Keri Hilson discography

The discography of American R&B singer Keri Hilson consists of three studio albums, 32 singles (including 18 as a featured artist), and 35 music videos. Hilson began her career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team The Clutch.^[1] Together, they co-wrote songs for artists including Mary J. Blige, Omarion, The Pussycat Dolls and Britney Spears.^[1] Hilson's solo discography began when she was featured on "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)", a 2004 single by American rapper Xzibit, which reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom.^[2] In 2006, Hilson signed to Mosley Music Group, a record label created by American record producer and rapper Timbaland.^[1]

Keri Hilson discography
Hilson performing at the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops concert
Studio albums	3
Singles	32
Music videos	35
As featured artist	17

The following year, Hilson was featured on Timbaland's single "The Way I Are", which topped the charts around the world, including Australia, Germany, England Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom. "Energy" was released as Hilson's debut single as a solo artist in May 2008. Her debut studio album In a Perfect World... was released in March 2009 and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for selling more than 500,000 copies. "Return the Favor", another collaboration with Timbaland, was released as the album's second single and reached the top 20 in Ireland and the United Kingdom, and the top 30 in Austria and Germany. Subsequent singles from the album include, "Turnin Me On" and "Knock You Down", the latter of which reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Both songs received platinum certifications in the United States. A reissue of In a Perfect World... included the single "I Like", which reached number one in Germany and Slovakia, while charting within the top 10 in three other countries. Throughout 2009 and 2010, Hilson was featured on several singles by other artists, including "Number One" with R. Kelly, "Medicine" with Plies and "Got Your Back" with T.I.

Hilson's second studio album No Boys Allowed was released in December 2010 and debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number seven on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album's lead single "Breaking Point" only charted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 44. "Pretty Girl Rock" was released as the album's second single and reached the top 20 in Germany and New Zealand, and the top 30 in the United States, Austria and Slovakia. The song received a platinum certification in the United States. "One Night Stand", featuring American singer Chris Brown, and "Lose Control (Let Me Down)", featuring American rapper Nelly, were released as the album's third and fourth singles, respectively.

After a long hiatus, Hilson returned with her third studio album, We Need to Talk, on April 18, 2025. It was preceded by the lead single, "Bae", on March 27, 2025; it was Hilson's first single as a lead artist since 2011's "Lose Control".

