Rob. A!

Rob. A! (born Robert Lamont Allen June 2, 1985 – July 29, 2024 ) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was popular for his freestyle songwriting approach that gave him the nickname "The Jay-Z of R&B".

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.

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.

Rob Allen, who was 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 was his own team, called Team Rebel. He collaborated 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

2008 Rihanna — Disturbia 01. "Disturbia" (co-written by Rob. A!, Chris Brown, Andre Merritt and Brian Kennedy)

Chris Brown — Exclusive 18. "Forever" (co-written by Rob. A!, Chris Brown, Andre Merritt and Polow da Don)

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 Teen Choice Awards

People's Choice Award

Grammy Award

NRJ Music Award

MTV Awards

BMI Pop Award