Stacy Barthe
Stacy Barthe is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she began her musical career as an intern for Geffen and Jive Records' urban divisions from 2003 to 2005. She met producer Hit-Boy in 2006, and signed with Universal Music Publishing Group the following year to pursue songwriting work for other artists. As a recording artist, She signed with John Legend's Homeschool Records and Motown to release her debut studio album Becoming, which entered the Billboard 200 and was met with positive critical reception.
As a songwriter, Barthe has been credited on songs for artists including Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Heidi Montag, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Nipsey Hussle, Tiwa Savage, and Rihanna. The latter's 2011 single, "Cheers ", co-written by Barthe, peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Barthe has worked with producers including Malay, Cool & Dre, The Runners, Jerry Duplessis, Supa Dups, Danja, Dapo Torimiro, and Tricky Stewart. She has received eight Grammy Award nominations, for her contributions to Katy Perry's Teenage Dream, Rihanna's Loud, Miley Cyrus' Bangerz, Nipsey Hussle's Victory Lap, and Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift.
Barthe made her feature film debut as Black Madonna in the 2021 romantic drama Venus as a Boy, directed by Ty Hodges.
Career
In December 2010, Barthe released her debut extended play, Sincerely Yours, Stacy Barthe. In November 2011, "Silent Night" by Brandy Norwood, which featured Barthe, was leaked online.On March 12, 2015, French future house producer Tchami released the song "After Life" which featured Barthe's vocals. The song received over 8 million plays on SoundCloud as of April 2016. In July 2015, Barthe's debut studio album BEcoming reached number 92 on the Billboard 200.
Discography
Extended plays
Studio albums
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Promotional singles
Guest appearances
Tours
Headlining
- Bessie's 81 Theatre Tour
Opening act
- The "All of Me" Tour
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
Soul Train Music Awards
Black Reel Awards
Songwriting credits
| Title | Year | Artist | Album / EP | Co-writers | |
| "Blur" | 2008 | Britney Spears | Circus | Nathaniel Hills • Marcella Araica | |
| "Heaven" | 2009 | Cheryl Cole | 3 Words | William Adams • Cheryl Cole | |
| "Everywhere You Go" | 2010 | Kelly Rowland | 2010 FIFA World Cup MTN Theme Song | N/A | |
| "Face the Light" | 2010 | Girlicious | Rebuilt | Corey Chorus | |
| "Cheers " | 2010 | Rihanna | Loud | Andrew Harr • Jermaine Jackson • Laura Pergolizzi • Corey Gibson • Chris Ivery • Avril Lavigne • Robyn Fenty • Lauren Christy • Graham Edwards • Scott Spock | |
| "I'll Do It" | 2010 | Heidi Montag | Superficial | Steve Morales • Keithin Pittman | |
| "Hummingbird Heartbeat" | 2010 | Katy Perry | Teenage Dream | Katy Perry • Christopher Stewart • Monte Neuble | |
| "I Don't Care" | 2011 | Brandy | A Family Business | Corey Gibson • Clinton Sparks • Brandy Norwood • Grigancine | |
| "Sorry" | 2012 | T.I. | Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head | Clifford Harris, Jr. • André Benjamin • Phalon Alexander • Derel "Sir Clef" Haynes • Aldric "Po" Johns | |
| "When It's All Over" | 2012 | Alicia Keys | Girl on Fire | Alicia Keys • John Stephens | |
| "Limitedless" | 2012 | Alicia Keys | Girl on Fire | Alicia Keys • Andrew "Pop" Wansel • Warren "Oak" Felder • Sevyn Streeter | |
| "Like I Love You" | 2012 | Melanie Fiona | The MF Life | Melanie Hallim • Luke James Boyd • Jason Gilbert • Dwayne Chin-Quee • Mitchum Chin | |
| "Speak Ya Mind" | 2012 | Estelle | All of Me | Estelle Swaray • George Clinton • Bootsy Collins • Corey Gibson | |
| "Adore You" | 2013 | Miley Cyrus | Bangerz | Oren Yoel | |
| "So Good" | 2014 | Marsha Ambrosius | Friends & Lovers | Marsha Ambrosius • Marcos Palacios • Ernest Clark • Kevin Randolph • Tony Russell | |
| "La La La La La" | 2014 | Marsha Ambrosius | Friends & Lovers | Marsha Ambrosius • Eric Hudson • Minnie Riperton • Andrew "Hit Drew" Clifton • Richard Rudolph | |
| "Outta My League" | 2014 | Teyana Taylor | VII | Teyana Taylor • Uforo Ebong • Christopher Umana • Eric Bellinger • Jaramye "JRM" Daniels • Akil "Fresh" King • Kyle "KO" Owens | |
| "Just A Man" | 2015 | Akon | Stadium | Aliaune Thiam | |
| "Bad Timing" | 2016 | Ro James | ELDORADO | Ronnie Tucker • Mamaou "Dula" Adula • Nesbitt Wesonga Jr. • Mario Lionel Loving | |
| "I'm Sorry " | 2016 | Ro James | ELDORADO | Ronnie Tucker • Antonio Golson • Maurice Ryan Toby • Nathaniel Flowers • Clarence Hutchinson • Leo Breckenridge | |
| "Glory Days" | 2017 | Sweater Beats | For the Cold | Antonio Cuna • James Roston • Uzoechi Emenike • Rachel Keen | |
| "Bigger" | 2019 | Beyoncé | The Lion King: The Gift | Beyoncé Knowles-Carter • Derek Dixie • Rachel Keen • Akil King • Ricky Lawson | |
| "Brown Skin Girl" | 2019 | Beyoncé | The Lion King: The Gift | Beyoncé Knowles-Carter • Carlos St. John • Adio Marchant • Shawn Carter • Anathi Mnyango • Ayodeji Balogun • Michael Uzowuru • Richard Isong | |
| "Collide" | 2019 | Tiana Major9 | Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack | Akil King • Benny Cassette • Josh Lopez • Kaveh Rastegar • Olu Fann • Sam Barsh • Sonyae Elise | |
| "Us " | 2020 | Tiwa Savage | Celia | Tiwatope Savage • Muhammad Basit Animashaun • Phillip Kayode Moses | |
| "FWMM " | 2020 | Tiwa Savage | Celia | Tiwatope Savage • Muhammad Basit Animashaun • Michael Hunter • Segun Michael Ajayi • Princewill Emmanuel | |
| "Glory" | 2020 | Tiwa Savage | Celia | Tiwatope Savage • Akil "Fresh" King • Maurice Simmonds • Nana Afriyie • Shama Joseph • Kheil Harrison • Jerry "Juice" Alexidor • Segun Michael Ajayi | |
| "Celia's Song" | 2020 | Tiwa Savage | Celia | Tiwatope Savage • Muhammad Basit Animashaun • Phillip Kayode Moses • Emmanuel Aladeloba |