"Make Love" is a song performed by American recording artist and songwriter Keri Hilson. It was written by Jamal "Polow da Don" Jones,Ester Dean and Jason Perry,and produced by Polow da Don and Perry for Hilson's debut studio album,In a Perfect World... (2009). The song was sent for urban adult contemporary airplay on June 23,2009 as the fifth single from the album. Musically,"Make Love" is a downtempo R&B ballad. The song received mixed reviews from music critics;some of them criticized its long length and Hilson's vocals,while others named it one of the album's standouts.
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur,Georgia,she began her musical career as a songwriter and backing vocalist for other artists under the wing of record producer Anthony Dent in 2002. At the age of 14,Hilson secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe,which ultimately disbanded. She attended at Oxford College of Emory University while contributing to material for popular artists,including Britney Spears,Usher,Ciara,The Pussycat Dolls,and Mary J. Blige;she joined the songwriting-production group,the Clutch in 2004.
"Take Me as I Am" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Jordan "Infinity" Suecof and Thabiso "Tab" Nkhereanye along with three members of the writing collective The Clutch,Ezekiel Lewis,Candice Nelson,and singer Keri Hilson,for her seventh studio album,The Breakthrough (2005). Production was helmed by Infinity and Ron Fair,with co-production from Tal Herzberg. The song contains samples from "Garden of Peace" (1979) by American jazz musician Lonnie Liston Smith. Due to the inclusion of the sample,he is also credited as songwriter.
"The Way I Are" is a song by American producer Timbaland,released as the second single from his second studio album Shock Value (2007). The song features vocals by singer Keri Hilson,and is included on international editions on her debut album In a Perfect World... (2009). The two artists co-wrote the song with Danja,The Clutch,and Candice Nelson. Timbaland and Danja also produced the song. Mosley Music Group,in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records,serviced the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radios in the United States on June 15,2007. "The Way I Are" is an electrohop song with influences of R&B and dance music that help create its futuristic sound. Its lyrics are based on the theme of role reversal and sensuous desires.
In a Perfect World... is the debut studio album of American singer Keri Hilson. It was released on March 24,2009,through Zone 4,Mosley Music Group and Interscope Records. Originally planned for a 2007 release,it was pushed back numerous times into 2008,amid her label's budget issues and minor single releases. The production on the album was handled primarily by Timbaland,Polow da Don and Danja,among others.
"Shawty Is a 10" is the debut single by American singer,songwriter and record producer The-Dream. It was the first single released for his debut studio album,Love/Hate. The song was released by Def Jam Recordings,whose label-heads signed The-Dream following the success of the single he wrote for their artist Rihanna —"Umbrella". The track contains a guest verse from labelmate Fabolous,while songwriting and production handled by The-Dream alongside longtime collaborator Carlos McKinney.
"Party People" is a song recorded by American rapper Nelly,featuring American singer Fergie. It was recorded for Nelly's fifth studio album,Brass Knuckles,and the deluxe edition of Fergie's debut album,The Dutchess.
"Love in This Club Part II" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Usher,and features rapper Lil Wayne and fellow singer Beyoncé. "Love in This Club Part II" was released by LaFace Records on April 28,2008,as the second single from Usher's fifth studio album,Here I Stand (2008). It is a sequel to the album's lead single "Love in This Club" which features Young Jeezy. Originally,vocalist Mariah Carey and rapper Plies were intended to feature on the record. Usher acclaimed the additions of Beyoncéand Wayne,and called it "a really special record". Produced by Soundz,the track samples the 1971 song "You Are Everything" by the Stylistics.
"Energy" is a song by American recording artist Keri Hilson. It was written and produced by production team The Runaways,consisting of Louis Biancaniello,Sam Watters,Rico Love,and Wayne Wilkins,for her studio album In a Perfect World… (2009). A midtempo power ballad,"Energy" talks about an overwhelming and consuming toxic love that is causing the protagonist to reconsider her priorities.
