Shea Taylor facts for kids

Robert "Shea" Taylor is an American songwriter and music producer. He also plays many different musical instruments! Shea Taylor lives and works in New York City.

He became well-known for working with the R&B singer Ne-Yo. They wrote many successful songs together. Shea Taylor has also created music for other famous artists. These include Rihanna, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, and Wyclef Jean.

Shea Taylor helped write seven songs on Beyoncé's album, 4, which came out in 2011. This album was very popular! It sold over 300,000 copies in its first week in the US. It also reached the number one spot on the US Billboard 200 chart. Some of the hit songs he worked on from this album include:

• "Love on Top" – This song was number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
• "Run the World (Girls)" – This song was number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It sold enough copies to be certified Gold and Platinum in different countries.
• "Best Thing I Never Had" – This song was a top hit on the Urban radio charts.

In 2012, Shea Taylor co-wrote two songs for Frank Ocean's first album, Channel Orange. The songs were "Thinkin Bout You" and "Pilot Jones." This album was also very successful. It reached number one on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

What Does a Producer Do?

A music producer like Shea Taylor helps artists create their songs. They often help write the music and lyrics. They also guide the recording process. This means they help decide how the song will sound. They work with the singers and musicians in the studio. Producers are very important in making a song sound great!

Shea Taylor's Work with Famous Artists

Shea Taylor has worked with many of the biggest names in music. He has helped create songs that millions of people love. Here are some examples of his work:

Songs with Ne-Yo

Shea Taylor and Ne-Yo have worked together many times. Some of their songs include:

• "When You're Mad" (2006)
• "Addicted" (2007)
• "Lazy Love" (2012)

Songs with Beyoncé

Besides the 4 album, Shea Taylor also worked on Beyoncé's album B'Day in 2006. He helped write the song "Flaws and All."

Songs with Rihanna

Shea Taylor contributed to two albums by Rihanna:

• "Question Existing" on Good Girl Gone Bad (2007)
• "James Joint" on Anti (2016)

Other Notable Songs

Shea Taylor has also written and produced for other popular artists:

• For Janet Jackson, he worked on the song "Discipline" (2008).
• For Mariah Carey, he helped create "A No No" (2018).
• For Mac Miller, he worked on "I Can See" (2020).
• For Ariana Grande, he co-wrote "Just Like Magic" and "Six Thirty" (2020).

Shea Taylor's work has helped many songs become big hits. He continues to be an important part of the music industry.