Hilson has been writing music for other artists since 2001, including Britney Spears, Ciara, Usher, and Ludacris. Despite having made a name for herself as an arranger and background vocalist, lending her vocal talents to many of the songs she wrote on, Hilson remained behind the scenes for the most part until 2004, when she was featured on Xzibit's single, "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" and made her performing debut singing the track live at the 2004 MTV Europe Awards.
In 2006, Hilson reappeared on the music scene in the video for Nelly Furtado's single "Promiscuous". Meanwhile, she signed as an artist with Timbaland's newly formed Interscope associated label Mosley Music Group and the pair started work on her debut album '"In A Perfect World...". The same year, she was featured on "After Love" from Diddy's album Press Play which was originally written for Danity Kane. She also wrote "Right Now" for Danity Kane as well as "Help", the second single from Lloyd Banks' Rotten Apple.
In 2007, Hilson made several appearances on Timbaland's solo effort, Shock Value where she featured heavily on the singles "The Way I Are" and "Scream" and the tracks "Miscommunication" and "Hello". Furthermore, she was featured on the track "Lost Girls" on Rich Boy's debut album and its second single "Good Things" and was credited as a writer and backing vocalist on Britney Spears' album Blackout. She also worked on Spears' follow-up "Circus", but the tracks didn't appear on the album.
A promotional video for her song "Where Did He Go" was released in 2008 and she went on to further promote herself as a solo artist on "Get It Girl", a track produced by Timbaland & Danja and recorded for a Verizon ringtone promotion and available also through iTunes.
She also played the lead role in Usher's music video for "Love in This Club", (as well as co-writing its "Pt. II" remix) appeared as one of the "independent women" in Ne-Yo's music video for "Miss Independent" and appeared briefly on Nelly's "Party People" music video wearing a T-Shirt with the slogan 'Hip Hop aint dead'. She soon after featured on Nas' debut single from his controversial album Untitled, "Hero".
After many pushbacks, Hilson's debut solo album In a Perfect World... has now been set for an early 2009 release. The album's first single was "Energy" and its music video was released July 14, 2008. "Energy" has peaked at a low #78 on the Billboard Hot 100.
A second single "Return The Favor" features Timbaland was released officially as a digital download on October 7, 2008 and the video, directed by Melina, premiered on October 23, 2008. In the meantime, she also featured on Chris Brown's single "Superhuman" and Kardinal Offishall's 2008 single "Numba 1 (Tide Is High)", which was originally featured Rihanna. This single failed to chart on the Hot 100.
The track "Turnin Me On" features rapper Lil' Wayne and was released as the third official single as a digital download on November 25. The video, which was directed by Erik White after he and Hilson met on the set of the "Superhuman" video, premiered on November 20, 2008. "Turnin Me On" has so far peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and recently hit #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming Hilson's most successful single as well as her first Top 50 single in the U.S.. It also peaked as the #1 Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop track. "Turnin Me On" also stood as the #1 video on BET's 106 & Park for about a week and currently is the #5 video request on that show, flucuating between the Top 5.
Recently, Keri Hilson's track "Alienated" was played exclusively on UK radio station Kiss 100 after winning the Fresh 40 mixtape deck battle with 51% against Maino's "All The Above".
It was announced on March 10th that the video for "Knock You Down"(featuring Ne-Yo & Kayne West) was in production and would be released as the fourth single.
Hilson's music has been favorably received, appearing on list of "Top Year Singles" with the songs, "Energy" and "Turnin Me On". The first was on Blender magazine list of the "The Top 144 Songs of 2008", at #61, and the latter was on Vibe magazine's "The 80 Best Songs of '08" at #67. Vibe also praised her voice and called her "ridiculously hot".
In 2010 saw the birth of No Boys Allowed and comes out on the 21st of December 2010. The First Single was Breaking Points and received positive and negative reviews, however failed to chart well. The second single Pretty Girl Rock saw more success and went on to chart respectably well. The song got that much attention that a official remix was made featuring Kanye West, which made the album too. The Suspected third Single is The Way You Love Me and a full length video (short film) appeared on Vevo. The video got mixed reviews, one side saying the video was a side to Keri that had never saw before (a more seductive side). However, some said that this side was too out there and was a bit too much.
