Whether you’re looking for an up-to-date account of her personal life or information about her current status, you’ve come to the right place. This article will cover everything from her early life to her music career to her relationships. You’ll also find out her awards and nominations and how much she’s made.
Early life
Having begun her musical career at the age of fourteen, Keri Hilson has become a household name in the world of music. A former member of the girl group D’Sign, she has worked as a background singer for Ludacris, Usher, and Britney Spears. She has also appeared on songs by Timbaland.
The singer was born in Decatur, Georgia, USA. Her parents worked to provide a middle-class upbringing for their four children. Her father sang in a quartet, and her mother owned a daycare center. Her siblings were sent to a private school. She started taking piano lessons when she was twelve.
As a child, Hilson watched talent shows on television. She then took voice and piano lessons from her mother. She was introduced to producers Anthony Dent and Polow da Don. Later, she became a songwriter.
Music career
Known as one of the most sought after R&B singers in the world, Keri Hilson’s music career began at a young age. Having started out in a neighborhood girl band, she later took up singing. She then joined D’Signe when she was 14.
While she was still in high school, Keri signed with Timbaland’s Mosley Music Group, and released her first album, In a Perfect World…, on March 24, 2009. The album went platinum and sold 94,000 copies in its first week. This led to Hilson being named as the ambassador for MTV Staying Alive, a foundation that raises awareness about HIV/AIDS.
During her first year as an artist, Keri Hilson also worked as a songwriter for several artists, including Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland, and Toni Braxton. In addition, she was part of a five-person songwriting team called The Clutch.
Awards and nominations
During her career, Hilson has been a huge contributor to the fight against HIV and AIDS. She also has worked as a songwriter for a variety of different artists. She has written songs for such well-known singers as Usher, Mary J. Bligit, Kelly Rowland, Pussycat Dolls, Toni Braxton, Lloyd Banks, and many more.
When Hilson was a teenager, she started working with producer Anthony Dent. She later became part of a songwriting team called The Clutch. She would eventually collaborate with Timbaland, Ludacris, and others.
Her first single, “I Like,” reached number one in Poland and Slovakia. It also reached the top twenty in Germany. The single was certified platinum. It spent fourteen weeks on the Hot 100 chart and four weeks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Relationships
Known for her musical career, Keri Hilson has had a number of relationships. However, her love life is usually kept private. Since last year, Keri has been enjoying singledom.
Keri started her career at the age of 14 with girl group D’Signe. She later signed with Timbaland’s record label and worked as a songwriter. She also joined songwriting team The Clutch. She has written songs for Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez.
Keri also contributed to the fight against HIV. She has received a few awards, including the NAACP Image Award. She has also been nominated for the Grammy. She has won two Soul Train Music Awards. Her single, “Knock You Down” was a hit on the Billboard 100.
In her spare time, Keri has been focusing on her acting career. She has appeared in several films, including the romantic comedy film Think Like a Man. She also has a leading role in TV One’s Don’t Waste Your Pretty. In the movie, she plays a character that’s trying to find love again.
Next album
Besides being an accomplished singer and songwriter, Keri Hilson has shown her hand in the philanthropy department. She has helped to raise money for charities like AIDS and Haiti and has contributed to relief efforts after natural disasters. She is also an actress. In 2012, she starred in the romantic comedy Think Like A Man.
While Keri Hilson’s last two albums have been largely unremarkable, her latest album has made a splash with its catchy title track. She is also set to make a splash on the Christmas season with her performance in the Hip Hop Family Christmas soundtrack. The album features stars such as Ne-Yo, Redman, Serayah from Empire and Demetrius Shipp Jr. It also features Keri’s partner in crime, Timbaland.
She has also released a new song a few months after the release of her latest album. Her latest single is a rap number titled “Tiny Little Fella”.