The Artist in Profile: Keri Hilson

News Type: Opinion — Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:50 PM EDT

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Keri Hilson is up-and-coming and slated to be the next R&B it girl. Don't know who she is? You may have heard Hilson's voice on Timbaland's "The Way I Are" and seen her featured as Usher's flame in his "Love in This Club" video. You also have probably heard her recent single, "Energy;" was recently in high rotation on practically every top 40 radio station.

The Atlanta native began writing music as a pre-teen and has become one of today's most sought after song writers, credited for penning lyrics for Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, The Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears and many more.

A chance meeting in the halls of the recording studio seemed to be Hilson's big break:

While on her journey to making a name for herself as one of the strongest songwriters out there, Keri eventually ran into producer Polow da Don working in recording studios all over their hometown Atlanta. One afternoon, he asked her the pivotal question—"'What producer do you think would get you where you want to be as an artist? Who would musically inspire you the most?' I said, 'Timbaland- hands down!'" Little did she know, Polow had already been talking to the Virginia Beach producer about her potential. Polow called her one morning with the news that Tim wanted to meet her. Keri was elated. "I wasn't freaking out," she recalls of that morning, "I was prepared. While I had taken all this time to hone my craft as a songwriter, I always believed that I would eventually get to be an artist. Everything I experienced, everything I felt growing up, all the work…I was just like, 'Ok. Wow. This must be it. It must be happening.'"[source]

Hilson's debut album, In a Perfect World, is scheduled for release on October 14. For now, there is "Energy", A twinkling, dramatic and sultry ballad about a draining love affair on its final leg; a steamy summer hit. Keep an eye out for Hilson, she's definitely breaking out.

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kymlee

This girl is a hit maker. She's got the voice, can write a pop song like nobody's business. "Energy" is kinda like "Bleeding Love" in the since that it's a little annoying, but if you hear it enough, it'll grow on you...I want to hear what doesn't end up being a single though, I have a feeling, it's going to be pretty darn good.

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#1 - Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:58 PM EDT

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Jared Kardos

Sounds intersting, I might have to give her a shot when I get home today. :)

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#2 - Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:17 PM EDT

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curious blond

keri is awesome! amazing voice and yes, in my next life i want to be her :) she is one of the most beautiful women i have ever seen!

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#3 - Tue Mar 3, 2009 9:13 PM EST

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Rainmaker

Aw, hot damn. She looks like a great musician!

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1 vote

#4 - Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:19 PM EDT

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Steve Mock

Wait... oh... I get it. ;P

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#4.1 - Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT

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Rainmaker

Woa... I got to vote twice... first time that ever happened to me. Could it be I am in luck? Nah... probably not that much...

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#5 - Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:20 PM EDT

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