Adam Joseph
Encyclopedia
Adam Joseph is an American
singer-songwriter
, actor
, and music producer. In 2003, Joseph began his own recording label, "Jah Records". In December 2003, he released his first album "How I Seem To Be". The album spawned the singles "Flow With My Soul" and "Your Mine". In 2007, Joseph released a single "Faggoty Attention", which received positive feedback from the media.
in Boston
, Massachusetts
.
'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 "Your 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 sophomore album "Gays Gone Wild". In 2007, Joseph began producing records for Ari Gold
, Jason Walker
, and Jonny McGovern
.
"Fagotty Attention" 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. The music video received praise from Bam Margera and Beyonce.
In 2008, Joseph released a 8-track maxi-single for "Faggoty Attention". The single includes six different versions of "Faggoty Attention" and two newly recorded song "I'm Bringin Faggoty Back" and "Push A Faggot".
's 90's 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. The music video aired to Youtube
in July 2011. Joseph and Kassel have also recorded other songs including "Live Love" and "Mercy".
Singles
Album appearances
United States
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singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, and music producer. In 2003, Joseph began his own recording label, "Jah Records". In December 2003, he released his first album "How I Seem To Be". The album spawned the singles "Flow With My Soul" and "Your Mine". In 2007, Joseph released a single "Faggoty Attention", which received positive feedback from the media.
Early life
Joseph received intense training in Music Production and Engineering, Vocal Performance, and Music Business at the prestigious Berklee College of MusicBerklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
in Boston
Boston
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, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
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.
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". Joseph wrote, arranged, and produced the entire album. The music video for album's first single "Flow With My Soul" received heavy rotation on MTVMTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's Logo
Logo
A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition...
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 "Your Mine" aired on Logo
Logo
A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition...
Network in 2007.
In 2006, Joseph joined electronica-pop-rap crossover group Team Pimp. The group consists of Jonny McGovern
Jonny McGovern
Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and...
, 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 sophomore album "Gays Gone Wild". In 2007, Joseph began producing records for Ari Gold
Ari Gold
Ari Gold is the name of:* Ari Gold , a character in the HBO comedy Entourage* Ari Gold , R&B artist* Ari Gold , filmmaker, actor, musician-See also:...
, Jason Walker
Jason Walker
Jason Walker is an American house, pop and soul recording artist. Born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, he is now based in Brooklyn, NY. Known for his soulful vocals, Walker scored a #1 track on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 2004 with "Foolish Mind Games" and in 2005 with "Set It...
, and Jonny McGovern
Jonny McGovern
Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and...
.
2007-2008: Faggoty Attention
In 2007, Joseph released a single entitled "Faggoty Attention". The concept of the song began as a joke and the playfulness continued on throughout the creation of it. The song was written by Adam in the back of a rental car on a road trip from Florida to Ohio. A few months after the song was written, Adam got a call from film director Casper Andreas who was looking for an original song for his new movie "A Four Letter Word". Adam mentioned the title of the song and Casper was instantly interested. Andreas wanted to hear the song but it had not yet been produced. Two days later after about 8 hours all alone in the studio, Adam had created the music for the song. He then cut the vocals (in his west village living room) and finished up the final touches the day before he submitted the song for the movie. He had to finish the song so quickly because he actually performs the song in the movie and had filmed the scene the day after the song was completed."Fagotty Attention" 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. The music video received praise from Bam Margera and Beyonce.
In 2008, Joseph released a 8-track maxi-single for "Faggoty Attention". The single includes six different versions of "Faggoty Attention" and two newly recorded song "I'm Bringin Faggoty Back" and "Push A Faggot".
2009-present: Sophomore album and guest appearances
In 2009, Joseph released a covered CeCe PenistonCeCe Peniston
CeCe Peniston is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen. At the beginning of the nineties, she was considered to be one of the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S...
's 90's 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. The music video aired to Youtube
YouTube
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in July 2011. Joseph and Kassel have also recorded other songs including "Live Love" and "Mercy".
Discography
Albums- 2003: How I Seem To Be
- 2011: Trust
Singles
- 2003: Flow With My Soul
- 2003: Your 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)
Album appearances
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
" " (Alain Vinet featuring Adam Joseph) | Mouvement: Day by Day, Vol. 1 |
| 2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
"Girl, I Fucked Yo' Boyfriend" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph and Ericka Toure) |
Gays Gone Wild |
| "Bossy Bottom" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) |
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| "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 Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) |
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| "Dick Swang Out!" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) |
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| "Somethin' for the Fellas (5am TEAM Work Remix)" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) |
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| "Overture (Feels Like Gold)" (Ari Gold Ari Gold Ari Gold is the name of:* Ari Gold , a character in the HBO comedy Entourage* Ari Gold , R&B artist* Ari Gold , filmmaker, actor, musician-See also:... featuring Adam Joseph) |
Transport Systems | |
| 2008 2008 in music 2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such... |
"Bossy Bottom (Booty House Mix)" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... 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 Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) |
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| "Somethin' for the Fellas (5am TEAM Work Remix)" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) |
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| 2009 2009 in music The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year... |
"A Song for the Hookers (Get Laid, Get Paid)" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... featuring Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance) |
The East Village Mixtape Volume 2: The Legends Ball |
| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
"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 | "Chasing the Dream" (with Alex Kassel) | Alex Kassel |
| "Live Love" (with Alex Kassel) | ||
| "Mercy" (with Alex Kassel) | ||
| "Out Dancing" (Ari Gold featuring Adam Joseph and Kelly King) | Between the Spirit and the Flesh |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 2003 in music -January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested... |
"Flow With My Soul" | George Lyter |
| 2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
"Your Mine" | George Lyter & Aaron Cobbett |
| "Faggoty Attention" | Francis Legge | |
| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
"Can't Stop" (Noel G. featuring Adam Joseph) | Freddy Esposito |
| 2011 | "Chasing the Dream" | |
| "Sexy Nerd" (Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern Jonny McGovern , also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.-Early life:Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and... ) |
Michael Serrato | |
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Lake Forest | Inmate 4 | Cameo |
| 2008 | A Four Letter Word | Club Singer | Cameo |
| 2009 | Looking For | Toni Montana | Supporting role |