Lundon "Da Bridge" Knighten is an American singer-songwriter from Landover, Maryland. In 2010, Knighten signed a publishing deal to L.A. Reid Music Publishing. At the time, L.A. Reid Music Publishing had an exclusive partnership deal with

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. Shortly before landing the deal, she would receive her first placement, "Can't Breathe", on

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’ second studio album ''

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''. In 2012, EMI Music Publishing was acquired by

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. As a result, Knighten was signed to Sony/ATV. She has worked with artists

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, and Teairra Mari. Knighten has also written with hit-making producers

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, and

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Knighten's work on the Usher hit single "

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" earned the young songwriter the number two spot on the US ''Billboard''

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chart. In August 2013, Knighten released ''Da Bridge'', a

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project where she introduces herself as a performing artist. The mixtape's title is an ode to the songwriter's industry nickname. While remaining a working songwriter for several major artists, Knighten is also prepping for the release of her debut album. LundonDaBridge.Net

Discography

Mixtape

* ''DaBridge'' (2012)

Writing credits

List of songs written or co-written by Knighten.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Knighten, Lundon Living people Musicians from Maryland Year of birth missing (living people) People from Landover, Maryland