"Hero" is a song by American rapper Nas,released June 2008 as the lead single from his untitled album. The song,which features vocals from American R&B singer Keri Hilson,was produced by Polow da Don.
The discography of American R&B singer Keri Hilson consists of two studio albums,29 singles,and 31 music videos. Hilson began her career as a songwriter,penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team The Clutch. Together,they co-wrote songs for artists including Mary J. Blige,Omarion,The Pussycat Dolls and Britney Spears. Hilson's solo discography began when she was featured on "Hey Now ",a 2004 single by American rapper Xzibit,which reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom. In 2006,Hilson signed to Mosley Music Group,a record label created by American record producer and rapper Timbaland.
"Turnin Me On" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson,from her debut album,In a Perfect World... The song features American rapper Lil Wayne who co-wrote the song alongside Hilson and Zachary Anson Wallace. Production credits are shared between Danja and Polow da Don,who also co-wrote the song. Following the minimal chart success of Hilson's worldwide lead single "Energy" in the United States,international markets received "Return the Favor",while "Turnin Me On" was released as the third single in the US.
"Knock You Down" is a song by American singer and songwriter Keri Hilson,recorded for her debut album,In a Perfect World.... The song features guest vocals from Ne-Yo and Kanye West. All three artists co-wrote the song with its producer Nate "Danja" Hills,as well as Kevin Cossom and Marcella Araica. The song was released first released to rhythmic and urban airplay in the United States as the album's fourth single in the US,and it would later serve as the third worldwide single.
"Number One" is the first single featuring Keri Hilson from American R&B singer R. Kelly's 2009 album,Untitled. The song was released digitally on July 28,2009.
"Drop It Low" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Ester Dean. The official version features vocals from R&B singer Chris Brown. This was also released as the second single from the soundtrack for the film More than a Game (2009). The original version of the song did not feature Chris Brown,and maintained the same lyrics on the second verse but coming from a man's perspective. The official remix features Lil Wayne,Trey Songz and Diddy.
"Got Your Back" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I.,released on June 1,2010,as the lead single from his seventh studio album No Mercy (2010). The song features American R&B singer-songwriter Keri Hilson. T.I. wrote the song with Young Jedi,alongside the track's producer DJ Toomp. "Got Your Back" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 15,2010.
No Boys Allowed is the second studio album by American singer Keri Hilson. It was released on December 17,2010,by Mosley Music Group,Zone 4,Inc. and Interscope Records. On the album,Hilson has reunited with Timbaland and Polow da Don,who executively produced the album,as they did with her debut release. Hilson also worked with several other producers and songwriters,including Ne-Yo,Tha Bizness,John Legend,StarGate,Bei Maejor and Boi-1da,among others. Meanwhile,Chris Brown,Rick Ross,Kanye West,J. Cole,Nelly and Timbaland,are serving as featured guest vocals. Musically,No Boys Allowed is an R&B album,which incorporates elements of pop,soul,electro and dancehall into various songs.
"Pretty Girl Rock" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson,taken from her second studio album,No Boys Allowed (2010). It was released as the lead single internationally and was the second single from that album released in the United States. The song was written by Ne-Yo and Chuck Harmony,who also handled its production. It includes a sample of "Just the Two of Us",which was written by Bill Withers,William Salter and Ralph MacDonald. "Pretty Girl Rock" is a mid-tempo R&B song that features a slinky piano and bouncy R&B beats. Lyrically,the song is a cheeky ode to self-empowerment.
"One Night Stand" is a song by American recording artist Keri Hilson,taken from her second studio album,No Boys Allowed (2010). It features American R&B singer Chris Brown who co-wrote the song alongside Kevin McCall and Charlie Bereal,who also produced the track. The R&B and soul ballad was sent to radio as the third single from No Boys Allowed.
"Lose Control (Let Me Down)" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Keri Hilson featuring Nelly,taken from her second studio album,No Boys Allowed (2010). The song was produced by Norwegian duo StarGate,who wrote the song with Nelly and Ester Dean. "Lose Control" was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on May 10,2011,as the album's fourth single.