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions								Sales	Certifications
		US [3]	US R&B [4]	GER [5]	GRE [6]	IRL [7]	NZ [8]	SWI [9]	UK [10]
In a Perfect World...	Released: March 24, 2009 Label: Interscope, Zone 4, Mosley Formats: CD, digital download	4	1	28	33	35	16	65	22	US: 500,000[11]	RIAA: Gold[12] BPI: Gold[13] RMNZ: Platinum[14]
No Boys Allowed	Released: December 21, 2010 Label: Interscope, Zone 4, Mosley Formats: CD, digital download	11	7	—	—	96	—	—	76	US: 205,500[15]	RMNZ: Gold[14]
We Need to Talk: Love	Released: April 18, 2025[16] Label: Audible Art Club, Create Music Group Formats: Streaming, digital download	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		US [17]	US R&B [18]	AUS [19]	AUT [20]	GER [21]	IRL [7]	NZ [8]	NOR [22]	SWI [9]	UK [2]
"Energy"	2008	78	21	55	—	—	—	2	—	64	43	RMNZ: Gold[23]	In a Perfect World...
"Return the Favor" (featuring Timbaland)		—	—	80	25	21	19	—	—	—	19
"Turnin Me On" (featuring Lil Wayne)		15	2	—	—	—	—	29	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum[12]
"Knock You Down" (featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo)	2009	3	1	24	37	30	2	1	11	—	5	RIAA: 2× Platinum[12] ARIA: Gold[24] BPI: Platinum[13] RMNZ: 3× Platinum[25]
"Make Love"[26]		—	—[A]	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Slow Dance"		—	49	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"I Like"		—	—	—	2	1	—	—	3	5	34	BVMI: 3× Gold[28] IFPI SWI: Platinum[29]
"Breaking Point"	2010	—[B]	44	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		No Boys Allowed
"Pretty Girl Rock"		24	4	81	21	14	50	11	—	62	53	RIAA: Platinum[12] RMNZ: Platinum[25]
"One Night Stand" (featuring Chris Brown)	2011	—	19	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Lose Control (Let Me Down)" (featuring Nelly)		—	77	—	—	—	—	36	—	—	—
"Bae"[31]	2025	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		We Need to Talk: Love
"Can't Wait" (with Eric Benét)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Say That"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		We Need to Talk: Love
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		US [17]	US R&B [18]	AUS [19]	AUT [20]	GER [32]	IRL [7]	NZ [8]	NOR [22]	SWI [9]	UK [2]
"Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" (Xzibit featuring Keri Hilson)	2004	93	52	44	—	33	14	21	—	42	9		Weapons of Mass Destruction
"Help" (Lloyd Banks featuring Keri Hilson)	2006	—	77	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Rotten Apple
"The Way I Are" (Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E.)	2007	3	59	1	4	5	1	2	1	3	1	RIAA: 3× Platinum[33] ARIA: Platinum[34] BPI: 3× Platinum[13] BVMI: 5× Gold[28] IFPI SWI: Platinum[29] RMNZ: 4× Platinum[25]	Shock Value
"Good Things" (Rich Boy featuring Polow da Don and Keri Hilson)		—	54	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Rich Boy
"Scream" (Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and Nicole Scherzinger)		—[C]	—	20	18	9	10	9	17	45	12		Shock Value
"Hero" (Nas featuring Keri Hilson)	2008	97	82	—	—	—	—	—	—	70	70		Untitled
"Superhuman" (Chris Brown featuring Keri Hilson)		—[D]	—[E]	30	—	—	15	15	—	—	32	RMNZ: Gold[23]	Exclusive
"Numba 1 (Tide Is High)" (Kardinal Offishall featuring Keri Hilson)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	84		Not 4 Sale
"Everything, Everyday, Everywhere" (Fabolous featuring Keri Hilson)	2009	—[F]	31	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Loso's Way
"Number One" (R. Kelly featuring Keri Hilson)		59	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	190		Untitled
"She Don't Wanna Man"[35] (Asher Roth featuring Keri Hilson)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	156		Asleep in the Bread Aisle
"Medicine" (Plies featuring Keri Hilson)		—[G]	47	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Goon Affiliated
"Hold My Hand" (Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson)		—	—[H]	—	—	60	—	—	—	37	—		Imperial Blaze
"Million Dollar Girl" (Trina featuring Keri Hilson & Diddy)	2010	—	61	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Amazin'
"Got Your Back" (T.I. featuring Keri Hilson)		38	10	—	—	—	33	—	—	—	45	RIAA: Gold[12] RMNZ: Gold[25]	No Mercy
"Oh Africa" (Akon featuring Keri Hilson)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	52	56		Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album
"In the Air" (Chipmunk featuring Keri Hilson)	2011	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	33		Transition
"Beautiful" (Tiwah Hillz featuring Keri Hilson)	2017	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Album
"Get It Girl"[36]	2008	Non-album promotional single

Other charted songs

List of non-single songs with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions				Album
		US [37]	US R&B [18]	AUS [19]	UK [2]
"Turn My Swag On" (Remix)	2009	—	66	—	—	—
"Get Your Money Up" (featuring Keyshia Cole and Trina)		—	83	—	—	In a Perfect World...
"Liv Tonight" (Nelly featuring Keri Hilson)	2010	75	—	39	54	5.0
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other appearances

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances by Keri Hilson

Title	Year	Film
"Hands & Feet"	2005	In the Mix[38]
"Freedom Ride"	2012	Think Like a Man[39]

