Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, and spent most of her youth working with producer Anthony Dent, as a songwriter and background vocalist for several R&B and hip hop artists. By the age of 14, Hilson had secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, who later disbanded. She attended Oxford College of Emory University in Georgia, while she continued writing songs for artists, including Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team, The Clutch. In 2006, Hilson signed with American rapper and producer Timbalandās record label, Mosley Music. Her breakthrough came in 2007 after appearing on Timbalandās single āThe Way I Areā, which topped charts around the world.
Hilsonās music style is R&B, hip hop and pop; womanhood, sexual intimacy and love are the typical themes. Her musical influences come from her fatherās side of the family. Hilsonās debut studio album, In a Perfect Worldā¦, was released in 2009, and debuted at #4 on the US Billboard 200 chart, eventually being certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album spawned the hit singles, āKnock You Downā, āTurnin Me Onā and āI Likeā. It also earned Hilson two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for āKnock You Downā. Her second studio album, No Boys Allowed, was released in 2010 and was considerably less successful than its predecessor; however, it included the platinum single, āPretty Girl Rockā. In 2016 Hilson announced that her upcoming third album would be titled L.I.A.R. The album has yet to be released, and for the past seven years Hilson has not released any new music.
Besides her music career, Hilson has also contributed to various charities and pursued a career in acting, but she continues to record and perform music. She has contributed in the fight against HIV and AIDS, helped various relief efforts for natural disasters, and became involved with several educational organizations. In 2012, Hilson made her acting debut in the romantic comedy film, Think Like a Man. Her achievements include a BET Award, MOBO Award, NAACP Image Award and two Soul Train Music Awards.
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