Ronald Colson

American songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ronald Colson, also known as Flippa, is an American songwriter, record 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]

Born
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
OthernamesFlip, Flippa, Flippa123
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • record producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
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Ronald Colson
Born
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Other namesFlip, Flippa, Flippa123
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • record producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
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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

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Title Year Artist Album
"Just Remember" 2011 Trin-i-tee 5:7 Angel & Chanelle
"Blessing Me"
"I.F.U" 2012 Usher Looking 4 Myself
"Bassline" Chris Brown Fortune
"Numb" (Featuring Eminem) Rihanna Unapologetic
"Right by My Side" (Featuring Chris Brown) Nicki Minaj Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
"Fall Asleep" Wiz Khalifa O.N.I.F.C.
"Stackin'" (Featuring Juicy J)
"Good Kisser" 2014 Usher Hard II Love
"Streets of London" (Featuring Skye Edwards & Lindsey Stirling) Marsha Ambrosius Friends & Lovers
"Wonderful" Mary J. Blige Think Like a Man Too Soundtrack
"Kiss and Make Up"
"Going Under" K. Michelle Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?
"Something About the Night"
"Drake Would Love Me"
"Chasing Time" Azealia Banks Broke with Expensive Taste
"Deal" 2015 Miguel Wildheart
"What's Normal Anyway" [4]
"Leaves"
"Lighthouse" Jill Scott Woman
"Wesley's Theory" (Featuring George Clinton & Thundercat) Kendrick Lamar To Pimp a Butterfly
"Money Trees Deuce" (Featuring Lance Skiiiwalker) [3] Jay Rock 90059
"Straight Up" (Featuring Jagged Edge) Ty Dolla Sign Free TC
"Drive" Dornik Dornik
"Job" (Featuring Anthony Hamilton & Jadakiss) August Alsina This Thing Called Life
"Eldorado" 2016 Ro James Eldorado
"Selfish" Twenty88 Twenty88
"Push It"
"Talk Show"
"Beggin & Pleadin" Brandy Non-album single
"Dollar Bills" (Featuring Steve Lacy) 2017 Syd Fin
"Treading Water" (Unreleased)[5][6]
"Anymore" Ella Mai Ready EP
"Shockandawe" Miguel Non-album single
"Forever I'm Ready" 2018 Jeremih The Chocolate Box EP
"Take You There" H.E.R. I Used to Know Her: Part 2 EP
"Can't Help Me" 2019 I Used to Know Her
"Feel a Way"
"Racks" (Featuring Cordae)
"As I Am"
"Have Mercy" Cordae The Lost Boy
"Comfortable" 2020 H.E.R. The Photograph Soundtrack
"We Made It" 2021 Back of My Mind
"Back of My Mind" (Featuring Ty Dolla Sign)
"Process"
"Judgement Day" 2024 J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive (10th Anniversary Edition)
"Final Destination" 2025 Teyana Taylor Escape Room
"Go Girl" (With Latto & Doja Cat) Summer Walker Finally Over It
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Awards and nominations

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Year Ceremony Award Result Ref
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]
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