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: Kanye West’s verse famously references Michael Jackson and his father Joe Jackson , which drew significant attention as the song was released around the time of the singer's death in 2009. Music Video

: The video includes scenes of Kanye West painting a portrait of Hilson and a physical confrontation between West and Ne-Yo that visually represents the song's title.

is a contemporary R&B, hip-hop, and pop single by American singer Keri Hilson , featuring guest verses from Kanye West and Ne-Yo . Released in early 2009 as the fourth single from her debut album, In a Perfect World... , the track became one of the most successful R&B collaborations of the decade. Production and Release Knock You Down (feat Kanye West & Ne Yo) Sin...

Directed by , the music video premiered on March 12, 2009.

The song remains one of Keri Hilson's most significant commercial achievements: : Kanye West’s verse famously references Michael Jackson

: It depicts a love triangle where Hilson is caught between her former partner (played by West) and her new love interest (played by Ne-Yo).

The lyrics explore how a powerful love can unexpectedly "knock you down," often depicted as a metaphor for falling so hard for someone that it disrupts your usual composure. Released in early 2009 as the fourth single

: Originally written by Hilson and produced by Danja , the song evolved when Ne-Yo requested to write and perform the second verse. Kanye West later joined the project after expressing interest in collaborating on Hilson's debut album.