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Anthony Clemons Jr. (born September 26, 1991) is an American singer, rapper and songwriter from Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He rose to prominence as a guest performer on Kanye West's 2018 single "All Mine", after which he contributed to West's and subsequent album, Jesus Is King (2019). Clemons' debut studio album, Happy 2 Be Here
Clemons is also known for his contributions to the original version of West's 2021 single, "Hurricane", as well as other songs intended for the latter's tenth album Donda (2021), most of which remain unreleased.
In January 2018, Clemons met Nigerian record producer Bongo ByTheWay, and upon doing so, they recorded eleven collaborative tracks in a single day. After the two quickly became acquainted, Bongo ByTheWay introduced Clemons to Chicago singer Jeremih; Clemons recorded the hook for a Jeremih demo titled "All Mine". After Jeremih's invitation to Kanye West's Wyoming ranch, the demo was played and reworked into the version heard on his eighth studio album Ye, which utilized Clemons' demo.
West then invited Clemons himself to the ranch to write and record demos for Teyana Taylor's second studio album K.T.S.E., on which he provided additional vocals on its song "Hurry". Clemons saw an increase in fame after working with West. In September 2018, Clemons was invited to Chicago by West and Chance the Rapper to work on West's ninth studio album. Known at the time as Yandhi, Clemons was to serve as a guest feature on seven out of its eight tracks. Several Music leak songs from the album featured Clemons performing demo verses for West. Yandhi was reworked and released as Jesus Is King in October 2019, where Clemons was credited on the tracks "Selah", "Everything We Need", and "Water". Formed in January 2019, Clemons and the World Famous Tony Williams became the lead vocalists for West's Sunday Service Choir. That same year, Clemons worked with Beyoncé to co-write the song "Mood 4 Eva" for the soundtrack album . Clemons was invited to the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for his work with Beyoncé, Cordae, Chance the Rapper, Skrillex, Boys Noize, and Ty Dolla Sign. Clemons co-wrote Camila Cabello's 2020 single "My Oh My" featuring DaBaby; the song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. In March 2020, Clemons released his debut album Happy 2 Be Here, which featured guest performances by Ty Dolla Sign, Timbaland, and Pharrell Williams. In December 2020, it was nominated at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album.
In December 2020, Clemons released his collaboration with Justin Timberlake, "Better Days". The duo debuted the song at a virtual concert fundraiser organized by Democratic politician Stacey Abrams, with proceeds going towards the Senate runoff election in Georgia. Clemons, along with Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Demi Lovato, and Bon Jovi, performed at the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20, 2021.
On February 26, 2021, Clemons released a reissue of his debut album, Happy 2 Be Here as HAPPY 2 BE HERE (Anniversary Edition), with the additional song: "June 1st", commemorating the release of his 2018 breakthrough hit "All Mine" with Kanye West.
In 2024, Clemons wrote on the song "Talking / Once Again" from Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's (¥$) collaborative album Vultures 1. The song moderately entered the Billboard Hot 100, while the album debuted atop the Billboard 200. For ¥$'s follow-up album Vultures 2, released on 3 August of the same year, he wrote on the track "My Soul", and provided additional vocals on the track "Sky City" along with American singer-songwriter The-Dream.
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| 2021 | 63rd Annual Grammy Awards | Happy 2 Be Here | Best R&B Album |
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