Archive for the 'Keri Hilson' Category

Rap-Up TV: Keri Hilson on Britney Spears

Keri Hilson is one busy lady. In addition to prepping her debut album In a Perfect World…, the singer/songwriter has been recruited to work on Britney Spears’ forthcoming sixth studio album. Hilson previously contributed to the pop star’s current album, 2007’s Blackout, penning the hit “Gimme More,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Rap-Up TV spoke with Timbaland’s protégé on the set of her Rap-Up cover shoot about her experience working with Spears.

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Rap-Up TV: Keri Hilson’s Rap-Up Cover Shoot

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Rap-Up TV goes behind-the-scenes with “Get It Girl” Keri Hilson at her Rap-Up cover shoot in West Hollywood, CA. Ms. Keri was all smiles as she dished about getting her start in songwriting, working with Mary J. Blige, what’s on her iPod, and which two megastars she’d like to write hits for (Hint: They’re both recluses).

Watch the video below.

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Video: Nas & Keri Hilson on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Nas and Keri Hilson performed “Hero” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday. The Queensbridge MC will do a free show for his MySpace friends on Friday at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA.

Keri Hilson Announces Tour Dates

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Fresh off appearing on Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 cover, Keri Hilson has announced her first tour dates. She will be hitting the road as part of the Russ Parr Bus Tour 2008 starting July 28th in Washington, D.C. Catch Keri on MTV’s “TRL” today at 3 p.m. EST/PST.

Click below to see if and when Keri will be coming to a city near you.

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Video: Keri Hilson - ‘Energy’

Watch the first video from Keri Hilson off her debut album In a Perfect World… The singer/songwriter plays a boxer in the Melina-directed clip. We’ve never seen a boxer with a body like that.

Make sure you cop the new issue of Rap-Up with Ms. Keri on the cover, on sale now.

If you missed Keri co-hosting “106 & Park,” you can watch her appearance at Yardie’s Yard. Look out for the Rap-Up cover at the one-minute mark.

Keri Hilson to Debut ‘Energy’ on ‘106 & Park’

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Rap-Up cover girl Keri Hilson will co-host today’s episode of “106 & Park.” Make sure you tune in to catch the world premiere of her debut video for “Energy” and get a look at her Rap-Up cover with Solange and Teyana Taylor.

“106 & Park” airs at 6 p.m. EST/PST on BET.

UPDATE: If you missed Keri co-hosting “106 & Park,” you can watch her appearance at Yardie’s Yard. Look out for the Rap-Up cover at the one-minute mark.

Keri & Solange Introduce Their Rap-Up Cover

Keri Hilson and Solange Knowles introduce their Summer 2008 cover of Rap-Up, which also features Teyana Taylor. Check out the cover starring the three lovely ladies and purchase your copy at newsstands or online.

Keri Hilson on the Set of ‘Energy’

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Here are some photos from the set of Keri Hilson’s debut video for “Energy” directed by Melina. Keri plays a boxer in the clip, which is described as a “mix between Million Dollar Baby and Rocky.” The video will premiere next week on BET’s “106 & Park” and MTV’s “TRL.” Shout out to Treblesoul for the photos.

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The Heatwave is Coming…

Keri Hilson, Solange Knowles, and Teyana Taylor cover Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 issue, on sale now. View the cover and buy your copy today.

Video: Behind the Scenes of Nas’ ‘Hero’

Here’s some behind the scenes footage from Nas’ “Hero” video. It includes some of the Keri Hilson scenes that ended up on the cutting room floor.