Album appearances

List of non-single songs with album appearances by Keri Hilson

Title	Year	Album
"After Love"[40] (Diddy featuring Keri Hilson)	2006	Press Play
"Let Me Luv U" (Chingy featuring Keri Hilson)		Hoodstar
"Lost Girls"[41] (Rich Boy featuring Rock City and Keri Hilson)	2007	Rich Boy
"Miscommunication"[42] (Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and Sebastian)		Shock Value
"Hello" (Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and Attitude)
"All Eyes on Me"[43] (Clipse featuring Keri Hilson)	2009	Til the Casket Drops
"The One I Love"[44] (Timbaland featuring D.O.E. and Keri Hilson)		Shock Value II
"Don't Look Now"[45] (Far East Movement featuring Keri Hilson)	2010	Free Wired
"Liv Tonight"[46] (Nelly featuring Keri Hilson)		5.0
"World Cry"[47] (Lloyd featuring R. Kelly, Keri Hilson and K'naan)	2011	King of Hearts
"Never Let Go"[48] (Anthony Hamilton featuring Keri Hilson)		Back to Love
"Nominate" (Stonebwoy featuring Keri Hilson)	2020	Anloga Junction

Music videos

List of music videos as a lead artist

Title	Year	Director(s)
"Energy"	2008	Melina Matsoukas[49][50]
"Return the Favor" (featuring Timbaland)
"Turnin Me On" (featuring Lil Wayne)		Erik White[51]
"Make Love"	2009	Matt Barnes[52]
"Knock You Down" (featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo)		Chris Robinson[53]
"Slow Dance"		Paul Hunter[54]
"I Like"		Aaron Platt[55]
"Change Me" (featuring Akon)	2010
"Breaking Point"		Bryan Barber[56]
"Pretty Girl Rock"		Joseph Kahn[57]
"The Way You Love Me" (featuring Rick Ross)		Laurieann Gibson[58]
"One Night Stand" (featuring Chris Brown)	2011	Colin Tilley[59][60]
"Lose Control" (featuring Nelly)
"Say That"	2025	NA

List of music videos as a featured artist

Title	Year	Director(s)
"Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" (with Xzibit)	2004	Benny Boom[61]
"Help" (with Lloyd Banks)	2006	Melina Matsoukas
"The Way I Are" (with Timbaland and D.O.E.)	2007	Shane Drake[62]
"Good Things" (with Rich Boy and Polow da Don)		Ulysses Terrero[63]
"Scream" (with Timbaland and Nicole Scherzinger)		Justin Francis[64]
"Love in This Club" (Cameo appearance)	2008	Brothers Strause[65]
"Hero" (with Nas)		Taj[66]
"Superhuman" (with Chris Brown)		Erik White[67]
"Numba 1 (Tide Is High)" (with Kardinal Offishall)		Gil Green[68]
"Miss Independent" (Cameo appearance)		Chris Robinson[69]
"Number One" (with R. Kelly)	2009	Chris Robinson[70]
"She Don't Wanna Man" (with Asher Roth)		Jonathan Lia[71]
"Medicine" (with Plies)		Yolande Geralds[72]
"Everything, Everyday, Everywhere" (with Fabolous)		Erik White[73]
"Million Dollar Girl" (with Trina and Diddy)	2010	Gil Green[74][75]
"Oh Africa" (with Akon)
"Got Your Back" (with T.I.)		Chris Robinson
"Yo Side of the Bed" (Cameo appearance)		Yolande Geralds[76]
"In the Air" (with Chipmunk)	2011	Colin Tilley[77]
"Beautiful" (with Tiwah Hillz)	2017	—
"Nominate" (with Stonebwoy)	2020	Denzel Williams

Production discography

  indicates a song that was released as a single.

