Rob. A! (born Robert Lamont Allen on June 02, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is popular for his freestyle songwriting approach that gave him the nickname "The Jay-Z of R&B".

Rob. A!
Birth nameRobert Lamont Allen
Born (1985-06-02) June 2, 1985 (age 39)
OriginNew Jersey, United States
GenresPop, dance, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, synths
Years active2006–present
LabelsUltra Records 2009–present
Websitewww.robauniverse.com

He got his break as a songwriter in early 2008 when he collaborated with Andre Merritt, Chris Brown and Brian Kennedy. The collaboration climbed him to a multi-platinum songwriter status with two No. 1 records back to back in June 2009.[1]

By the end of the summer of 2009, he was signed a co-publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing courtesy of the VP/Urban A&R Juan Madrid.[2]

Rob Allen, who is also referred to by Twitter followers as King Rebel, has started the movement called the Robellion. He explains: "It is my effort to reset the tone of the music business. I want to pave a way for true talent and creativity to be noticed. Music has now become packaged and mechanical with the exception of the veterans who have total freedom in their art. The variety of unique voices and character is missing and I'm going to bring that back." Behind the Robellion is his own team, called Team Rebel. He is currently working with producer Donameche "Don-City" Jackson. Together they have made leaked songs "Pressin' Buttons," "Curves," "Wifey Material," "Beat It Up" and "Kill Cupid."

Songwriting credits

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2008

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RihannaDisturbia
  • 01. "Disturbia" (co-written by Rob. A!, Chris Brown, Andre Merritt and Brian Kennedy)
Chris BrownExclusive

Other Songs written by Rob.A

[Chris Brown]

  • Forever
  • Dreamer
  • Erased [Andre Merritt]
  • Electric Guitar
  • Hologram [Andre Merritt]
  • Golden Girl
  • Froze
  • Trapped in a Dream
  • Without You
  • Spirit
  • Powerful
  • You Need
  • Famous Girl [Graffiti]
  • What i Do [Graffiti]
  • I need This [Graffiti]
  • Glow in The Dark [In My Zone]
  • Seen her naked [In My Zone 2]
  • Captive
  • Nasty Girl
Others

Omarion "Comfort", J. Holiday "Heart Attack", Kelly Rowland "On & On", R. Kelly "I Love the Dj", Jaicko "Two Piece", Sugababes "Sweet and Amazing", Mario "Need to Be There"

Awards

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Teen Choice Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 Forever Teen Choice Awards: Best R&B Track Won

People's Choice Award

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Disturbia People's Choice Award: Favorite Pop Song Nominated

Grammy Award

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Disturbia Grammy Award: Best Dance Recording Nominated

NRJ Music Award

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Disturbia NRJ Music Award: International Song of the Year Won

MTV Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 Forever MTV Video Music Awards: Best Video of the Year Nominated
2009 Forever MTV Australia Awards for Best Moves Nominated

BMI Pop Award

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Forever BMI Pop Award Won
2010 Disturbia BMI Pop Award Won

References

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  1. ^ "Warner/ Chappell Music Strengthens Urban A&R Team". Music Industry Network. Music Industry News Network. December 9, 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
  2. ^ "Warner/ Chappell Music Strengthens Urban A&R Team With Appointments of Juan Madrid and Ryan Press". mi2n. Music Biz Magazine. December 17, 2009. Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
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