Nora Payne


Nora Payne is an American singer-songwriter and background vocalist best known for her work with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Payne has written for Michael Jackson, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, and Brandy, among others.
In October 2017, Payne was reported missing by her family after a layover at O'Hare International Airport and was found two weeks later in a Chicago, Illinois hospital.

Songwriting and background vocal credits

Credits are courtesy of Discogs, Spotify, and AllMusic.
TitleYearArtistAlbum
"The Promise"1997Ray JEverything You Want
"Can't Run, Can't Hide"1997Ray JEverything You Want
"Finally Over You"1997Ronee MartinSoul Of My Heart
"Well Alright"1998CeCe WinansEverlasting Love
"Girl's Night Out"1999Candy DulferGirl's Night Out
"He Wasn't Man Enough"2000Toni BraxtonThe Heat
" Satisfaction"2000Britney SpearsOops!... I Did It Again
"Unbreakable"2001Michael JacksonInvincible
"Heartbreaker"2001Michael JacksonInvincible
"You Rock My World"2001Michael JacksonInvincible
"That's The Way"2001Jennifer LopezJ.Lo
"Formal Invite" 2001Ray JThis Ain't a Game
"No"2001Kandice LoveRush Hour 2: Soundtrack
"B Rocka Intro"2002BrandyFull Moon
"When You Touch Me"2002BrandyFull Moon
"What About Us?"2002BrandyFull Moon
"WOW"2002BrandyFull Moon
"Block Party"2002Will SmithBorn to Reign
"Life Goes On"2002LeAnn RimesTwisted Angel
"He Said"2002Mary MaryIncredible
"Feel So Good"2003/2004BrandyEscape
"Leave"2003/2004BrandyEscape
"Take Me Away" 2003/2004BrandyEscape
"Better Than The Day" 2003/2004BrandyEscape
"Confused" 2003/2004BrandyEscape
"Dismissed"2003/2004BrandyEscape
"Lock In Key"2003/2004BrandyEscape
"Please Protect My Heart"2006TamiaBetween Friends
"Look Back at It"2018A Boogie wit da HoodieHoodie SZN

Awards and nominations