Lamonte Ball

A lifelong musician, Southern born native of VA Lamonte Ball attended school band classes from ages 9 to 18 as a trumpet player in concert and marching band, and later guitar in jazz band where he studied music theory and sheet reading extensively.

During High School years, as Hip Hop exploded to become mainstream, he and his childhood friend began use of keyboards with built-in samplers and drum machines. Notably the legendary Akai MPC 60. Weekends and after school days throughout High School were spent in studio environments writing and recording their own works and for others.

College bound for Atlanta, Lamonte attended and graduated from The Art Institute of Atlanta’s Music Business program with a degree in Music Entertainment Management. A degree for studies including studio management/recording engineering, concert and tour production, artist management and recording contracts.

Three years later, goal-set on meeting and working for two of his music idols LA Reid and Babyface, Lamonte secured an internship at LaFace Records, the label home of Usher, OutKast, TLC, Tony Braxton, The Tony Rich Project and others. Hired shortly afterwards, his career began; and continued following a move to New York City.

Lamonte moved into his first A&R role upon arriving in New York at RCA Records where he co-A&R’d albums by Tyrese (2000 Watts) and other top-selling artists. From there, A&R roles at Universal Records/Motown, artist and producer management, Head of Urban Creative A&R at Cherry Lane Music Publishing and other creative roles followed. Resulting in friendships, meeting, and fellowship with the biggest names in and around the music business. From producers, artists, songwriters, engineers, photographers, stylists, directors, video vixens, and executives to politicians, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

As refined, interested in and deeply knowledgeable as a 5-star chef regarding what techniques, ingredients and presentation make any dish what it is — good or not so great — Lamonte brings this to the global, human experience of music. And that’s… FANTASTIC