The song also includes electronic tones, and derives from pop and hip-hop genres. "Knock You Down" is a R&B song with a length of five minutes and twenty six seconds. So I think that she’s definitely one that deserves the spotlight." In "Knock You Down", Kanye West makes multiple references to Michael Jackson, and coincidentally, the song was released in numerous territories around the death of the singer. For two, her voice is incredible-on top of the fact that she can write. In a September 2008 interview with Rap-Up about a recent crop of songwriters becoming singers, Ne-Yo said "For one, I think Keri Hilson’s too freakin’ pretty to be in the background. Hilson had appeared as Ne-Yo's love interest in the video for his song " Miss Independent," the second single taken from his 2008 album, Year of the Gentleman. Hilson and Ne-Yo knew each other from their days as co-songwriters. She also notably performed the song at the 2009 BET Awards, where she used the Jackson reference of the song to give a tribute performance to the late singer. Hilson performed the song a number of times, including television appearances such as on The Rachael Ray Show. The video received positive reviews, which appreciated the given performances given by the artists. It sees Hilson caught in a love triangle with her former partner West, and new-found love Ne-Yo. The song's music video was directed by Chris Robinson. It also reached the top ten in Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. "Knock You Down" peaked at number one in New Zealand, and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. It was nominated for multiple awards, including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 52nd Grammy Awards. However, reviewers also complimented that the song was radio-friendly. The song received generally positive to mixed reviews, with critics divided as to whether Ne-Yo and West overwhelmed Hilson's appearance. The lyrics of the song pertain to how love "knocks you down." Part of the song refers to Michael Jackson coincidentally it was released at the time surrounding the death of the late singer. The song was released first released to rhythmic and urban airplay in the United States as the album's fourth single in the US, and it would later serve as the third worldwide single. The song is an hip-hop and R&Bnumber, which includes elements of pop music. Danja, who produced the track, also receives writing credits. The song was written by Hilson, West, and Ne-Yo along with Kevin Cossom and Marcella Araica. The song features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo and American rapper Kanye West. " Knock You Down" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson, taken from her debut studio album, In a Perfect World.
I never thought I'd.This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia ( view authors). When I look at you my mind goes on a tripĪnd you came in and knocked me on my face You see the hate, that they're servin on a platter Whether you Louie Vouitonned up or Reebok'in " Knock You Down" by Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo Lyrics Keri Hilson also performed the song at the 2009 BET Awards as part of a medley which also included previous hit "Turnin' Me On". Promoting the songs Hilson and West performed the song on on The Late Show with David Letterman. The radio edit features Hilson performing additional ornamentation over Kanye's verses, omits her own last verse before the final chorus, and the outro of the album version. It was confirmed on Hilson's official video blog album countdown. Hilson said that she had always wanted to work with Ne-Yo and Kanye West, and West's vocals were a last minute addition to the single. Like most of the songs on the album, Hilson made final amendments to the song before it was recorded. Knock You Down was written by Nathaniel Hills, Marcella Araica, Kevin "KC" Cossom, Shaffer Smith, Keri Hilson and Kanye West. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA and the RIANZ. and musical mentor Timbaland both in the US and UK. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 5 on the UK Top 40, making it her 2nd top 10 single overall, after "The Way I Are", with her associate D.O.E.
The song is Hilson's most successful single as a lead vocalist peaking at number 3 on the U.S.
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