Adam Joseph

Adam Joseph^[1] (born Adam Joseph Hodges; 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 Bob Sinclar's album "Born in 69" on the song "The Way I Feel". The music video for the song "Can't Stop" (written by Duane Harden and produced by Noel G.) was featured on MTV Europe 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

In 2013, Joseph released the first single '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 Sleep 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: Believe
• 2013: What's A Lover to Do
• 2015: Radiant (with DJ Inox)
• 2015: Sinner
• 2016: Home (Dzeko & Torres feat. Adam Joseph)