DISCOGRAPHY:
ALBUMS:
2009: In A Perfect World...
2010:No Boys Allowed
SINGLES:
2004: Hey Now (Mean Muggin) [Xzibit feat. Keri]
2006: Help [Lloyd Banks feat. Keri]
2007: The Way I Are [Timbaland feat. Keri & D.O.E.]
2007: Good Things [Rich Boy feat. Polow Da on & Keri]
2008: Scream [Timbaland feat. Keri & Nicole Scherzinger]
2008: Hero [Nas feat. Keri]
2008: Energy
2008: Superhuman [Chris Brown feat. Keri]
2008: Return The Favor [feat. Timbaland]
2008: Numba 1 (Tide Is High) [Kardinal Offishall feat. Keri]
2008: Turnin Me On [feat. Lil Wayne]
2009: Knock You Down [feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo]
2009: Slow Dance
2010: I Like
2010:Got Your Back [T.I feat. Keri]
2010:Breaking Point
2010:Pretty Girl Rock
2010:The Way You Love Me
How Does It Feel
Keri Hilson Lyrics
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Come on and two step (two step) [Repeat: x6]
Keri
Talk
I'm startin' to think I need space
Now every time I go out you all in my face
Where I been? Who I was with?
Boy you stressin' me out with this (watch this)
Our relationship was supposed to revolve around trust, right?
But let's take it back a few months, like
What about the other chick that you was kickin' it with
Man, I'm gettin' sick of it
Damn it, it's a shame, a sin
You about to get a dose of your medicine
You couldn't even handle me
If the show was on the other thing now
So what you gonna do when I don't give you that last chance?
And how you gonna act when you see me in the back with a new man?
And what's it gonna be when you could see me and him holdin' hands?
I bet you'd give a damn then
You could keep on feelin' yourself, I'ma be with somebody else
Gotta keep it real with yourself, before you end up by yourself [Repeat: x2]
How does it feel?
Now you threatin' to leave me so, but,
Ordinarily I would be bitin my tongue, but,
You couldn't picture me gone thought I be sittin at home,
While you was doing me wrong
You know it's messing with my head, thoughts of her up in my bed
And if I did what you did to me? How would it be?
If the shoe was on the other foot now?
I could wild out, take the knuckle route, but I got class
So what you gonna do when I pimp out I've got a new romance
Then what you have, turns in to what you had
I bet you'd give a damn then
You could keep on feelin' yourself, I'ma be with somebody else
Gotta keep it real with yourself, before you end up by yourself [Repeat: x2]
Baby, do you know what I gone through? Sittin' up waiting for you?
If that was you, you'd be gone, baby you're slippin' on me
You could keep on feelin' yourself, I'ma be with somebody else
Gotta keep it real with yourself, before you end up by yourself [Repeat: x2]
You would find out how it feels (feels)
Oh, How does it feel? [Repeat: x4]
The lyrics to Keri Hilson's "How Does It Feel" is all about a relationship riddled with trust issues. The singer is expressing her dissatisfaction with her partner's behavior, who is always questioning her whereabouts and who she's with. She conveys feelings of frustration and stress, stating that she needs space. In the first verse, she recalls a previous instance where her partner was seeing another woman, and she's not willing to put up with such behavior anymore. In the chorus, she questions how her partner will react when she moves on to someone else, leaving him to deal with his insecurities and trust issues.
The second verse sees the partner threatening to leave, but Hilson explains that she's not the kind of person who would make a scene or take revenge. Instead, she's moved on to someone else, and she's asking her partner to keep it real, or else he'll end up all alone. The bridge highlights the singer's frustrations with her partner, describing how she feels waiting for him while he's somewhere else without her. In the end, she questions her partner again, asking how it feels to be left behind while she moves on.
