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Anesha & Antea Birchett facts for kids

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Anesha Birchett-Moody & Antea Joy Birchett Shelton
Also known as APLUS
Born Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriters

Anesha & Antea Birchett are American singer-songwriters from Detroit, Michigan. This means they are talented artists who not only sing but also create the words and music for songs. They are well-known for working with famous music producers like Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and D'Mile.

The sisters have written songs for many popular artists you might know, including Beyoncé, H.E.R., Ciara, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Bieber. Antea Birchett also shares her knowledge by teaching at the Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME).

Writing Songs for Famous Artists

Anesha and Antea Birchett have helped create many hit songs for some of the biggest names in music. Their work shows how important songwriters are behind the scenes!

Their Work with Top Musicians

Here are some of the well-known artists and songs they have contributed to:

  • Beyoncé: They wrote "Back Up" for her B'Day album in 2007.
  • Justin Bieber: They co-wrote "Favorite Girl" for his 2009 EP, My World.
  • Jennifer Lopez: They helped write "One Love" for her 2011 album, Love?.
  • Ciara: They wrote "I'm On" for her album Fantasy Ride in 2009.
  • H.E.R.: They contributed to "Gone Away" for her album H.E.R. in 2017.
  • Mary J. Blige: They wrote "In the Morning" for her 2009 album, Stronger with Each Tear.
  • Mary Mary: They wrote "Blind" for the gospel duo's 2011 album, Something Big.
  • Teyana Taylor: They wrote "Sorry" and "Request" for her 2014 album VII, and "Come Back To Me" in 2020.
  • Danity Kane: They wrote "Hold Me Down" (2006) and "Make Me Sick" (2008) for the group.
  • Tamia: They wrote "The Way I Love You" for her 2006 album, Between Friends.

Anesha Birchett also wrote songs like "Cry No More" and "Need a Boss" for Shareefa, and several songs for CANDIACE's 2022 album Deep Space (Deluxe), including "Do It Again" and "Insecure".

Antea Birchett also wrote "If I Had My Way" for Bobby V in 2007.