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Muni Long started her career by posting singing videos on YouTube in the mid-2000s, which led to her initial recognition and eventually a recording contract with Capitol Records. In 2009, she released her debut studio album, Jukebox, under her birth name Priscilla Renea. The album blended pop, R&B, and soul influences but did not achieve major commercial success.
Following her first album, Muni Long established herself as a prolific songwriter for other artists, penning tracks for major stars across the pop, R&B, and country genres. Some of her notable songwriting credits include “California King Bed” for Rihanna, “Worth It” for Fifth Harmony, “Love So Soft” for Kelly Clarkson, “Imagine” for Ariana Grande, and “Timber” for Pitbull featuring Kesha. Her songwriting work brought her Grammy nominations and other industry recognition.
After years behind the scenes, she re-emerged as a recording artist under the name Muni Long in 2019. She released the EP Black Like This in 2020, followed by the EP Public Displays of Affection in 2021. Her breakthrough as a solo artist came with the single “Hrs and Hrs,” which went viral on social media, particularly TikTok. The song climbed the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number sixteen, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 2023.
Muni Long released her debut studio album under her new moniker, Public Displays of Affection: The Album, in 2022. The album includes singles such as “Hrs and Hrs,” “Time Machine,” and “Another.” Her music has drawn praise for its blend of contemporary R&B and classic songwriting sensibilities, and she has been credited with bringing a new perspective to the genre.
In addition to her Grammy win, Muni Long has earned nominations at the American Music Awards, BET Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. She is celebrated for her vocal range and songwriting abilities, and her work as a songwriter continues alongside her solo career.
Beyond her work as an artist and songwriter, Muni Long has spoken publicly about her experiences in the music industry and has advocated for artist rights, mental health awareness, and representation of Black women in music. She has participated in panel discussions, interviews, and campaigns highlighting these issues.
Complete List Of Muni Long Songs From A to Z
- 30s – Revenge – 2024
- 5:15 – Songwriter for Bridgit Mendler – Hello My Name Is… – 2012
- A No No – Songwriter for Mariah Carey – Caution – 2018
- Ain’t Easy – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- All I Got – Songwriter for K. Michelle – More Issues Than Vogue – 2016
- All I See Is Gold – Songwriter for Bridgit Mendler – Hello My Name Is… – 2012
- Angel Pt. 1 (Kodak Black and NLE Choppa featuring Jimin, Jvke and Muni Long) – Fast X: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – 2023
- Angel Pt. 2 (Jvke featuring Jimin, Charlie Puth and Muni Long) – Non-album single – 2023
- Another – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Arizona – Jukebox – 2009
- Baby Boo (with Saweetie) – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Baby Please – Jukebox – 2009
- Bacon – Songwriter for Nick Jonas – Last Year Was Complicated – 2016
- Bacon ‘n Eggs – Jukebox – 2009
- Bald Head Bitch (featuring Monaleo) – Non-album single – 2021
- Bandera – Songwriter for Claudia Leitte – Non-album single – 2019
- Bang Bang Bang – Songwriter for Selena Gomez & The Scene – When the Sun Goes Down – 2011
- Beg for It – Songwriter for Chris Brown – F.A.M.E. – 2011
- Bessie – Revenge – 2024
- Best Damn Night – Songwriter for Six D – Non-album single – 2011
- Black & White (with Teddy Swims) – I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2) – 2025
- Black Moses – Songwriter for Meek Mill, Pusha T – The Birth of a Nation: The Inspired By Album – 2016
- Bodies – Nobody Knows – 2021
- Bottom of the Bottle – Songwriter for Currensy – Canal Street Confidential – 2015
- Brain on Love – Songwriter for K. Michelle – Kimberly: The People I Used to Know – 2017
