Adam Joseph
| Adam Joseph | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Adam Joseph Hodges |
| Born | January 10, 1982 |
| Genres | R&B, soul, dance, pop |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Singer-songwriter, music producer, actor, engineer |
| Instruments | voice, guitar, keyboard, Beatbox, Fender rhodes |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Labels | Jah Records |
| Associated acts | Jonny McGovern, Team Pimp, Alex Kassel, Noel G., Ari Gold |
| Website | AdamJosephMusic.com |
Adam Joseph Hodges[1] (born January 10, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, and music producer. Joseph has released two albums and sixteen singles during his career. He is also the president of his own recording label, Jah Records. Joseph has also composed and written songs for many singers including Jonny McGovern, Ari Gold, Lea Lorien, Alex Kassel, and many other recording artists and musicians.
Following the establishment of his record label, he released his debut studio album How I Seem to Be, which spawned two singles: "Flow With My Soul" and "You're Mine". He released a single, Faggoty Attention, in 2007 which generated international attention. The song was also featured in the film A Four Letter Word. Joseph later went on to record with several other singers and make album appearances. In 2012, he signed with Gomination Records and released a single "Turn Me Out". Joseph released "What's A Lover to Do" in 2013 from his second album, Love Philosophy, which was released in February 2014.
Early life
In 1993, he attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2000, Joseph attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2003, he graduated with intense training in Music Production and Engineering, Vocal Performance, and Music Business.
Music career
2003-2007: How I Seem To Be
In 2003, Joseph established his self-owned record label "Jah Records". In December 2003, he released his first album "How I Seem To Be".[2] Joseph wrote, arranged, and produced the entire album.[3] The music video for album's first single "Flow With My Soul" received heavy rotation on MTV's Logo Network. In 2004, he moved to New York City where he created "Elegant Children Productions", his own production company. The music video for the second single "You're Mine" aired on Logo Network in 2007.
In 2006, Joseph joined electronica-pop-rap crossover group Team Pimp. The group consists of Jonny McGovern, Linda James, Maxi J, Ericka Toure Aviance, and Adam Joseph. As Team Pimp, the group recorded several songs including "Somethin' for the Fellas (That Like The Fellas)", "Bossy Bottom", and "Dick Swang Out!", which appeared on Jonny McGovern's second album "Gays Gone Wild".
2007-2012: Faggoty Attention and TransporTour
In 2007, Joseph released a single entitled "Faggoty Attention". The song began getting play around the NYC club scene and Adam began to incorporate this far departure from his original musical style into his act. The music video (directed by Francis Legge) received heavy rotation on MTV's LOGO Network. In the same year, Joseph began producing records for Ari Gold, Jason Walker, and Jonny McGovern.[4]
In 2008, Joseph released a maxi-single for "Faggoty Attention". Joseph also toured with Ari Gold and Kelly King on the "TransporTour". In 2009, Joseph released a covered CeCe Peniston's 1990s dance hit called "Finally". In November 2009, Joseph released a single entitled "Takin' You Home (for Christmas)". In 2010, Joseph was featured on Noel G.'s album "Born in 69" on the song "Can't Stop". The music video for "Can't Stop" was featured on MTV Europe and the song went to #10 on the UK Dance Charts and was named Top 10 Dance songs of 2010 on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. In July 2011, Joseph began recording sessions with DJ/producer Alex Kassel. In 2012, Kassel released his first album, Along the Way. The album featured song recorded and written with Joseph. Also during that year, Joseph released a series of single-only releases.
2013-present: Love Philosophy
Joseph confirmed on his Facebook page that he is working on his second album. In November 2012, Joseph released his lead single "Turn Me Out" from his forthcoming second album.[5] In 2013, Joseph released the song 'What's a Lover to Do' from his forthcoming album. The music video aired on YouTube in March 2014. In February 2014, he released his second album "Love Philosophy". Shortly after, Joseph began his worldwide tour.
Personal life
In 2007, Joseph identifies himself as a gay man.
