Charles Hinshaw Jr. | |
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| Also known as | Prince Charlez |
| Born | 1994 Compton, California, U.S. |
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| Labels | Universal Music Publishing Group[1] |
Charles Hinshaw Jr., also known as "Prince Charlez", is an American singer and songwriter, best known for co-writingRihanna's "Needed Me",Usher"s "More", andBeyoncé's "Ring Off".[2]
At 16, Hinshaw began working with prolific Moroccan producerRedOne, writing topline melodies. This music collaboration resulted in Usher's "More" from 2010 albumRaymond v. Raymond, as well as "All of Your Life (You Need Love)" from theBackstreet Boys' 2009 albumThis Is Us.[3]
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| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Sanford & Son" | 2010 | T.I.,B.o.B &Mohombi | Non-album single |
| "West Coast State of Mind" | Kendrick Lamar | Non-album single | |
| "Smile" | 2017 | Mary J. Blige | Strength of a Woman |
| "Big Spender" | 2018 | Kiana Ledé | Fifty Shades Freed: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
| Year | Awarding Body | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Soul Train Music Awards | Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award ("Needed Me") | Nominated | [4] |
| 2022 | 64th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Back of My Mind) | Nominated | [5] |
| 2023 | 65th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Good Morning Gorgeous) | Nominated | [6] |
| 2023 | ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards | Most-Performed Songs ("DFMU") | Won | [7] |
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