Al Sherrod Lambert


Al Sherrod Lambert, sometimes known as simply A-Rod, is a Grammy Award winning American producer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He has won recognition as a gospel, pop, hip hop and R&B producer. He is signed to Kobalt Music Group and is a registered BMI songwriter.

Personal life

Lambert was born in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Irvington High School and Bloomfield College where he graduated in 2008. In 2010 Lambert moved to Los Angeles where he maintains residency.

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. 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.
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. The song is RIAA certified double platinum. "Right There" peaked at #84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 8 weeks on the charts. 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. 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. The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the charts for 12 weeks. He also wrote the single "Sexy Body" by Pitbull, and the singles "What is Love" and "Good Woman" on the La'Porsha Renae album Already All Ready.

Discography

Songwriting and production credits