The Clutch
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
- "Young Love" (Mason, Jr., Thomas, Dixon, Keri Hilson, J. Que, Barrett, Elli)
- Produced By The Underdogs
- "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"
- "4 Minutes" ( Mason, Jr., Thomas, Dixon, Keri Hilson, J. Que)
- Produced By The Underdogs
- "I Nominate U" (Harris, Davis, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- "Baby Makin' Hips" (Harris, Davis, Chiger, Zelnick, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Both Produced By Dre & Vidal
- "Only One U" (Cox, Nkhereanye, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis)
- Produced By Bryan-Michael Cox
- "Uneligible" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad)
- "Bore Me (Yawn)" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Jim Beanz)
- Both Produced By Danja Handz
- "Ice Box" (Grandberry, Mosley, Logan, Spivery, Keri Hilson, J. Que Ezekiel Lewis)
- Produced By Timbaland & The Royal Court (King Logan & Sir John)
- "Ice Box (The Clutch Re-Write)" (Featuring Usher)
- Produced By Timbaland & The Royal Court (King Logan & Sir John)
- "Cut Off Time" (Featuring Kat DeLuna) (Mosley, Logan, Spivery, Keri Hilson, J. Que Ezekiel Lewis)
- Produced By Timbaland & The Royal Court (King Logan & Sir John)
Jagged Edge - "The Hits"
- "Stunnas" (Featuring JD) (Dupri, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Jermaine Dupri
Keshia Chanté - "2U"
- "Too Much" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Danja Handz
- "Cool On You" (Perez, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, Nkhereanye, Bramble)
- Produced By Happy Perez
- "Hit List" (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Brian Kidd
2007
- "Hate2LoveU" (Mi Marie, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By One Up Entertainment (Loren Hill, Rich Shelton & Kevin Veney)
- "Anonymous" (Featuring Timbaland) (Mosley, Logan, Harmon, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- "Rearview (Ridin')" (Featuring Ludacris) (Mosley, Logan, Harmon, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que, Bridges)
- Both Produced By Timbaland & The Royal Court (King Logan & Jerome Harmon)
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)
- Produced By Bloodshy & Avant & The Clutch
- "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)
- Produced By Lil' Jon
- "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)
- Produced By Bryan-Michael Cox
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
- "Open Toes" (McPhee, Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, DioGuardi)
- Produced By Danja Handz
- "The Way I Are" (Featuring Keri Hilson & D.O.E.) (Mosley, Hills, Keri Hilson, Maultsby, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad) (+ Radio Edit featuring Sebastian)
- Produced By Timbaland, Co-Produced By Danja Handz
- "Hands, Feet" (Keri Hilson, Hills, J. Que)
- Produced By Danja Handz
- "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)
- Produced By Bloodshy & Avant
- "Weekend Jumpoff" (Rotem, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Jonathan Rotem
- "No Definition" (Mosley, Logan, Harmon, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Timbaland & The Royal Court (King Logan & Jerome Harmon)
- "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)
- Both Produced By Bloodshy & Avant, Co-Produced By The Clutch
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)
- Produced By Mr. Collipark
- "Girl Gone Wild" (Non-album track) (Kidd, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Brian Kidd
Trey Songz - "Trey Day"
- "Store Run" (Neverson, Harris, Davis, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Dre & Vidal
- "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)
- All Produced By Danja Handz
- "More Than Words" (Hills, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Produced By Danja Handz
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
- "Return The Favor" (Featuring Timbaland)
- Produced By Timbaland
- "Sky Cap" (UK Bonus Track)
- Produced By Timbaland
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)
- Both Produced By Tricky Stewart
- "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)
- All Produced By Lil' Jon
- "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)
- Both Produced By Polow Da Don
- "Letcha" (Title Code: 421918554) - (Cox, Candice Nelson, Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- "Hangover" (Title Code: 381523619) - (Cox, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel Lewis, J. Que)
- Both Produced By Bryan-Michael Cox
- "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)
- Produced By Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins III
- "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)
- Both Produced By Danja Handz
- "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)
- Produced By Dre & Vidal
- "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)
- Produced By Kwamé "K-1" Holland
- "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)