Keri Hilson is an R&B singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a protégé of producer Timbaland. She began her career as a songwriter for artists such as Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears, Ciara, and Rihanna and soon signed a recording contract with Mosley Music Group. Her debut album, In a Perfect World…, was released in 2009 and included the hit singles “Knock You Down” and “Turnin Me On.” Hilson has since released the albums No Boys Allowed (2010) and L.I.A.R. (Love Is A Religion) (2016). She has branched out into business as well, launching her own record label called The Comeback Recordz and working as a co-owner of hair extension company Make Me Up by Keri.