- Breakin Up – Black Like This – 2020
- Build a Bae (featuring Yung Bleu) – Nobody Knows – 2020
- Butterfly Effect – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- California King Bed – Songwriter for Rihanna – Loud – 2010
- Cartier – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Chainzzz (Kaliii featuring Muni Long) – Toxic Chocolate – 2022
- City Love – Jukebox – 2009
- Conversation – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Crack – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Crazy Queen – Songwriter for Train – A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat – 2017
- Day N Night (Afrojack & Black V Neck featuring Muni Long) – Non-album single – 2022
- Denim – Coloured – 2018
- Different Color – Coloured – 2018
- Dollhouse – Jukebox – 2009
- Dollhouse (acoustic version) – Jukebox – 2009
- Don’t Deserve (by GloRilla with Muni Long) – Glorious – 2024
- Don’t Mind – Songwriter for Mary J. Blige – My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act 1) – 2011
- Don’t Wake Me Up – Songwriter for Chris Brown – Fortune – 2012
- Drink Up – Songwriter for Train – A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat – 2017
- Emotions (City Girls featuring Muni Long) – RAW – 2023
- Fake Smile – Songwriter for Ariana Grande – Thank U, Next – 2019
- Family Tree – Coloured – 2018
- Fix a Heart – Songwriter for Demi Lovato – Unbroken – 2011
- Fixing My Hair – Jukebox – 2009
- Gang Bang – Songwriter for Madonna – MDNA – 2012
- Gentle Hands – Coloured – 2018
- Gentleman – Songwriter for The Saturdays – Living For the Weekend – 2013
- Going Nowhere – Songwriter for Fifth Harmony – Reflection – 2015
- Happy Hour – Songwriter for Cheryl – 3 Words – 2009
- Heart in My Hands – Songwriter for Tamar Braxton – Bluebird of Happiness – 2017
- Heavenly – Coloured – 2018
- Help Me Mama – Songwriter for ZZ Ward – The Storm – 2017
- Here I Am – Songwriter for Girlicious – Girlicious – 2008
- Honey (John Legend featuring Muni Long) – Legend – 2022
- Hrs and Hrs – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Hummingbird – Songwriter for Cheryl – Messy Little Raindrops – 2010
- I Miss Music – Songwriter for Monica – Code Red – 2015
- I’m A Diamond – Songwriter for Girls’ Generation – Girls’ Generation II: Girls & Peace – 2012
- If I Ever Loved You – Coloured – 2018
- IYKYK (Alex Vaughn featuring Muni Long) – The Hurtbook (Homegirl Pack) – 2022
- IMU – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Imagine – Songwriter for Ariana Grande – Thank U, Next – 2019
- In Case – Songwriter for Demi Lovato – Demi – 2013
- Infinity – Songwriter for Mariah Carey – #1 to Infinity – 2015
- It’s Me – Songwriter for Mary J. Blige – Strength of a Woman – 2017
- John Doe (B.o.B featuring Priscilla) – Underground Luxury – 2013
- Jonjo – Coloured – 2018
- Just Beginning – Live – Non-album single – 2021
- Just like Magic – Songwriter for Ariana Grande – Positions – 2020
- Kiss Me – Non-album single – 2017
- Land of the Free – Coloured – 2018
- Leave My Baby Tonight (featuring GloRilla) – Revenge – 2024
- Lease My Love – Songwriter for The Saturdays – Living For the Weekend – 2013
- Lemons – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Let’s Build A House – Coloured – 2018
- Living Out Loud – Songwriter for Brooke Candy, Sia – Daddy Issues – 2017
- Love So Soft – Songwriter for Kelly Clarkson – Meaning of Life – 2017
- Love Spent – Songwriter for Madonna – MDNA – 2012
- Lovesick – Jukebox – 2009
- Luv Kanye – Non-album single – 2021
- Made for Me – Revenge – 2024
- Made for Me – Live – Non-album single – 2024
- Make Me Forget – Revenge – 2024
- Memphis – Songwriter for K. Michelle – More Issues Than Vogue – 2016
- Midnight Snack (with Jacob Latimore) – Black Like This – 2020
- Mine (Tink featuring Muni Long) – Pillow Talk – 2022
- Mr. Workabee – Jukebox – 2009
- Mr. Workabee (Intro) – Jukebox – 2009
- My Body // Your Body (Snakehips featuring Muni Long) – Never Worry (Deluxe) – 2023
- Nekkid (with YFN Lucci) – Black Like This – 2020
- New Truck – Songwriter for Florida Georgia Line – Life Rolls On – 2021
