Ronald Colson
American songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist
Ronald Colson, also known as Flippa, is an American songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his frequent work with production team Pop & Oak, including Usher's "Good Kisser", Nicki Minaj's "Right by My Side", Chris Brown's "Bassline", and Brandy's "Beggin & Pleadin", as well as many other song and album contributions. Colson remains close to the production team, and still works with Pop Wansel frequently.
He is also known for work with Top Dawg Entertainment artists Kendrick Lamar (To Pimp a Butterfly opener "Wesley's Theory") and Jay Rock ("Money Trees Deuce").
01Selected songwriting and production credits
02Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 57th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song ("Good Kisser") | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 58th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (To Pimp a Butterfly) | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Song in a TV Show/Limited Series ("Change") | Won | |
| Guild of Music Supervisors Awards | Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television ("Change") | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | 64th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Back of My Mind) | Nominated | |
| Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Short-Form Program (Credited Writer - We the People) | Won |
Sources and credits
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