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My name is Keri Hilson

Background information Birth name Keri Lynn Hilson Born December 5, 1982 (1982-12-05) (age 27) Decatur, Georgia, United States Genres R&B, pop Occupations Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals Years active 2001 – present Labels Zone 4, Mosley Music, Interscope Associated acts The Clutch Website www.kerihilson.com Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5,[1] 1982) is an American recording artist signed to Zone 4, Mosley Music Group and Interscope Records. She is part of a collective of writers and producers known as The Clutch. Through the early and late 2000s, Hilson wrote songs for multiple rappers and singers, including Britney Spears and Ludacris. In 2007, she guest performed on Timbaland's hits "The Way I Are" and "Scream" and began a solo singing career. Hilson has made cameos in music videos for Usher, Ne-Yo and Nelly, amongst others. Her debut album, In a Perfect World…, was released in early 2009, spawning hit singles "Energy," "Turnin' Me On," "Knock You Down," and "I Like", which was a hit in Germany due to being part of the soundtrack for the movie Zweiohrküken.

Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 2001–2007: Songwriting and backing vocals 3 2008–present: In a Perfect World… 4 Discography 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External links

Early life Hilson was born in Decatur, Georgia.[2] She attended Tucker High School in Tucker, Georgia. During her adolescence, Hilson studied piano and singing,[2] and she joined the girl group By D'Signe when she was 14.[3] She became a songwriter and backing vocalist while in high school, and she attended Emory University, where she majored in theater.[2][4]

2001–2007: Songwriting and backing vocals Hilson began songwriting in 2001 and would go on to write tracks for Britney Spears, Ciara, Usher and Ludacris.[3] In 2004, she was featured on Xzibit's single, "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)."[5] In 2006, Hilson signed as an artist with Timbaland's label, Mosley Music Group and appeared on a track on Diddy's Press Play. Hilson was also featured on "Help," the second single from Lloyd Banks' Rotten Apple; the single peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[6]

While Hilson was working with Polow da Don in a studio, he asked her, "What producer do you think could take you where you want to go as an artist?" She replied with Timbaland, who was in search of a black female solo R&B artist. After singing for Timbaland over the phone, they began recording at The Hit Factory the following weekend.[7][8] In 2007, Hilson made several appearances on Timbaland's solo effort Shock Value, including on the singles "The Way I Are" and "Scream". "The Way I Are" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.[9] She performs the song along with Timbaland and OneRepublic on the soap opera One Life to Live in October 2007.[10] Furthermore, she was featured on the track "Lost Girls" on Zone 4-labelmate Rich Boy's debut album and its second single "Good Things" and was credited as a writer and backing vocalist on Britney Spears's album Blackout.

Hilson also played the lead role in Usher's music video for "Love in This Club", (as well as co-writing its "Pt. II" remix) appeared as one of the "independent women" in Ne-Yo's music video for "Miss Independent".[11] Later in the year, Hilson performed on Nas' debut single "Hero" from his controversial untitled album; it reached number 97 on the Hot 100 and number 82 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts. On July 16, 2008, Nas and Keri Hilson performed "Hero" with the backing band Mulatto on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[12]

2008–present: In a Perfect World… After many pushbacks, Hilson's debut solo album, In a Perfect World…, was released on March 24, 2009.[13] In a Perfect World… debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[14]

The midtempo ballad "Energy" eventually became her first world single and was released as a digital download on May 27, 2008. The video premiered on July 14, 2008. It charted at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 21 and 72 on R&B 100 and Pop 100 respectively. The single performed best in New Zealand, where it charted at number 2, but the single failed to significantly chart elsewhere. "Energy" was released on CD on September 14, 2009, as the third UK single.[15]

"Return the Favor" was released officially as the second U.S. single on October 7, 2008. The video premiered soon afterward on October 23, 2008. The single failed to chart in the U.S. In the UK, Europe and Australia the single was released from April 10, 2009. "Return the Favour" became a Top 20 hit in the UK, German, and Irish Singles charts and a Top 10 hit in the UK R&B Singles Chart.

"Turnin' Me On" (featuring Lil Wayne) was released as the third North American single (second in New Zealand) on November 25, 2008.[16] The single peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 2 and 28 on R&B 100 and Pop 100 respectively. It was also the first single to chart in Canada, although it only reached number 80. On March 28, 2009, Hilson and the backing band Mulatto performed "Turnin Me On" (featuring Lil Wayne) on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[17]

"Knock You Down" (featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo) is the fourth U.S. single from the album, as confirmed by Hilson on her Official Album Countdown Video-blog.. The video premiered on March 23, 2009, on Ne-Yo's official YouTube channel. The single has been Hilson's most successful solo offering to date, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop 100. On May 18, 2009, "Knock You Down" became Hilson's first number one single on the New Zealand Singles chart as lead vocalist; the single held onto the top spot for six consecutive weeks.[18] Elsewhere, following its British release on June 2 2009,[19] "Knock You Down" peaked at number 5 and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and UK R&B Singles Chart, respectively, based on digital sales alone. On May 4, 2009, Hilson and the backing band Mulatto performed "Knock You Down" (featuring Kanye West) on Late Show with David Letterman.[20]

She also appeared on rapper Asher Roth's debut album, Asleep In the Bread Aisle, on the song "She Don't Wanna Man."

Hilson recorded several performances for Walmart's Soundcheck promotion, where she performed "Alienated," hits "Knock You Down" and "Turnin' Me On," as well as new U.S. single "Slow Dance" and new international single "Energy." The performances can be purchased as Walmart-exclusive EP.[21] Additionally, during an interview with Walmart Hilson revealed she will be touring for a third time in 2009 as the opening act for the international leg of Ne-Yo's Year of the Gentleman Tour.

Discography Main article: Keri Hilson discography 2009: In a Perfect World… 2010: TBA [22] Awards and nominations American Music Awards 2009, Favorite Female R&B/Soul Artist (Nominated) 2009, Breakthrough Artist (Nominated) BET Awards 2009, Best New Artist (Winner) 2009, Viewer's Choice: "Turnin Me On" w/ Lil Wayne (Nominated) 2009, Best Collaboration: "Turnin Me On" w/ Lil Wayne (Nominated) 2009, Best Female R&B Artist (Nominated) Grammy Awards 2010, Best New Artist (Nominated) 2010, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: "Knock You Down" (Nominated) Image Awards 2010, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated) Urban Music Awards 2009, Best Album (Nominated) 2009, Best Female Act (Nominated) MOBO Awards 2009, Best International Act: (Nominated) 2009, Best R&B/Soul Act: (Winner) MTV Video Music Awards 2007, Monster Single of the Year: "The Way I Are" w/ Timbaland (Nominated) Soul Train Awards 2009, Best New Artist (Winner) 2009, Song of the Year "Turnin Me On" (nominated) 2009, Record of the Year "Knock You Down" (nominated) 2009, Best Collaboration "Knock You Down" (Winner) Teen Choice Awards 2007, Choice Rap Single: "The Way I Are" w/ Timbaland (Winner)

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