- No R&B (with Ann Marie) – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- No Signal – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Obsession (Eric Bellinger featuring Muni Long) – Non-album single – 2022
- Obvious (Craig David featuring Muni Long) – 22 (Deluxe) – 2022
- Pain – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Plain Jane (with Femme It Forward) – Non-album single – 2021
- Played Yourself – Revenge – 2024
- Plot Twist – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Plot Twist (Interlude) – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Popular Song – Songwriter for Mika – The Origin of Love – 2012
- Pretty Girl – Jukebox – 2009
- Promise This – Songwriter for Cheryl – Messy Little Raindrops – 2010
- Raindrops – Songwriter for Cheryl – Messy Little Raindrops – 2010
- Revenge – Revenge – 2024
- Reverse (Interlude) – Revenge – 2024
- Rich – Songwriter for K. Michelle – More Issues Than Vogue – 2016
- River – Songwriter for Charlie Puth – Nine Track Mind – 2015
- Rockabye Baby – Jukebox – 2009
- Ruined Me – Revenge – 2024
- Santa Baby – Non-album single – 2022
- Sex (Remix) (MadeInParis featuring Muni Long) – Non-album single – 2022
- She Knows How to Love Me – Songwriter for David Guetta – Non-album single – 2018
- Six Thirty – Songwriter for Ariana Grande – Positions – 2020
- Sneaky Link – Nobody Knows – 2021
- Snow – Songwriter for Chrisette Michele – Better – 2013
- Somethin’ Bad – Songwriter for Miranda Lambert – Platinum – 2014
- Squeeze – Songwriter for Fifth Harmony – 7/27 – 2016
- Still Work (with OG Parker and Ty Dolla Sign) – Non-album single – 2023
- Stonegarden – Jukebox – 2009
- Stranded – Songwriter for Greyson Chance – Hold On ’til the Night – 2011
- Superhero – Songwriter for Cher Lloyd – Sticks and Stones – 2011
- Superpowers – Revenge – 2024
- The Baddest – Revenge – 2024
- The Flood – Songwriter for Cheryl – Messy Little Raindrops – 2010
- The Moves (Neiked featuring Nile Rodgers and Muni Long) – Non-album single – 2024
- The Recipe (Babyface featuring Muni Long) – Girls Night Out – 2022
- The Words – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Things I Never Said – Revenge – 2024
- Thot Thoughts (featuring Sukihana) – Nobody Knows – 2021
- Thumbs – Songwriter for Sabrina Carpenter – Evolution – 2016
- Timber – Songwriter for Pitbull – Meltdown – 2013
- Time – Songwriter for K. Michelle – More Issues Than Vogue – 2016
- Time Machine – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Tip Toe – Songwriter for Tamar Braxton – Love and War – 2013
- To Do List – Public Displays of Affection: The Album – 2022
- Touch – Songwriter for Nick Jonas – Last Year Was Complicated – 2016
- Turn It Up – Songwriter for Kelly Rowland – Here I Am – 2011
- Turn Your Face – Songwriter for Little Mix – DNA – 2012
- Type Questions – Revenge – 2024
- V.S.O.P. – Songwriter for K. Michelle – Rebellious Soul – 2013
- Waste No Time – Revenge – 2024
- Watch n’ Learn – Songwriter for Rihanna – Talk That Talk – 2011
- When I Met You – Songwriter for Fantasia – The Definition Of… – 2016
- Where They Do That At? – Songwriter for Sabi – All I Want – 2012
- Whiplash – Songwriter for FEMM – Femm-Isation – 2014
- Who Says – Songwriter for Selena Gomez & The Scene – When the Sun Goes Down – 2011
- Wonderful – Songwriter for Mary J. Blige – Think Like a Man Too – 2014
- Work It Man – Songwriter for Kelly Rowland – Here I Am – 2011
- Worth It – Songwriter for Fifth Harmony – Reflection – 2015
- Write on Me – Songwriter for Fifth Harmony – 7/27 – 2016
- Yes I Am – Songwriter for Demi Lovato – Unbroken – 2011
- You Shaped Box – Coloured – 2018
Albums
Jukebox (2009): 13 songs
Underground Luxury (2013): 1 song
Kiss Me (2017): 1 song
Coloured (2018): 10 songs
Black Like This (2020): 3 songs
Nobody Knows (2020-2021): 5 songs
Public Displays of Affection: The Album (2022): 18 songs
Revenge (2024): 14 songs
Various collaborations and singles (2013-2025): 23 songs
Songwriter credits (2008-2021): 70 songs
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