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Charles Hinshaw Jr., also known as "Prince Charlez", is an American singer and songwriter, best known for co-writing Rihanna's "Needed Me", Usher"s "More", and Beyoncé's "Ring Off".[2]
At 16, Hinshaw began working with prolific Moroccan producer RedOne, writing topline melodies. This music collaboration resulted in Usher's "More" from 2010 album Raymond v. Raymond, as well as "All of Your Life (You Need Love)" from the Backstreet Boys' 2009 album This Is Us.[3]
Projects
- Black and Gold EP (2016)
- Evolution Pt 1 EP (2017)
Credits are courtesy of Discogs, Tidal, and AllMusic.
| 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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