Keri Hilson is a multi-platinum American R&B singer-songwriter and Grammy-nominated artist whose late-2000s hits "Knock You Down" and "Pretty Girl Rock" made her one of the era's most distinctive R&B voices. Born December 5, 1982, in Decatur, Georgia, she first made her name in Atlanta's songwriting world as part of the writing collective The Clutch, penning songs for top artists including Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears, and Ciara before stepping into the spotlight as a recording artist.

Her artist career took off when she was featured on Timbaland's smash "The Way I Are" (2007), a top 5 Billboard Hot 100 hit that introduced her to a global audience. Signing with Timbaland's Mosley Music Group and Interscope Records, she released her debut album In a Perfect World… (2009), which earned platinum-level success and produced the multi-platinum top 5 single "Knock You Down" featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo.