Jozzy, BEAM & Dougie F all made the cut, but who came out on top?
When a record hits, everyone knows the topline performer, the singer or rapper whose name winds up in bright lights. But these artists almost always have key collaborators responsible for crafting beats, honing arrangements, and doing loads of other behind-the-scenes things that aren’t always recognized by the public. That’s why we’re proud to present our Genius 2022 Year-End Songwriter List, which celebrates the work of the non-primary-artist songwriters that have had the biggest impact on this year as measured by Genius data and analytics. Only releases in 2022 were considered. Scroll down to meet the talented individuals behind your favorite songs.
25
Connor & Riley McDonough
Notable Work
• Joji, “Glimpse of Us”
• John Legend, “Wonder Woman”
CM Publishing: Josh Toll for Artist Partner Group in partnership with Cirkut Breaker
RM Publishing: Josh Toll for Artist Partner Group
24
HARDY
Notable Work
• 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
23
Victoria “Ryann” Zaro
Notable Work
• Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys, “City of Gods”
•Tate McRae, “Chaotic”
• Winona Oak, “Baby Blue”
Management: Jamie Zeluck-Hindlen of Nonstop Management
22
Skyler Stonestreet
Notable Work
• Dove Cameron, “Boyfriend”
• Lexi Jayde, “Homesick”
• Sabrina Carpenter, “Read your Mind”
Management: Evan Winiker of Range Media Partners
Publishing: Katy Wolaver for Warner Chappell
21
Sarah Aarons
Notable Work
• Halsey, “So Good”
• Lykke Li, “HAPPY HURTS”
• Wallows, “At the End of the Day”
Publishing: Sony Music Publishing
20
Delacey
Notable Work
• Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys, “City of Gods”
• Dove Cameron, “Boyfriend”
Management: Katie Vinten
Publishing: David Gray for Universal Music Publishing Group
19
Scott Harris
Notable Work
• 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
18
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Notable Work
• Disney’s Encanto, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Management: Brian Liebman
Publishing: Warner Chappell Music
17
Billy Walsh
Notable Work
• 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
16
Feli Ferraro
Notable Work
• Coi Leray, “Players”
• 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
15
Jacob “JKash” Kasher
Notable Work
• Charlie Puth & Jung Kook, “Left and Right”
• Charlie Puth, “Light Switch”
• Reneé Rapp, “Tattoos”
Management: Jamie Zeluck-Hindlen of Nonstop Management
14
Edgar “Edge” Barrera
Notable Work
• Camila Cabello, “Bam Bam” ft. Ed Sheeran
• Becky G. & Guaynaa, “TAJÍN”
• CNCO, “La Equivocada”
Publishing: Sony Music Publishing
13
Theron Thomas
Notable Work
• Lizzo, Special
• Shenseea, “R U That”
• Latto & Mariah Carey, “Big Energy (Remix)” ft. DJ Khaled
Management: Ray Daniels
Publishing: Sony Music Publishing
12
Ashley Gorley
Notable Work
• Morgan Wallen, “You Proof”
• Cole Swindell, “She Had Me At Head’s Carolina”
• Thomas Rhett & Katy Perry, “Where We Started”
Publishing: Sony Music Publishing
11
Alex Turner
Notable Work
• Arctic Monkeys, The Car
10
Michael Pollack
Notable Work
• Beyoncé, “PURE/HONEY”
• Selena Gomez, “My Mind & Me”
• Ava Max, “Million Dollar Baby”
Management: Jamie Zeluck-Hindlen of Nonstop Management
Publishing: Warner Chappell Publishing
9
Matthew Healy & George Daniel
Notable Work
• The 1975, Being Funny in a Foreign Language
Management: Jamie Oborne of Dirty Hit & All On Red
Publishing: Downtown Music Publishing
8
BEAM
Notable Work
• Beyoncé, “ENERGY”
• Drake & 21 Savage, “Rich Flex”
• Drake & 21 Savage, “Major Distribution”
Management: Whetstone Ent.
Publishing: BMI Music Publishing
7
Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald
Notable Work
• SZA, “Low”
• Beyoncé, “VIRGO’S GROOVE”
• Metro Boomin & John Legend, “On Time”
Management: Andy Steinway
Publishing: Jon Platt for Sony/ATV Music Publishing
6
Sam Dew
Notable Work
• Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
• Taylor Swift, “Lavender Haze”
Publishing: Sony Music Publishing
5
Amy Allen
Notable Work
• Harry Styles, “Matilda”
• Lizzo, “If You Love Me”
• Charli XCX, “Move Me”
Management: Gabz Landman
4
Tobias Jesso Jr
Notable Work
• 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
3
Douglas “Dougie F” Ford
Notable Work
• Jack Harlow, Come Home The Kids Miss You
• Drake, “Jimmy Cooks” ft. 21 Savage
• SZA, “Open Arms”
Management: Bilal “Bizzy” Joseph of STRAGG
Publishing: Wallace Joseph for Warner Chappell Music
2
Aaron Dessner
Notable Work
• Taylor Swift, Midnights
• girl in red, “October Passed Me By”
• Gracie Abrams, “Block me out”
Management: Straight & Narrow
1
The-Dream
Notable Work
• Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE
