Drake , Alvin Fields , and Ken Lewis were background vocals in `` All of the Lights . ''
Fourteen artists lent their voices as background vocals to the song : Alicia Keys , John Legend , The-Dream , Drake , Fergie , Kid Cudi , Elton John , Ryan Leslie , Charlie Wilson , Tony Williams , Elly Jackson , Alvin Fields , Ken Lewis , and Rihanna , who also sang the song 's hook and is labeled as a featured artist on the single version .