Destined for stardom since day one, the Atlanta native's determined spirit materialized before her teenage years. While performing in school plays and winning talent shows, she taught herself how to write songs at age twelve. Impressed with Keri's vocal ability, her voice teacher ushered her into a studio session where she learned the nuances of recording music.

By the age of 18 Keri was arranging songs, cutting vocals and engineering sessions and Keri eventually ran into producer Polow da Don working in recording studios.

On March 24, 2009, In A Perfect World… debuted at #1 on Billboards R&B/Hip Hop chart and secured the #4 spot on Billboard's Top Album Chart.  The album, released on MMG/Zone 4/Interscope, is about relationships; it's emotive, human, gorgeously and deliberately imperfect. "I want my album to convey a sense of reality. There will always be something you’d change if only you lived ‘In A Perfect World…’ and I’m no different.”    The highly anticipated debut features her indomitable songwriting skills, the genre-obliterating production of Polow da Don and Timbaland, and Keri's undeniably incredible voice. "I deliver my songs with emotion," she enthuses, "I don't like a lot of effects." Propelled by her hit single "Turnin Me On" featuring Lil Wayne, the album is a watershed moment that meets her goals—it sounds and feels great.

In A Perfect World… represents a world where music is music and you can’t put it in a box. It’s a catalyst for Keri to defy categorization, “I want to be a point of reference” states Keri. “Hip-hop has become pop; pop is hip-hop. Music is definitely changing. I want to be the crux of that."Home // GREY GOOSE PRESENTS: RISING ICONS // RISING ICONS // Keri Hilson