Solange Knowles isn't a song-writer.
`` Cranes in the Sky '' is a song by American singer and songwriter Solange . Solange Piaget Knowles ( [ soʊˈlɑːnʒ ] born June 24 , 1986 ) is an American singer , songwriter , dancer , model and actress . The album 's first single , `` Cranes in the Sky '' won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance . True is the first extended play ( EP ) by American recording artist Solange Knowles , first released on November 27 , 2012 digitally through Terrible Records .