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Quiz: Can You Match the Songwriter to Their Work?

February 12, 2020

Creating hit songs and albums can be a group effort, comprised of a team of songwriters, composers, and producers whom you don’t often see onstage. You’ve heard these behind-the-scenes artists’ work on your favorite albums and playlists—but can you match them to their work? Whether they write for themselves, one other artist, or several hit groups, we’re celebrating the songwriters, artists, and producers who help create some of the world’s favorite music.

Today, we announced the beta of songwriter pages, a new way for fans to dive deeper into the creators behind their favorite songs. In celebration, we want to test your songwriting savvy—challenge yourself with the quiz below. (Oh, and even if you get a question wrong, you can keep choosing answers until you get the right one.)

Songwriters Tayla Parx and Victoria Monet both worked on which of Ariana Grande’s albums?
Mark Ronson received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Grammy Award for penning which song?
Each of these female songwriters is accomplished in her own right. Who had six nominations at the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019, making her the most nominated woman?
This songwriter, singer, musician, and producer worked on albums for Weezer and Panic! at the Disco that were nominated for the Rock Album of the Year at the 59th annual Grammy Awards in 2017.
Choose the option that correctly matches each hip-hop and pop songwriter with their stage name. 
In 2019, Missy Elliott became the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Which of the following songs did she not have a hand in crafting?
This German composer has a vast catalogue of work but his claim to fame also includes winning the Eurovision song contest for "Rise Like a Phoenix," written for Conchita Wurst.

Quincy Jones, Ali Tamposi, Murda Beatz and Tank God Win Top Honors at Spotify’s Secret Genius Awards in Los Angeles

November 17, 2018

Hosted by NE-YO, The Second Annual Awards Show Featured Dynamic Performances by Bebe Rexha, Becky G, Daniel Caesar, Terrace Martin and Jacob Collier

Last night, Spotify honored the leading tastemakers, producers, songwriters and engineers behind some of the year’s most successful songs at the second annual Secret Genius Awards in Los Angeles. Grammy-Award winner NE-YO hosted the show that celebrated 14 categories including Songwriter of the Year, Producer of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year, and Social Message of the Year.

The intimate room was filled with over 500 of some of the biggest beatmakers and industry innovators who came together to celebrate the brilliant contributions of music’s Secret Geniuses. This year Spotify Premium also invited 100 of the most passionate music fans on to attend the show and join the celebration. Additionally, in support of the recent launch of its EQL Directory, a Global database for women in Audio and Music Production, Spotify donated tickets to Girls Make Beats.

Performances of hit songs such as “I’m a Mess” by Bebe Rexha, “Human Nature” by Jacob Collier, “Sin Pijama” and “Mayores” by Becky G and “Get You” by Daniel Caesar had attendees singing throughout night. Along with high energy performances that had the crowd out of their seats, top artists including Keith Urban, Tiesto, Bazzi, Charli XCX, Swae Lee, Timbaland, and Kelly Rowland presented awards to the night’s winners.