Singer-songwriter Chuck Adams first made waves penning songs for a wide array of artists from Ludacris and T-pain; to Diddy, Charlie Wilson, LL Cool J and London’s own Tinie Tempah all before signing to Jay-Z’s prestigious Roc Nation. Since then, it’s only been onwards and upwards for the excitingly unpredictable talent. He’s had features with industry titans like Rick Ross to writing credits with Fabolous and Jadakiss in 2018.

These days as an indie artist, he’s seeking artistic gratification more than anything else.
“I’m a fan of music. I don’t want to be stuck in one spot. I like country songs and R&B songs and rap songs, so let’s pull them together a little bit.” Adams is close with his family, and calls his father a mentor, Adams adds, “I want to sing stuff that can live forever. In the home of parents like mine, to the homes of children across the world. Something different from what they’re bombarded with every day.”

Speaking of home, Adams left the “Big Apple” and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2014. He didn’t know a soul there before arriving, and was welcomed with preconceived notions. “I was being brought into sessions where people wanted me to be the edge. I was the “urban writer” in the room. I didn’t want to do that,” he explains.
Whether it’s his goal or not, a successful career in music seems inevitable to someone with the talent, versatility, and drive that Adams has.

A few years older than when he started, the artist feels more comfortable than ever. “When you’re younger, you’re nervous. But now, for me, it’s all excitement,” he confides about performing the new music. “The anxiety of the whole things hit you, but then you get on stage, sing the first note, and it all disappears.” Contrarily, it’s a safe bet that Adams won’t be disappearing anytime soon.