Keri Hilson

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Biography

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 Emory University in Atlanta, while she continued writing songs for artists, including Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team, The Clutch. In 2006, Hilson signed with American rapper and producer Timbaland's record label, Mosley Music. Her breakthrough came the following year after appearing on Timbaland's single, "The Way I Are", which topped charts around the world. Hilson's music style is generally R&B and pop, and includes themes around womanhood, sexual intimacy and love. Her musical influences come from her father's side of the family. Hilson's debut studio album, In a Perfect World..., was released in 2009, and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, eventually being certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album spawned the hit singles, "Knock You Down", "Turnin Me On" and "I Like". It also earned Hilson two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Knock You Down". Her second studio album, No Boys Allowed, was released in 2010 and was considerably less successful than its predecessor; however, it included the hit single, "Pretty Girl Rock". Besides her musical 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 become 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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Year Formed 1982
Number of Albums 10
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Website kerihilson.com
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When was Hilson born?

Decatur, Georgia

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What is Hilson's age?

39

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What year was Keri Lynn Hilson born?

1982

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Which girl group disbanded?

D'Signe

... By the age of 14, Hilson had secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe , which later disbanded. She attended Oxford College of Emory Universit...
Where did she attend Emory University?

Oxford College

...al with the girl group D'Signe, which later disbanded. She attended Oxford College of Emory University in Georgia while she continued writing songs fo...
What was Hilson's debut album called?

In a Perfect World...

...om her father's side of the family. Hilson's debut studio album, In a Perfect World... , was released in 2009, and debuted at number four on the US Bil...
When did Hilson release her debut album?

2009

...ily. Hilson's debut studio album, In a Perfect World..., was released in 2009 , and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, eventually be...
What was the name of the single that Hilson released in 2007?

The Way I Are

... Her breakthrough came in 2007 after appearing on Timbaland's single The Way I Are , which topped charts around the world. Her musical influences come ...
What was the name of Hilson's second album?

No Boys Allowed

... RapSung Collaboration for Knock You Down. Her second studio album, No Boys Allowed , was released in 2010 and was somewhat less successful than its pr...
When was No Boys Allowed released?

2010

...nock You Down. Her second studio album, No Boys Allowed, was released in 2010 and was somewhat less successful than its predecessor; however, it did i...
What platinum single featured Kanye West in it?

Pretty Girl Rock

...ed in 2010 and was somewhat less successful than its predecessor; however, it did include the platinum single Pretty Girl Rock (featuring Kanye West)....
What is the name of Keri Hilson's real name?

Keri Lynn

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What genre of music does Hilson perform?

R&B

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Who is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, vocal arranger and actress?

Keri Lynn Hilson

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What college was Hilson a part of?

Oxford College of Emory University

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Where was Emory University?

Georgia

...ich later disbanded. She attended Oxford College of Emory University in Georgia while she continued writing songs for artists including Britney Spears...
In what year did she sign with a rapper?

2006

...d Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team The Clutch. In 2006 , Hilson signed with American rapper and producer Timbaland's record labe...
Who was the producer and songwriting team with Hilson?

The Clutch

...at Dolls, and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team The Clutch . In 2006, Hilson signed with American rapper and producer Timbaland's...
What record label did Hilson sign with in 2006?

Mosley Music

...on signed with American rapper and producer Timbaland's record label Mosley Music . Her breakthrough came in 2007 after appearing on Timbaland's single...
What was the name of Keri Lynn Hilson's debut album?

In a Perfect World

...With her debut album, In a Perfect World , Keri Lynn Hilson became one of the bestknown American singers and actresses. Born and raised in the suburbs ...
Where was Keri born and raised?

Detroit, Michigan

... American singers and actresses. Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan , to a middleclass AfricanAmerican family, Keri has clawed her way...
What song did she collaborate with Lil Wayne on?

Turning Me On

...c has been wellreceived. She collaborated with Lil Wayne on the song Turning Me On , which was recorded as a single in the United States and climbed at...
Turning Me On reached what number on the HipHopR&B charts?

two

...which was recorded as a single in the United States and climbed at number two on the HipHopR&B charts. A multitude of talk shows, notably The Tonight ...
What was Keri Hilson's first acting role?

Think Like a Man

... shows, notably The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, saw her play live. Think Like a Man was her acting debut, and Riddick, starring Vin Diesel, was her ne...
At what age did Hilson secure a record deal with the girl group D'Signe?

14

...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 i...
What were the hit singles on the album?

Knock You Down, Turnin Me On and I Like

...n of America (RIAA). The album spawned the hit singles, Knock You Down, Turnin Me On and I Like . It also earned Hilson two Grammy Award nominations fo...
What kind of career has Hilson pursued?

acting

...ides her music career, Hilson has also contributed to various charities and pursued a career in acting , but she continues to record and perform music....
What are the names of her three sisters?

