Five Black female songwriters you didn’t know are behind your favorite hit tracks

Starrah

Born Brittany Hazzard, Starrah prefers to remain in the shadows while her work does the talking for her. If you have ever bopped to the hook of Travis Scott and Young Thug’s “Pick Up The Phone” then thank Starrah for that.

The Delaware native prefers to live a private life. Writing and music have always been a part of her as she wrote raps with her brother just for fun as kids. She caught public attention on Instagram where she sold hooks from $100 to $150, now her craft is getting its needed recognition.

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Her style is geared towards modern pop and her hits have a ring to them. Some notable works include “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5, “Havana” by Camilla Cabello, “Needed Me” by Rihanna, “Now or Never” by Halsey and “Wasted Times” by The Weeknd.