Stacy Barthe

Stacy Barthe (born July 19, 1985) is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she began her musical career as an intern for Geffen and Jive Records' urban divisions from 2003 to 2005. She met producer Hit-Boy in 2006, and signed with Universal Music Publishing Group the following year to pursue songwriting work for other artists. As a recording artist, She signed with John Legend's Homeschool Records and Motown to release her debut studio album Becoming, which entered the Billboard 200 and was met with positive critical reception.

As a songwriter, Barthe has been credited on songs for artists including Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Heidi Montag, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Nipsey Hussle, Tiwa Savage, and Rihanna. The latter's 2011 single, "Cheers (Drink to That)", co-written by Barthe, peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Barthe has worked with producers including Malay, Cool & Dre, The Runners, Jerry Duplessis, Supa Dups, Danja, Dapo Torimiro, and Tricky Stewart. She has received eight Grammy Award nominations, for her contributions to Katy Perry's Teenage Dream, Rihanna's Loud, Miley Cyrus' Bangerz, Nipsey Hussle's Victory Lap, and Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift.

Barthe made her feature film debut as Black Madonna in the 2021 romantic drama Venus as a Boy, directed by Ty Hodges.

Career In December 2010, Barthe released her debut extended play (EP), Sincerely Yours, Stacy Barthe. In November 2011, "Silent Night" by Brandy Norwood, which featured Barthe, was leaked online.

On March 12, 2015, French future house producer Tchami released the song "After Life" which featured Barthe's vocals. The song received over 8 million plays on SoundCloud as of April 2016. In July 2015, Barthe's debut studio album BEcoming reached number 92 on the Billboard 200.

Discography Extended plays + List of extended plays, with release detailsTitle EP DetailsSincerely Yours, Stacy Barthe Released: August 29, 2011 Formats: digital downloadThe Seven Days of Christmas Released: December 5, 2011 Formats: digital downloadIn the InBetween Released: February 7, 2012 Label: Homeschool / Stellar Music Ink'd Formats: digital downloadP.S. I Love You Released: January 1, 2013 Label: Motown / Homeschool Formats: digital download, streamingFKA Stacy Barthe Released: May 27, 2016 Label: format records Formats: digital download, streaming

Studio albums + List of studio albums, with release detailsTitle Album detailsBecoming Released: July 10, 2015 Label: Motown / Homeschool Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist

As featured artist

Promotional singles + List of promotional singles, with release year and project nameTitleYearAlbum / EP "Sober"2018

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with release year, project name and other performing artist(s)

Gumbeaux Chase N. Cashe

HITstory Hit-Boy

Love in the Future John Legend

Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf The Game

The Definition Of... Fantasia

Party & Pain Maino

Victory Lap Nipsey Hussle

Audio Mars Audio Push, MyGuyMars

Wah Gwaan?! Shaggy, Shenseea

Occupational Hazard Mozzy, Tsu Surf

Opening act The "All of Me" Tour (2012)

Awards and nominations Grammy Awards Year Work Category Result 2011Teenage DreamAlbum of the Year

Soul Train Music Awards Year Work Category Result 2013Stacy BartheCentric Certified Award 2019"BROWN SKIN GIRL"The Ashford & SimpsonSongwriter's Award

Black Reel Awards Year Work Category Result 2020"Collide"Outstanding Original Song

Songwriting credits Indicates a single release Indicates a promotional single release