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
I Like
Keri Hilson Lyrics
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Uptown city lights,
Here I go start it out,
I like,
Dressed up out the door
So damn ready for one night maybe more,
I like, I like,
With strobe light hot coarse dirty minds
I like, I like,
Just you and I touch at first sight,
And the world around us wont stop turning to night,
I like, I like,
I'm losing control right now and I feel its right,
I like, I like,
Were caught in this moment I wont let you go,
And the world around us wont stop turning to night,
I like, I like, I like, I like,
Hey there pure star lets go way to far come a little closer
I like,
Heart flips up and down,
Dancing on sleazy ground,
Betcha want to get it on,
I like, I like,
You've got me down right electrified,
Don't stop the rides,
I like I like,
Just you and I,
Here and now what a night
I, I, I, and the world around us wont stop turning to night,
I like, I like,
I'm losing control right now and I feel its right,
I like, I like,
Were caught in this moment I wont let you go,
And the world around us wont stop turning to night,
I like, I like, I like, I like,
Dance all night don't stop the music,
I like I cant refuse it,
Dance all night don't stop the music,
I like I cant refuse it
And the world around us wont stop turning to night,
I like, I like,
I'm losing control right now and I feel its right,
I like, I like,
Were caught in this moment
I wont let you go
And the world around us wont stop turning to night,
I like, I like, I like, I like, I like
The lyrics of Keri Hilson's "I Like" describe a night out in the city with someone the singer is attracted to. The song expresses her excitement and interest in this person as they dance and enjoy themselves in a party atmosphere. The lyrics reveal that she is attracted to the person's "hot coarse dirty minds," and that they have a strong physical connection from the start. The singer feels as though they are caught up in the moment and that the world around them is turning to night.
The song has a celebratory tone and highlights the singer's desire to let loose and have fun. She is eager to express her attraction to this person and is not afraid to take risks or indulge in the moment. The sense of adventure and passion that the lyrics evoke make the song a perfect choice for a night out or a party.
Overall, "I Like" is a catchy and upbeat track that conveys a sense of excitement and attraction. It captures the feeling of letting go and living in the moment and celebrates the power of desire and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun down, Friday night,
The start of the weekend in the city, with the sunset and the neon lights aglow.
Uptown city lights,
The bright lights of the city at night, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere.
Here I go start it out,
The beginning of a night out, excited to experience whatever may come.
I like,
A simple expression of enjoyment and pleasure in the excitement of the night.
Dressed up out the door
Ready and looking good to step out and have a good time.
So damn ready for one night maybe more,
Looking to let loose and enjoy the night, and maybe even extend the fun to the next day.
With strobe light hot coarse dirty minds
The sensuality and energy in the club environment, with flashing lights and intense desires.
When you cross my way,
The excitement of meeting someone new and attractive on the dancefloor.
Just you and I touch at first sight,
The immediate chemistry between two people, sparking attraction and desire from the first touch.
And the world around us wont stop turning to night,
The intense focus on the moment and the attraction, blocking out everything else.
I'm losing control right now and I feel its right,
Giving in to the powerful sensations of the night, trusting in the feeling that this is where they are meant to be.
Were caught in this moment I wont let you go,
The almost magical connection between the two people, creating a desire to hold onto the moment for as long as possible.
Hey there pure star lets go way to far come a little closer
The attraction and desire intensifying, pulling them towards each other regardless of consequences.
Heart flips up and down,
The powerful emotions and attraction creating physical reactions like butterflies in the stomach.
Dancing on sleazy ground,
Despite any seediness of the environment, the two are caught up in the moment and the attraction.
Betcha want to get it on,
The desire and chemistry between the two becoming almost overwhelming, leading to the likelihood of physical intimacy.
You've got me down right electrified,
The intense attraction and excitement creating an electric, all-consuming feeling.
Don't stop the rides,
The desire to keep the excitement and fun going, not wanting to pause or break the connection.
Dance all night don't stop the music,
The dancefloor and the music creating an almost transcendent experience, wanting to keep it going as long as possible.
I like I cant refuse it,
The pleasure and enjoyment of the night too strong to resist or turn away from.
And the world around us wont stop turning to night,
The all-encompassing attraction and experience of the night continuing to draw them in and consume their attention.
Were caught in this moment I wont let you go
The intense connection between the two becoming stronger and more important, leading to a desire to hold onto the moment and the person.
I like, I like, I like, I like, I like
Repetition of the simple phrase of enjoyment and pleasure, emphasizing how much they are enjoying the night and the connection with the other person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID JOST, ROBIN GRUBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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