Title	Year	Artist(s)	Chart performance									Album	Credits
			US	AUS	BEL (FL)	CAN	GER	NZ	SWE	UK	US R&B
"Jump"	2002	Michico	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	I Do	Writer
"What Would You Do"	2003	Kelly Rowland	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Simply Deep (Japanese edition)	Writer, Vocal production
"Choosin'"		Too Short	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Married To The Game	Backing vocals
"I'm Not Alone"		Crystal Kay	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	4 Real	Writer
"Play Our Song"		Ruben Studdard	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Soulful
"Red Light" (solo or featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris)	2004	Usher	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Confessions (Special edition)
"Ooh Baby"		Ciara	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Goodies
"Red Hair"		Shawn Desman	—	—	—	—[I]	—	—	—	—	—	Back for More	Writing, backing vocals
"Bite the Dust"	2005	The Pussycat Dolls	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	PCD	Writing, production
"Wait a Minute" (featuring Timbaland)			28	16	18	24	27	17	25	108	—		Writing, vocal production
"Heartbreak"		B5	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	B5	Writing, production, backing vocals
"Pimpin' All Over the World" (featuring Bobby Valentino)		Ludacris	9	28	—	—	—	—	—	—	5	The Red Light District	Backing vocals
"Please"		Toni Braxton	108	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	36	Libra
"Supposed to Be"			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Writer, backing vocals
"Take Me as I Am"		Mary J. Blige	58	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	3	The Breakthrough	Writer, vocal production
"Young Love"		Chris Brown	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Chris Brown	Writer
"Runaway Love" (featuring Mary J. Blige)	2006	Ludacris	2	—	—	—	—	21	—	52	3	Release Therapy	Writer, backing vocals
"At the Park"		Field Mob	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Light Poles and Pine Trees	Backing vocals
"Hit List"		Paula Campbell	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album singles	Writer
"Whuteva"		Remy Ma	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story
"4 Minutes"		Avant	57	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	9	Director
"Want It"		Danity Kane	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Danity Kane
"Right Now"			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Ice Box" (featuring Timbaland)		Omarion	12	36	—	—	40	10	—	14	5	21
"What Love Can Do"		LeToya	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	LeToya	Writer, backing vocals
"Too Much"		Keshia Chanté	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2U	Writer
"Cut Off Time" (featuring Kat DeLuna)		Omarion	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	123	Feel the Noise: OST
"I'm Coming Home"	2007	Tank	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Sex, Love & Pain
"I Love U"			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Release" (featuring Justin Timberlake)		Timbaland	91	—	—	—	—	—	—	105	—	Shock Value	Backing vocals
"Gimme More"		Britney Spears	3	3	5	1	7	15	2	3	—	Blackout	Writing, production, backing vocals
"Break the Ice"			43	23	7	9	25	24	11	15	—		Writing, backing vocals
"Perfect Lover"			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Outta This World"			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Wrong When You're Gone"		Jennifer Lopez	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Brave
"Joystick (The Game Song)"		Keke Palmer	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	So Uncool	Writer
"Let's Go"		Bobby Valentino	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Special Occasion
"Hold On"	2008	Spensha Baker	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	OutLoud!
"I'm Wit It"		Lloyd	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Lessons in Love
"Forever"		Chris Brown	2	7	47	2	20	1	17	4	66	Exclusive: The Forever Edition	Backing vocals
"Love in This Club Part II" (featuring Lil Wayne and Beyoncé)		Usher	18	96	—	69	—	—	—	—	7	Here I Stand	Writer
"Girl Gone Wild"		Tiffany Evans	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tiffany Evans
"Patron Tequila" (featuring Lil Jon and Eve)	2009	Paradiso Girls	—	—	—	82	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album singles	Writer, production
"Morning After Dark" (featuring Nelly Furtado and SoShy)		Timbaland	61	19	23	8	6	—	6	6	—	Shock Value II	Writer
"Passenger"	2014	Candice Glover	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Music Speaks
"Candle in a Hurricane" (featuring Pia Toscano)	2018	Westside Cast	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Westside: the Music
"Westside Finale"			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Wait A Minute"	2019	The Cleverlys	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Blue
"Better"	2021	Kelly Rowland	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	K
"Let's Go" (featuring Aitch)	2022	Tion Wayne	—	—	—	—	—	—[J]	—	30	—	TBA

Notes

1. "Make Love" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.^[27]
2. "Breaking Point" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.^[30]
3. "Scream" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.^[30]
4. "Superhuman" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.^[30]
5. "Superhuman" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 20 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.^[27]
6. "Everything, Everyday, Everywhere" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.^[30]
7. "Medicine" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.^[30]
8. "Hold My Hand" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.^[27]
9. "Red Hair" did not enter the Canadian Hot 100, but did peak at number 9 on the Canadian CHR/Top 40 Airplay chart.
10. "Let's Go" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.