2024 NAACP Image Awards: 7 Duet Partners and Featured Artists that Elevated H.E.R.'s Tracks
In less than a decade, the world witnessed H.E.R., real name Gabriella Wilson, transform from a budding child star into a full-blown R&B sensation. With every release, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-musician proves why she’s one of her generation's most remarkable solo artists. Hence, she’s nominated for “Outstanding Female Artist” at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. But even better, H.E.R. also knows how to make music magic when paired with talented collaborators.
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Over the years, H.E.R. has teamed up with several artists across R&B and hip-hop, delivering classic songs and catchy hits. Let’s dive further into her catalog as we check out seven featured artists who have elevated H.E.R.’s tracks.
“Best Part” feat. Daniel Caesar
H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar made a record for the ages when they created their sweet R&B ballad “Best Part,” which has arguably become this generation’s new wedding classic.
“Could’ve Been” feat. Bryson Tiller
What happens when two R&B greats get in the studio together? We get collabs like “Could’ve Been,” where H.E.R. and Bryson Tiller’s smooth vocals complement each other perfectly as they sing of a should've-could've-would’ve romance.
“Racks” feat. Cordae
H.E.R. enlisted the help of rapper Cordae for her 2019 summer single “Racks.” On it, the two match lines about materialism and happiness for their money-inspired love song.
“Slide” feat. YG
As a Bay Area native, it only made sense that H.E.R. tapped another West Coast artist, YG, to represent their roots on the bouncy bop “Slide.” The 2020 single peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Come Through” feat. Chris Brown
The best of R&B collided when H.E.R. and Chris Brown joined forces for their slow jam collab “Come Through.” The sultry duet was one of a few breakout tracks featured on H.E.R.’s Grammy-nominated debut album, “Back of My Mind.”
“Back of My Mind” feat. Ty Dolla $ign
For the title track of her first album, H.E.R. hit up the feature assassin, R&B crooner Ty Dolla $ign, to take her romantic reflection about an ex-lover to the next level.
“Slow Down” feat. Skip Marley
H.E.R. and Skip Marley, the grandson of reggae icon Bob Marley, combined their R&B and reggae prowess to create the perfect infusion on their 2019 single “Slow Down.” The collaboration peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B chart, making Marley the first Jamaican-born artist to hold the top spot.