Kelsee, Key and Kaycee

...She has three sisters named Kelsee, Key and Kaycee and a brother by the name of Kip. They all inherited an ear for music from their father who sang an...
What is the name of her brother?

Kip

...s three sisters named Kelsee, Key and Kaycee and a brother by the name of Kip . They all inherited an ear for music from their father who sang and reco...
What degree did she complete from Oxford College of Emory University?

Theatre

... worked during her high school days and went on to complete a degree in Theatre from Oxford College of Emory University. She later met rapper and prod...
Who did she later meet?

Timbaland

... Oxford College of Emory University. She later met rapper and producer Timbaland and signed up with his record label, Mosley Music Group. She also app...
What is the name of Timbaland's record label?

Mosley Music Group

...apper and producer Timbaland and signed up with his record label, Mosley Music Group . She also appeared on rapper Lloyd Banks number Help from his alb...
Where was the songwriter born?

Decatur, GA

...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 ...
What TV shows did she enjoy?

Star Search and Showtime at the Apollo

...es 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 ag...
When did she begin to plan out her career in music?

12

...me 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,...
What did Hilson's mother hire to encourage her singing talents?

piano teacher

...ng 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, H...
Who did she work under in her teens as a songwriter?

Anthony Dent

...reer as a songwriter and background vocalist, working under producer Anthony Dent (Destiny's Child, Diddy). Attending school while actively advancing ...
What was Anthony Dent's career?

producer

...rted her career as a songwriter and background vocalist, working under producer Anthony Dent (Destiny's Child, Diddy). Attending school while actively...
When was In a Perfect World... released?

March 2009

...ease 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 ...
What was the name of the track that reached the Top 20 of the Hot 100?

Turnin' Me On

... World... was issued in March 2009, shortly after one of its tracks, Turnin' Me On , had reached the Top 20 of the Hot 100. The album eventually reache...
At what age did Keri join a band called D'Sign?

fourteen

...rricular activities such as swimming and basketball, she at the age of fourteen joined a band called D'Sign, who were unfortunately dropped from their...
What was the name of the band Keri joined at the age of fourteen?

D'Sign

...wimming and basketball, she at the age of fourteen joined a band called D'Sign , who were unfortunately dropped from their label before recording an al...
When did Keri start writing songs for big artists?

2001

...t by writing songs. However, she didn't pen tracks for big artists until 2001 when she was signed to help Ciara crafting single called Oh Baby. At tha...
What was the name of the song Keri helped Ciara write?

Oh Baby

...sts until 2001 when she was signed to help Ciara crafting single called Oh Baby . At that time, she joined forces with singersongwriter Sean Garrett. B...
Who was Keri's partner in writing Oh Baby?

Sean Garrett

...alled Oh Baby. At that time, she joined forces with singersongwriter Sean Garrett . Beside writing songs, Keri also served as an arranger, background v...
When did Keri appear in Timbaland's songs?

The Way I Are, Scream and Miscommunication

...he was featured in Timbaland's several songs, such as The Way I Are, Scream and Miscommunication . Two years in the making with several pushbacks, Keri...
On what date is Perfect World... set to release?

March 24, 2009

... Two years in the making with several pushbacks, Keri's first studio album In a Perfect World... is finally set to make its way out on March 24, 2009 ....
How many Billboard Hot 100 hits did Hilson have?

3

...wned the hit singles Energy, Turnin Me On and Knock You Down which reached 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her sophomore studio album, No Boys Allowed, wa...
Hilson has written music for what other artists?

Britney Spears, Ciara, Usher, and Ludacris

...writing music for other artists since 2001, including Britney Spears, Ciara, Usher, and Ludacris . In 2006, Hilson reappeared on the music scene in the...
What song did Hilson write for Danity Kane?

Right Now

...ress Play which was originally written for Danity Kane. She also wrote Right Now for Danity Kane as well as Help, the second single from Lloyd Banks R...
In 2007, Hilson made several appearances on what Timbalands solo effort?

Shock Value

.... In 2007, Hilson made several appearances on Timbalands solo effort, Shock Value where she featured heavily on the singles The Way I Are and Scream a...
How did she hook up with Timbaland?

by singing down the phone for him

...ous music producer Timbaland. She hooked up with Timbaland by singing down the phone for him , having been told by Polow da Don that Timbaland was sear...
Who told Timbaland that he was looking for a new female R&B singer?

Polow da Don

...ith Timbaland by singing down the phone for him, having been told by Polow da Don that Timbaland was searching for a new female R&B singer. She also m...