Alex Smith, Andrew Taggart, Anne-Marie, Ashley Gorley, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Bruno Mars, Christopher Brody Brown, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, Irvin Mejia, Jamie Hartman, Jermaine Cole, John Paul Cooper, Johnny McDaid, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lucy Taylor, Martin Jensen, Martin McKinney, Max Martin, Michael Omari, Miles McCollum, Nicholas James Gale, Peter Wadams, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Radric Davis, Rory Graham, Sam Hunt, Sean Anderson, Shawn Mendes, Sia Furler, Starley Hope, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Teddy Geiger, Tom Zanetti, Tyler Joseph

Migos 'CULTURE' album artwork

UK & US Songwriting Charts (10-18 Feb 2017)

February 15, 2017 in Drafts, News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Andrew Taggart, Ashley Gorley, Aubrey Graham, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Jermaine Cole, Kiari Cephus, Kirshnik Ball, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Migos, Miles McCollum, Quavious Marshall, Radric Davis, Sam Hollander, Sam Hunt, Scott Harris, Sia Furler, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Tyler Joseph

Taylor Swift

UK & US Songwriting Charts (3-11 Feb 2017)

February 6, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Daniel, Alex Smith, Andrew Taggart, Ashley Gorley, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Calvin Harris, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, Irvin Mejia, Isobel Beardshaw, Jamie Hartman, Jermaine Cole, John Paul Cooper, Johnny McDaid, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lucy Taylor, Martin Jensen, Martin McKinney, Miles McCollum, Nicholas James Gale, Peter Wadams, Rachel Keen, Radric Davis, Robyn Fenty, Rory Graham, Sam Hollander, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Sia Furler, Starley Hope, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Teddy Geiger, Tom Zanetti, Tyler Joseph

Ina Wroldsen

UK Songwriting Chart – 27 January 2017

January 30, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we unveil the most successful writers behind the biggest hits on the latest Official Singles Chart… Tags: Alex Smith, Andrew Taggart, Benjamin Levin, Calvin Harris, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, Jamie Hartman, John Paul Cooper, John Ryan, Johnny McDaid, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lucy Taylor, Nicholas James Gale, Peter Wadams, Rachel Keen, Rory Graham, Sia Furler, Starley Hope, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Tom Zanetti, Tyler Joseph

Sam Hollander

US Songwriting Chart – 4 February 2017

January 26, 2017 in News

Our Hot Hitmakers partnership with Royalty Exchange recognises the top songwriters behind the biggest hits on this week’s Hot 100… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Daniel, Andrew Taggart, Ashley Gorley, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Irvin Mejia, Jermaine Cole, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin McKinney, Miles McCollum, Radric Davis, Sam Hollander, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Sia Furler, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Teddy Geiger, Tyler Joseph

The xx

UK Songwriting Chart – 20 January 2017

January 23, 2017 in Drafts, News

With Royalty Exchange’s help, we reveal the top 20 songwriters behind the biggest hits on this week’s UK Singles Chart… Tags: Alex Smith, Andrew Taggart, Benjamin Levin, Calvin Harris, Dominic Wynn Woods, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, Greg Kurstin, Jamie Hartman, John Paul Cooper, John Ryan, Johnny McDaid, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oliver Sim, Peter Wadams, Rachel Keen, Romy Madley Croft, Rory Graham, Sia Furler, Starley Hope, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Tom Zanetti, Tyler Joseph