GRAMMY-nominated songwriter discusses what inspires his songs and working with Jessie J on her upcoming album.

GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Claude Kelly recently visited The Recording Academy’s headquarters in Santa Monica, Calif., to participate in an exclusive GRAMMY.com interview. Kelly discussed his songwriting process, the songs that shaped his musical upbringing and collaborating as a producer on British singer/songwriter Jessie J’s upcoming album, among other topics.

“Most recently I’ve done work with Jessie J and she’s on her second album,” said Kelly. “She’s a force. Vocally, she’s insane. I want people to fall in love with her and let the songs be the icing on top.”

Known as the “Studio Beast,” Kelly scored his career breakthrough when he co-wrote Frankie J’s “Daddy’s Little Girl” in 2006. The song helped him land a deal with Warner/Chappell Music and caught the attention of GRAMMY-nominated artist/producer Akon, who subsequently asked Kelly to pen songs for Leona Lewis and GRAMMY winners Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson. Kelly has since written songs for artists such as Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Adam Lambert, and Britney Spears, among others.

In 2010 Kelly co-wrote “Bittersweet,” featured on GRAMMY winner Fatasia’s Back To Me album. The song earned Kelly his first career GRAMMY nomination for Best R&B Song. The following year, Kelly received a GRAMMY nomination for Song Of The Year for co-writing Bruno Mar’s No. 1 hit “Grenade,” and a Best R&B Song nomination for co-writing Ledisi’s “Pieces Of Me,” which peaked at No. 8. At the 55th GRAMMY Awards Kelly earned a Best R&B Song nomination for co-writing Tamia’s Top 25 hit “Beautiful Surprise.” The song was featured on her 2012 album of the same name, which Kelly executive produced.

Recently, Kelly co-wrote five tracks on Olly Murs’ 2012 album, Right Place Right Time, including “Troublemaker,” which peaked at No. 25. Kelly collaborated as a producer on Jessie J’s untitled sophomore album set for release this year. Kelly also co-wrote the album’s first single, “Wild,”which features Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal.

Watch the interview HERE.

Jessie J just updated her official website with a new preview of WILD, this time an acoustic version where we can listen more. Watch the video below and be amazed!

Jessie was yesterday at the YouTube Gala and she shared some pictures of the night on her instagram. Check the pictures below and click here to check Jessie instagram account.

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If you didn’t had the chance to watch Jessie’s Google+ Hangout watch below, she sang a little part from WILD and it’s amazing! Watch it and be amazed!

Heartbeats, I just updated the gallery with all Jessie photo sessions, click in the pictures below and check all the albums updated.

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I’ve just added 20 HQ pictures of Jessie J performing on American Idol with Angie Miller. I still have a lot of pictures to upload but I’ll be doing it as soon as I solve some gallery problems. Thankyou.

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The Voice will move its live shows to Friday nights to avoid a clash with Britain’s Got Talent.

The BBC has confirmed that the first quarter-final of the current UK series will be brought forward to Friday, June 7. The final of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent is due to air on June 8 and would have resulted in an overlap.

Last Saturday, the BBC One singing competition attracted an average of 7.4 million viewers, peaking at 8.2 million. Simon Cowell’s talent show, however, pulled in 10.5 million, with 11.9 million people watching at its highest point.

A BBC spokesperson said: “We are trying to avoid overlaps so have moved later in the best interest of viewers, following ITV’s move last week to create a clash.”

Earlier in the series, the Holly Willoughby-presented show moved to a slot 90 minutes later, resulting in only ten minutes overlap with Britain’s Got Talent.

An ITV source said that the move is proof The Voice is “running scared” from taking on BGT, The Mirror reports.

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Jessie J updated her twitter account with a whole new look: new icon, header and background! She also changed her facebook page, click here to check. What do you think heartbeats? She also replied to a fan letting everyone know that WISH is not the second album name!

Let’s not forget she will be doing a Google+ Hangout next Monday where she will perform and give us exclusive news! Cannot wait!

Jessie J performed yesterday on American Idol with her fan and singer Angie Miller. Watch in the video below the performance of Domino.

It’s officiall heartbeats Jessie J just announced her first single for her second album: WILD feat Dizzee Rascal and Big Sean. Her officiall website is also with a new look and we can also listen to a small part of her single. Check the video below and click here to check the website new look!