The Clutch

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The Clutch is a group of songwriters consisting of Candice "Gg" Nelson, Ezekiel "(E)Zeke" Lewis, Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Balewa Muhammad and Keri Hilson. They are responsible for a series of hit songs including Mary J Blige's "Take Me As I Am", Omarion's "Ice Box", Tiffany Evans's "Promise Ring" and Ciara's "Like A Boy."

Any combination of two or more of the five writers on a song is considered a track "written by The Clutch" as they rarely work as a complete fivesome. Currently the only released songs written by all members together are Bayje's "Jealous Of Your Whip", Keke Palmer's "Game Song" and Jennifer Lopez' "Wrong When You're Gone".

Although promoters of new production talent including Calvo Da Gr8, ("Like a Boy", "Shawty Got It") Big D., ("Wrong When You're Gone") Hit-Boy ("Forever") and former O-Town member Dan Miller, The Clutch has also written tracks for some of the most successful producers in R&B including Danja, Bryan-Michael Cox, Lil' Jon, The Underdogs, Bloodshy & Avant, Tricky Stewart, Soulshock & Karlin and Rich Harrison. The group also work frequently with Timbaland as a producer and even as an artist, having penned his hit international single "The Way I Are" as well as the track featuring member Keri Hilson, who is signed as an artist to his Mosley Music Group record label.

Writing Discography

2005

Usher - "Confessions (Special Edition)"

Chris Brown - "Chris Brown"

Mary J. Blige - "The_Breakthrough"

  • "Take Me As I Am" (Suecof, Nkhereanye, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis)
    • Produced By Infinity

Toni Braxton - "Libra"

  • "Sposed To Be" (Dixon, Keri Hilson, J. Que, Mason, Jr., Thomas)
    • Produced By Antonio Dixon
  • "Almost There" (Non-album track) (Coleman, Keri Hilson, J. Que, Hale)
    • Produced By Melvin "St. Nick" Coleman

2006

Avant - "The Director"

Fantasia - "Fantasia"


Omarion - "21"

Omarion - "Ice Box - Single"

Omarion - "Feel The Noise OST"

Jagged Edge - "The Hits"

  • "Stunnas" (Featuring JD) (Dupri, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)

Keshia Chanté - "2U"

  • "Too Much" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Cool On You" (Perez, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, Nkhereanye, Bramble)
    • Produced By Happy Perez

Paula Campbell - "I Am Paula Campbell"

  • "Hit List" (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Brian Kidd

2007

Amerie - "Because I Love It"

  • "Hate2LoveU" (Mi Marie, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By One Up Entertainment (Loren Hill, Rich Shelton & Kevin Veney)

Bobby Valentino - "Special Occasion"

Jennifer Lopez - "Brave"

  • "Forever" (Hollis, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Hit-Boy & The Clutch
  • "Wrong When You're Gone" (Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que) (+ Demo by Keri Hilson)
    • Produced By Big D. & The Clutch
  • "Brave" (Karlsson, Winnberg, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que) (+ Demo by Candice Nelson)

Ciara - "Ciara: The Evolution"

  • "Like a Boy" (Harris, Kenon, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Calvo Da Gr8, Co-Produced By The Clutch & Ciara
  • "That's Right" (Harris, Smith, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Cameron, Jefferson)
  • "My Love" (Harris, Kennedy, Collins, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad)
    • Produced By Brian Kennedy, Co-Produced By Antwoine "T-Wizz" Collins & Ciara
  • "So Hard" (Harris, Cox, Dean, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Clark)

Keke Palmer - "So Uncool"

  • "Game Song" (Edwards, Jr., Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Music Box" (Edwards, Jr., Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Both Produced By Bernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr.
  • "Too Many Pictures" (Non-album track) (Hudson, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Eric Hudson

Katharine McPhee - "Katharine McPhee"

Timbaland - "Timbaland Presents Shock Value"

Keri Hilson - "In The Mix OST"

Kevin Michael - "Kevin Michael"

  • "Ghost" (S. Taylor, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Shea Taylor
  • "Hood Buzzin'" (Karlsson, Winnberg, Wallbert, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Weekend Jumpoff" (Rotem, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)

Mario - "Go!"

