Quick Facts
Biography
Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr. (born December 15, 1977) is a Christian rapper who goes by the stage name Da' T.R.U.T.H. Not to be confused with Muslim artist Imran "Da Truth" Khan.
Early and personal life
Lambert is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University and the Institute of Jewish Studies. Lambert is married to Nicole Lambert, his wife of 14 years and is the father of 2 daughters, Carlise Jackson and Summer Rose Lambert.
Recordings and albums
The Faith won a 2007 Stellar Award in the "Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year" category. BET, "Lift Every Voice", INSP's "Steelroots", "Mixx Master's Lounge", Revelation TV's "The One to One Show", Word Network's "Bobby Jones Gospel", VIBE, New Man magazine, and Source Magazine have all featured Da' Truth and his music. He is a close friend of Kirk Franklin and has been on tour with him.
In 2009 Lambert released his fourth album called The Big Picture which features collaborations with Kirk Franklin, Trip Lee, and Tye Tribbett. This project hit No. 1 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel Chart on the day it came out, also reaching No. 1 on the CMTA R&B/Hip Hop Chart, No 2 on the Billboard Gospel chart, and No 4 on the Billboard Contemporary Christian chart during release week.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. Christ | U.S. Gospel | U.S. Rap | U.S. Ind. | U.S. Heat | ||
| 2004 | Moment of Truth
| — | — | — | — | — | 45 |
| 2005 | The Faith
| — | 24 | 7 | — | — | 34 |
| 2007 | Open Book
| — | 5 | 2 | — | 29 | — |
| 2009 | The Big Picture
| 110 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | The Whole Truth
| 109 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 25 | — |
| 2013 | Love Hope War
| 88 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 11 | — |
| 2014 | Heartbeat
| 84 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 16 | — |
| 2016 | It's Complicated
| — | 5 | — | 11 | 39 | — |
DVDs
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Da' T.R.U.T.H. & Friends LIVE!
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Guest appearances
- "No One Greater" by J-Flo
- "When You Step" by FLAME
- "Sinti (Without You)" by Michelle Bonilla
- "Feels Good" by The Ambassador feat. La'Tia & Keran
- "L.A.D.I.E.S." by FLAME
- "From the Mid to the East Cypha" by FLAME feat. Azriel, E-Licia, J-Silas, J-Son, Phanatik, R-Swift & Thi'sl
- "Eternal Cypha" by The Cross Movement feat. J-Silas, Todd Bangz, R-Swift & FLAME
- "Spirit Moves (Remix)" by DJ Maj feat. Out Of Eden
- "Everyday" feat. Tia Pittman
- "The Light" by The Cross Movement
- "I Like Me" by Kirk Franklin
- "Ridaz" by J.R. feat. Trip Lee & Iz-Real
- "Love & Grace" by The Ambassador feat. J.R.
- "Identity" by Lecrae feat. J.R.
- "Swagged Out With Tags Out" by KJ-52
- "I'm Alive Remix" by Jahaziel feat. G KiD & The Ambassador
- "J-E-S-U-S" by Anthony Brown & group therapy feat. Michelle Thompson
- "Worshipping Tonight" by V. Rose
- http://www.billboard.com/artist/300069/da-truth/chart
- Da' T.R.U.T.H. "Da' T.R.U.T.H. - Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-08-26.