Big Bert

Robert Anthony Smith (born February 11, 1979), also known as Big Bert, is an American record producer, songwriter and musician.

Early life Smith was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His father was a preacher and business owner, who had a trucking company. As a child, he began playing the piano or drum set at church, while his brothers and sisters were singing.

Personal life During the production of Brandy's Full Moon album, Smith became romantically involved with the singer. The couple shared the same exact birthday. The couple began a relationship in mid-2001 but announced it in February 2002, when Brandy revealed that she was expecting a child. A year after the birth of their daughter Sy'rai Iman Smith in 2002, the couple announced their separation on MTV reality series Special Delivery. In 2004, Smith disclosed that the pair never legally wed but portrayed the notion of nuptials to preserve Norwood's public image. Smith and his wife Xochitl Jacques-Smith work together and have five children, Rain, Soleil, Sade, Robert and Judah. The family lives in Ocala, Florida.

Production work Michael Jackson - Invincible (2001) Brandy - Full Moon (2001) "When You Touch Me" (co-production) "Wow" Dave Hollister – Things in the Game Done Changed (2002) "Baby Do Those Things" "I'm Wrong" "It's Okay" Jennifer Lopez – Rebirth (2005) "Ryde or Die" Jessica Simpson – Irresistible (2001) "Imagination" (co-production) Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep (2002) "Love/Hate" Kiley Dean – Simple Girl (2002) "Better Than the Day" "Confused" "Should I" Nina Sky – Starting Today (2010) "Curtain Call" Olivia – Behind Closed Doors (2005) "Never Too Far" Ray J – This Ain't a Game (2001) "Crazy" (co-production) Spice Girls – Forever (2000) "Get Down with Me" (co-production) Tarralyn Ramsey – Tarralyn (2004) "Take Me Away" Toni Braxton – More Than a Woman (2002) "Always" "Selfish" Trin-i-tee 5:7 – The Kiss (2002) "All My Life" "I Wish"