Keri Hilson: It’s Showtime

Keri Hilson has probably been busy since birth. Having penned, produced, and arranged her first song at age twelve, she was quite possibly the musical prodigy that others in this new wave of “songwriters turned singers” boast themselves to be on their resumes. On a hot summer’s day, you can find her in the “A” (where else?) placing the finishing touches on her debut album In a Perfect World.

Despite the fact that it’s her first US release, Keri Hilson is a seasoned industry pro. She focuses very intently on the questions and her answers throughout this interview, owning every word she says. Perhaps that is how she’s maintained such a successful career thus far – by owning every word that’s been placed in the lyrics of songs she’s written for R&B/Pop legacies like Mary J. Blige, Usher, Chris Brown, and even Britney Spears.

With the looks of a supermodel and the mind of a Mensa scholar, Keri Hilson already considers her career quite established, and why not? According to her, had this project not met her standards, it would have never even happened. As the world awaits her future collection of hit singles (including the already colossal “Energy”), Keri reflects on her secrets for getting here. Sit back and take notes.

AllHipHop.com Alternatives: Well first, how’s everything going with preparing for the release of the album?

Keri Hilson: Oh everything’s been great. We’re mixing and mastering – just putting in the final touches on it now, so everything’s exciting.

AHHA: Did you have any reservations about the release of the album? Especially since it’s going to be your major shift from songwriter to artist/songwriter?

Keri Hilson: No, definitely no reservations. I think if there were, it would not be coming out. [laughs] As much time and money as we spent on this project, you know, and as much effort as we put in, it has to be right. So it is so far so great, no complaints.

AHHA: You must get this question asked a lot but, the whole writing for yourself versus writing for other people, how does that really differ?

Keri Hilson: Well you know, for myself, I can tap into my own true feelings and say things I’m not afraid to say. When I’m writing for someone else, you kind of have to, um…ya know, we like to have conversations about it before we start writing or have the artist there. But when that luxury is not afforded to us, sometimes we just have to imagine how they feel.

So that allows you or kind of forces you to not go as deep into your own feelings about a certain subject, you know what I’m saying? You don’t have to sugarcoat it but you kind of have to – it can’t be as deep as what I would say for myself, because I can back what I say because they are my words. [laughs]

AHHA: Much like the personal touch on the songs from your album?

Keri Hilson: Of course. Ya know they’re not songs that someone wrote for me, with the exception of one, which is my first single “Energy.” But everything else is all from me. It’s all from me. Ya know, it’s all my own words, so definitely it has a personal touch.

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More Pix From “Superhuman” Video

I add more pictures from the set of “Superhuman“. I think video is gonna be nice

Single Cover: Keri Hilson – ‘Turnin’ Me On’

Keri Hilson has selected “Turnin’ Me On” as the follow-up to “Energy.” The second single from Keri features Lil Wayne and will be available on iTunes on October 7th, while her debut album In a Perfect World… drops November 4th.

Source: Rap Up

On The Set Of “Superhuman”

Chris Brown and Keri shooting video for “Superhuman“.

credit: CBW

“Energy” @ Bet

Keri sing “Energy” @ Bet 106 & Park at september 15. You can download it in HQ, thanx for the link to Ony_Kisses & Park from our forum

”Energy” @ Bet 106 & Park HQ (september 15 2008)
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LOUD AND CLEAR: KERI HILSON: Hit Songwriter Hilson Steps Up To The Mic

Keri Hilson is already a successful songwriter. Her enviable list of credits includes songs for Britney Spears (“Gimme More”), Mary J. Blige (“Take Me As I Am”), Ludacris (“Runaway Love”) and Usher (“Love in This Club”).

That’s not surprising, given that as a determined 12-year-old, she wrote her first song, “Never Let Go.” Little did she know the title would double as a metaphor for the real focus of her creative pursuits: to be a singer.

After a setup many new artists would give their eye teeth for-including writing and having a featured singing role on the Timbaland hit “The Way I Are”-coupled with several release-date delays, Hilson’s dream is finally coming true. Her Mosley Music Group/Zone 4/Interscope debut, “In a Perfect World,” bows Oct. 14.

Hilson realizes industry watchers may be quick to place her in the trendy songwriter-turned-artist ranks, joining a roster that includes Ne-Yo, Terius “the-Dream” Nash and Sean Garrett. However, the woman-whose childhood nickname was “Keri-okey”-says she knows what was on her plate first. And she wasn’t going to take no for an answer.

“I knew what my plan A was, but it just so happened that I was blessed with a plan B that brought me to it,” the artist says. Recognizing that Hilson was more interested in singing than taking piano lessons, her piano teacher-turned-vocal coach challenged her to write a song, which became “Never Let Go.”

“I ended up doing the arranging and producing my vocal,” the Atlanta native recalls of her fledgling production. “There was no choice from that day on. I’ve never stopped.”

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Gallery Updates

I add a LOT of Keri pix in the gallery. For some of them thanx to Mary Lynn

Keri Hilson Ft. Lil Wayne Turn off

Keri Hilson Ft. Lil Wayne Turn off – “Turn Off” is a new song by Keri Hilson, which features rapper Lil Wayne that leaked. It is produced by Polow Da Don off her album, “In a Perfect World”, that will be released on October 14, 2008.

Source: rnbmusicblog

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

At september 11 miss Keri Hilson attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. You can view photos below. Also i add more photos from GQ Magazine party
     

GQ Magazine Party

Keri was at GQ Magazine Party yesturday. Hope to find more photos