Today we’d like to introduce you to Adrien Myles.
Hi Adrien, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In short, I am Adrien Myles and I am a recording artist here in LA. And like any artist, I come from a unique upbringing in a series of events called “life” that have lead me to this very moment. I’m originally from Chicago, IL where I grew up in a complex, biracial household – and boy, we did not have it easy. Coming from a place of struggle has always been my biggest motivation to make something of myself and my desire to create has been with me since those rough times. I got into music at a time when my shy-natured self was itching to be reborn – itching to discover my voice and ironically, it was my vocal ability that catapulted what would eventually be my future career. Once I discovered my talent for singing, I got to studying. I auditioned for every musical ensemble/group at the high school that I was blessed to attend; which had a thriving music program. And as my studies help develop my talents, I found work performing in several theatrical productions around the world and began to wonder how my love for singing and performing in a spotlight could transform into my own art; and that’s when I began writing music. I have always been an R&B/Soul lover as well as a Pop-crazed junkie. It’s amazing looking back and seeing that once feeble child having the audacity to dream bigger and to find success in those bigger-than-life dreams. I didn’t think of myself as capable for a long time and when I began writing my own music, I discovered a whole new avenue of self-expression. I thought, “If they {famous pop-stars} can be on the radio, so can I!” SO here we are now; my music is streaming worldwide and my songs are damn good if I do say so myself. My journey to mega-stardom is still in bloom and I truly do hope one day that my dream comes true.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road is never smooth. In fact, I’m just now recovering from a vocal injury which has been my latest setback. I push myself to my limits in so many ways and I’ve had to really do some reflecting on the cost of stretching myself too thin. I want to accomplish so much in this world and it is so difficult to have moments of stillness inflicted on you when you’re used to being on the go all the time. I’ve thankfully had time to rehab my voice and out of what felt like a sad halt and a depressive streak, I have come out better than ever and stronger on top. These divine interventions can be super frustrating but you have to trust the process sometimes.
This industry as an aspiring entertainer is rough. We hear, “No” all of the time and have to face rejection around every corner. Even those of us with the thickest skin have moments of self-doubt and often, incredibly overwhelming feelings of sadness from the rigamarole of life. But we have to crack on and fight for our dream. At any moment, I could settle for a normal-person job but personally and literally, I cannot. I refuse to allow myself to believe that I am not worthy of my craft. You have to lock in and double down on the trust you have in your knowledge and ability.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I just released my latest studio album titled, “DIE ALONE.” This project is very special to me because in the past, I made songs that were catchy and have radio appeal for what I thought people wanted to hear. And while I made some incredible records that way, this album was for me. I had a story to tell and it required a certain vulnerability that I lacked before. I was finally ready to speak to some of my truths and tell a story of the struggle I’ve been through. I am so proud of this album from the songwriting to the perfectly mixed and mastered quality that I invested so many hard-earned dollars in. I am hoping to start writing for other artists now that I have shown solid work with my pen game and my ability to guide a melody to an eargasmic experience.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
First and foremost, my family deserves so much credit in supporting me thus far. As I mentioned before, we have not had it easy and through it all, our bond has proven its strength time and time again. I know at the end of every day that they have my back unconditionally and that has taken me so far.
And in general I would like to thank my closest friends for supporting and sharing my music by helping me build a fan base along the way. They root for me in ways that make me feel so special.
And lastly, the production team on my latest album, “DIE ALONE.” These incredible men and women are some of the best in the industry and definitely deserve so much success. My engineers, Mo Shakray, Jorge Alayo, IRKO and his incredible studio in Los Angeles, Nick Joseph, and Roxy with his incredible studio Bleahhouse in South Florida. Art is beautiful and crazy because SO many artists are LOADED with unreal talent and we are all fighting for a chance to show what we are made of and for that to be enough – so thank you all for your support.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.adrienmyles.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/adrien_myles
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@adrienmylesvevo7334?si=Rb0rwj2alOpUZ3qo
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QxT4750Rc3vNcOx5ZuGHC
