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Atia Chade Boggs
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| Born | 1987 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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| Other names | INK |
| Alma mater | Clark Atlanta University |
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Atia Chade Boggs, known professionally as INK, is a talented American artist. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. INK has helped create songs and albums for many famous musicians. Some of these include Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Monica, Kendrick Lamar, and Jennifer Lopez.
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INK's Music Journey
Starting in Music
INK taught herself how to play the guitar. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, while she was a student at Clark Atlanta University, she started performing around Atlanta. She didn't have any connections in the music industry at first.
INK was inspired by the album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. This made her want to focus on writing songs and officially join the music world. Early on, she was mentored by writer James Fauntleroy. They connected through the social media platform Facebook.
Early Success in Songwriting
INK worked on many successful songs with artists like Monica, Chris Brown, Trae tha Truth, and Tamar Braxton. In 2020, she appeared on Childish Gambino's album 3.15.20, which was later re-released as Atavista in 2024. In 2021, INK also helped with several songs on Leon Bridges' popular album Gold-Diggers Sound. She even added her voice to the song "Don't Worry."
Working with Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar
In 2022, INK contributed to some big songs on Beyoncé's album Renaissance. These songs included "Alien Superstar", "Thique", and "Summer Renaissance."
In 2024, INK helped write several songs for Beyoncé's Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter. This included the popular songs "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages". "Texas Hold 'Em" made history as the first song by a Black female artist to reach the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. "16 Carriages" also debuted in the Top 10 of the Hot Country Songs chart. INK also worked on songs for Kendrick Lamar's album GNX in 2024. These included the number-one song "Luther", as well as "Gloria" and "Dodger Blue".
Becoming a Solo Artist
In May 2025, INK announced that she had signed with Big Loud, an independent music label in Nashville. She then released her first single as a solo artist, called "Turquoise Cowboy."
Songwriting and Production Work
INK has written and produced many songs for other artists. Here are some of her notable contributions:
| Song Title | Year | Artist | Album |
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| "Suga" | 2015 | Monica | Code Red |
| "Catfish" | Tamar Braxton | Calling All Lovers | |
| "Very Best" (featuring Mary J. Blige) | Rick Ross | Black Market | |
| "On My Way" (featuring Jacquees) | Plies | Ain’t No Mixtape ... 2 | |
| "My City" (featuring K. Michelle) | 2016 | Yo Gotti | The Art of Hustle |
| "Power of Money" | White Friday (CM9) | ||
| "Powers That Be" (featuring Nas) | 2017 | Rick Ross | Rather You Than Me |
| "Made it from Nothing" (featuring Teyana Taylor & Rick Ross) | Meek Mill | Wins & Losses | |
| "Melanin Magic" (featuring Chris Brown) | 2018 | Remy Ma | |
| "Back To Love" | 2019 | Chris Brown | Indigo |
| "Ride" (featuring Kehlani) | YK Osiris | The Golden Child | |
| "They Ain't Ready" | Becky G | Shelved 2019 English Album | |
| "Intro" | 2020 | NLE Choppa | From Dark to Light |
| "Faithfully" | Lyrica Anderson | Bad Hair Day | |
| "Girls Have Fun" | |||
| "Steam" | 2021 | Leon Bridges | Gold-Diggers Sound |
| "Magnolias" | |||
| "Sho Nuff" | |||
| "Traumada" | Paloma Mami | Sueños de Dalí | |
| "Frenesí" | |||
| "Alien Superstar" | 2022 | Beyoncé | Renaissance |
| "Thique" | |||
| "Summer Renaissance" | |||
| "Star Walkin' (League of Legends Worlds Anthem)" | Lil Nas X | ||
| "Body Count" | Shenseea | Alpha | |
| "Vibrations" | 070 Shake | You Can't Kill Me | |
| "Dark Days" (with Mariah the Scientist) | 2024 | 21 Savage | American Dream |
| "16 Carriages" | Beyoncé | Cowboy Carter | |
| "Ameriican Requiem" | |||
| "Texas Hold 'Em" | |||
| "Ear Candy" (featuring Coco Jones) | Latto | Sugar Honey Iced Tea | |
| "Look What You Did" (featuring Mariah the Scientist) | |||
| "Tell Ur Girlfriend" | Lay Bankz | After 7 | |
| "Luther" | Kendrick Lamar & SZA | GNX | |
| "Gloria" |
Albums with Many INK Songs
Here are albums where Atia Boggs wrote most of the songs:
| Album | Artist | Year | Label |
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| This Is Me... Now (Deluxe) | Jennifer Lopez | 2024 | Nuyorican Productions / BMG |
Guest Appearances
INK has also appeared as a guest artist on other musicians' songs:
| Song Title | Year | Other Performer(s) | Album |
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| "Children of Men" | 2015 | Trae tha Truth, J. Cole | Tha Truth |
| "Trying to Figure It Out" | Trae tha Truth | ||
| "I Can't Feel You" | Trae tha Truth | ||
| "Let Me Live" | 2016 | Trae tha Truth, B.o.B, T.I. | Tha Truth, Pt. 2 |
| "... wit Me" | Trae tha Truth | ||
| "Gateway" | 2017 | Translee, Young Booke, Tokyo Jetz | We Want Smoke |
| "Dayz I Prayed" | 2018 | Trae tha Truth | Hometown Hero |
| "Don't Check on Me" | 2019 | Chris Brown, Justin Bieber | Indigo |
| "Psilocybae (Millennial Love)" | 2020 | Childish Gambino, 21 Savage, Kadhja Bonet | 3.15.20 / Atavista |
| "Hear Me" | NLE Choppa | From Dark to Light | |
| "Don't Worry" | 2021 | Leon Bridges | Gold-Diggers Sound |
| "Cross My Heart" | Andy Mineo | Never Land II | |
| "Real Ain't Real" | 2022 | Hit-Boy, Dreezy | Hitgirl |
| "Live For the Night" | Wax Motif, HEX, Daecolm | House of Wax | |
| "Beautiful" | Melodownz | Lone Wolf | |
| "Dodger Blue" | 2024 | Kendrick Lamar | GNX |
Awards and Nominations
INK has been recognized for her work in music:
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | 65th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Renaissance) | Nominated | |
| 2024 | BMI Pop Music Awards | Most Performed Pop Songs (Star Walkin') | Won | |
| 2025 | 67th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best Country Song (Texas Hold 'Em) | Nominated | |
| Grammy Award for Song of the Year (Texas Hold 'Em) | Nominated |
