Al Sherrod Lambert Explained

Al Sherrod Lambert
Alias:A-Rod
Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Years Active:2010–present

Al Sherrod Lambert (pronounced æl ʃɛrəd læmbərt; born June 29, 1985), sometimes known as simply A-Rod, is a Grammy Award winning American producer, singer, songwriter, and musician.[1] He has won recognition as a gospel, pop, hip hop and R&B producer. He is signed to Kobalt Music Group[2] and is a registered BMI songwriter.[3]

Personal life

Lambert was born in Newark, New Jersey. He grew up in nearby Irvington and attended Irvington High School[4] [5] and Bloomfield College where he graduated in 2008.[1] In 2010 Lambert moved to Los Angeles where he maintains residency with his wife and two daughters.[1]

Career

Producing and songwriting

Lambert started his music career in 2010 when he worked on the songs "Sleeping Pills" and "All Said and Done" on the Jamie Foxx album Best Night of My Life with fellow New Jersey producer and songwriter Eric Hudson.[6] The Following year he wrote "25/8" for Mary J Blige as well as the title track for the film Think Like a Man. The song was co written by Harmony Samuels and Eric Bellinger and features the vocals of Jennifer Hudson, Ne Yo, and Rick Ross.[7]

In 2013, Lambert wrote several songs for the Fantasia Barrino album Side Effects of You. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, as well as a nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance for the single "Get it Right" and a nomination for Best R&B Song for "Without Me". That same year he received two Billboard Pop Awards at the BMI Awards for his work on the Ariana Grande singles "The Way" and "Right There". "The Way" peaked at #9 on the Billboard hot 100 and spent 28 weeks on the charts.[8] The song is RIAA certified double platinum. "Right There" peaked at #84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 8 weeks on the charts.[9] The single is RIAA certified gold.

In 2014 Lamber co-wrote the Michelle Williams song "Say Yes". The song features backing vocals by former Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and Beyonce Knowles. The song peaked at #1, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 38 weeks.[10] It was nominated for a Soul Train Award for best Gospel/Inspirational Song, and received four nominations at the 2015 Stellar Awards including a win for Music Video of the Year.

In 2017 Lambert was a songwriter on the Lalah Hathaway album Lalah Hathaway Live which received a Grammy Award for R&B Album of the Year.[11] The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the charts for 12 weeks.[12] He also wrote the single "Sexy Body" by Pitbull,[13] and the singles "What is Love" and "Good Woman" on the La'Porsha Renae album Already All Ready. Later Lambert would keep his hit songwriting and producitin career moving full steam ahead by co-producing “March 14”’on Drakes Scorpion album, co writing “Made for Now” for the legendary Janet Jackson and co—writing “Borderline” for r and b superstar Brandy in 2020.In 2021 Lambert would become a main writer for the legendary Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers penning three songs for the Rock & Roll hall of famers. He now is releasing his on music under his artist name POINTS for his record label Points On The Board.

Discography

Songwriting and production credits

As a featured artist

For film

Awards

Awards

YearAwardArtistCategoryResult
201756th Annual Grammy AwardsLalah Hathaway Lalah Hathaway LiveBest R&B AlbumWon
2015Stellar AwardsMichelle Williams Say YesSong of the YearNominated
2015Stellar AwardsMichelle Williams Say YesMusic Video of the YearWon
2015Stellar AwardsMichelle Williams Say YesUrban/Inspirational/Instrumental Single/Performance of the YearNominated
2015BMI AwardsAriana Grande Right There Feat Big SeanBillboard Pop AwardWon
2014BMI AwardsAriana Grande The Way Feat Mac MillerBillboard Pop AwardWon
201452nd Annual Grammy AwardsFantasia Barrino Without MeBest R&B SongNominated
201452nd Annual Grammy AwardsFantasia Barrino Get it RightBest Traditional R&B PerformanceNominated
201452nd Annual Grammy AwardsFantasia Barrino Side Effects of YouBest Contemporary R&B AlbumNominated

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grammy Nominated Bloomfield College Alumnus Speaks to Freshman Class - Bloomfield College. bloomfield.edu.
  2. Web site: All Roster. Kobalt. February 1, 2019. Kobalt.
  3. Web site: Meet A-Rod, the BMI Songwriter Behind Fantasia's New Hit Album. May 10, 2013. BMI.com.
  4. Web site: Irvington High School Class of 2003. irvingtonhighschool.net.
  5. Sykes, Chris. "IHS 2016 graduation builds on tradition", Essex News Daily, June 30, 2016. Accessed April 6, 2022. "Irvington High School held its 137th commencement ceremony in the Richard Codey Arena in West Orange on Thursday, June 23. Keia Smith was the valedictorian of the Irvington High School Class of 2016, and the guest speaker was music writer, producer and Irvington High School alumnus Al Sherrod Lambert."
  6. Web site: INTERVIEW: Songwriter Al-Sherrod Lambert Talks Michelle Williams' New Album + Lesson Learned from Sevyn Streeter. June 18, 2014.
  7. Web site: Think Like a Man - Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Harmony Samuels - Song Info. AllMusic.
  8. Ariana Grande The Way Chart History. Billboard.
  9. Ariana Grande Right There Chart History. Billboard.
  10. Michelle Williams Say Yes Chart History. Billboard.
  11. Web site: How did Lalah Hathaway make 'Something'?. March 3, 2014. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
  12. Lalah Hathaway Chart History. Billboard.
  13. Web site: Sexy Body - Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull - Song Info. AllMusic.
  14. Web site: Al Sherrod Lambert - Credits. AllMusic.
  15. Web site: Think Like a Man [Music from and Inspired by the Film] - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic.
  16. Web site: Fantasia. March 17, 2014. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

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