Discography
- Albums
- 2003: How I Seem To Be
- 2014: Love Philosophy
- Singles
- 2003: Flow With My Soul
- 2003: You're Mine
- 2006: Faggoty Attention
- 2009: Takin' You Home (for Christmas)
- 2009: Finally
- 2010: Can't Stop (Noel G. featuring Adam Joseph)
- 2011: Chasing the Dream (with Alex Kassel)
- 2012: No Sleeping Tonight
- 2012: Racing After Love (Mafia Mike featuring Adam Joseph)
- 2012: All For You (Plastik Funk featuring Adam Joseph)
- 2012: Music Sounds Better With You (Wet Fingers featuring Adam Joseph)
- 2012: Turn Me Out
- 2012: Turn Me Out (Remix)
- 2013: One
- 2013: Movin 2 Fast
- 2013: What's A Lover to Do
- Album appearances
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Girl, I Fucked Yo' Boyfriend" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph and Erickatoure Aviance) | Gays Gone Wild |
| "Bossy Bottom" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | ||
| "Afterhours" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph) | ||
| "Gayboy Mansion" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph) | ||
| "I Likes to Have Funz" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Steve Alexander, and Nic) | ||
| "We Like to Freak" (Jonny McGovern featuring Mother Flawless Sabrina and Adam Joseph) | ||
| "Somethin' for the Fellas (That Like the Fellas)" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | ||
| "Dick Swang Out!" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | ||
| "Somethin' for the Fellas (5am TEAM Work Remix)" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | ||
| "Overture (Feels Like Gold)" (Ari Gold featuring Adam Joseph) | Transport Systems | |
| 2008 | "Bossy Bottom (Booty House Mix)" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | Keep It Faggity: The Gay Pimp Remix Project |
| "Dick Swang Out! (Team Work Runway Mix)" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | ||
| "Somethin' for the Fellas (5am TEAM Work Remix)" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | ||
| 2009 | "A Song for the Hookers (Get Laid, Get Paid)" (Jonny McGovern featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) | The East Village Mixtape Volume 2: The Legends Ball |
| 2010 | "Little Bit of Feel Good" (Something a La Mode featuring Adam Joseph) | Something a La Mode |
| "Can't Stop" (Noel G. featuring Adam Joseph) | Born in 69 | |
| 2011 | "Out Dancing" (Ari Gold featuring Adam Joseph and Kelly King) | Between the Spirit and the Flesh |
| 2012 | "No Love Left" (with Alex Kassel) | Along the Way[6] |
| "Turn It Up" (with Alex Kassel) | ||
| "Chasing the Dream" (with Alex Kassel) | ||
| "Live Love" (with Alex Kassel) | ||
| "All My People" (with Alex Kassel) | ||
| "The Feeling" (The Ones featuring Adam Joseph) | Blast from the Past[7] | |
| 2014 | "Losing Game" (Something a La Mode featuring Adam Joseph) | Endless Stairs[8] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Flow With My Soul" | George Lyter |
| 2007 | "You're Mine" | George Lyter & Aaron Cobbett |
| "Faggoty Attention" | Francis Legge | |
| 2010 | "Finally" | Adam Joseph and Josh Kesner |
| "Can't Stop" (Noel G. featuring Adam Joseph) | Freddy Esposito | |
| 2011 | "Sexy Nerd" (Jonny McGovern) | Michael Serrato |
| 2013 | "Music Sounds Better With You" | |
| "What's A Lover to Do" | Adam Joseph, Josh Kesner | |
Filmography
| Film[9] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | A Four Letter Word | Club Singer | Cameo |
Awards and nominations
- Glammy Awards
- 2008: Best Vocalist - Winner
- 2009: Best Male Performer - Nominated
- 2009: Best Vocalist - Winner
- 2010: Best Vocalist - Winner
- 2010: Best Male Performer - Nominated
- 2011: Best Male Performer - Nominated
- 2012: Best Male Performer - Nominated
- OutMusic Awards
- 2004: Outstanding New Recording - Male for "How I Seem to Be" - Nominated
- 2004: Outstanding Debut Recording - Male for "How I Seem to Be" - Nominated
- 2004: Out Song of the Year for "Flow With My Soul" - Nominated
References
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/adam-joseph-hodges-mn0002901278
- ↑ Adam Joseph - How I Seem to Be (Overview). All Music.com. Retrieved on November 12, 2011
- ↑ Adam Joseph - How I Seem to Be (Credits). Allmusic.com. Retrieved on November 12, 2011
- ↑ Adam Joseph (Credits). Allmusic.com. Retrieved on November 12, 2011
- ↑ Adam Joseph - Turn Me Out (Single). CD Baby. Retrieved on November 7, 2012
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/along-the-way-mw0002591391
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/blast-from-the-past-mw0002526197
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/endless-stairs-mw0002641291
- ↑ Adam Joseph. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on November 12, 2011