Keri Hilson

Keri Lynn Hilson (1982) is an American R&B recording artist and songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music 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. In 2006, she signed a recording contract with Timbaland's record label, Mosley Music.

In 2009, Hilson released her debut studio album, In a Perfect World..., which debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, and spawned the hit singles "Knock You Down" and "Turnin Me On". 

As a prominent guest vocalist in both the R&B and hip hop genres, Hilson has featured on several singles by other artists, including "The Way I Are" with Timbaland and "Superhuman" with Chris Brown. In 2010, she released her second studio album, No Boys Allowed, which spawned the hit single "Pretty Girl Rock".