Britney Spears - "Blackout"

  • "Radar" (Karlsson, Winnberg, Jonback, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Freakshow" (Spears, Karlsson, Winnberg, Jonback, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que) (Background Vocals by Candice Nelson & Ezekiel Lewis)

Megan Rochell - "You, Me & The Radio"

  • "It's On You" (Dixon, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
  • "Who Are They" (Dixon, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
    • Both Produced By Antonio Dixon

Tiffany Evans - "Tiffany Evans" (expected release: March 4, 2008)

  • "Promise Ring" (Featuring Ciara) (Crooms, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que, Reid)
  • "Girl Gone Wild" (Non-album track) (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Brian Kidd

Trey Songz - "Trey Day"

Nikki Flores - "This Girl"

  • "Beautiful Boy" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Suffocate" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Painkiller" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)

Menudo - "More Than Words"

  • "More Than Words" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)

2008

Bayje - TBA

  • "Jealous Of Your Whip" (Suecof, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Infinity
  • "Problem" (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Brian Kidd

Cris'Tian Garcia - "Shawty 101"

  • "Shawty Got It" (Garcia, Kenon, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Calvo Da Gr8

Keri Hilson - "In a Perfect World"

Mary J. Blige - "Growing Pains"

  • "Sky Cap" (UK Bonus Track)

Brandon Hines - TBA

  • "100"
    • Produced By The Clutch

Miscellaneous (ASCAP Registered)

  • 3LW - "Things You Never Hear" (Title Code: 501846533) - (Coleman, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
    • Produced By Melvin "St. Nick" Coleman
  • "Ain't You" (Title Code: 311346353) - (Hamler, Lang, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
  • "Can't Shake Ya" (Title Code: 331362155) - (Stewart, Nkhereanye, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
  • "Red Hair" (Title Code: 480964036) - (Stewart, Keri Hilson, J. Que, Dorian, Nkhereanye)
  • "Get Myself Together" (Title Code: 371198213) - (Smith, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Good Look" (Title Code: 371198277) - (Smith, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Gotta Know" (Title Code: 371198311) - (Smith, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Say" (Title Code: 493677993) - (Smith, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Greenlight" (Title Code: 371198339) - (Jones, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Move It Like This" (Title Code: 432134013) - (Jones, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Letcha" (Title Code: 421918554) - (Cox, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Hangover" (Title Code: 381523619) - (Cox, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "She Ain't Me" (Title Code: 493678072) - (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que, Newt)
  • "Occupied" (Title Code: 451209693) - (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Wait" (Title Code: 532082676) - (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • All Produced By Brian Kidd
  • "Time Of My Life" (Title Code: 503095912) - (Jerkins, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, J. Que)
  • "Vegas"/"Gamble" (Title Code: 520646937) - (Hills, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad)
  • "Some Type Of Way" (Title Code: 493678232) - (Hills, Morris, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad)
  • "What Love Can Do" (Title Code: 530986971) - (Medor, Nesmith, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
    • Produced By The Corna Boyz
  • "I Give Up" (Title Code: 392191396) - (Suecof, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Infinity
  • "My Space" (Title Code: 432187270) - (Harris, Davis, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Off" (Title Code: 451209719) - (S. Taylor, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
    • Produced By Shea Taylor
  • "The Position" (Title Code: 503095654) - (Holland, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis)
  • "Whatcha Here For" (Title Code: 531782117) - (Holmes, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que, Nkhereanye)

Miscellaneous (BMI Registered)

  • Kasual - "Dress Code" (BMI Work #8405517) - (Rotem, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "About a Boy" (BMI Work #8348636) - (Hudson, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "All" (BMI Work #8405516) - (Colapietro, Dinkins, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "In The Air" (BMI Work #8417604) - (Colapietro, Dinkins, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Automatic" (BMI Work #8348654) - ((Stewart, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Better" (BMI Work #8714988) - (Schack, Karlin, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
  • "Dream" (BMI Work #8348634) - (T. Taylor, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Here I Am" (BMI Work #8405461) - (Harrison, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Notice Me" (BMI Work #8405518) - (Harrison, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "I Give Up" (BMI Work #8348655) - (Suecof, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Love Hangover" (BMI Work #8342041) - (Cox, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "New Body Style" (BMI Work #8341680) - (Perez, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que, Nkhereanye)
  • "Outta My Mind" (BMI Work #6813261) - (Medor, Nesmith, Hale, Nkhereanye, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
  • "Perfect World" (BMI Work #7097882) - (Medor, Nesmith, Hale, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
  • "Register" (BMI Work #8405853) - (Holmes, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Role Call" (BMI Work #8405852) - (Cox, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Whatchutalkinbout" (BMI Work #8405856) - (S. Taylor, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Be Like That" (BMI Work #8438718) - (Colapietro, Dinkins, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Balewa Muhammad)
  • "Not My Day" (BMI Work #8405851) - (Thiam, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
  • "Shoulda Thought About It" (BMI Work #8715542) - (Harris, Davis, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, Nkhereanye)
  • "Summertime" (BMI Work #8940695) - (Harris, Davis, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, Nkhereanye, Gourdin)

References

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