Ronald Colson
Ronald Colson | |
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| Born | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Other names | Flip, Flippa, Flippa123 |
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Ronald Colson, also known as Flippa, is an American songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his frequent work with production team Pop & Oak, including Usher's "Good Kisser", Nicki Minaj's "Right by My Side", Chris Brown's "Bassline", and Brandy's "Beggin & Pleadin", as well as many other song and album contributions. Colson remains close to the production team, and still works with Pop Wansel frequently. [1][2]
He is also known for work with Top Dawg Entertainment artists Kendrick Lamar (To Pimp a Butterfly opener "Wesley's Theory") and Jay Rock ("Money Trees Deuce"). [3]
Selected songwriting and production credits
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2015 | 57th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song ("Good Kisser") | Nominated | [7] |
| 2016 | 58th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (To Pimp a Butterfly) | Nominated | [7] |
| 2021 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Song in a TV Show/Limited Series ("Change") | Won | [8] |
| Guild of Music Supervisors Awards | Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television ("Change") | Nominated | [9] | |
| 2022 | 64th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Back of My Mind) | Nominated | [7] |
| Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Short-Form Program (Credited Writer - We the People) | Won | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Jackson, Vincent (August 16, 2014). "Writing a hit for R&B star". Press of Atlantic City. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Vincent (February 15, 2016). "Two South Jersey natives among Grammy nominees". Press of Atlantic City. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "6 "90059" Producers To Know". www.hotnewhiphop.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (February 9, 2016). "The Toughest Song I Wrote: Miguel on Getting Vulnerable With 'What's Normal Anyway'". Vulture. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Syd – "Treading Water"". Stereogum. March 27, 2017. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Platon, Adelle (March 28, 2017). "Hear The Internet's Syd Float on 'Treading Water'". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ronald "Flip" Colson". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "HMMA Winners". Archived from the original on March 12, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (February 10, 2022). "'Eyes of Tammy Faye,' 'Encanto,' 'Being the Ricardos' Among Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nominees". Archived from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "The 1st Annual Children's & Family Emmy Award Winners" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.