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Ne-Yo [wrote and produced](https://www.essence.com/news/must-see-ne-yo-tells-story-behind-writing-beyonces-irreplaceable/) this hit with Stargate — and he revealed that he [initially](https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/472536/ne-yos-beyonce-comments-offend-fans-ne-yo-responds) wrote the song for himself.

Ne-Yo

"Irreplaceable" by Beyoncé

Pharrell [co-wrote](https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8543814/gwen-stefani-interview-love-angel-music-baby-15th-anniversary) this iconic — and catchy — tune with Gwen Stefani and Chad Hugo.

Pharrell Williams

"Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani

Ed Sheeran initially [wrote](https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7647997/ed-sheeran-love-yourself-justin-bieber-divide-interview) this song for his album _Divide_, but it didn't make the cut.

Ed Sheeran

"Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber

Jessie J [co-wrote](https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6422294/jessie-j-miley-cyrus-party-in-the-usa-royalties) this 2009 anthem with Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke.

Jessie J

"Party in the U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus

John [co-wrote](https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a22852981/estelle-american-boy-interview/) the song in collaboration with Estelle.

John Legend

"American Boy" by Estelle feat. Kanye West

Christina was one of the [many famous names](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-dream-and-christina-milian-clash-over-justin-bieber-publishing-rights-233565/) who co-wrote this song, which include Ludacris and The-Dream.

Christina Milian

"Baby" by Justin Bieber

The-Dream [co-wrote](https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/35965/1/how-the-dream-wrote-umbrella-single-ladies-and-other-hits) this wildly-popular 2007 hit with Tricky Stewart, Jay-Z, among others.

The-Dream

"Umbrella" by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z

The one-and-only [Harry Styles](https://www.bustle.com/articles/36521-harry-styles-wrote-ariana-grandes-a-little-bit-of-your-heart-directioners-wont-let-you) co-wrote this song for Ariana's sophomore album, _My Everything_.

Harry Styles

"Just a Little Bit of Your Heart" by Ariana Grande

Taylor Swift famously co-wrote the song with ex Calvin Harris under the [pseudonym](https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7438158/taylor-swift-calvin-harris-co-wrote-this-is-what-you-came-for-pseudonym) "Nils Sjöberg."

Taylor Swift

"This Is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris Feat. Rihanna

Ed Sheeran [collaborated with BTS](https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8506844/bts-ed-sheeran-collaboration-make-it-right) to co-write this 2019 release — and unsurprisingly, it was a hit.

"Make It Right" by BTS

Christina [co-wrote](http://www.mtv.com/news/1471102/kelly-clarkson-single-co-written-by-christina-aguilera/) the unfinished song with producer Rhett Lawrence; later, it was finished and recorded for Kelly's debut album.

Christina Aguilera

"Miss Independent" by Kelly Clarkson

Ne-Yo [co-wrote](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPo5wWmKEaI) the 2011 song with Pitbull and Afrojack.

"Give Me Everything" by Pitbull

Kesha co-wrote this 2011 hit for Britney's mega-successful album _Femme Fatale_, which was a [major comeback](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/7-great-songs-you-didnt-know-kesha-wrote-15415/britney-spears-till-the-world-ends-2011-210208/) for the singer.

Kesha

"Till the World Ends" by Britney Spears

This was tough! Well, at least you now know the famous people behind these hits!

Good try!

You know these famous songs (and their famous writers) quite well! Very impressive!

Here Are 13 Mega-Famous Songs Written By Other Artists — Can You Guess Who Wrote Them?

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