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As musical artists break into the mainstream, sign lucrative deals, win fancy awards, and become household names, their key collaborators—most crucially behind-the-scenes songwriters—don’t always receive the same recognition. With that in mind, we’re launching our inaugural Genius 2022 Mid-Year Songwriter List, which celebrates the work of the non-primary-artist songwriters that have had the biggest impact on this year so far as measured by Genius data and analytics. Only releases in 2022 were considered for this list. Scroll down to see the talented individuals behind your favorite songs.
• Lil Durk, “Difference Is” ft. Summer Walker • Latto, 777
Management: Andy Steinway of Hallwood Media Publishing: Jon Platt for Sony/ATV
CM Publishing: Josh Toll for Artist Partner Group in partnership with Cirkut Breaker RM Publishing: Josh Toll for Artist Partner Group
• Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby, “Do We Have A Problem?” • Latto, “Wheelie” ft. 21 Savage
Publishing: Dashawn Vinson for Sony/ATV
• Becky G., “BAILÉ CON MI EX” • MGK, “last november” • Chris Brown, “Hate Being Human”
Management: Jake McAllister of Legends Only Music Publishing: Annie Aberle for Pulse Music Group
• Harry Styles, “Cinema” • Halsey, “So Good”
• BRELAND, “Praise the Lord” ft. Thomas Rhett • Brantley Gilbert – “Rolex® On A Redneck” • Cole Swindell – “Stereotype”
Management: Big Loud Management Publishing: Relative Music Group / Sony Music Publishing
• Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys, “City of Gods” •Tate McRae, “Chaotic” • Winona Oak, “Baby Blue”
Management: Jamie Zeluck-Hindlen of Nonstop Management
• Dove Cameron, “Boyfriend” • Lexi Jayde, “Homesick” • Sabrina Carpenter, “Read your Mind”
Management: Evan Winiker of Range Media Partners Publishing: Katy Wolaver for Warner Chappell
• Halsey, “So Good” • Lykke Li, “HAPPY HURTS” • Wallows, “At the End of the Day”
• Jessie Murph, “Pray” • BTS, “달려라 방탄 (RUN BTS)” • Chlöe, “Surprise”
Management: Anthony D'Annunzio and Noah Rosenberg of Electric Feel Publishing: Matt Maschi and Danny Cagan for Universal Music Publishing Group in partnership with Arthouse
• NAYEON, “POP!” • aespa, “Girls” • GOT the beat, “Step Back”
Management: SM Entertainment Publishing: EKKO Music Rights
• Måneskin, “SUPERMODEL” • Chappell Roan, “My Kink Is Karma” • RAYE, “Hard Out Here”
Management: Michele Harrison and Byron Wetzel of Range Media Partners Publishing: Ryan Press for Warner Chappell
• Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys, “City of Gods” • Dove Cameron, “Boyfriend”
Management: Katie Vinten Publishing: David Gray for Universal Music Publishing Group
• Leah Kate, “10 Things I Hate About You • Nessa Barrett, “die first” • The Chainsmokers, “In Too Deep”
Management: Hannah Babbit of Babz Inc. Publishing: David Gray and Lillia Parsa for Universal Music Publishing Group
• Charlie Puth & Jung Kook, “Left and Right” • Charlie Puth, “Light Switch” • Reneé Rapp, “Tattoos”
Management: Jamie Zeluck-Hindlen of Nonstop Management
• Shawn Mendes, “When You’re Gone” • Camila Cabello, Familia • Dermot Kennedy, “Something to Someone”
Management: Zach Gurka of Ground Up Management Publishing: Sony/ATV and Work of Art
• Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
• Post Malone, Twelve Carat Toothache • The Kid LAROI, “Thousand Miles” • FKA twigs, “oh my love”
Management: Austin Rosen and Anthony D'Annunzio of Electric Feel Publishing: Lillia Parsa for Universal Music Publishing Group
• Camila Cabello, “Bam Bam” ft. Ed Sheeran • Becky G. & Guaynaa, “TAJÍN” • CNCO, “La Equivocada”
• Lizzo, Special • Shenseea, “R U That” • Latto & Mariah Carey, “Big Energy (Remix)” ft. DJ Khaled
Management: Ray Daniels Publishing: Sony Music Publishing
• Morgan Wallen, “You Proof” • Cole Swindell, “She Had Me At Head’s Carolina” • Thomas Rhett & Katy Perry, “Where We Started”
• Jack Harlow, Come Home The Kids Miss You • Drake, “Jimmy Cooks” ft. 21 Savage • GIVĒON, “Tryna Be”
Management: Bilal “Bizzy” Joseph of STRAGG Publishing: Wallace Joseph for Warner Chappell Music
• Harry Styles, “Matilda” • Lizzo, “If You Love Me” • Charli XCX, “Move Me”
• Harry Styles, “Boyfriends” • FKA twigs, “thank you song” • Orville Peck, “The Curse of the Blackened Eye”
Management: Ben Persky, Mason Klein, and Will Perliter of Mixed Management Publishing: Jody Gerson for Universal Music Publishing Group
• Disney’s Encanto, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Management: Brian Liebman Publishing: Warner Chappell Music