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Keri Hilson
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Before she could utilize her talents for her own solo endeavors, R&B singer, vocal arranger, and songwriter Keri Hilson wrote a slew of songs, many of them chart-toppers, for several popular artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production/songwriting team known as the Clutch. The dynamic songwriter was born in Decatur, GA, only a few miles outside of Atlanta. Addicted to TV talent shows like Star Search and Showtime at the Apollo, she was already plotting out her career in music at age 12. Even though her mother hired a piano teacher to encourage those talents, she mainly wanted to sing; therefore, Hilson converted those sessions into vocal lessons, accompanying the teacher on piano. In her mid- to late teens, her career jumped off as a songwriter and background vocalist, working under producer Anthony Dent (Destiny's Child, Diddy). Born out of that relationship were two failed girl groups (named Pretty Toni and D'Sign) and, more importantly, a host of connections within the industry for whom she wrote or did backup vocals, including Usher, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and up-and-coming Southern rap producer Polow da Don.

After Hilson graduated from high school, she managed to continue juggling all these tasks when she enrolled at Emory University in Atlanta. She eventually moved on from Dent and began working more with Polow da Don. Attending school while actively advancing her music career put a great demand on her, especially from being a member of the extremely versatile Clutch team. But as luck would have it, Polow introduced her to superproducer Timbaland, who wasted no time in signing the multi-talented songbird to his growing Mosley Music imprint in 2006. Over the next couple years, Hilson's songwriting was practically ubiquitous, responsible for numerous hit singles, including Mary J. Blige's "Take Me as I Am," Omarion's "Ice Box," the Pussycat Dolls' "Wait a Minute," and Britney Spears' "Gimme More." She was also featured prominently on Timbaland Presents Shock Value, including the number three Billboard Hot 100 hit "The Way I Are." With Timbaland and Polow in her corner, Hilson relied on the vast pool of recording artists and producers who needed (and wanted) to return the favor for her Mosley Music/Interscope debut. After a couple pre-release singles and numerous delays, In a Perfect World... was issued in March 2009, shortly after one of its tracks, "Turnin' Me On," had reached the Top 20 of the Hot 100. ~ Cyril Cordor, All Music GuideMore

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Keri Hilson
I AM a singer/songwriter born and rasied in Atlanta. Yes, it’s true I’ve written for Did...
Songs: 5, Videos: 13, Playlists: 1, Blog Posts: 1, Polls: 0, Battles: 0

Most Popular Music Videos (6)

Knock You Down
(Duration: 4:44)
Mar 27th, 8:15am
Energy
(Duration: 3:25)
Jul 23rd, 5:49pm
Turnin Me On
(Duration: 4:21)
Dec 10th, 8:16am
Return The Favor
(Duration: 4:58)
Nov 22nd, 3:08am
Turnin Me On
(Duration: 4:55)
Dec 2nd, 12:46pm
Slow Dance
(Duration: 4:58)
Sep 12th, 6:56pm
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Fan Comments

Nov 11th, 11:09pm
i luv u keri i wish u could come to my town markham in illinois
Nov 10th, 9:59pm
hi....keri..ur da Beautiful woman i see i like ur move and y so cool..i love ur songz....and
i hear da new song i like....i love it.....
Nov 9th, 10:00pm
WUZ UP? HOW ARE YOU DOING? FINE I HOPE!!! WELL THE REASON IM WRITING YOU RIGHT NOW IS TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND LOVES YOU MUSIC!!!!! YOU REALLY ARE THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO!!!!! BUT JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT NUMBER ONE!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!! YOU AND R-KELLY DID THE THING WITH THAT ONE!!!!!! KEEP MAKING GREAT MUSIC!!!!! MUCH LOVE FROM GREENSBORO-NORTH CAROLINA!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 6th, 12:47am
hey keri, i just want to let you know that i love your cd in a perfect world, and i cant wait to hear more songs from you you are my number 1 favorite singer and you always will be cant wait to see you in concert.....id love to meet you too....(my dream)love ya...youre beautiful....love ya
Nov 1st, 5:24am Last edited Nov 1st, 5:25am.
hey good looking
Oct 30th, 7:27pm Last edited Oct 30th, 7:28pm.
You're Beautiful, Talented, and your Lyrics speak TRUTH! LUV YA!
Oct 29th, 6:30pm
Yes, Slow Dance is def a hot one. I love that vid...I love the collabo u did w/Kelly, Number ! Sex. "...I know what I'm doin', ain't no need to rehearse"...Keep rising to the top.
Oct 28th, 4:40am
Hello Ms. Hilson. I just wanted 2 say dat ur video, slow dance, is off the chain!! I'm 4 real. I love the choreography at the end. U got it girl!! Keep killin em wit ur voice, n u gon go far boo, its in da stars. Keep doin wat ya do!!!
Oct 27th, 1:52am
I Luv ur new song slow dance...... Keep makin dem hits
Oct 26th, 12:34am
Love ur song: turnin me on! Go get them girl.

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12/03 Hartford, CT - XL Center
12/04 Phoenix, AZ - The Cricket Pavilion
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