R&B artist Stacy Barthe, a native of Long Island, New York, began her gradual ascent in the music industry as a songwriter and background vocalist in 2008, when she signed with Universal Music Publishing Group and co-wrote the song "Blur" for Britney Spears' Circus album. Barthe soon became a frequently spotted name on composer credits for songs by high-profile artists such as Cheryl Cole ("Heaven"), Katy Perry ("Hummingbird Heartbeat"), Rihanna (the number seven hit "Cheers "), Kelis ("22nd Century"), Estelle ("Speak Ya Mind"), Alicia Keys (two songs on Girl on Fire), and T.I...