Charles Hinshaw Jr. facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charles Hinshaw Jr.
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| Also known as | Prince Charlez |
| Born | 1994 Compton, California, U.S. |
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| Labels | Universal Music Publishing Group |
Charles Hinshaw Jr., also known as "Prince Charlez", is an American singer and songwriter. He is famous for helping to write hit songs for big stars like Rihanna's "Needed Me", Usher's "More", and Beyoncé's "Ring Off".
When he was just 16 years old, Charles started working with a well-known music producer named RedOne. Together, they created melodies for songs. This teamwork led to Usher's song "More" in 2010. It also helped create "All of Your Life (You Need Love)" for the Backstreet Boys in 2009.
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Music Projects and Songs
Prince Charlez has released his own music projects. These are like mini-albums with several songs.
His Own Music
- Black and Gold EP (2016)
- Evolution Pt 1 EP (2017)
Songs He Wrote for Other Artists
Prince Charlez is a talented songwriter. He has written many songs for famous musicians. This table shows some of the songs he helped create.
| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
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| "I Love Her" (Featuring Jim Jones) | 2009 | Marques Houston | Mr. Houston |
| "All of Your Life (You Need Love)" | Backstreet Boys | This Is Us | |
| "More" | 2010 | Usher | Raymond v. Raymond |
| "Beautiful" | 2013 | Jessica Mauboy | Beautiful |
| "Ring Off" | 2014 | Beyoncé | Beyoncé: Platinum Edition |
| "Feel Your Love" | 2015 | Saygrace | Memo (EP) |
| "Needed Me" | 2016 | Rihanna | Anti |
| "What Happened To" (Featuring Kevin Ross) | Kevin Hart | Kevin Hart: What Now? (The Mixtape Presents Chocolate Droppa) | |
| "Overtime" (Featuring Miguel & Justine Skye) | Schoolboy Q | Blank Face LP | |
| "Church on Sunday" | Saygrace | FMA | |
| "Hell of a Girl" | |||
| "From You" | |||
| "New Orleans" | |||
| "Boys Boys Boys" | |||
| "Love Like This" (Featuring Dok2) | Hyolyn | It's Me | |
| "10,000 Hours" | Ella Mai | Change | |
| "Rounds" | 2017 | K. Michelle | Kimberly: The People I Used to Know |
| "Talk to God" | |||
| "Love Yourself" (Featuring Kanye West) | Mary J. Blige | Strength of a Woman | |
| "Set Me Free" | |||
| "U + Me (Love Lesson)" | |||
| "Makes Me Wonder" | Ella Mai | Ready | |
| "Add to Me" | Ledisi | Let Love Rule | |
| "High" | |||
| "This X-Mas" (Featuring Ella Mai) | Chris Brown | Heartbreak on a Full Moon | |
| "Song Goes Off" | Trey Songz | Tremaine the Album | |
| "With You" | 2018 | Mariah Carey | Caution |
| "Dangerous" | Ella Mai | Ella Mai | |
| "Choose" | Why Don't We | 8 Letters | |
| "Can't You See" | |||
| "Only Love" | Mary J. Blige | Non-album single | |
| "Ya Ya Ya" | 2019 | Exo | Obsession |
| "Get Low" (With Zedd) | Liam Payne | LP1 | |
| "More Than That" | Lauren Jauregui | Non-album single | |
| "Empty (interlude)" | 2020 | Queen Naija | Missunderstood |
| "Mean It" | 2021 | H.E.R. | Back of My Mind |
| "In Your Heart" | Diana Ross | Thank You | |
| "Come Together" | |||
| "Tough Love" (Featuring Moneybagg Yo) | 2022 | Mary J. Blige | Good Morning Gorgeous |
| "Need Love" (Featuring Usher) | |||
| "Trying" | Ella Mai | Heart on My Sleeve | |
| "Break My Heart" | |||
| "DFMU" | |||
| "Hide" | |||
| "Sink or Swim" | |||
| "Love Language" | 2023 | K. Michelle | I'm the Problem |
Guest Appearances
Sometimes, Prince Charlez also sings on other artists' songs. This means he is a "guest" on their track. Here are some songs where he has appeared as a guest singer.
| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
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| "Sanford & Son" | 2010 | T.I., B.o.B & Mohombi | Non-album single |
| "West Coast State of Mind" | Kendrick Lamar | Non-album single | |
| "Smile" | 2017 | Mary J. Blige | Strength of a Woman |
| "Big Spender" | 2018 | Kiana Ledé | Fifty Shades Freed: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
Awards and Nominations
Prince Charlez has been recognized for his amazing songwriting skills. He has received nominations and even won awards for his work.
| Year | Award Show | Award Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2016 | Soul Train Music Awards | Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award ("Needed Me") | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Back of My Mind) | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Good Morning Gorgeous) | Nominated | |
| 2023 | ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards | Most-Performed Songs ("DFMU") | Won |
