Top 10 Songs You Didn't Know Were Written by Bebe Rexha
#10: "Glowing" (2012)
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Nikki Williams In December 2012, this Nikki Williams single entered our lives, and we were all the better for it. The star herself has helped pen several great tracks throughout her career, like Demi Lovato’s “Heart Attack.” For “Glowing,” she enlisted the help of some great songwriters, including Bebe Rexha. And it more than paid off. The poppy bop never fails to get us dancing, making us feel like we’re glowing in the dark every time we hear it! Rexha’s career had only started a few years prior when this bubbly number was released, but listening to it, you would swear she was already a seasoned pro.
#9: "Take Me Home" (2013)
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Cash Cash feat. Bebe Rexha When it comes to creating memorable EDM and house music, you can count on Cash Cash to deliver. Well, it turns out that Bebe Rexha knows a thing or two about that as well. She teamed up with the New Jersey group for “Take Me Home,” putting her stamp on it in more ways than one. Of course, it’s her voice we hear throughout. But she also played a part as a co-writer. Rexha, the Cash Cash members, and Sterling Fox teamed up, creating something fun and catchy. The electronic track ended up being the band’s biggest hit, so there’s no denying the partnership – both in front of the mic and behind it – was a success.
#8: "One More Night" (2014)
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Bella Thorne 2014 marked the year Bella Thorne put out her very first solo EP, “Jersey.” Among the five songs featured is “One More Night.” Rexha is one of the track’s four co-writers, and her influence can definitely be heard. The carefree tune doesn’t dwell on the negative, instead putting a spotlight on taking advantage of the moment to create lasting memories. The electropop beat and easygoing message combine, grabbing our attention. It makes a pretty convincing case for hitting the dance floor and not leaving until you physically can’t move anymore, too! “One More Night” wasn’t promoted much, and it’s been years since its release, but Rexha deserves more credit for her work.
#7: "Lucifer" (2010)
SHINee You wouldn’t necessarily anticipate Bebe Rexha and K-pop group SHINee working together, but boy are we glad they did. Rexha contributed to everything from the lyrics to the music to the arrangement on “Lucifer.” There’s clearly no genre she can’t master, because it sounds as magnetic today as it did in 2010! The star actually gave fans a glimpse at what went into creating the track on Twitter, revealing that she worked on it in her room of all places. That fact makes her already impressive feat feel even more unbelievable! The song may be named after the devil, but it feels like heaven to us.
#6: "Team" (2016)
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Iggy Azalea Prior to its release, Iggy Azalea described “Team” as being “20% meaningful 70% bop 10% ratchet." Well, if you ask us, it’s 100% special. And one of the songwriters we have to thank for that is, you guessed it, Bebe Rexha. The record’s mix of house music and hip hop blend with the self-assured lyrics flawlessly, and the final product speaks for itself. It’s basically impossible not to feel good about yourself when the hook plays; it’s just so lively! Now, we know it’s about independence more than anything else, but we’d welcome Rexha to our team with open arms anytime. Who wouldn’t?!
#5: "Crowded Room" (2020)
Selena Gomez & 6LACK Selena Gomez and Bebe Rexha are both incredibly talented artists in their own right. But not everyone realizes that they’ve worked together on multiple occasions! Rexha was part of the group that penned Gomez’s upbeat 2013 track, "Like a Champion." It would seem the “Slow Down” singer was a fan of the result, because Rexha helped write “Crowded Room” years later, too! The collaboration with 6LACK was released on Gomez’s “Rare” album, and it’s a sensual, romantic offering that gets better with each listen. We’d say teamwork really did make the dream work here. Now, can you imagine what a Selena Gomez/Bebe Rexha duet would sound like?
#4: "All Hands on Deck" (2014)
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Tinashe It was “All Hands on Deck” to write this hip hop hit. And the fact that Bebe Rexha was among said hands is an unexpected – and very pleasant surprise. The song’s empowering lyrical content is nothing short of alluring, embracing the theme of confidently moving on after a relationship ends. As if that wasn’t enough, the beat is also wildly gripping, immediately pumping us up. Our only complaint is that the track ends before we’re ready to stop dancing! One thing’s for sure though: Rexha can co-write the heck out of a girl power tune! It goes without saying, but we hope she never stops.
#3: "Under You" (2016)
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Nick Jonas When Nick Jonas released the music video for “Under You,” people immediately took notice. After all, it stars “Pretty Little Liars” actress Shay Mitchell, and radiates steam. We mean that literally – there’s a passionate shower scene! So many folks were too distracted to take a look at the credits. But sure enough, Bebe Rexha’s name is there on the list of writers! Interestingly, she and her collaborators, which included Max Martin, had initially penned the tune for her to sing! Fearing it would be too risqué, she opted to pass on it, and Jonas ultimately took it and made it his own. It all worked out in the end, and we got a hit we won’t soon forget.
#2: "Hey Mama" (2014)
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David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack Chances are “Hey Mama” has gotten stuck in your head a bunch. Don’t worry, we’re right there with you – it’s wildly compelling! Yet you’d be forgiven for not knowing that Bebe Rexha is featured. Yes, that’s her on the chorus. She shockingly didn’t receive her official credit until the summer of 2015, months after the electro house track was released as a single. You’d also naturally be forgiven for not realizing that she was one of the eight songwriters who crafted the infectious tune. Thankfully she was credited for that from the start though! It’s a shame that so many listeners didn’t realize what a pivotal role Rexha played in making “Hey Mama” great, but better late than never!
#1: "The Monster" (2013)
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Eminem feat. Rihanna Is there anyone who wasn’t singing this song at the top of their lungs in 2013? We couldn’t get enough of it, with the hook in particular always, well, hooking us! What we didn’t know when we were memorizing each word, however, was that Bebe Rexha was among the brilliant minds who brought “The Monster” to life. And she didn’t simply come in at the end and sprinkle in some magic, either. No, she and her co-writers crafted it from scratch, and it was initially meant to be her record. That didn’t pan out, and it eventually became the Rihanna and Eminem chart-topper we all know and love. Hey, if this song is the monster under our beds, we’ll gladly make friends with it!
