Atia Boggs
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Atia Boggs | |
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| Birth name | Atia Chade Boggs |
| Also known as | INK |
| Born | Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
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Atia Chade Boggs (born 1987), known professionally as INK, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer.[1] She has been credited on singles and albums for Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Monica, Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, among others.[2][3]
Musical beginnings
[edit]Boggs, self-taught in guitar, began performing in and around the Buckhead area of Atlanta without any musical industry connections.[2] Inspired by The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Boggs began to focus on songwriting and formally breaking into the music industry, becoming an early mentee of writer James Fauntleroy through social media platform Facebook in the late 00s.[1]
Songwriting and production credits
[edit]Credits are courtesy of Discogs, Tidal, Apple Music, and AllMusic.
| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Suga" | 2015 | Monica | Code Red |
| "Catfish" | Tamar Braxton | Calling All Lovers | |
| "Very Best" (featuring Mary J. Blige) | Rick Ross | Black Market | |
| "On My Way" (featuring Jacquees) | Plies | Ain’t No Mixtape Bih 2 | |
| "My City" (featuring K. Michelle) | 2016 | Yo Gotti | The Art of Hustle |
| "Power of Money" | White Friday (CM9) | ||
| "Powers That Be" (featuring Nas) | 2017 | Rick Ross | Rather You Than Me |
| "Made it from Nothing" (featuring Teyana Taylor & Rick Ross) | Meek Mill | Wins & Losses | |
| "Melanin Magic" (featuring Chris Brown) | 2018 | Remy Ma | |
| "Back To Love" | 2019 | Chris Brown | Indigo |
| "Ride" (featuring Kehlani) | YK Osiris | The Golden Child | |
| "They Ain't Ready" | Becky G | Shelved 2019 English Album | |
| "Intro" | 2020 | NLE Choppa | From Dark to Light |
| "Faithfully" | Lyrica Anderson | Bad Hair Day | |
| "Girls Have Fun" | |||
| "Steam" | 2021 | Leon Bridges | Gold-Diggers Sound[4] |
| "Magnolias" | |||
| "Sho Nuff" | |||
| "Traumada" | Paloma Mami | Sueños de Dalí | |
| "Frenesí" | |||
| "Alien Superstar"[5] | 2022 | Beyoncé | Renaissance |
| "Thique" | |||
| "Summer Renaissance" | |||
| "Star Walkin' (League of Legends Worlds Anthem)" | Lil Nas X | ||
| "Body Count" | Shenseea | Alpha | |
| "Vibrations" | 070 Shake | You Can't Kill Me | |
| "Dark Days" (with Mariah the Scientist) | 2024 | 21 Savage | American Dream |
| "16 Carriages" | Beyoncé | Cowboy Carter | |
| "Ameriican Requiem" | |||
| "Tell Ur Girlfriend" | Lay Bankz | After 7 | |
| "Luther" | Kendrick Lamar | GNX | |
| "Gloria" (featuring SZA) |
Fully-written projects
[edit]| Album | Artist | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Is Me... Now (Deluxe) | Jennifer Lopez | 2024 | Nuyorican Productions / BMG |
Guest appearances
[edit]| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Children of Men" | 2015 | Trae tha Truth, J. Cole | Tha Truth |
| "Trying to Figure It Out" | Trae tha Truth | ||
| "I Can't Feel You" | Trae tha Truth | ||
| "Let Me Live" | 2016 | Trae tha Truth, B.o.B, T.I. | Tha Truth, Pt. 2 |
| "F*** wit Me" | Trae tha Truth | ||
| "Gateway" | 2017 | Translee, Young Booke, Tokyo Jetz | We Want Smoke |
| "Dayz I Prayed" | 2018 | Trae tha Truth | Hometown Hero |
| "Don't Check on Me" | 2019 | Chris Brown, Justin Bieber[6] | Indigo |
| "Psilocybae (Millennial Love)"[7] | 2020 | Childish Gambino, 21 Savage, Kadhja Bonet | 3.15.20 / Atavista |
| "Hear Me" | NLE Choppa | From Dark to Light | |
| "Don't Worry" | 2021 | Leon Bridges | Gold-Diggers Sound |
| "Cross My Heart" | Andy Mineo | Never Land II | |
| "Real Ain't Real" | 2022 | Hit-Boy, Dreezy | Hitgirl |
| "Live For the Night" | Wax Motif, HEX, Daecolm | House of Wax | |
| "Beautiful" | Melodownz | Lone Wolf | |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Renaissance) | Nominated | [8] |
| 2024 | BMI Pop Music Awards | Most Performed Pop Songs (Star Walkin') | Won | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Why Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez & More Favor Songwriter-Producer INK". Billboard.
- ^ a b Havens, Lyndsey (October 4, 2024). "Why Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez & More Favor Songwriter-Producer INK". Billboard.
- ^ "Find out what happened at this TOP SECRET songwriters retreat in Coromandel". Red Bull. May 12, 2020. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (July 22, 2021). "Leon Bridges Brings Southern Soul into the 21st Century". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Diane Warren Responds to Backlash from Beyoncé Fans over Songwriting Credits on Singer's New Album". August 2, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "How We Good Became Secret Sauce Behind Hits by DJ Snake, Shenseea & More". Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Childish Gambino: "12.38"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on March 25, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See the Complete Nominees List". Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "2024 BMI Pop Awards".
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