All the songwriters featured in Blackpink’s new album, ‘Deadline’, from Diplo to Ejae

“Go”, the title track of Deadline, marks a notable instance in Blackpink’s catalogue because all four members—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa—are credited as songwriters alongside international collaborators Chris Martin, Henry Walter and Danny Chung.

Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, is credited with writing for melody and structure, a detail that signals crossover input from outside the typical K‑pop production pool. Cirkut, winner of Producer of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, and Danny Chung, who also wrote Blackpink’s “How You Like That” and “Pink Venom,” along with the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack, appear in writing credits and also contribute to production with Teddy, bringing a mix of pop and electronic sensibilities. 

Blackpink members’ names on the songwriting list suggest direct contribution to lyrics and creative development for this particular track, a first for the group in terms of full member writing credits. Its structure juxtaposes layered, atmospheric verses with sections that build toward an intense, galvanising chorus. Vocally, Rosé and Lisa alternate between melodic lines and rhythmic, rap‑inflected deliveries, while Jennie and Jisoo contribute assertive lines that reinforce the song’s tone of control and drive.

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“Me and My” is a mid‑tempo, R&B‑inflected track on Blackpink’s Deadline EP that sits between the project’s high‑energy moments and its anthemic leanings. Built on retro hip‑hop rhythms with polished brass touches and a relaxed beat, the song carries a confident mood that emphasises togetherness and group identity.

The song leans on a different assembly of songwriters rooted more in Western pop and R&B songwriting networks. The credits attributed through multiple database listings identify Lukasz Gottwald, better known as Dr Luke, Grammy-winning songwriter Theron Thomas, Canadian record producer Vaughn Oliver, producer Tobias Wincorn, producer Rocco Valdes and vocal producer Jelli Dorman as writers.

Gottwald and Thomas often collaborate on pop and R&B tracks in the US market, with Oliver and Wincorn contributing compositional elements. Rocco Valdes and Jelli Dorman appear in databases as part of the wider songwriting collective for the song. This mix of Western songwriters on a Blackpink track suggests a stylistic reach into R&B and melodic pop territory.

For “Champion”, the credited writers include Lukasz Gottwald and Theron Thomas once more, joined by Ejae. Before Deadline, Ejae ­co-wrote the topline for Red Velvet’s “Psycho”, which achieved certified gold status in the US, and contributed to songs for Aespa, Twice, Le Sserafim and Nmixx. More recently, she gained wider recognition as co‑writer and vocalist on multiple tracks for the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, including the chart-topping “Golden”.

Ejae is identified in coverage as a singer‑songwriter involved in other pop cultural work outside Blackpink’s immediate circle. The presence of Gottwald and Thomas in these credits aligns with the collaborators on “Me and My”, pointing to a continued engagement with that cluster of Western composers for multiple tracks on the EP. 

Musically, the arrangement uses driving percussion, a steady beat and layered vocals that push the song toward a stadium‑style feel. Some listeners note alt‑pop and rock influences in the synths and guitar textures, creating a sound that sits between conventional pop and live‑performance energy.

“Fxxxboy” is the closing track on Blackpink’s Deadline EP, and it shifts the project’s momentum from high‑energy pop into a more reflective, emotive space. The song sits at a mid‑tempo pace with a pared‑down arrangement built around guitar melodies and controlled production that put the group’s voices at the centre of the mix. It lists a set of writers tied to The Black Label production network and beyond. According to fan‑compiled credits, the songwriters include Kush, Zikai, singer and rapper Courtlin Jabrae Edwards, Grammy-nominated producer Tommy “TB Hits” Brown and Vince, a frequent collaborator of Blackpink under The Black Label.

Kush and Zikai are part of the circle of producers and writers associated with Blackpink’s creative hub. Courtlin Jabrae Edwards and Tommy “TB Hits” Brown appear in credits for composition, with Vince rounding out the set. This cohort suggests a collaborative approach anchored in Black Label’s in‑house team with outside creative inputs for melody and lyric writing. 

Across Deadline, Blackpink’s songwriting credits span internal collaborators, full member contributions on a key track, and external writers from contemporary Western pop and R&B spheres. From the broad assembly on “Jump” to the shared member input on “Go” and the Western writing teams on “Me and My” and “Champion”, the EP reflects a multifaceted creative process grounded in both the group’s ongoing relationships and targeted external partnerships.

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