Overall, the song's lyrics deal with themes of trust, insecurity, and moving on from a toxic relationship. The chorus, with its repeated question, "How does it feel?" brings the focus on the partner's feelings, asking him to reflect on how he's made Hilson feel in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hands up in the sky and wave (and wave) [Repeat: x2]
Let's start this song off with a fun, energetic vibe by getting the crowd involved and encouraging them to wave their hands in the sky.
Come on and two step (two step) [Repeat: x6]
Let's keep the energy high and get everyone dancing by encouraging them to do a popular dance move, the two step.
I'm startin' to think I need space
I'm feeling like I need some time to myself and some distance from you.
Now every time I go out you all in my face
Every time I try to spend some time away from you, you keep showing up and won't leave me alone.
Soon as I hit the door, why you gotta be actin' so insecure?
As soon as I come home, you start acting really jealous and lacking in confidence in our relationship.
Where I been? Who I was with?
You keep asking me questions about my whereabouts and who I was with, which is making me feel really uncomfortable and like I can't have any freedom or independence.
Boy you stressin' me out with this (watch this)
Your behavior is causing me a lot of stress and it needs to stop.
Our relationship was supposed to revolve around trust, right?
We both agreed that trust was a really important part of our relationship, didn't we?
But let's take it back a few months, like
Let's look back at some things that have happened in our relationship recently, for some context.
What about the other chick that you was kickin' it with
What about that other girl you were spending time with?
Man, I'm gettin' sick of it
I'm tired of dealing with this kind of behavior from you.
Damn it, it's a shame, a sin
It's really unfortunate that things have gotten to this point in our relationship.
You about to get a dose of your medicine
I'm about to give you a taste of your own medicine.
You couldn't even handle me
You weren't able to treat me well enough to keep me happy or satisfied.
If the show was on the other thing now
If the roles were reversed and I was treating you poorly, how would you feel?
So what you gonna do when I don't give you that last chance?
What are you going to do when I'm finally done giving you chances to fix things in our relationship?
And how you gonna act when you see me in the back with a new man?
How are you going to react when you see me with someone else?
And what's it gonna be when you could see me and him holdin' hands?
How will you feel when you see me and my new partner holding hands?
I bet you'd give a damn then
I'm sure you would start to care more if you saw me with someone else.
You would find out how it feels (feels)
Maybe if you were in my position and felt the way I'm feeling, you would understand better.
Baby, do you know what I gone through? Sittin' up waiting for you?
Do you have any idea what I've been through? Waiting up for you to come home, worrying about where you are and what you're doing?
If that was you, you'd be gone, baby you're slippin' on me
If our situations were reversed and I was behaving the way you are, I'm sure you would have left me already. You're not treating me well.
You could keep on feelin' yourself, I'ma be with somebody else
You can keep thinking you're the best and treating me poorly, but I'm going to find someone else who treats me better.
Gotta keep it real with yourself, before you end up by yourself [Repeat: x2]
You need to be honest with yourself about how you're treating me, or else you'll end up alone.
Oh, How does it feel? [Repeat: x4]
The chorus repeats several times, asking the question 'how does it feel?' - referring to the feelings of betrayal, jealousy, and hurt that the singer is experiencing in their relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: FLOYD HILLS, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JAMES WASHINGTON, KERI HILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Saxo Pio
Man Keri was and is so damn underrated. Shame how the industry treated her.
Wamala .Birigwa
This was a BOMB ass album!!!!!!! It should have gone multi platinum!!!!! I really hope Keri releases a third album . The production on this was out of this world .
MaD mOrG
I can only imagine the hits she has unreleased.
Saxo Pio
I see why now Beyonce had her blackballed. Cause damn, she could have given Bey a run for her money both vocally, music writing, and in looks.
Jayonce Taylor
Love this song!
Ramzi Ghadban
What a track!
Jacobi Majors
The “Feels” at 3:23 . I’ve always felt that! Always replayed that run ! Still in 2020.
PersonaG34
I performed this at a talent show when deployed in afghanistan...standing ovation, i was acting the fuck out this song and dancing!Lol
Levi
Do you have video? That sound so fun and awesome lmao.
Sky Purple
Esta chida la rola aaa💕